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SFC 57 - Shaken, not Stirred PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicanor Veloso (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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205 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emmanuel Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicanor Veloso!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veloso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Veloso closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriguez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Veloso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
Veloso slowing the pace effectively.
Veloso gets through Rodriguez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Veloso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Veloso.
Veloso works on Rodriguez's body with a couple of short punches.
Veloso lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Rodriguez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Veloso.
Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez being controlled against the cage.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Veloso.
Veloso throws a big uppercut that drops Rodriguez! More strikes from Veloso and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rodriguez lies dazed against the cage as Veloso celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicanor Veloso!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pac Quiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Dryupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quiao comes into the arena with Water Song - Jorma Kaukonen blaring out of the sound system. Pac Quiao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricky Dryupp's chin.
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144 lbs
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126 lbs
10 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pac Quiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Dryupp!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quiao fails to land with a series of punches.
Dryupp shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dryupp showed some decent athleticism there.
Dryupp is thwarting Quiao's attempts to control the position.
Dryupp is looking for a kimura here.
Dryupp throwing shots but Quiao is blocking nicely.
Dryupp decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dryupp ducks under a wild hook from Quiao.
Quiao ducks under a wild hook from Dryupp.
Quiao throws the left hand but Dryupp avoids the punch easily.
Dryupp misses with a low kick.
Dryupp shoots in for a double leg but Quiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dryupp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quiao as he jumps to the side.
Dryupp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pac Quiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Dryupp.
Dryupp shoots in for a takedown but Quiao shows good takedown defense.
Dryupp tries for a takedown but Quiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ricky Dryupp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quiao wobbles Dryupp with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Quiao dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Dryupp to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pac Quiao!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meng Huo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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250 lbs
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265 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Meng Huo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Huo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gunn but Gunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Huo dodges the punch combination from Gunn.
Huo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gunn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gunn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gunn duly obliges.
It looks like Meng Huo has been cut.
Gunn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Huo moves out of range.
Gunn works the jab nicely.
Charles Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunn digs a good hook to Huo's body.
Huo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Huo moves out of range.
Charles Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Huo.
Huo trying to control the position but Gunn is working away.
Gunn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gunn trying to control here.
Gunn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gunn regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn looking to control.
Gunn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Huo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn working a defensive guard here.
Gunn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gunn working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Charles Gunn.
Gunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Gunn. Those never looked like landing.
Gunn fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Gunn misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huo.
Gunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huo circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Gunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunn.
Gunn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gunn scores with a three punch combo!
Gunn throws a combination. Huo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gunn thows a body shot but no joy.
Gunn fails to land with a series of punches.
Gunn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gunn throws a combination. Huo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Gunn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Meng Huo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Huo shoots in and drives through. Gunn sprawls well.
Gunn misses with the combination.
Huo shoots in and drives through. Gunn sprawls well.
Huo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunn.
Huo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left lands for Gunn.
Gunn looks to land a combination but Huo avoids it well.
Gunn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some wild striking there from Gunn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Huo eats them both and turns towards Gunn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gunn throws a nice looking combination but Huo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gunn swinging wildly here.
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Gunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Gunn does no damage.
Gunn lands with a nice body punch.
Gunn scores with a jab to the body.
Huo is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn connects with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Meng Huo's cut even more.
Huo dives in and grabs Gunn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gunn pushes down on Huo's head and hops out.
Charles Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meng Huo.
Huo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gunn tries to avoid it but Huo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gunn to the ground. Gunn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Gunn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Huo doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Gunn.
Gunn lands with a nice body punch.
Gunn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huo avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huo ducks right into an uppercut from Gunn.
Gunn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gunn scores with a nice strike.
Gunn tries to bum rush Huo with a series of wild strikes but Huo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Huo eats them both and turns towards Gunn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The cut above Meng Huo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A jab lands there for Gunn.
Gunn lands a two punch combo.
Huo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Meng Huo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Huo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gunn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Huo back to the cage. Gunn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn jabs at Huo's body.
Gunn lands a jab to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Meng Huo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charles Gunn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Cabana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryu Sakurai 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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160 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Cabana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryu Sakurai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Sakurai finds it's target.
Cabana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sakurai closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cabana is holding on to half guard well.
Sakurai is pressing down on Cabana's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cabana is holding on for now.
Cabana wants to get back to full guard.
Cabana looking for submissions off his back.
Cabana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sakurai is working away from the top position though.
Cabana wants to control but Sakurai passes into side.
Sakurai trying to control the action but Cabana is working from the bottom.
Cabana gets back to half guard.
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.
Cabana trying to hold on to Sakurai's head to control him but Sakurai postures up.
Sakurai is nestled in close to Cabana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cabana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sakurai.
Cabana is positioning himself well to prevent Sakurai advancing to mount.
Cabana is not content to let Sakurai control the position.
Sakurai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cabana kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sakurai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cabana is not content to let Sakurai control the position.
Sakurai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cabana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Cabana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakurai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cabana is looking for a sweep. Sakurai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cabana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakurai pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cabana is refusing to be controlled, as Sakurai sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabana tries to get to full guard but Sakurai has control of the leg.
Cabana wants to control but Sakurai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cabana actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cabana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sakurai preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cabana keeping moving, preventing Sakurai from controlling successfully.
Cabana trying to keep a closed guard but Sakurai is proving a slippery customer.
Cabana wants to sweep but no luck.
Cabana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cabana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabana wants to improve his position but instead Sakurai has moved into half guard.
Sakurai prevents Cabana from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Sakurai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sakurai scores with a hook to the body. Cabana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sakurai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sakurai throws a series of punches but Cabana avoids them all with ease.
Sakurai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sakurai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sakurai tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabana is retaining full guard.
Sakurai stopping the sweep attempt from Cabana.
Sakurai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cabana looking for a sweep. Not yet Cabana, not yet.
Cabana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cabana keeping moving, preventing Sakurai from controlling successfully.
Cabana is trying to keep Sakurai in close.
Sakurai stays in close to Cabana's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ryu Sakurai.
Sakurai with a hook.
A punch combination from Sakurai misses.
Sakurai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cabana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sakurai lands with a shot to the body.
Sakurai closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sakurai lands in his opponent's guard.
Cabana has his foot on Sakurai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakurai works his way back into a safe position though.
Cabana tries to strike from the bottom.
Cabana trying to keep a closed guard but Sakurai is proving a slippery customer.
Cabana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakurai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai passes Cabana's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cabana is not content to let Sakurai control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cabana manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sakurai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cabana's head.
Cabana looking to control.
Cabana throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sakurai wants to control from the top but Cabana keeps moving.
That's four 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.
Sakurai preventing the sweep.
Sakurai looking to pass the guard.
Cabana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cabana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakurai defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cabana lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sakurai!
Sakurai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sakurai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cabana misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Sakurai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sakurai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sakurai throws a right hand that Cabana ducks under and follows up with a left that Cabana also avoids with ease.
Sakurai throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cabana tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakurai is in Cabana's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cabana looking to control.
Cabana working for a triangle but Sakurai defends it easily.
Sakurai 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.
Sakurai stopping the sweep attempt from Cabana.
Sakurai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cabana 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.
Sakurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ryu Sakurai hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sakurai scores with a punch to the head.
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cabana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakurai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cabana is trying to keep Sakurai in close.
Sakurai 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.
Sakurai controlling from the top position.
Sakurai tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabana is retaining full guard.
Cabana wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sakurai is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabana is looking to control Sakurai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cabana avoid being mounted?
Sakurai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cabana wants to control but Sakurai is keeping busy.
Ryu Sakurai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakurai trying to control the action but Cabana is working from the bottom.
Cabana is looking for a sweep. Sakurai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cabana is looking to control Sakurai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cabana avoid being mounted?
That's four 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sakurai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cabana is looking for a sweep. Sakurai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cabana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cabana won't allow Sakurai to pass to mount.
Cabana gets back to full guard.
Jason Cabana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakurai wants to control from the top but Cabana keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Sakurai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakurai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Sakurai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Potato Head Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaylan Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heath is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Showdown - Black Eyed Peas. The key to victory for Potato Head Bob has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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159 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Potato Head Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaylan Heath!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob swings for the body but Heath moves out of range.
Potato Head Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heath just misses with a punch to the body.
Heath tries to clinch up.
Heath fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bob catches Heath with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Heath closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bob to the mat! Bob manages to get full guard.
Heath postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bob is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Heath, into his guard.
Bob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heath is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bob wants to pass the guard but Heath is keeping the position.
Heath looking for a guillotine here but Bob defends easily.
Heath is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bob has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath looking for a guillotine here but Bob defends easily.
Bob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heath is keeping the position for now.
Bob trying to control but Heath is working from the bottom.
Heath had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bob defends it easily.
Heath is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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.
Bob is not content to let Heath control the position.
Heath is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bob is just riding it out for now. Heath eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Heath passes to full mount!
Heath looks gassed!
Heath thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob regains half guard.
Bob moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Heath's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bob wants to sweep but no luck.
Heath is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bob is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bob has escaped and now he's on top!
Heath is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bob defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heath looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heath is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heath is on top in guard.
Bob pulls Heath in close to prevent any damage.
Bob wants to sweep but no luck.
Heath has gone for a leg lock! Bob slips out almost immediately though and dives into Heath's guard.
Bob advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaylan Heath dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bob swings away with a body shot that misses
and Heath counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bob moves into full guard.
Heath trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bob wants to sweep here but Heath controlling him for the moment.
Heath wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Bob 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bob dives on top into guard.
Bob sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Heath's guard.
Heath tries to get to full guard but Bob has control of the leg.
Heath makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Heath.
Heath is breathing heavily.
Bob trying to control but Heath is working from the bottom.
Heath has his foot on Bob's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bob works his way back into a safe position though.
Bob preventing the sweep.
Heath is looking for a triangle but Bob pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heath is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bob is looking to improve his position.
Bob trying to hold on to Heath's head to control him but Heath postures up.
Heath throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bob keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Heath wants to work for an arm triangle but Bob is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Heath missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob is looking for a sweep. Heath is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heath is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Heath is looking for a kimura here.
Bob is concentrating on defense, preventing Heath from advancing position.
Bob's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Heath throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Heath throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bob is trying to control but can't.
Heath wants to free his trapped foot but Bob is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bob blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heath.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heath wants to pass the guard but Bob is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob trying to control but Heath postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaylan Heath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heath was well out of range. Poor timing from Bob.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bob enables Heath to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bob manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Heath drops back looking for a leg! Bob is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bob manages to kick Heath off! Heath jumps back into Bob's guard.
Heath pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bob is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heath is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bob is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bob has escaped and now he's on top!
Bob tries to free his leg and advance position but Heath is retaining full guard.
Heath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob is working hard here to advance position.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Heath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heath keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Bob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heath swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heath manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bob manages to get himself to full guard.
Kaylan Heath has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bob is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Potato Head Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Heath drops back looking for a leg! Bob is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bob manages to kick Heath off! Heath jumps back into Bob's guard.
Heath slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Heath thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heath working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heath is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bob knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bob is looking to reverse the position.
Heath is trying to get an arm triangle but Bob is defending well.
Heath wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bob keeps working.
Heath is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bob has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bob is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Heath wants to free his trapped foot but Bob is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bob wants to improve his position but Heath is controlling well.
Kaylan Heath is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob looking for submissions off his back.
Heath is looking to take a break and control but Bob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaylan Heath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Heath 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaylan Heath!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Caschera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pjotr Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caschera's entrance music is Crimson King by Demons & Wizards limited edition. A fine choice. Markov has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Caschera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pjotr Markov!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markov scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Caschera.
Caschera shoots for a double leg takedown but Markov sprawls well. He's pushed Caschera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Markov lands a glancing blow to the side of Caschera's head.
Caschera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Caschera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Markov cracks a nice hook into Caschera's ribs.
Caschera has a takedown stuffed.
Markov digs a good body shot into Caschera's ribs.
Markov closes the distance and pushes Caschera back into the cage.
Markov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Caschera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Caschera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caschera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Max Caschera has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markov taking a breather.
Markov lands a left hand.
Caschera tries for a takedown but Markov manages to get underhooks.
Markov swings wildly with an uppercut but Caschera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Caschera.
Caschera blocks an elbow strike.
Caschera looking for a takedown.
Caschera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Markov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Caschera misses with a looping right.
Markov cracks Caschera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No luck for Caschera with that takedown attempt.
Caschera ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Markov lands a lovely overhand right.
Markov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Caschera shoots in for a takedown but Markov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Markov tests Caschera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Markov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Caschera has time to react.
Markov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Caschera fails with the takedown.
Markov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Markov connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Caschera's hands.
Markov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Caschera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Markov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Caschera tries to clinch up
and Markov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Caschera eats them both and turns towards Markov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Markov lands a lovely overhand right.
Caschera dodges the punch combination from Markov.
Markov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Markov there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Caschera. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Markov scores with a nice strike.
Markov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Markov lands a slapping body shot.
Markov lands with a straight right. Caschera didn't see that one coming.
Markov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Caschera misses with a takedown
and Markov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Caschera is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Markov connects with a looping right hand.
Markov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Caschera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Caschera is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markov lands with a nice combination. Caschera backs away looking to recover.
Markov stalks Caschera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caschera's face. Caschera staggers backwards, shaken.
Caschera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Markov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pjotr Markov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Caschera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Markov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Caschera fails with the takedown
and Markov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Caschera's knee momentarily.
Markov tests Caschera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Markov lands with a straight right. Caschera didn't see that one coming.
Caschera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Caschera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Markov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Markov finds it's way through Caschera's defenses.
Max Caschera's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Caschera crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Markov - the referee stops the clock and Caschera gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Markov. Caschera manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Markov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Caschera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Markov counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caschera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pjotr Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Markov.
Markov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Caschera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Markov to score with a decent uppercut.
Markov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Markov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Markov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Max Caschera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caschera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Markov.
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!
Markov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pjotr Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Markov connects with a jab.
Max Caschera's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Markov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pjotr Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Markov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Caschera doesn't seem phased though.
Markov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Markov lands with a left to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Markov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Markov.
Markov lands an elbow inside that Caschera shrugs off.
Jeez, Max Caschera's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Max Caschera's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pjotr Markov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Math Huge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirt Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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205 lbs
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217 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Math Huge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dirt Down!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Down throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Huge was covering up waiting for the punch and Down finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Huge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Down trying to control the position from guard on top but Huge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Down prevents Huge from getting back to his feet.
Down postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Huge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Down sitting in guard here, content to control.
Huge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Down.
Down looking to pass the guard.
Down stands up over Huge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Huge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Down is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Down has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Down trying to control the position from guard on top but Huge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Down postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Down working some strikes from top position.
Down engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Down working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Down working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Down trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Down cracks Huge with a solid left hand.
Huge wants to stand and escape but Down is having none of it.
Down tries to free his leg and advance position but Huge is retaining full guard.
Huge wants to get back to his feet but Down is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Down looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Down wants to control from the top but Huge keeps moving.
Down is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Down seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Huge keeping moving, preventing Down from controlling successfully.
Down working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Huge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Down on the ground.
Down trying to control but Huge is working from the bottom.
Down loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Huge looking for a sweep. Not yet Huge, not yet.
Down lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down is in close to Huge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Down passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Huge on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Huge takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Down working the head with strikes.
Down is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Huge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Down controls the position from side control.
Down working the ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Down moves into full mount!
Down lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Down lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Huge takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Down controlling the pace for now.
Down dominating with strikes here.
Down wants to control the pace but Huge is squirming around nicely.
Down postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Huge looks a forlorn figure.
Down looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Down with a couple of short strikes.
Huge is rocked!
Down controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Huge that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirt Down dominated that 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.
Down throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Huge was covering up waiting for the punch and Down finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Down seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Down postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Down content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Down trying to control the position from guard on top but Huge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Down throwing strikes but missing.
Down trying to control but Huge is working from the bottom.
Down stands up over Huge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Down trying to control the position from guard on top but Huge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Down won't allow Huge to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Down throws a strike but Huge rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Down working a defensive guard here.
Down is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Down winds up and cracks Huge with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Down there.
Down not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Huge is trying to stand back up but Down is controlling him
Down wants to take a breather but Huge is having none of it.
Down is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Huge is just riding it out for now. Down eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Down perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Huge is trying to stand back up but Down is controlling him
Down throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Down lands a nice short elbow.
Huge looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Down drops an elbow to the side of Huge's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Down connects with a nice short shot to Huge's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Down looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Huge with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Down scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Huge on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Down is taking a breather. Huge says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huge sees it coming and defends easily.
Huge is not content to let Down control the position.
Down stops Huge from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Down connects with a nice short shot to Huge's temple.
Down seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Down landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huge is not content to let Down control the position.
Down with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Down lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Down landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Down lands with a punch from half guard.
Down has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Down seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Down is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huge has managed to free his arm - good work.
Down looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Down missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Huge taking some punishment here, with Down in his half guard.
Down is nestled in close to Huge, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Down is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Down takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirt Down showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Down moves in looking to clinch but Huge pushes him off.
Huge lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Huge.
Down fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Huge connects with a high kick.
It looks like Dirt Down has been cut.
Down throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huge explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Huge throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Huge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Down shoots in but Huge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Huge scores with a nice head shot.
Down fails with a takedown attempt.
Math Huge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirt Down.
Huge throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Huge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Huge lands a nice looking body shot.
Huge with a nice cross.
Down on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Huge lands a big head kick that sends Down tumbling to the mat! Huge takes a step backwards and waves Down back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Down is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huge lands a big head kick that sends Down to the canvas! Huge follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Math Huge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Channon Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
8 - 4 - 1 |
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Basic striking
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Channon Storm!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
Frank Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Baker shoots in and drives through. Storm sprawls well.
Baker shoots for a takedown but Storm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd cheers as Storm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baker doesn't seem phased though.
Baker shoots for a takedown but Storm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
Baker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Storm avoids it really well and circles away.
Baker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Storm is fending him off so far but Baker persists. Nope, Storm circles away and we're back to standing.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Storm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Storm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown. Storm tries to sprawl out of it but Baker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Storm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm stuffs the takedown.
Baker looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
Baker shoots in but Storm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baker walks into a jab.
Storm lands a lovely overhand right.
Baker takes one to the side of the head.
Storm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Storm. No joy for Baker on that attempt.
Storm looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.
Baker slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baker is defended easily by Storm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker staying out of range there.
Storm misses the jab.
Storm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baker misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Storm there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker shoots for a double leg takedown but Storm sprawls well. He's pushed Baker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense.
Storm cracks Baker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baker fails with the takedown.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Baker's shoulder, as Baker tries to avoid the shot.
Storm might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm lands with a nice combination. Baker backs away looking to recover.
Storm is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Baker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm gets caught flat footed, as Baker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Storm wants to stand up but Baker is controlling him.
Baker preventing the sweep.
Storm is trying to keep Baker in close.
Baker pushes down on Storm's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Storm is looking to improve his position.
Baker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Storm regains full guard. Nicely done.
Baker with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm trying to control the position.
Storm is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Baker struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Storm is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baker is keeping busy.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Storm as Baker shoots in.
Baker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Baker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Baker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Storm can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Baker looking to finish Storm with some ground and pound. This is bad for Storm!
Storm is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Storm looks gassed!
Baker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Storm is desperately trying to improve his position but Baker has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Channon Storm dominated that round.
That's time! Baker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker shoots for a double leg takedown but Storm sprawls well. He's pushed Baker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Channon Storm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Storm lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Storm stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm slaps away a takedown attempt from Baker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Channon Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker shoots in but no luck this time.
Baker blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Storm is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baker off and has taken his back!
Storm really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Baker.
A lull in the action here.
Baker wants to control his opponent's hands but Storm gets his hands free.
A lull in the action here.
Baker wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries to get the hooks in deep but Baker pushed the leg off.
Storm really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Baker.
Storm wants to control but Baker is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Baker right now.
Storm trying to control momentarily.
Storm is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Baker is defending well though. Storm let's go of the attempt for now.
Baker turns into Storm and is now in his guard.
Baker scoring with some ground and pound.
Storm is trying to keep Baker in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Baker drops back looking for a leg! Storm is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Storm manages to kick Baker off! Baker jumps back into Storm's guard.
Frank Baker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Baker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Storm keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass.
Storm looking for a sweep. Not yet Storm, not yet.
Storm wants to stand up but Baker is controlling him.
Storm is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Storm is breathing heavily.
Storm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baker throwing strikes from guard but Storm blocks nicely.
Storm manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Baker is desperately trying to improve his position but Storm has a good base and remains in mount.
Baker is working hard here to advance position.
Storm looking to control but Baker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Storm avoids the attempt from Baker to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Channon Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Baker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Storm is fending him off so far but Baker persists. Nope, Storm circles away and we're back to standing.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker shoots for a double leg takedown but Storm sprawls well. He's pushed Baker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice sprawl there from Storm as Baker shoots in.
Baker throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker slips under a jab.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Storm wants it to stay on the feet.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Baker saw that one coming.
Baker shoots for a takedown but Storm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but Storm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Storm thows a body shot but no joy.
Storm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baker.
Storm moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Storm scores with a sloppy right hand. Baker should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baker throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Storm pinned against the cage. Storm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Storm as he jumps to the side.
Baker shoots in and drives through. Storm sprawls well.
Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Storm finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker shoots in but no luck this time.
Storm lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Frank Baker has been cut.
Baker shoots in but Storm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Storm paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Storm jabs Baker right on the nose. Baker blinks but takes it well.
Baker shoots in for a double leg but Storm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Storm sprawls well. Storm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Storm cracks Baker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Storm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Storm misses with a hook.
Storm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Storm defends it nicely.
A jab from Storm finds it's way through Baker's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Storm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frank Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Channon Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Storm slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Channon Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Storm 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Channon Storm!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Overdrive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markku Osteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osteri has chosen Rolling Stones - Symphaty For The Devil as his entrance music. Markku Osteri is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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20
160 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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28
163 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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, Maximus Overdrive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markku Osteri!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Overdrive.
Overdrive throws a lazy right hand but Osteri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Osteri fails to pull guard.
Osteri can't get the takedown.
Overdrive tries to circle away but Osteri has him pinned against the cage.
Osteri lands a right hand.
Overdrive gets underhooks to prevent Osteri's takedown attempt.
Maximus Overdrive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markku Osteri.
Overdrive is trying to force a seperation but Osteri has the dominant position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Overdrive manages to break the clinch.
Osteri lunges at Overdrive with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Overdrive's hand.
Overdrive throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Osteri thuds his right hand into Overdrive's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Overdrive keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Osteri.
Osteri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Osteri cracks a nice hook into Overdrive's ribs.
Overdrive scores with a jab.
Osteri closes the distance and clinches.
Osteri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Overdrive just stands there and leans against the cage.
Overdrive lands a body punch in the clinch.
Osteri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Overdrive gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Overdrive's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osteri throws out a powerful jab.
Overdrive uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Osteri.
The fighters circling - Osteri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Osteri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Osteri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overdrive swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maximus Overdrive seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osteri lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Overdrive darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Overdrive cracks Osteri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Overdrive looks to throw the jab but Osteri is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Overdrive.
Osteri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Osteri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Overdrive, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Osteri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Osteri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Overdrive looks to throw the jab but Osteri is out of range.
Osteri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Overdrive.
Overdrive throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Osteri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Osteri shoots in for a takedown but Overdrive shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Overdrive is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overdrive throws a jab when Osteri was well out of range.
Osteri lands a jab-cross combination.
Overdrive jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Osteri tries to move into range but Overdrive moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Overdrive misses the target.
Osteri with a jab.
Maximus Overdrive is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overdrive throws a left and a right that both miss
and Osteri counters with a stiff right hand.
Osteri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Overdrive.
Overdrive lunges at Osteri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Osteri's hand.
Osteri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Osteri slips a straight right by Overdrive.
A right-left combo lands from Overdrive.
A swing and a miss from Overdrive.
Osteri shoots in and drives through. Overdrive sprawls well.
Overdrive missing with a left hand there. Osteri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Osteri slips a straight right by Overdrive.
Overdrive throws a big shot that misses.
Osteri lands a nice shot that snaps Overdrive's head back.
Overdrive scores with a jab.
Osteri is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osteri blocks a jab.
Osteri is still on wobbly legs! Can Overdrive finish him?
Overdrive pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Overdrive misses.
A big right from Overdrive misses.
Osteri slips under a jab.
Overdrive lands a big right hook! Osteri looks hurt but is still standing! Overdrive lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Osteri falls down and Overdrive dives in with a huge hammer fist! Osteri's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Overdrive runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maximus Overdrive!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Pratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Blair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hank Blair has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
269 lbs
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21
269 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drew Pratt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Blair!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pratt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blair backs up against the cage.
It looks like Hank Blair has been cut.
Blair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blair lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blair throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pratt misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Pratt finds it's way through Blair's defenses.
Pratt throws a body punch but Blair moves out of range.
Blair lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pratt takes a swing at Blair's ribcage but misses.
Blair misses with a series of wild punches.
Blair lands a nice shot that snaps Pratt's head back.
Pratt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blair as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pratt. Blair does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blair with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Blair as Pratt shoots in.
A jab from Blair finds it's way through Pratt's defenses.
Blair slips a jab and a cross from Pratt.
Pratt tries to clinch but Blair moves out of range.
Blair loads up on a big right hand but Pratt slips the punch.
Blair lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blair.
It looks like Drew Pratt has been cut.
The fighters circling - Blair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pratt takes a swing at Blair's ribcage but misses.
Blair leaves Pratt 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 Drew Pratt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blair, as that shot connected.
Pratt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blair missing with a left hand there. Pratt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pratt doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Blair to counter with a crisp jab.
Pratt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blair defends it nicely.
Pratt misses with a body shot
enabling Blair to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blair displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pratt misses with a hook to the body
and Blair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Blair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pratt avoids a kick to the body.
Pratt misses with a body shot
and Blair counters with a solid body kick.
Blair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pratt.
Pratt takes a swing at Blair's ribcage but misses.
Pratt misses with a takedown
and Blair counters with a straight right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blair!
Pratt is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pratt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pratt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pratt misses with a jab to the body
and Blair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blair is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pratt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Blair's corner calls for a 1-2. Blair obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blair throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Blair throws a good cross that connects.
Blair scores with a spinning back kick!
Pratt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blair pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blair lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pratt is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pratt gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Blair gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Blair!
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pop
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RATING
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