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Prestige VIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander Harland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zander Harland!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harland counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wood drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harland pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harland leaves Wood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Harland as Wood shoots in.
Wood fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harland as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood moves out of range of the body kick from Harland.
Wood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wood lunges at Harland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harland's hand.
Harland has closed the distance and engaged Wood in a clinch.
Harland putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wood in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harland lands an elbow inside that Wood shrugs off.
Wood takes an elbow to the forehead.
Harland looking to throw knees to the head but Wood is blocking nicely.
Harland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wood's defenses.
Harland misses with an elbow over the top.
Wood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wood gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Harland regains guard.
Wood sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harland keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.
Harland has his hands on Wood's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harland looking for a sweep. Not yet Harland, not yet.
Wood trying to control but Harland is working from the bottom.
Wood is stalling in the full guard.
Harland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harland trying to control the position.
Harland controlling Wood's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harland there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wood misses with a takedown attempt - Harland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wood shoots in and drives through. Harland sprawls well.
Wood dives in and grabs Harland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harland pushes down on Wood's head and hops out.
Wood shoots in and drives through. Harland sprawls well.
Wood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harland but Harland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harland tries to counter with a clinch but Wood shakes him off and moves away.
Wood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andrew Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wood wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harland prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wood blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Harland throws an elbow but misses.
Wood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harland misses with an elbow strike.
Harland misses with an elbow strike.
Harland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Harland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Harland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice cross by Wood.
Good work by Wood as he checks the leg kick.
Harland is looking to land body kicks.
Wood fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harland counters by clinching up.
Harland misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wood.
Wood tries to score a body lock takedown but Harland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland gets underhooks to prevent Wood's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harland trying to land knees to the body.
Wood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Harland tries to land knees in the clinch but Wood avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harland has Wood pushed against the cage.
Harland is struggling to control the position.
Wood takes an elbow to the temple.
Harland prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wood wants a takedown but no success here.
Wood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wood goes for a takedown attempt but Harland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wood shoots and misses
and Harland counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Harland connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wood's face.
Wood is rocked!
Harland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Wood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harland pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Wood! Harland unloads with more strikes and Wood sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zander Harland!
A relieved looking Zander Harland thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Niemayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kan Garu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lukas Niemayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kan Garu!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garu thuds his shin into the meat of Niemayer's side.
Garu throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Niemayer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kan Garu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garu connects with a high kick.
Niemayer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Garu lands with a slapping head kick.
Crunch! Garu slams his shin into Niemayer's torso.
Garu throws a body kick that misses
and Niemayer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Niemayer's head coaches at Seventh House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Garu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Garu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
Garu throws a head kick that misses
enabling Niemayer to counter with a crisp jab.
Garu throws a sloppy head kick
and Niemayer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Garu. Niemayer shrugs it off though.
Garu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Niemayer.
Garu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Niemayer counters with a straight right hand.
Niemayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garu.
An attempted straight right counter from Niemayer misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garu lands a high kick!
Garu scores with a nice body kick.
Garu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Niemayer takes a step back to recover.
Garu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Garu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jab by Niemayer.
Garu tries to land a body kick
letting Niemayer counter with a right hand.
Garu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Niemayer counters with a nice uppercut.
Garu is rocked!
It looks like Kan Garu has been cut.
Garu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Garu is still on wobbly legs! Can Niemayer finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garu looks for the body kick but Niemayer saw that one coming.
Niemayer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garu seems to have recovered his senses.
Garu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garu throws a head kick that misses
and Garu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garu connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Garu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Garu scores with a nice body kick.
Garu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garu tries to score with a low kick but Niemayer moves his leg out of the way.
Niemayer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Niemayer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Garu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Niemayer blocks a head kick by Garu.
Niemayer throwing a counter right hand but Garu manages to avoid it.
Garu tries a head kick but it misses.
As Garu looks to move away, Niemayer throws a big counter combo bu Garu just gets out of the way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Garu. Niemayer shrugs it off though.
Niemayer blocks a head kick by Garu.
Niemayer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garu misses with the body kick
and Niemayer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niemayer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niemayer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Garu tries a head kick but it misses.
Garu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Niemayer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Niemayer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Garu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Niemayer is looking to counter punch.
Garu wants to slow Niemayer down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Niemayer misses the target.
Garu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Niemayer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garu, right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by Garu.
Garu throws a sloppy head kick and Niemayer moves out of range easily.
Niemayer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Niemayer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niemayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garu is looking to land body kicks.
Garu throws a lazy head kick
and Niemayer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Niemayer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Garu scores with a head kick.
Garu throws a body kick that misses.
Niemayer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Garu. That one must have hurt.
Garu throws a head kick but Niemayer moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Niemayer misses its intended target.
Garu misses with a kick to the body
and Niemayer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kan Garu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kan Garu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garu thumps Niemayer with a low kick.
Garu misses with a kick to the body
and Niemayer counters with a straight right hand.
Garu throws a head kick that Niemayer semi-blocks.
Niemayer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garu.
Lukas Niemayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Niemayer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick by Garu misses
and Niemayer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Garu misses
and Niemayer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Niemayer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Garu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Niemayer counters with a straight right hand.
Garu throws a push kick but Niemayer slaps the foot to one side.
Garu connects with a leg kick. Niemayer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy body kick from Garu
and Niemayer counters with a left and a right... And another left! Garu is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukas Niemayer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gene Parmesan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn has chosen Crisis by Twista Feat. Tech N9ne as his entrance music. Marcus Quinn will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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152 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gene Parmesan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ron Honeybunn and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parmesan misses with a hook.
Parmesan swings for the body but Quinn moves out of range.
Quinn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parmesan pinned against the cage. Parmesan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Quinn gets tackled into the cage by Parmesan. Parmesan maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parmesan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quinn's elbow.
Quinn has Parmesan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Parmesan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Quinn can't get the takedown.
Gene Parmesan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Quinn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parmesan as Quinn tries to tie him up.
Parmesan has a couple of punches blocked by Quinn.
Quinn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Parmesan prevents it.
Parmesan blocks a body shot from Quinn.
Quinn wants a takedown.
Quinn fails to pull guard.
Parmesan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Parmesan wants to free his trapped foot but Quinn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Quinn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parmesan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Parmesan is working for a submission of some sort.
Quinn looking for a kimura from the bottom but Parmesan passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Quinn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Parmesan has an Americana. Quinn didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Parmesan is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Parmesan hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gene Parmesan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ravi Vamoosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rune Banchamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vamoosh comes to the cage accompanied by Raga Charukesi. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ravi Vamoosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rune Banchamek!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vamoosh fails with the takedown
enabling Banchamek to counter with a crisp jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Banchamek enables Vamoosh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Banchamek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Banchamek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banchamek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vamoosh is controlling him.
Vamoosh stands and throws Banchamek's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vamoosh laying and praying for a moment but Banchamek takes advantage and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek wants to control but Vamoosh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamoosh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Banchamek makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banchamek.
Vamoosh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banchamek is looking to stand up but Vamoosh isn't so interested in that idea.
Banchamek wants to hit a switch here but Vamoosh passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Banchamek there!
Vamoosh lands a big shot there that rocks Banchamek but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vamoosh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vamoosh with shots to the head and body - Banchamek looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vamoosh lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Banchamek is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vamoosh wants to control the pace but Banchamek is squirming around nicely.
Banchamek really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vamoosh unloading with bombs!
Vamoosh dominating with strikes here.
Banchamek wants to control but Vamoosh is having none of it.
Banchamek can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vamoosh lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Banchamek hang on?
Banchamek is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vamoosh with shots to the head and body - Banchamek looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vamoosh looking to finish Banchamek with some ground and pound. This is bad for Banchamek!
Banchamek is trying to escape the mount.
Vamoosh controlling from the full mount.
Vamoosh is landing with some decent strikes but Banchamek is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vamoosh connects with a bit shot that sees Banchamek covering up! More strikes from Vamoosh and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Vamoosh is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ravi Vamoosh!
A victorious Ravi Vamoosh 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Miletich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PePe Hapitchou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hapitchou is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blackalicious - Sky is falling. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Miletich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, PePe Hapitchou!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hapitchou scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miletich in his tracks.
Miletich defending well as Hapitchou loads up on a big left hand.
Miletich shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hapitchou manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hapitchou pulls Miletich in close to his closed guard and prevents Miletich from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hapitchou keeping full guard, as Miletich tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miletich 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.
Hapitchou throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miletich sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hapitchou's guard.
Miletich controlling the action here.
Miletich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hapitchou is trying to control but Miletich passes into side control!
Hapitchou is trying to improve his position.
Miletich trying to control the action but Hapitchou is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hapitchou wants to control but Miletich postures up.
Miletich wants to control but Hapitchou is keeping him busy.
Miletich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hapitchou has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miletich goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hapitchou rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Miletich's guard! Nice work there by Hapitchou!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miletich wants to sweep here but Hapitchou controlling him for the moment.
Miletich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hapitchou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou wants to control from the top but Miletich keeps moving.
Miletich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hapitchou is aware though and is defending well.
Hapitchou passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Miletich prevents Hapitchou from moving into mount.
Miletich gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miletich wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miletich wants to control but Hapitchou is keeping busy.
Hapitchou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miletich keeps working.
Miletich controlling the position for now.
Miletich trying to control from the bottom.
Hapitchou moves into full mount! Miletich won't be happy about that!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hapitchou fails to move to back control.
Miletich wants to control but Hapitchou is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Miletich will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hapitchou lands a head shot.
Hapitchou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miletich.
A little jabbing left from Hapitchou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Hapitchou tenderised Miletich's leg. Miletich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miletich tries a head kick but it misses.
Hapitchou now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Miletich moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hapitchou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou pulls guard.
Hapitchou keeping full guard, as Miletich tries to pass.
Miletich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miletich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hapitchou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miletich defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hapitchou thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hapitchou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miletich defends well.
Miletich trying to control but Hapitchou is working from the bottom.
PePe Hapitchou has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miletich is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hapitchou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Miletich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hapitchou is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miletich trying to control but Hapitchou is working from the bottom.
Miletich stays in close to Hapitchou's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Miletich looks to land a body kick but Hapitchou moved away.
Miletich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miletich moves into range and clinches up with Hapitchou.
Hapitchou gets control of Miletich's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hapitchou will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Miletich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miletich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hapitchou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miletich trying to control but Hapitchou is working from the bottom.
Miletich 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.
Miletich 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.
Miletich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hapitchou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miletich has managed to get both his arms back between Hapitchou's legs - danger averted.
Miletich looking to pass the guard.
Miletich wants to control from the top but Hapitchou keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miletich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Miletich slips a straight right by Hapitchou.
A lazy left from Hapitchou finds it's target.
Hapitchou throws a low kick but Miletich moves out of range easily.
Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hapitchou lands with a straight right. Miletich didn't see that one coming.
Miletich clinches up with Hapitchou and pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good body shot from Miletich.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miletich.
Good body shot from Miletich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but PePe Hapitchou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hapitchou.
Miletich misses with a few strikes there.
Hapitchou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matt Miletich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Hapitchou. Beautiful body shot.
Miletich gets a double leg takedown into Hapitchou's guard.
Miletich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miletich is stalling in the full guard.
Miletich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou is trying to control the position but Miletich postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miletich tries to free his leg and advance position but Hapitchou is retaining full guard.
Miletich trying to control but Hapitchou is working from the bottom.
Miletich is pushing down on Hapitchou's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hapitchou is fighting to maintain full guard but Miletich has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hapitchou looking for submissions off his back.
Hapitchou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miletich pulls his head out easily.
Miletich is trying to work for a kimura but Hapitchou is defending well.
Hapitchou makes his way to full guard, as Miletich worked for a kimura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miletich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hapitchou keeping moving, preventing Miletich from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hapitchou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miletich tries to free his leg and advance position but Hapitchou is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou avoids a kick to the body.
Miletich slips under a jab.
Miletich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hapitchou manages to circle out of the way.
Miletich scores with a leg kick.
Miletich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Miletich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hapitchou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hapitchou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miletich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hapitchou has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miletich is trying to work for a kimura but Hapitchou is defending well.
Hapitchou is looking to control Miletich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hapitchou avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miletich passes to side control.
Miletich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Miletich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miletich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matt Miletich!
Our winner, Matt Miletich, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Markku Huntti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Belichick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huntti comes to the cage accompanied by The Infamous Atomic Butt Drop. Tom Belichick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markku Huntti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Belichick!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Chris Dean and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huntti throws a front kick that sends Belichick stumbling back into the cage.
Belichick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belichick throws a lazy right hand but Huntti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Huntti lands a right hook to the body.
Huntti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Belichick looks winded!
A jab lands there for Huntti.
Huntti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belichick's sensitive parts.
Huntti is looking to slow Belichick down with leg kicks.
Huntti lands a jab to Belichick's midsection.
Huntti scores with a spinning back kick!
Belichick has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Huntti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belichick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Belichick is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Huntti.
Belichick is still on wobbly legs! Can Huntti finish him?
Huntti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Belichick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Huntti steps in with a hook that catches Belichick right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Huntti follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Belichick looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Markku Huntti!
Markku Huntti 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Poggle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timothy Poggle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Greg Dundee's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Timothy Poggle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greg Dundee!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Chris Dean and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dundee jabs at Poggle's body.
Poggle misses with an uppercut.
Poggle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poggle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Poggle!
Dundee stuns Poggle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab from Poggle.
Dundee has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dundee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Poggle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dundee's head.
Dundee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poggle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dundee.
Dundee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Poggle lands with a right hand.
Dundee throws a big shot that misses.
Oooooh!!! Poggle has knocked Dundee down with a huge combo! Poggle steps away and waves a wobbly Dundee back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dundee is rocked!
Dundee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poggle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poggle tries to counter by clinching up but Dundee breaks away and moves out of range.
Dundee is still on wobbly legs! Can Poggle finish him?
Poggle drops Dundee with a straight right hand, right on the button! Poggle follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timothy Poggle!
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