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XFC: Bring It Home PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between apoc twokayfour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massif Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, apoc twokayfour!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Massif Dong!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt twokayfour! He's out on his feet! Dong rushes in and drops twokayfour with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Massif Dong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yakko Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Doff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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141 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Self confident |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yakko Warner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Doff!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warner tries to score with a low kick but Doff moves his leg out of the way.
Doff tries to clinch there but Warner circles away.
Warner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Doff looking for a sweep. Not yet Doff, not yet.
Warner is stalling in the full guard.
Warner prevents Doff from getting back to his feet.
Warner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Warner trying to control but Doff is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Warner's guard.
Doff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Warner pulls Doff in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doff preventing the sweep.
Warner has his hands on Doff's head, controlling the position.
Warner keeping moving, preventing Doff from controlling successfully.
Warner looking to control.
Warner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Warner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warner tries to get out of the position.
Doff wants to control from the top but Warner keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Warner feints and as Doff raises his hands in defense, Warner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner trying to control but Doff is working from the bottom.
Doff is trying to control the position but Warner postures up.
Warner could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Warner trying to control the position from guard on top but Doff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doff keeping full guard, as Warner tries to pass.
Warner trying to control but Doff is working from the bottom.
Doff is looking to stand up but Warner isn't so interested in that idea.
Warner postures up.
Warner stopping the sweep attempt from Doff.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doff wants to clinch up but Warner keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner gets a takedown into half guard.
Warner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doff is trying to control but Warner passes into side control!
Warner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doff keeps working.
Warner is staying tight to Doff's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Warner is looking to take a break and control but Doff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Warner are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Doff!
Warner sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Warner controlling the pace for now.
Warner misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Warner avoids the attempt from Doff to control.
Warner tries to control but Doff wriggling away.
Warner wants to take Doff's back but he can't do it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warner looking to ground and pound but Doff is blocking nicely.
Warner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doff on the ground.
Warner has control of Doff's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Doff regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yakko Warner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Doff has Warner up against the cage in a clinch.
Doff wants a takedown but no success here.
Warner wants to get back to striking at distance but Doff won't allow it.
Warner tries to pull guard but Doff holds him up against the cage and eventually Warner drops back down to his feet.
Doff stalling in the clinch but Warner improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doff.
Warner is looking to break free of the clinch but Doff has double underhooks.
Warner is working for takedown but Doff is calmly controlling the position for now.
Warner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Doff gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yakko Warner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warner has hold of one of Doff's legs. Doff is fighting the takedown attempt but Warner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Doff lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Warner!
Doff looking to control but Warner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Doff is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warner tries to hold on but Doff pushes him away.
Warner working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Doff connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Warner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doff putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Doff has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Warner's face.
Warner tries to lock up and control but Doff gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Warner is trying to escape the 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.
Doff is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Doff throws a front kick that sends Warner stumbling back into the cage.
Doff stuffs the takedown.
Warner shoots in and bounces Doff off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Warner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Doff wriggles free and stands up.
Doff drives through and clinches with Warner against the cage.
Doff breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Doff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Warner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Doff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Doff trying to control but Warner postures up.
Warner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Warner wants to take a breather but Doff is having none of it.
Warner is trying to work for a kimura but Doff is defending well.
Doff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Doff.
Warner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doff is keeping the position for now.
Warner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Warner trying to control but Doff is working from the bottom.
Warner preventing the sweep.
Doff working a defensive guard here.
Warner looking to sit in guard and control but Doff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Doff will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Warner.
Doff tries to control but Warner manages to take his back.
Doff trying to control the action but Warner just sinks the hooks in.
Warner tightening his grip on Doff, looking for the choke.
Doff is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Warner.
Warner looking to break Doff's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Doff remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Warner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Doff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doff takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Warner controlling from the back.
Warner is looking to control Doff but Doff is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Good control from Warner.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Yakko Warner just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Warner fails to land the takedown.
Doff misses with a head kick.
Doff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warner fails to pull guard.
Doff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doff has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Warner uses from the top position.
Warner tries to free his leg and advance position but Doff is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Warner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Warner looking to pass the guard.
Warner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Doff dives on top into guard.
Warner trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Warner had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Doff is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Warner Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Doff's back instead.
Warner is hanging on to Doff's back as he tries to escape.
Warner is trying to stick to Doff's back but Doff is turning into Warner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Warner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Doff.
Warner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Warner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doff trying to control the position from guard on top but Warner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doff has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Warner is proving hard to escape from.
Warner controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Warner shoots in and bounces Doff off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Doff keeping full guard, as Warner tries to pass.
Doff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Warner controls the pace.
Warner looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Warner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Doff keeping full guard, as Warner tries to pass.
Warner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Warner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Warner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Warner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Doff is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Warner, into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yakko Warner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Warner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yakko Warner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr T!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Lee!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
T fails to land the takedown.
T uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
A solid body kick from Lee.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
T is breathing heavily.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses T's sensitive parts.
A head kick by Lee - that's a beauty! T is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Lee can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fred Lee!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juji Gatame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juji Gatame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gatame fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Destroyer wants to clinch.
Gatame tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gatame.
Destroyer works over Gatame's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from Gatame misses.
Gatame tries to clinch up.
Good leg kick by Destroyer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gatame throws a right and a left that Destroyer avoids nicely.
Gatame falls off balance throwing a combination
and Destroyer counters with a nice body kick.
Gatame decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Destroyer wants to improve his position but Gatame is controlling well.
Gatame is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatame is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Destroyer is trying to maintain the position but Gatame is very close to passing his half guard.
Gatame is trying to control the action in half guard but Destroyer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Destroyer wants to control but Gatame is keeping busy.
Gatame wants to lay and pray for a moment but Destroyer keeps working.
That's two 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gatame keeps the fight on the outside.
Gatame misses with a combination
and Destroyer counters with a one-two to the body.
Destroyer looks to clinch
and Gatame counters with a one-two to the body.
Destroyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Destroyer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gatame counters with a nice double leg into side control. Destroyer won't be happy with that.
Gatame is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Destroyer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gatame is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Destroyer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gatame is looking to take a break and control but Destroyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Destroyer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gatame manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gatame has his foot on Destroyer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Destroyer works his way back into a safe position though.
Gatame looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gatame is working an open guard so Destroyer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Destroyer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Destroyer looks gassed!
Destroyer staying out of range there.
Gatame walks into a left hand.
Gatame lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Destroyer at a distance.
Destroyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Gatame swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gatame stalks Destroyer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Destroyer's face. Destroyer staggers backwards, shaken.
A nice combination there by Destroyer.
Gatame pushes Destroyer up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Devon Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatame wants to clinch.
Destroyer tries to clinch there but Gatame circles away.
Gatame lands a head shot.
Gatame fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Destroyer lands a lovely overhand right.
Gatame swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Destroyer counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gatame closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatame is keen to just control but Destroyer is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Destroyer is looking to escape.
Gatame is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Destroyer reverses the position - he's now on top in Gatame's guard.
Gatame looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juji Gatame dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Destroyer throws a solid leg kick but Gatame takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Destroyer.
Gatame shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gatame was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gatame takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Destroyer is looking to get to half guard.
Gatame scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Destroyer is breathing heavily.
Gatame landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Gatame.
Gatame looking to control but Destroyer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gatame is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Destroyer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gatame is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Destroyer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gatame looking to control but Destroyer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatame lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Destroyer is looking to get to half guard.
Gatame can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Destroyer is looking to escape.
Destroyer tries to lock up and control but Gatame gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gatame is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Destroyer is surviving well by controlling Gatame's body position as best he can.
Gatame working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Destroyer looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Gatame! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Juji Gatame!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huuj Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Slavovick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huuj Dong has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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277 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Huuj Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dante Slavovick!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dong stands and throws Slavovick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Slavovick tries to buck Dong off but Dong is having none of it.
Dong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Slavovick is trying to get back to half guard.
Dong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Slavovick is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dong off and has taken his back!
Dong trying to control but not successfully.
Slavovick is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dong has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Slavovick not allowing Dong to control his hands.
That's two 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.
Slavovick has the hooks in. Dong is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dong is breathing heavily.
Dong tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Slavovick trying to control but Dong is having none of it.
Dong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Slavovick trying to control but Dong is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slavovick is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong is trying desperately to improve position.
Slavovick is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dong working to try and regain half guard.
Dong tries to hold on but Slavovick postures up.
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.
Dong can't escape the position.
Dong is working hard here to advance position.
Dong bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Slavovick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slavovick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dong tries to free his leg and advance position but Slavovick is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Slavovick, up you get!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huuj Dong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Slavovick wants to clinch.
Dong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slavovick tries to avoid it but Dong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slavovick to the ground. Slavovick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slavovick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dong has given up his back here.
Dong manages to reverse the position and now he's in Slavovick's guard. Nice work there by Dong.
Slavovick trying to keep a closed guard but Dong is proving a slippery customer.
Dong cracks Slavovick with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slavovick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slavovick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dong kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Slavovick keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dong stands up and waves to Slavovick to follow him.
Dante Slavovick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slavovick has closed the distance and engaged Dong in a clinch.
Slavovick manages to pull guard.
Dong looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong trying to control but Slavovick is working from the bottom.
Dong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slavovick is keeping the position for now.
Slavovick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slavovick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dong looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Slavovick changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dong is looking to reverse the position.
Dong manages to get back to half guard.
Dong is trying to maintain the position but Slavovick is very close to passing his half guard.
Dong gets back to full guard.
Dong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slavovick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Slavovick passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong is trying to get back to full guard.
Dong is refusing to be controlled, as Slavovick sits in half guard.
Dong is looking for a sweep. Slavovick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dante Slavovick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Dong tries for a takedown but Slavovick circles away easily
and Slavovick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slavovick trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Dong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dong controls Slavovick momentarily but Slavovick frees himself.
Dong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dong looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Slavovick has picked Dong up and slammed him! Dong can't keep hold of the triangle and Slavovick manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong is looking to reverse the position.
Dong tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Slavovick presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Huuj Dong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Slavovick looking to control but Dong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dong tries to lock up and control but Slavovick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slavovick trying to control but Dong is having none of it.
Dong is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dong wants to control but Slavovick is having none of it.
Dong is trying to reverse the position but instead Slavovick has taken his back - oops!
Dong tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dong wants to control but Slavovick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slavovick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slavovick's back!
Dong is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dong wants to control but Slavovick is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong lands shots from the back.
Dong is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Slavovick defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Slavovick is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dong gets his way!
Dong gets his hands free as Slavovick looks to control.
Dong tightening his grip on Slavovick, looking for the choke.
Dong tries to get the hooks in deep but Slavovick pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Slavovick has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Dong has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Slavovick taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Dong doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Huuj Dong!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Earnie Dingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulf Glans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glans has chosen Raubtier - Dobermann as his entrance music. Earnie Dingo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Earnie Dingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ulf Glans!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dingo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dingo showed some decent athleticism there.
Glans trying to control but Dingo postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dingo in particular looking to stall.
Dingo is thwarting Glans's attempts to control the position.
Glans wants to get back to full guard.
Dingo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dingo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingo is tying to control. Glans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Glans trying to hold on to Dingo's head to control him but Dingo postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dingo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Glans looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dingo wants to stand but Glans has his arm trapped.
Dingo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dingo decides to stand back up.
Dingo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dingo is breathing heavily.
Glans trying to control the position.
Dingo wants to control from the top but Glans keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glans is looking to stand up but Dingo isn't so interested in that idea.
Dingo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Glans lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dingo!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dingo tries to hold on but Glans pushes him away.
Dingo tries to reverse the position but Glans maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glans looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dingo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Glans.
Dingo is trying desperately to improve position.
Glans wants to finish this one by submission but Dingo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Glans.
Dingo tries to hold on but Glans postures up.
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.
Glans fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dingo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dingo wants to hold on but Glans pushes him away.
Glans lands a big elbow.
Dingo is squirming around, avoiding Glans's attempts to control the action.
Dingo can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glans working for a submission but Dingo is keeping him at bay.
Dingo tries to lock up and control but Glans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earnie Dingo dominated that round.
That's time! Dingo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dingo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dingo has gone for a leg lock! Glans slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dingo's guard.
Dingo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dingo is looking for a triangle but Glans pushes his legs off easily.
Glans won't allow Dingo to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glans drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dingo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dingo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dingo!
Glans is breathing heavily.
Dingo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Glans has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Glans is not content to let Dingo control the position.
Dingo taking a breather here.
Dingo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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.
Dingo tries to score with some ground and pound. Glans controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dingo wants to control but Glans is keeping him busy.
Glans is throwing a few token shots, despite Dingo being in side control.
Glans manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dingo's best efforts.
Glans trying to control from the bottom.
Earnie Dingo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dingo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Glans knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Glans wants to control but Dingo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dingo shoots for a takedown but Glans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Glans clinches.
Glans gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dingo.
Dingo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Glans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earnie Dingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingo tries for a takedown but Glans manages to get underhooks.
Glans can't get the takedown.
Glans prevents a takedown attempt there.
Glans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Glans tries to break the clinch but Dingo is controlling the position.
Glans stalling in the clinch but Dingo improves position.
Dingo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dingo goes for a takedown attempt but Glans pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dingo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Glans's guard.
Dingo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glans is keeping the position for now.
Dingo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dingo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dingo trying to control but Glans is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dingo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Glans is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Glans has escaped and now he's on top!
Glans throwing strikes but missing.
Glans trying to control the position from guard on top but Dingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dingo wants to sweep but no luck.
Dingo controlling Glans's posture.
Dingo keeping moving, preventing Glans from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earnie Dingo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dingo misses with a takedown attempt - Glans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dingo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Glans tries to clinch up but Dingo circles away and keeps his distance.
Glans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dingo circles away.
Glans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dingo swivels and escapes.
Glans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Earnie Dingo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulf Glans.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dingo.
Dingo working away.
Dingo in side control, throwing shots but Glans defends.
Dingo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dingo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Glans sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glans is in trouble now - Dingo has advanced to mount!
Dingo controlling from mount.
Dingo trying to control but Glans is having none of it.
Glans bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two 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.
Dingo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dingo wants to sweep here but Glans controlling him for the moment.
Dingo keeping moving, preventing Glans from controlling successfully.
Glans is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dingo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dingo has escaped and now he's on top!
Dingo throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingo wants to control from the top but Glans keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dingo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Glans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dingo.
Dingo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dingo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dingo trying to control from Glans's half guard. Glans has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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.
Dingo drops back looking for a leg! Glans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Glans manages to kick Dingo off! Dingo jumps back into Glans's guard.
Dingo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dingo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Glans dives on top into guard.
Dingo is trying to control the position but Glans postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glans trying to control but Dingo is working from the bottom.
Ulf Glans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glans 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Earnie Dingo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dingo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnie Dingo!
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