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Rapid Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terry Josefi (ranked 7877 p4p, 431 weight class) and Popeye Theeh (ranked 6431 p4p, 388 weight class). Josefi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I beat my dick. Terry Josefi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry Josefi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Popeye Theeh!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Josefi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Theeh tries to avoid it but Josefi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Theeh to the ground. Theeh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Josefi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Josefi shoots in for a double leg but Theeh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Josefi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Theeh is fending him off so far but Josefi persists. Nope, Theeh circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Josefi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theeh shoots and misses
and Josefi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Theeh tries to clinch but Josefi is having none of it.
Theeh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Josefi tries to avoid it but Theeh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Josefi to the ground. Josefi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Josefi shoots for a double leg takedown but Theeh sprawls well. He's pushed Josefi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Theeh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theeh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Josefi after a bit of a struggle.
Theeh is stalling here.
Josefi tries for a takedown but Theeh manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Josefi tries to score a body lock takedown but Theeh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Josefi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Theeh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Josefi.
Theeh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Theeh prevents the takedown attempt.
Theeh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Theeh is trying to force a seperation but Josefi has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Theeh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Josefi can't get the takedown.
Theeh jumps guard but Josefi stands there with Theeh around his waist. Theeh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Josefi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Theeh is defending well.
Josefi is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Theeh wants to take the fight to the mat but Josefi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Josefi stops a takedown attempt from Theeh.
Josefi tightens his grip and picks Theeh up, before dumping him to the ground. Theeh manages to land in guard.
Theeh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Theeh looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Josefi is defending well. Theeh quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Josefi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Theeh celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Popeye Theeh!
Terry Josefi spoke after the fight, saying 'When will this pain and suffering end'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Banks (ranked 3183 p4p, 313 weight class) and Paul Castilano (ranked 4296 p4p, 391 weight class). Banks has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Carlton Banks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul Castilano's chin.
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280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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263 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlton Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Castilano!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castilano.
Jab from Castilano.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castilano moves away.
Castilano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Banks eats them both and turns towards Castilano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Castilano misses with an uppercut. Banks saw that one coming.
Castilano just misses with a punch to the body.
Banks takes a swing at Castilano's ribcage but misses.
Castilano avoids the body shot from Banks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castilano throws a hook but Banks blocks it.
Carlton Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Castilano scores with a body shot.
Castilano works Banks's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castilano scores with a jab to the body.
Banks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Castilano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Banks at a distance.
Castilano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Castilano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castilano jabs at Banks's body.
Castilano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Castilano throws a hook but Banks avoids it easily.
As Castilano looks to move away, Banks throws a big counter combo but Castilano just gets out of the way.
Castilano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Castilano looks to score with a jab to the body but Banks is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castilano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banks as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castilano scores with a nice right hand.
Castilano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
Castilano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castilano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Castilano misses with a body shot.
Castilano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banks rather than just go for the knockout.
Castilano works Banks's body with a nice hook.
Castilano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banks manages to avoid it.
Banks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castilano.
Castilano misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castilano thuds his right hand into Banks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Banks is rocked!
Castilano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Banks. That did some damage!
Castilano throws a jab but it's blocked by Banks.
Castilano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castilano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castilano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jab from Castilano.
Oh Banks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castilano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Castilano looks to move away, Banks throws a big counter combo but Castilano just gets out of the way.
Banks blocks a jab.
Banks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Castilano looks to throw the jab but Banks is out of range.
Castilano drops Banks with a huge uppercut! Banks drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Castilano is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Castilano!
Paul Castilano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FIGHT
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