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CFS 22: Quest for Glory PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jatupong Kacaniklic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julz The Jackal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Jackal has chosen The Jackal as his entrance music. Jatupong Kacaniklic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Julz The Jackal's chin.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jatupong Kacaniklic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julz The Jackal!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kacaniklic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kacaniklic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Jackal.
The Jackal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A jab-cross combination lands for The Jackal and sends Kacaniklic crashing to the mat! The Jackal follows him down to the mat - Kacaniklic regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Kacaniklic is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kacaniklic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Jackal is working away from the top position though.
Oh Kacaniklic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Jackal prevents Kacaniklic from improving his position.
The Jackal seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kacaniklic seems to have got his legs back now.
The Jackal tries to stand and escape but Kacaniklic actually recovers to full guard.
Kacaniklic is trying to control the position but The Jackal postures up.
Kacaniklic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kacaniklic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kacaniklic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kacaniklic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Jackal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kacaniklic is tightening it up a little... The Jackal has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! The Jackal reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! The Jackal taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kacaniklic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jatupong Kacaniklic!
Jatupong Kacaniklic got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Biles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Gustilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Biles might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dead And Bloated by STP. Marvin Gustilo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Biles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marvin Gustilo!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustilo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gustilo misses with a takedown attempt
and Biles counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gustilo pulls Biles in close to his closed guard and prevents Biles from doing any damage or advancing position.
Biles tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustilo is retaining full guard.
Gustilo pulls Biles in close to prevent any damage.
Gustilo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marvin Gustilo.
Gustilo missing with a left hand there. Biles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gustilo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gustilo looking to pass the guard.
Biles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Biles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustilo wants to stand but Biles is controlling his posture from full guard.
Biles trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gustilo wants to control from the top but Biles keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Biles just wasn't active enough.
Gustilo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gustilo tries to keep at a distance but Biles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gustilo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Biles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Biles blocks the leg kick.
Biles is looking to clinch.
Gustilo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Biles counters by clinching up.
Ryan Biles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Gustilo.
Gustilo goes for a takedown attempt but Biles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gustilo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marvin Gustilo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustilo shoots in and drives through. Biles sprawls well.
Gustilo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustilo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Biles counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gustilo won't be happy with that.
Biles landing a few strikes.
Biles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustilo keeps working.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biles slows the pace down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Biles dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gustilo tries for a takedown but Biles circles away easily
and Biles counters by clinching up.
Biles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gustilo taking a breather.
Biles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biles tries to clinch up but Gustilo circles away and keeps his distance.
Gustilo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Biles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustilo has Biles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Biles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ryan Biles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Gustilo.
Biles has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gustilo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Biles slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Gustilo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Biles wants to control but Gustilo is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biles seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Gustilo's chin but Gustilo turns very nicely into Biles's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Gustilo.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gustilo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Biles's guard.
Biles trying to keep a closed guard but Gustilo is proving a slippery customer.
Gustilo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gustilo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustilo gets to his feet - Biles follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustilo has his takedown stuffed
and Biles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Biles.
Biles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustilo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustilo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Biles escapes and throws Gustilo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biles staying calm.
Biles trying to control the action but Gustilo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Biles dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gustilo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Biles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gustilo is working for takedown but Biles is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gustilo tries to pull guard but Biles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ryan Biles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Gustilo.
Biles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gustilo misses with a takedown
and Biles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Biles breaks the clinch.
Biles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gustilo with a poor takedown
and Biles counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gustilo's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Biles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Biles prevents Gustilo from getting back to his feet.
Ryan Biles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gustilo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Biles tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustilo is retaining full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Biles wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gustilo misses with a takedown
and Biles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gustilo is trying to break the clinch but Biles is controlling him.
Gustilo wants to break free but Biles has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustilo is trying to break the clinch but Biles has him pressed against the cage.
Biles gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gustilo regains guard.
Biles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gustilo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Biles just wasn't active enough.
Biles tries to clinch but Gustilo moves out of range.
Gustilo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biles dodges the punch combination from Gustilo.
Gustilo shoots in looking for a takedown. Biles tries to sprawl out of it but Gustilo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Biles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Biles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biles wants to pass the guard but Gustilo is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Biles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Biles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Biles!
Ryan Biles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cat Marumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Sharkhausen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Sharkhausen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cat Marumbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Sharkhausen!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marumbo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sharkhausen but Sharkhausen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sharkhausen closes the distance and clinches.
Sharkhausen breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Sharkhausen does it's job there.
Marumbo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sharkhausen slaps away a takedown attempt from Marumbo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sharkhausen has managed to clinch.
Sharkhausen stalling in the clinch.
Sharkhausen breaks from the clinch.
Sharkhausen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharkhausen moves into the clinch.
Sharkhausen lands a nice uppercut.
Sharkhausen lands with a right to the head.
Marumbo has a couple of punches blocked by Sharkhausen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marumbo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cat Marumbo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharkhausen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sharkhausen slows down the pace here.
Marumbo wants to break free but Sharkhausen has control.
Sharkhausen breaks from the clinch.
Sharkhausen lands a big head kick that sends Marumbo tumbling to the mat! Sharkhausen takes a step backwards and waves Marumbo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Marumbo is rocked!
It looks like Cat Marumbo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharkhausen cracks Marumbo with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Sharkhausen!
Max Sharkhausen looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '2-0 on this loser. It's about time UHF got some REAL fighters to take me on. Otherwise I guess I gotta take my talents elsewhere.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Umanga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Umanga told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Morgan Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nate Umanga!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umanga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Freeman is fending him off so far but Umanga persists. Nope, Freeman circles away and we're back to standing.
Umanga fails to land the takedown.
Umanga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Umanga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Freeman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgan Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Umanga.
Umanga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Freeman's waist but Freeman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Umanga off to one side.
Freeman swings for the body but Umanga moves out of range.
Umanga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Freeman works Umanga's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot by Freeman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umanga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Umanga looks winded!
Freeman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Umanga in his tracks.
Umanga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Freeman lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Umanga falls backwards - clearly groggy! Freeman dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morgan Freeman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Brennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez has chosen KVelasquez Theme as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Brennan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brennan slaps away a takedown attempt from Velasquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brennan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kevin Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brennan has Velasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Velasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brennan can't get the takedown.
Brennan wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Brennan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brennan breaks from the clinch.
Brennan instigates a clinch.
Brennan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Velasquez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brennan's head.
Brennan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brennan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Velasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brennan wants to stand but Velasquez is controlling the position.
Brennan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brennan tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan keeping full guard, as Velasquez tries to pass.
Velasquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Velasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Velasquez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brennan trying to strike off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brennan is on top in guard.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Brennan from controlling successfully.
Velasquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brennan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Brennan from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brad Brennan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Brennan shoots in but Velasquez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice straight punches there by Velasquez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Velasquez.
It looks like Brad Brennan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez wants to clinch.
Velasquez drives through and clinches with Brennan against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brennan breaks the clinch.
Brennan gets a double leg takedown into Velasquez's guard.
Velasquez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brennan wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
Brennan throws a strike but Velasquez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Velasquez postures up and lands a big shot to Brennan's brow.
Velasquez throwing strikes from guard but Brennan blocks nicely.
Velasquez is in close to Brennan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brennan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Velasquez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Velasquez is working Brennan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brennan has his foot on Velasquez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Velasquez works his way back into a safe position though.
Brennan wants to stand and escape but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez stopping the sweep attempt from Brennan.
Brennan is breathing heavily.
Brennan working a defensive guard but Velasquez manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brennan tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Velasquez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brad Brennan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Velasquez shoots for a takedown but Brennan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brennan shoots in looking for a takedown but Velasquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brennan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Velasquez wants to clinch up but Brennan keeps it at a distance.
Brennan clinches.
Brennan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Velasquez is keeping busy.
Brennan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brennan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Velasquez is keeping busy.
Brennan tries to pull guard but Velasquez holds him up against the cage and eventually Brennan drops back down to his feet.
Velasquez pulls guard successfully.
Velasquez lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Brennan wants to get up but he can't break Velasquez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brennan wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brennan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Velasquez circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Brennan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brennan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brennan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Velasquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Velasquez takes the fight into the clinch.
Velasquez has Brennan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brennan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brennan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brennan throws a lazy head kick
and Velasquez counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez working the ground and pound.
Kevin Velasquez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Velasquez lands some shots froms side control.
Brennan is looking to reverse the position.
Velasquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brennan keeps working.
Brennan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Velasquez connects with a decent elbow.
Brennan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Brennan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brennan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Velasquez scoring with punches and elbows.
Brennan is trying to control Velasquez's posture but Velasquez avoids it.
Velasquez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez looks up at the clock and then as Brennan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Velasquez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Brennan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brennan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez scoring with punches from side control.
Velasquez working away.
Brennan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brad Brennan's cut is getting worse.
Velasquez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brennan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Velasquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Velasquez is working Brennan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Velasquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brennan keeps working.
Brennan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Velasquez grinds an elbow into Brennan's temple.
Brennan is trying to control Velasquez's posture but Velasquez avoids it.
Velasquez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Velasquez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Velasquez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Velasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brad Brennan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Velasquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches.
Brennan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brennan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brennan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brennan misses with a knee to the head.
Velasquez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brennan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Velasquez jumps guard and drags Brennan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brennan wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
Velasquez keeping full guard, as Brennan tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez trying to strike off his back.
Velasquez striking from the bottom here.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Brennan from controlling successfully.
Brennan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brad Brennan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Velasquez misses with a body shot.
Brennan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brennan fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brennan's waist but Brennan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Velasquez off to one side.
Brad Brennan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Velasquez.
Velasquez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Velasquez landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez trying to control but Brennan is working from the bottom.
Brennan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Velasquez throwing strikes but missing.
Brennan keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brennan working a defensive guard here.
Velasquez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Velasquez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brennan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velasquez.
Brennan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brennan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Velasquez on the ground.
Velasquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Velasquez is trying to control. Brennan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brennan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasquez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kevin Velasquez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brad Brennan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brennan landing small, sideways elbows.
Velasquez not doing much here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasquez prevents Brennan from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Velasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Velasquez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Velasquez!
Kevin Velasquez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pinoy Fightwear (90% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rick Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kent Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent Steiner has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rick Hunter's chin.
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140 lbs
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26
140 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kent Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Steiner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steiner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice shot lands for Hunter.
Steiner looks for a takedown but Hunter sprawls well.
Steiner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hunter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hunter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steiner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Steiner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Steiner from controlling successfully.
Steiner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steiner won't allow Hunter to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kent Steiner.
Hunter lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Steiner sprawling to the canvas. Hunter follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Steiner hang on?
Steiner is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Steiner to get to his feet.
Hunter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steiner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Steiner prevents Hunter from standing back up.
Hunter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steiner throws a strike but Hunter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hunter stops Steiner from standing up.
Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steiner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab from Hunter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steiner misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunter counters with a straight right hand.
Rick Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kent Steiner.
Hunter slaps away a takedown attempt from Steiner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunter moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hunter keeps control of Steiner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hunter taking a breather.
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steiner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter wants to get back to his feet but Steiner drags him back down.
I wouldn't like to be where Hunter is right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Hunter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steiner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Steiner.
Hunter defending against the ground and pound.
Kent Steiner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steiner working away.
Hunter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Steiner working the ground and pound but Hunter is defending the strikes.
Steiner with the ground and pound but Hunter regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steiner.
Steiner is nestled in close to Hunter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Steiner trying to control from half guard but Hunter is working away.
Steiner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunter defending well though.
Steiner with the ground and pound but Hunter uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Steiner looking to sit in guard and control but Hunter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steiner wants to stand and escape but Hunter is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Steiner wants to get back to his feet but Hunter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hunter stands and throws Steiner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Steiner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter stands up.
Hunter misses with a hook.
Hunter fails with the takedown.
Rick Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunter stuffs the takedown attempt from Steiner. Steiner gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunter tries to clinch but Steiner is having none of it.
Steiner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steiner somewhat.
Rick Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kent Steiner.
A jab from Hunter misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steiner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunter is fending him off so far but Steiner persists. Nope, Hunter circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunter throws a front kick that sends Steiner stumbling back into the cage.
Steiner is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter gets a clinch.
Steiner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hunter tests Steiner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter scoring well with a low kick there.
Steiner has his takedown stuffed
and Hunter counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Hunter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Steiner dodges the punch combination from Hunter.
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Hunter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steiner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunter tries to avoid it but Steiner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunter to the ground. Hunter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunter, as that shot connected.
Hunter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hunter wants it to stay on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Steiner. Those never looked like landing.
Steiner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunter but Hunter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rick Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kent Steiner.
Hunter throws a nice looking combination but Steiner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steiner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steiner has his takedown stuffed
and Steiner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steiner is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunter finish him?
Steiner is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Hunter just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Steiner has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rick Hunter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Geordie St Pearce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Tal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Stevie Tal enters the cage!
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179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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176 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Geordie St Pearce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stevie Tal!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around St Pearce's waist but St Pearce gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tal off to one side.
St Pearce closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tal quickly recovers to half guard.
Tal is looking to improve his position.
Tal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of St Pearce's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take St Pearce's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pearce tries to roll but Tal sticks to his back.
St Pearce trying to control the hands but Tal won't let him.
Tal looking for the choke from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pearce is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tal gets his way!
You can see the frustration on St Pearce's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pearce showing good submission defense here.
St Pearce tries to break free.
Tal trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
St Pearce trying to control the action but Tal just sinks the hooks in.
Tal is looking for the choke from the back position but St Pearce is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tal controlling well, preventing St Pearce from escaping the position.
St Pearce staying busy and making it hard for Tal to control.
St Pearce wants to control his opponent's hands but Tal gets his hands free.
St Pearce is trying to break free.
St Pearce knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tal on the ground.
Tal doesn't have the hooks in and St Pearce manages to turn into his guard.
St Pearce postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Pearce doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Pearce manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
St Pearce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pearce with a nice head shot there.
St Pearce working some strikes from top position.
St Pearce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St Pearce distracts Tal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells St Pearce's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
St Pearce cracks Tal with a solid left hand.
St Pearce postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
St Pearce keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tal's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Pearce is in close to Tal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
St Pearce controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tal has momentary wrist control but St Pearce slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pearce is in close to Tal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
St Pearce works over Tal with some ground and pound from guard.
Tal is rocked!
St Pearce arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Tal's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Geordie St Pearce!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BarDagul Bayagrakol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Clifford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
265 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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258 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BarDagul Bayagrakol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Toby Clifford!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bayagrakol moves out of range of the body kick from Clifford.
Bayagrakol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Clifford tries to clinch but Bayagrakol is having none of it.
Bayagrakol fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clifford sprawls well initially but Bayagrakol persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bayagrakol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bayagrakol is controlling the pace.
Bayagrakol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bayagrakol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clifford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bayagrakol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clifford's head.
Bayagrakol is thwarting Clifford's attempts to control the position.
Clifford is looking for a sweep. Bayagrakol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayagrakol is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bayagrakol controlling the action here.
Clifford trying to hold on to Bayagrakol's head to control him but Bayagrakol postures up.
Bayagrakol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bayagrakol is keen to just control but Clifford is a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bayagrakol tries to clinch up but Clifford circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clifford tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bayagrakol is in Clifford's guard.
Bayagrakol throwing strikes but missing.
Clifford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bayagrakol slips nicely into half guard.
Bayagrakol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bayagrakol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clifford should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bayagrakol is keen to just control but Clifford is a slippery customer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bayagrakol decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Clifford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bayagrakol.
Clifford fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clifford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bayagrakol avoids it really well and circles away.
Bayagrakol gets a double leg takedown into Clifford's guard.
Bayagrakol stands up and waves to Clifford to follow him.
Bayagrakol bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol trying to control the action but Clifford is working from the bottom.
Clifford is trying to improve his position.
Clifford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bayagrakol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bayagrakol decides to stand back up. Bayagrakol steps back and let's Clifford get back to his feet.
Bayagrakol shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clifford's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bayagrakol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bayagrakol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bayagrakol drops back, looking for a kneebar! Clifford looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Clifford looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Clifford!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BarDagul Bayagrakol dominated that round.
That's time! Bayagrakol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Clifford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bayagrakol avoids it really well and circles away.
Clifford feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Clifford won't allow Bayagrakol to sweep him here.
Bayagrakol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bayagrakol keeping moving, preventing Clifford from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifford trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bayagrakol's guard.
Bayagrakol is trying to keep Clifford in close.
Clifford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bayagrakol is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bayagrakol throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clifford tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bayagrakol is in Clifford's guard.
Bayagrakol stands up from Clifford's guard - Bayagrakol perhaps looking for a knockout.
Toby Clifford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bayagrakol shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clifford's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol trying to control but Clifford is working from the bottom.
Bayagrakol throwing strikes from guard but Clifford blocks nicely.
Clifford looking for a guillotine here but Bayagrakol defends easily.
Bayagrakol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bayagrakol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clifford keeping moving, preventing Bayagrakol from controlling successfully.
Clifford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clifford is breathing heavily.
Bayagrakol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clifford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bayagrakol throws a strike but Clifford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bayagrakol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clifford manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clifford is looking for a triangle but Bayagrakol pushes his legs off easily.
Bayagrakol is looking to work some ground and pound but Clifford has wrist control.
Bayagrakol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bayagrakol throws a big right hand that misses.
BarDagul Bayagrakol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bayagrakol passes Clifford's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Bayagrakol there.
Clifford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bayagrakol throwing shots but Clifford is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clifford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bayagrakol.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bayagrakol is keen to just control but Clifford is a slippery customer.
Bayagrakol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clifford's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BarDagul Bayagrakol dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bayagrakol stuffs the takedown attempt from Clifford. Clifford gets slowly back to his feet.
Clifford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bayagrakol closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Clifford parries the strikes from Bayagrakol easily there. Bayagrakol is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Clifford to escape.
Clifford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bayagrakol working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bayagrakol throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifford is looking to regain half guard here but Bayagrakol keeps moving and retains side control.
Clifford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bayagrakol misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bayagrakol working the body and head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Bayagrakol.
The ground and pound from Bayagrakol seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Bayagrakol are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bayagrakol tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bayagrakol throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol is looking to take a break and control but Clifford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bayagrakol throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bayagrakol misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Bayagrakol crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Bayagrakol crashes against the mat.
Clifford is trying to improve his position.
Clifford dodges the ground and pound from Bayagrakol.
Bayagrakol sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Clifford is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clifford is trying to control Bayagrakol's posture but Bayagrakol avoids it.
Bayagrakol is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clifford is not content to let Bayagrakol control the position.
Bayagrakol working the ground and pound but Clifford is defending the strikes.
Bayagrakol fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bayagrakol tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bayagrakol has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Clifford tries to buck Bayagrakol off but Bayagrakol is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clifford avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bayagrakol.
Clifford is not content to let Bayagrakol control the position.
Bayagrakol creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Clifford sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bayagrakol creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Clifford sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Clifford managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bayagrakol.
Clifford gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clifford is bucking up trying to escape but Bayagrakol cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Toby Clifford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BarDagul Bayagrakol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bayagrakol content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
BarDagul Bayagrakol showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bayagrakol, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BarDagul Bayagrakol!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Severn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Severn!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severn moves away from the strike by Hunter.
A left lands for Hunter.
Hunter scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Dan Severn has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Hunter.
Hunter feints a jab promting Severn to slip. Hunter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Severn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Severn has a takedown stuffed.
Hunter throws a nice looking combination but Severn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Severn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Severn has hold of Hunter's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hunter tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Severn cranks the arm and Hunter screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hunter, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dan Severn!
A victorious Dan Severn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ari Sotaheimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domonico Cuccaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ari Sotaheimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Domonico Cuccaro!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuccaro misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Cuccaro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cuccaro fails with a takedown attempt.
Cuccaro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cuccaro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sotaheimo counters with a nice leg kick.
Cuccaro blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cuccaro. Sotaheimo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sotaheimo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cuccaro has time to react.
It looks like Domonico Cuccaro has been cut.
Sotaheimo circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Cuccaro drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Sotaheimo follows Cuccaro to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ari Sotaheimo!
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