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VAF 9 - Crooked PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alotta Fagina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alotta Fagina was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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231 lbs
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262 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alotta Fagina!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fagina throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Fagina wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
Fagina dances in with a quick combination. Emelianenko is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Fagina snaps Emelianenko's head back. Emelianenko stumbles backwards against the cage. Fagina steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Emelianenko's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Emelianenko just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alotta Fagina!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Orsolics (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakuna Matata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans Orsolics has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hans Orsolics!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hakuna Matata!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsolics is looking to clinch but Matata is avoiding it.
Orsolics tries to clinch but Matata moves out of range.
Matata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orsolics wants to clinch.
Orsolics tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orsolics shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Orsolics throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matata trying to control here.
Matata is positioning himself well to prevent Orsolics advancing to mount.
Matata is trying to maintain the position but Orsolics is very close to passing his half guard.
Matata keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Matata trying to hold on to Orsolics's head to control him but Orsolics postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Orsolics fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orsolics tries to clinch up.
Orsolics is looking to clinch.
Orsolics fails with a takedown attempt.
Orsolics tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orsolics is looking to clinch but Matata is avoiding it.
Orsolics doesn't manage to clinch there - Matata circles away.
Orsolics shoots in looking for a takedown. Matata tries to sprawl out of it but Orsolics keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Matata with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Orsolics tries to clinch up.
Orsolics misses with a takedown
and Matata counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Orsolics. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orsolics is breathing heavily.
Orsolics looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matata controlling the action here.
Orsolics is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matata trying to control the pace.
Matata is looking to advance position but Orsolics won't allow it.
Matata is taking a breather. Orsolics 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.
I looks like Matata might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Matata trying to pass the guard but Orsolics defending well.
Matata prevents Orsolics from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Orsolics is looking to improve his position.
Matata is taking a breather. Orsolics 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.
Matata trying to control the action but Orsolics is working from the bottom.
Matata is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hakuna Matata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orsolics shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Orsolics takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matata keeping control of the position.
Matata wants to control but Orsolics is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matata is positioning himself well to prevent Orsolics advancing to mount.
Orsolics looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matata is staying active underneath Orsolics, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matata won't allow Orsolics to pass to mount.
Matata is staying active underneath Orsolics, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Orsolics tries to clinch up
and Matata decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orsolics's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuna Matata dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Orsolics looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Matata!
Orsolics avoids the attempt from Matata to control.
Orsolics sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matata working to try and regain half guard.
Matata wants to control but Orsolics is having none of it.
Orsolics fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Matata is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matata wants to hold on but Orsolics pushes him away.
Matata holds on for dear life, controlling Orsolics's posture momentarily.
Orsolics cracks Matata with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Matata in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Matata tries to hold on but Orsolics pushes him away.
Matata is trying desperately to improve position.
Matata tries to lock up and control but Orsolics gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matata is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsolics pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Orsolics lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Matata manages to control the position for a moment.
Matata wants to hold on but Orsolics pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matata takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Orsolics working for a guillotine from mount but Matata is in no mood to give up.
Matata bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Matata trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsolics is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsolics tries to strike from the bottom.
Matata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orsolics's guard.
Matata is tying to control. Orsolics wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orsolics is trying to get back to full guard.
Matata keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hakuna Matata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orsolics tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matata counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Matata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Orsolics looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matata is one step ahead there.
Matata trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsolics is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matata postures up.
Orsolics looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matata showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsolics has his foot on Matata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matata works his way back into a safe position though.
Matata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orsolics is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Matata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orsolics's waist but Orsolics gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matata off to one side.
Orsolics tries for a takedown but Matata circles away easily
and Matata counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Matata controlling the action here.
Matata moves nicely into side control.
Matata moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Orsolics manages to get back to half guard.
Hakuna Matata has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsolics is looking to improve his position.
Matata trying to control from half guard but Orsolics is working away.
Orsolics might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Orsolics tries to get to full guard but Matata has control of the leg.
Matata passes to side control.
Matata has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Matata avoids the attempt from Orsolics to control.
Matata looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuna Matata 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!
Orsolics tries to clinch but Matata moves away
so Matata counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Matata stays in close to Orsolics's body and controls the position.
Matata wants to control from the top but Orsolics keeps moving.
Matata showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hakuna Matata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orsolics moves in looking to clinch but Matata pushes him off.
Orsolics shoots and misses
and Matata counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsolics struggling a bit here.
Orsolics is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matata is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Orsolics's shoulder. That is not cool.
Orsolics is looking to reverse the position.
Matata just content to control the position.
Matata moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matata wants to take Orsolics's back here but Orsolics is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Orsolics tries to lock up and control but Matata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matata moves to take his opponent's back.
Matata slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Matata's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Matata trying to control momentarily.
Matata has good solid back control here.
Orsolics wants to get back to his feet.
I would not like to be Orsolics right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hakuna Matata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matata circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matata counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Matata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matata pushing down on Orsolics's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Matata is controlling the pace.
Matata is keen to just control but Orsolics is a slippery customer.
Orsolics is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matata slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matata is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Matata controlling the pace for now.
Orsolics keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Matata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matata controlling from the full mount.
Orsolics is working to get back to half guard.
Matata content just to control the position here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hakuna Matata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orsolics tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matata counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matata is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Orsolics is looking to improve his position but Matata isn't that keen on the idea.
Orsolics flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Matata controlling from the full mount.
Orsolics tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hans Orsolics has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orsolics is squirming around, avoiding Matata's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakuna Matata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matata 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuna Matata!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ajust Fahrted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Deridder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ajust Fahrted has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ajust Fahrted!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Deridder!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fahrted tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deridder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ajust Fahrted seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fahrted moves into range and clinches up with Deridder.
Fahrted drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fahrted tries a knee to the head but Deridder blocks it.
Deridder wants a takedown.
Fahrted breaks the clinch.
Deridder tries to close the distance and clinch but Fahrted swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fahrted clinches up with Deridder and pushes him back against the cage.
Fahrted manages to break the clinch.
Fahrted closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Deridder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fahrted with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Joe Deridder has been cut.
Knees to the body from Fahrted.
Fahrted breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deridder wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Deridder is pressed up against the cage. Fahrted has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Deridder down to the mat. Deridder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fahrted has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fahrted slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fahrted breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fahrted tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deridder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deridder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Deridder. No joy for Fahrted on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajust Fahrted. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deridder gets the takedown into side control.
Deridder stands up.
Deridder bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Deridder remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Fahrted is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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.
Deridder has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Deridder controlling the pace for now.
Deridder goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fahrted is on top in guard.
Deridder trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fahrted tries to stand but Deridder is controlling from the bottom.
Deridder wants to sweep here but Fahrted controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fahrted knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deridder on the ground.
Deridder trying to control the position.
Deridder manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Deridder is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fahrted can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Deridder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Deridder's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fahrted pushes Deridder up against the cage in a clinch.
Deridder stalling in the clinch but Fahrted improves position.
Fahrted pulls Deridder into guard.
Deridder trying to control but Fahrted is working from the bottom.
Fahrted is looking to stand up but Deridder isn't so interested in that idea.
Deridder gets to his feet - Fahrted follows without any prompting.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fahrted looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fahrted moves into the clinch.
Deridder tries to break the clinch but Fahrted is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fahrted scores with a knee to the head.
Deridder throws an elbow that misses.
Deridder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fahrted just stands there and leans against the cage.
Deridder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fahrted just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fahrted lands an elbow just above Deridder 's eye.
Fahrted gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Deridder.
Ajust Fahrted has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Deridder.
Fahrted's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fahrted breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deridder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Deridder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fahrted tries to clinch but Deridder is having none of it.
Fahrted tries to clinch but Deridder moves out of range.
Fahrted tries to clinch but Deridder is having none of it.
Fahrted throws a head kick but Deridder moves out of range.
Fahrted has closed the distance and engaged Deridder in a clinch.
Fahrted lands an elbow inside that Deridder shrugs off.
Fahrted breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deridder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deridder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fahrted.
Fahrted gets a clinch.
Fahrted lands a knee to the body.
Fahrted scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fahrted managing to block the knees to the body from Deridder.
Deridder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fahrted jumps guard.
Deridder tries to free his leg and advance position but Fahrted is retaining full guard.
Deridder thows a big elbow that misses.
Fahrted is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Deridder dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deridder in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Deridder decides to stand back up. Deridder steps back and let's Fahrted get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fahrted moves in looking to clinch but Deridder pushes him off.
Fahrted tries to clinch up but Deridder circles away and keeps his distance.
Deridder throws a hook but Fahrted blocks it.
Fahrted tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deridder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fahrted takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fahrted moves into range and clinches up with Deridder.
Fahrted scores a nice knee to the body.
Fahrted is trying to trip Deridder. He has hold of a leg but Deridder is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fahrted persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fahrted won't allow Deridder to get back to his feet.
Fahrted has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Deridder seems keen to control Fahrted's posture.
Fahrted would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deridder throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Deridder pushes Fahrted off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fahrted darts in and clinches Deridder up against the cage.
Deridder is trying to break the clinch but Fahrted has him pressed against the cage.
Deridder stops a takedown attempt from Fahrted.
Deridder looking to stall.
Good body shot from Fahrted.
Fahrted tries to score a body lock takedown but Deridder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fahrted landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Fahrted.
Deridder wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ajust Fahrted dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Deridder's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fahrted clinches up with Deridder and pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Fahrted.
Fahrted breaks the clinch.
Fahrted drives through and clinches with Deridder against the cage.
Fahrted connects with a nasty looking knee right to Deridder's face.
Deridder is rocked!
Fahrted lands a nice knee to the body.
Deridder is still on wobbly legs! Can Fahrted finish him?
Fahrted connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Deridder badly! Deridder tumbles to the floor and Fahrted stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ajust Fahrted!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Lipsanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dieselnoi Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dieselnoi Fairtex will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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160 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Lipsanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dieselnoi Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fairtex looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lipsanen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lipsanen lands in his opponent's guard.
Fairtex can't keep his opponent in guard - Lipsanen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lipsanen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fairtex defends it well.
Lipsanen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fairtex is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Danny Lipsanen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kangaroo Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Thurgood Jenkins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Prefers ground |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thurgood Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kangaroo Jack!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jack shoots in for a double leg but Jenkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses.
Jenkins fails with the takedown.
Jack scores with a head kick.
Jenkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jack stuffs the takedown attempt from Jenkins. Jenkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Jenkins as Jack shoots in.
No luck for Jenkins with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thurgood Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins gets a clinch.
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jack just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jack tries to pull guard but Jenkins won't allow it.
Jack unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jenkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jenkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jack pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick by Jack misses
and Jenkins counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jack is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack throws a head kick that misses
and Jenkins counters with a head kick that drops Jack - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Jack is rocked!
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jack trying to control but Jenkins postures up.
Jack is still in real trouble! Can Jenkins finish him?
Jenkins prevents Jack from improving his position.
Jack seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jenkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jenkins's back!
Jenkins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jack's arms.
Jack is hanging on to Jenkins's back as he tries to escape.
Jack misses with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Jenkins is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Jack has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Jenkins taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kangaroo Jack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Action Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Jones Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Jones Sr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Action Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Jones Sr!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones Sr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Action Jackson has been cut.
Jackson shoots in but Jones Sr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Jones Sr sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Action Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones Sr pinned against the cage. Jones Sr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jones Sr tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones Sr, who protects the arm well.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Jones Sr is defending well.
Jones Sr tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jones Sr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jackson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones Sr prevents Jackson from moving into mount.
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.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones Sr, who protects the arm well.
Jackson has hold of Jones Sr's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jones Sr tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jackson cranks the arm and Jones Sr screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jones Sr, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Action Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marko Kraljevic II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Slim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Slim's choice of entrance music: Killed By Death. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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179 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marko Kraljevic II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Slim!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slim drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Slim 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.
Kraljevic II is working an open guard so Slim takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Slim closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kraljevic II trying his best to control but Slim has mounted him.
Slim looking to control but Kraljevic II is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kraljevic II is trying to escape the mount.
Slim manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kraljevic II to take his back!
Kraljevic II breaks Slim's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Slim keeping full guard, as Kraljevic II tries to pass.
Slim is controlling Kraljevic II's posture.
Slim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kraljevic II stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraljevic II wants to control from the top but Slim keeps moving.
Kraljevic II postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kraljevic II wants to pass the guard but Slim is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kraljevic II gets caught flat footed, as Slim shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kraljevic II is breathing heavily.
Slim wants to stand but Kraljevic II is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kraljevic II is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Slim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kraljevic II wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraljevic II is working hard here to advance position.
Slim passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kraljevic II sneaks back into half guard.
Kraljevic II looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slim wants to free his trapped foot but Kraljevic II is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slim seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kraljevic II is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kraljevic II trying to control but Slim postures up.
Kraljevic II tries to roll over but Slim keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kraljevic II manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kraljevic II keeping moving, preventing Slim from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kraljevic II uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slim.
Kraljevic II is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slim shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kraljevic II is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slim jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kraljevic II manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kraljevic II is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Slim is controlling him well.
Kraljevic II gets back to half guard.
Slim thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kraljevic II manages to get to full guard.
Kraljevic II has his foot on Slim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slim works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slim trying to control but Kraljevic II is working from the bottom.
Kraljevic II 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.
Kraljevic II manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slim manages to get himself to full guard.
Slim looking for a sweep. Not yet Slim, not yet.
Kraljevic II slips nicely into half guard.
Slim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kraljevic II is working away from the top position though.
Kraljevic II is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Slim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kraljevic II.
Kraljevic II is working for a kimura but Slim is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Slim dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kraljevic II shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slim decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kraljevic II's guard.
Kraljevic II has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Slim is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kraljevic II.
Kraljevic II is looking to reverse the position.
Slim is looking to take a break and control but Kraljevic II is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slim is working Kraljevic II over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slim decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kraljevic II with a poor takedown
and Slim counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kraljevic II looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slim trying to mount his opponent but Kraljevic II defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kraljevic II manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slim is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraljevic II working a defensive guard but Slim passes into half guard.
Kraljevic II is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kraljevic II gets back to full guard.
Slim is sitting in close to Kraljevic II's body. Kraljevic II has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Slim is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Slim is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kraljevic II.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marko Kraljevic II!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soda Popinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Barbarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbarian is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iron Man. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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255 lbs
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225 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Intelligent |
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Solid 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Soda Popinsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brutus Barbarian!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popinsky throws a head kick that misses.
Barbarian scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Popinsky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barbarian scores with a couple of nice shots.
Popinsky tries to roll over but Barbarian keeps him under control.
Popinsky is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Barbarian pulls his head out easily.
Popinsky looking for submissions off his back.
Popinsky wants to get back to full guard.
Popinsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barbarian.
Popinsky wants to get back to full guard but Barbarian has passed into side control.
Popinsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barbarian landing shots from mount.
Popinsky tries to reverse the position but Barbarian maintains control.
Popinsky taking shots to the head.
Barbarian working Popinsky over with strikes here.
Popinsky is squirming around, avoiding Barbarian's attempts to control the action.
Barbarian working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarian with shots to the head and body - Popinsky looks very uncomfortable down there.
Barbarian with shots to the head and body - Popinsky looks very uncomfortable down there.
Popinsky is desperately trying to improve his position but Barbarian has a good base and remains in mount.
Barbarian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barbarian with a couple of short strikes.
Popinsky in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Popinsky is trying to stand.
Barbarian cracks Popinsky with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popinsky is trying to escape the mount.
Popinsky is breathing heavily.
Barbarian lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popinsky regains half guard.
Barbarian trying to mount his opponent but Popinsky defends it.
Barbarian scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barbarian working Popinsky over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popinsky wants to get back to full guard.
Barbarian working the head and body with strikes.
Barbarian working Popinsky over with strikes.
Popinsky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barbarian scores with a couple of nice shots.
Popinsky regains full guard. Nicely done.
Popinsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbarian controlling from the top position.
Popinsky looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barbarian passes into half guard.
Barbarian is looking to advance position but Popinsky won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Barbarian.
Popinsky gets full guard.
Popinsky throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Popinsky is looking for a triangle but Barbarian pushes his legs off easily.
Barbarian trying to control but Popinsky is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbarian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Popinsky has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Barbarian is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Popinsky.
Popinsky gets back to half guard.
Popinsky tries to get to full guard but Barbarian has control of the leg.
Popinsky manages to get to full guard.
Popinsky looking for a guillotine here but Barbarian defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Popinsky is on top in guard.
Popinsky pushing down on Barbarian's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Popinsky lands a nice short elbow.
Popinsky tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Barbarian.
Barbarian wants to improve his position but Popinsky is controlling well.
Popinsky is thwarting Barbarian's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barbarian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barbarian is on top in guard.
Barbarian distracts Popinsky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Popinsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Popinsky keeping moving, preventing Barbarian from controlling successfully.
Popinsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popinsky has momentary wrist control but Barbarian slips an elbow through the middle.
Popinsky has momentary wrist control but Barbarian slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Barbarian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Popinsky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barbarian counters by moving into the clinch.
Popinsky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barbarian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Popinsky tries to pull guard but Barbarian holds him up against the cage and eventually Popinsky drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soda Popinsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbarian looking to throw knees to the head but Popinsky is blocking nicely.
Barbarian is working for takedown but Popinsky is calmly controlling the position for now.
Popinsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbarian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Popinsky counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Barbarian!
Barbarian is looking to get to half guard.
Popinsky has hold of Barbarian's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Barbarian manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Popinsky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barbarian is desperately trying to improve his position but Popinsky has a good base and remains in mount.
Popinsky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Popinsky working for a guillotine from mount but Barbarian is in no mood to give up.
Barbarian holds on for dear life, controlling Popinsky's posture momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popinsky is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Barbarian is in real trouble.
Popinsky looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Barbarian taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Soda Popinsky!
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