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The Syndicate: Part XXIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dennis Law!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law is looking to clinch.
Marshall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marshall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Law sprawls well initially but Marshall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marshall uses his free foot to push down on Law's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Law.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Marshall.
Marshall lands a big shot there that rocks Law but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Law is rocked!
Marshall unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Law wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Marshall celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Marshall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dule Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pegelius Ylirahkolampi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dule Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pegelius Ylirahkolampi!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ylirahkolampi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
Ylirahkolampi swinging wilding here.
Peterson 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.
Peterson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A cross from Peterson lands.
Ylirahkolampi misses with a series of wild punches.
Peterson closes the distance and clinches up with Ylirahkolampi, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes Ylirahkolampi against the cage but Ylirahkolampi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peterson looks to land a combination but Ylirahkolampi avoids it well.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Ylirahkolampi moves out of range.
Peterson lands a high kick!
Peterson scores a takedown into full mount!
Peterson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Peterson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ylirahkolampi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ylirahkolampi tries to lock up and control but Peterson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ylirahkolampi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Ylirahkolampi is defending well.
Ylirahkolampi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Peterson trying to advance position but Ylirahkolampi counters by regaining guard.
Ylirahkolampi controlling the position.
Peterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ylirahkolampi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ylirahkolampi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Ylirahkolampi keeps moving.
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.
Peterson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing.
Ylirahkolampi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ylirahkolampi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ylirahkolampi stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Peterson to get to his feet.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ylirahkolampi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ylirahkolampi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pegelius Ylirahkolampi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ylirahkolampi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Ylirahkolampi.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Ylirahkolampi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ylirahkolampi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ylirahkolampi just misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson wants to clinch.
Peterson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dule Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ylirahkolampi slips a jab and a cross from Peterson.
Ylirahkolampi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Peterson rather than just go for the knockout.
Peterson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ylirahkolampi circles away.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ylirahkolampi takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but Ylirahkolampi shows good takedown defense.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ylirahkolampi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Peterson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Peterson wants to take a breather but Ylirahkolampi is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson trying to mount his opponent but Ylirahkolampi defends it.
Peterson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ylirahkolampi stuffs the takedown.
Ylirahkolampi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Ylirahkolampi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ylirahkolampi but Ylirahkolampi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peterson shoots in and bounces Ylirahkolampi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Peterson being controlled here momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ylirahkolampi wants to get back to his feet but Peterson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dule Peterson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Ylirahkolampi circles away.
Ylirahkolampi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ylirahkolampi!
Peterson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Peterson lands a big shot there that rocks Ylirahkolampi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Peterson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Peterson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ylirahkolampi is now in Peterson's guard. A big mistake from Peterson there, giving up the dominant position!
Ylirahkolampi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson 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.
Ylirahkolampi stops Peterson from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson working for a triangle but Ylirahkolampi defends it easily.
Peterson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ylirahkolampi trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Peterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ylirahkolampi is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but Ylirahkolampi shows good takedown defense.
Ylirahkolampi swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
Ylirahkolampi scores with a leg kick.
Peterson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Peterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ylirahkolampi is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ylirahkolampi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ylirahkolampi keeping full guard, as Peterson tries to pass.
Peterson landing some decent shots from guard.
Ylirahkolampi working a defensive guard here.
Peterson is fighting to break Ylirahkolampi's control of his arms but Ylirahkolampi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ylirahkolampi keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Ylirahkolampi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peterson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ylirahkolampi trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peterson trying to keep a closed guard but Ylirahkolampi is proving a slippery customer.
Peterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peterson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ylirahkolampi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dule Peterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ylirahkolampi stops Peterson from standing up.
Peterson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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.
Ylirahkolampi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Peterson trying to keep a closed guard but Ylirahkolampi is proving a slippery customer.
Peterson has his foot on Ylirahkolampi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ylirahkolampi works his way back into a safe position though.
Peterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ylirahkolampi wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
Peterson is looking to stand up but Ylirahkolampi isn't so interested in that idea.
Peterson is trying to keep Ylirahkolampi in close.
Ylirahkolampi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dule Peterson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Peterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Peterson fails with the takedown.
Ylirahkolampi loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.
Ylirahkolampi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Peterson counters with a shoot takedown. Ylirahkolampi fights it but they end up in guard.
Ylirahkolampi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ylirahkolampi has Peterson pulled in close to control his posture.
Peterson tries to stand but Ylirahkolampi is controlling from the bottom.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Ylirahkolampi is keeping the position.
Peterson looking to sit in guard and control but Ylirahkolampi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peterson wants to stand and escape but Ylirahkolampi is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ylirahkolampi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Ylirahkolampi from controlling successfully.
Ylirahkolampi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ylirahkolampi wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet but Ylirahkolampi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ylirahkolampi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ylirahkolampi is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Pegelius Ylirahkolampi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ylirahkolampi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ylirahkolampi lands a nice looking body kick.
Ylirahkolampi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Ylirahkolampi as Peterson shoots in.
Peterson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Peterson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Peterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peterson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Peterson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ylirahkolampi smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dule Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body kick there by Peterson.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Ylirahkolampi is avoiding it.
Pegelius Ylirahkolampi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson takes one on the button.
Ylirahkolampi throws a combination that misses
so Peterson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ylirahkolampi is controlling Peterson's posture.
Peterson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ylirahkolampi's guard.
Peterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ylirahkolampi keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Ylirahkolampi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Ylirahkolampi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ylirahkolampi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Ylirahkolampi keeps moving.
Pegelius Ylirahkolampi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peterson postures up in Ylirahkolampi's guard and throws a big left but Ylirahkolampi blocks it.
Peterson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ylirahkolampi is proving hard to escape from.
Ylirahkolampi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Peterson slips a jab and a cross from Ylirahkolampi.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Ylirahkolampi pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good shot there by Ylirahkolampi.
Ylirahkolampi throws a right and a left that Peterson avoids nicely.
Peterson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ylirahkolampi's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dule Peterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Peterson, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dule Peterson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between got magnetik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Nutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nutt has chosen 0 as his entrance music. got magnetik 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 light 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, got magnetik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buck Nutt!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nutt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
magnetik could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
magnetik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nutt counters with a single leg into guard. magnetik didn't expect that.
magnetik on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if magnetik tries to get out of the position.
Nutt won't allow magnetik to get back to his feet.
Nutt wants to control from the top but magnetik keeps moving.
Nutt throws a strike but magnetik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nutt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. magnetik manages to get himself to full guard.
Nutt wants to control from the top but magnetik keeps moving.
Nutt throws and elbow that misses. magnetik uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nutt's guard. Nice move by magnetik!
magnetik wanted to stand there but Nutt had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutt wants to get back to his feet but magnetik passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutt trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Nutt is in all sorts of trouble here.
magnetik controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutt is working to get back to half guard.
Nutt wants to hold on but magnetik pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nutt is working to get back to half guard.
Nutt gets back to half guard.
Nutt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
magnetik is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Nutt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. magnetik is working away from the top position though.
magnetik wants to stand up but Nutt is controlling the position.
Nutt wants to get back to his feet.
Nutt looks gassed!
magnetik wants to free his trapped foot but Nutt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutt tries to get to full guard but magnetik has control of the leg.
magnetik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
magnetik looks to throw the jab but Nutt is out of range.
magnetik fails to land with a series of punches.
Nutt tries to clinch up.
magnetik misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for magnetik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
magnetik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nutt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nutt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
magnetik misses with a combination
enabling Nutt to counter with a crisp jab.
got magnetik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab-cross combination lands for magnetik and sends Nutt crashing to the mat! magnetik follows him down to the mat - Nutt regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Nutt is rocked!
magnetik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
magnetik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
magnetik is looking to advance position but Nutt won't allow it.
magnetik is thwarting Nutt's attempts to control the position.
magnetik escapes and gets back to his feet.
magnetik scores with a nice right hand.
magnetik throws a series of punches but Nutt moves out of range.
magnetik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
got magnetik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
magnetik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nutt counters with an inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nutt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
magnetik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
magnetik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
magnetik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nutt counters with a one-two to the body.
magnetik misses with a two punch combination.
magnetik misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from magnetik.
magnetik misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
got magnetik dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
magnetik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
magnetik scores with a jab.
Nutt slips a jab and a cross from magnetik.
magnetik lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Nutt sprawling to the canvas. magnetik follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Nutt hang on?
Nutt is still in real trouble! Can magnetik finish him?
Nutt is pressing down on magnetik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
magnetik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nutt seems to have recovered his senses.
Nutt throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! magnetik escapes and throws Nutt's legs to the side, diving into side control!
magnetik stands up and we're back to a striking position.
magnetik misses with a double jab.
magnetik swinging wilding here.
Nutt is breathing heavily.
Nutt lands a nice looking body shot.
magnetik throws a right and a left that both miss.
magnetik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nutt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
magnetik looks to land a combination but Nutt avoids it well.
Nutt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by magnetik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
magnetik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nutt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
magnetik stuffs the takedown attempt from Nutt. Nutt gets slowly back to his feet.
magnetik looks to land a combination but Nutt avoids it well.
magnetik throws a series of punches but Nutt avoids them all with ease.
magnetik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nutt shoots in but no luck this time.
magnetik throws a right and a left that both miss.
magnetik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nutt throws a head kick that misses.
Nutt slips under a jab from magnetik.
magnetik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nutt counters with a head kick. That will keep magnetik thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
magnetik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nutt.
magnetik misses with an uppercut
and Nutt counters with a nice low kick that buckles magnetik's knee momentarily.
Nutt misses with a two punch combination.
magnetik misses with a double jab
and Nutt counters with a series of strikes. magnetik will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nutt connects with a high kick.
magnetik is rocked!
magnetik takes one to the side of the head.
Oh magnetik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some wild striking there from Nutt.
magnetik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
got magnetik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Nutt.
Nutt slips under a jab.
magnetik scores with a one two! Nutt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
magnetik seems to have got his legs back now.
Nutt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but magnetik swivels and escapes.
Nutt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as magnetik backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
magnetik throws a combination that misses
and Nutt counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nutt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
magnetik keeps the fight on the outside.
magnetik has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Danga de danga de dang - Nutt scores with a four punch combination!
Nutt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nutt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
magnetik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nutt counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from magnetik misses.
magnetik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
magnetik throws a combination that misses
and Nutt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
magnetik misses with a body shot.
magnetik dances in with a quick combination. Nutt is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from magnetik snaps Nutt's head back. Nutt stumbles backwards against the cage. magnetik steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Nutt'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. Nutt just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). got magnetik!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Grazie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Starr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grazie comes to the cage accompanied by Randy Edelman, Trevor Jones - Promontory. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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205 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fabio Grazie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johny Starr!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grazie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Starr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Starr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Starr with a hook.
Grazie slips a jab and a cross from Starr.
Starr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grazie.
Starr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Starr keeping full guard, as Grazie tries to pass.
Starr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grazie stops Starr from standing up.
Grazie has gone for a leg lock! Starr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grazie's guard.
Starr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grazie wants to control the position but Starr says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Grazie is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Starr pulls his head out easily.
Grazie is trying to get back to full guard.
Grazie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two 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.
Starr wants to stand up but Grazie is controlling the position.
Grazie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grazie is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Starr misses with a series of wild punches.
Starr scores with a kick to the body.
Starr scores with a jab.
Starr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Starr.
Grazie is rocked!
Starr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Grazie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Starr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Starr moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Starr as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Starr.
Grazie seems to have got his legs back now.
Starr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Starr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starr cracks Grazie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grazie shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for Starr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grazie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Grazie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grazie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Grazie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starr keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grazie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grazie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Starr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Grazie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grazie swings around for an armbar but Starr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grazie's guard.
Starr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Grazie is proving hard to escape from.
Grazie keeping moving, preventing Starr from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grazie keeping full guard, as Starr tries to pass.
Grazie looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Starr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Grazie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Starr pinned against the cage. Starr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Starr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grazie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Starr!
Grazie closes the distance and clinches up with Starr, looking for a takedown. Grazie pushes Starr against the cage but Starr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grazie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Grazie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Starr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grazie backs up against the cage.
Grazie misses with a takedown attempt - Starr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grazie.
Grazie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Starr is fending him off so far but Grazie persists. Nope, Starr circles away and we're back to standing.
Starr cracks the inside of Grazie's front leg.
Grazie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grazie shoots in looking for a takedown. Starr tries to sprawl out of it but Grazie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Starr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Starr connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grazie shoots in but Starr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Starr lands a glancing blow to the side of Grazie's head.
Starr darts in and clinches Grazie up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Starr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Starr.
Knees in the clinch landing for Starr.
A right hook to the body lands for Starr.
Starr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grazie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Starr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Starr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Starr stuffs the takedown.
A clash of legs there as Grazie blocks the low kick.
Starr just misses with a punch to the body.
Starr tries to bum rush Grazie with a series of wild strikes but Grazie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Starr tries to clinch up.
Grazie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Starr swivels and escapes.
Johny Starr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Starr there.
Starr instigates a clinch.
Starr manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grazie shoots in but Starr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Starr stuffs the takedown.
Starr works over Grazie's head and body with a nice combination.
Grazie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Starr's waist but Starr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grazie off to one side.
Grazie has a takedown stuffed.
Starr moves into the clinch.
Grazie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Starr smiles and moves away.
Starr thuds a left hand into Grazie's body.
Starr forces Grazie back against the cage and clinches.
Starr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hand to the body from Starr.
Starr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grazie tries to pull guard but Starr won't allow it.
Starr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Starr breaks the clinch.
Grazie looks for a takedown but Starr sprawls well.
Starr lands a really nice looking cross but Grazie seems unphased.
Starr stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grazie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Starr but Starr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown by Grazie or perhaps it was just good defense by Starr which made him look bad.
Johny Starr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grazie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Starr punishes Grazie's body with a nice straight punch.
Grazie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grazie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Starr as he avoids it easily.
Starr throws a leg kick that misses.
Grazie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Starr.
Starr misses with a low kick.
Grazie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grazie fails with a takedown attempt.
Grazie tries to keep at a distance but Starr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Starr lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Starr.
Grazie looking for a takedown.
Starr breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grazie, pushing him back against the cage.
Starr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Starr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starr pushes Grazie up against the cage in a clinch.
Grazie tries to score a body lock takedown but Starr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Starr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Starr.
Nice body punch from Starr - that landed with a thud.
Starr lands a right hand.
Starr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Starr is pressed up against the cage. Grazie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Starr down to the mat. Starr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grazie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Starr throws a head kick but Grazie moves out of range.
Grazie dodges the punch combination from Starr.
Grazie feints and as Starr raises his hands in defense, Grazie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grazie trying to control but Starr is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grazie looking to pass the guard.
Grazie passes Starr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Starr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Grazie or perhaps it was just good defense by Starr which made him look bad.
Starr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Starr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grazie.
Grazie tries to score a body lock takedown but Starr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Starr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Starr.
Starr manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Starr as Grazie shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Grazie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grazie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Starr.
Grazie shoots in but no luck this time.
Starr throws a series of punches but Grazie avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown by Grazie or perhaps it was just good defense by Starr which made him look bad.
Starr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grazie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Starr rushes Grazie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Starr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Starr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Starr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grazie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Starr breaks the clinch.
Grazie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grazie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Starr is just riding it out for now. Grazie eventually gives up the hold.
Grazie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Starr trying to control here.
Grazie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Starr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grazie.
That's two 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.
Grazie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grazie tries to pass to full mount but Starr defends it.
Grazie seems to be looking for submissions.
Grazie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grazie is working for a kimura but Starr is defending it quite comfortably.
Grazie works his way into side control.
Fabio Grazie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grazie tries for a kimura but Starr is defending well.
Grazie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Starr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Grazie but great work by Starr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grazie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fabio Grazie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grazie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Starr is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Grazie tries to reverse the position but Starr maintains control.
Starr content just to control the position here.
Grazie flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fabio Grazie.
I think Starr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Starr!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JP Pinsent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivers comes to the cage accompanied by hed(pe)- Bartender. JP Pinsent has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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187 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aiden Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, JP Pinsent!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rivers lands in his opponent's guard.
Rivers looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Pinsent has his foot on Rivers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rivers works his way back into a safe position though.
Rivers drops back looking for a leg! Pinsent is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pinsent manages to kick Rivers off! Rivers jumps back into Pinsent's guard.
Pinsent looking for a guillotine here but Rivers defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rivers wants to pass the guard but Pinsent is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinsent looking for a guillotine here but Rivers defends easily.
Pinsent looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rivers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pinsent manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rivers has Pinsent in his guard.
Pinsent avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinsent tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Rivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinsent is one step ahead there.
Pinsent 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.
Rivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivers, not yet.
Pinsent trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rivers has his foot on Pinsent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pinsent works his way back into a safe position though.
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rivers tries to keep at a distance but Pinsent has taken the fight into the clinch.
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.
Pinsent is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rivers is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pinsent to the mat. Pinsent regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rivers 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.
Rivers tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinsent is retaining full guard.
Rivers is working hard here to advance position.
Pinsent can't keep his opponent in guard - Rivers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rivers is looking to pass Pinsent's guard but actually Pinsent recovers to full guard.
Rivers looking to pass the guard.
Pinsent trying to keep a closed guard but Rivers is proving a slippery customer.
Rivers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rivers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rivers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pinsent manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rivers has Pinsent in his guard.
Rivers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinsent gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pinsent drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pinsent jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rivers is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Pinsent is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aiden Rivers!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mick Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Palmer (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 Quinton Palmer was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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193 lbs
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196 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mick Dundee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Quinton Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer lands a jab to Dundee's midsection.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dundee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dundee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Palmer is out of range and Dundee settles back down.
Dundee throws a front kick aimed at Palmer's knee but Palmer avoids it well.
Palmer checks the leg kick.
Palmer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dundee fails with a takedown attempt.
Palmer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dundee swats away the attempt to clinch by Palmer.
Palmer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Palmer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dundee is pressing down on Palmer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Palmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dundee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palmer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dundee keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully.
Palmer looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer 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.
Palmer 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.
Dundee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Palmer fails to land with a series of punches.
Dundee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dundee is breathing heavily.
Palmer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dundee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dundee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Palmer tries to strike from the bottom.
Palmer wants to sweep here but Dundee controlling him for the moment.
Palmer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dundee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer wants to sweep but no luck.
Palmer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palmer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dundee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dundee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dundee wants to stand but Palmer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Palmer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dundee 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 Palmer.
Palmer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dundee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Palmer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dundee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dundee.
Dundee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Palmer!
Dundee fails to move to back control.
Palmer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dundee.
Palmer tries to reverse the position but Dundee maintains control.
Palmer is trying to reverse the position but instead Dundee has taken his back - oops!
Palmer breaks Dundee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dundee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Palmer pushing down on Dundee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Palmer passes to side control.
Palmer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Palmer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dundee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dundee rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Palmer's guard! Nice work there by Dundee!
Palmer had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dundee is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Palmer Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dundee's back instead.
Palmer is persistently looking for the submission but Dundee is defending it well.
Palmer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dundee showing good submission defense here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palmer working for the choke.
Dundee turns into Palmer and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Palmer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dundee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palmer tries to bum rush Dundee with a series of wild strikes but Dundee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dundee throws a sloppy head kick and Palmer moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Palmer.
Dundee avoids the head kick by Palmer.
Palmer lands a jab to the head.
Palmer tries to clinch but Dundee is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Palmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Dundee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dundee gets underhooks to prevent Palmer's takedown attempt.
Dundee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Palmer smiles and moves away.
Palmer closes the distance and clinches.
Palmer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Palmer.
Palmer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palmer breaks the clinch.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch but Dundee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palmer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dundee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Palmer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Palmer is breathing heavily.
Palmer is staying active underneath Dundee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dundee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dundee has control of Palmer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Palmer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Palmer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dundee wants to control the pace but Palmer is squirming around nicely.
Palmer is looking to get to half guard.
Dundee wants to take Palmer's back here but Palmer is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Palmer gets back to half guard.
Mick Dundee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palmer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Palmer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dundee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dundee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palmer is on top in guard.
Palmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dundee is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Palmer has his hands clasped together but Dundee extends an breaks Palmer's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dundee.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mick Dundee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Deathstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Brusko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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184 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andreas Deathstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Brusko!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brusko 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.
Brusko looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Deathstar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brusko drops back looking for a leg! Deathstar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Deathstar manages to kick Brusko off! Brusko jumps back into Deathstar's guard.
Deathstar is trying to control the position but Brusko postures up.
Deathstar trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Deathstar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Deathstar working a defensive guard here.
Deathstar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deathstar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Deathstar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brusko's head.
Deathstar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Deathstar is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Brusko can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Deathstar 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brusko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Deathstar throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Brusko avoids a series of strikes thrown by Deathstar.
Deathstar moves to the back position.
Brusko can't escape the position.
Brusko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Deathstar's guard. Nice work there by Brusko.
Brusko looking to pass the guard.
Brusko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brusko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brusko tries to free his leg and advance position but Deathstar is retaining full guard.
Brusko slips nicely into half guard.
Brusko seems to be looking for submissions.
Deathstar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brusko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Deathstar defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brusko uses his free foot to push down on Deathstar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Deathstar.
Brusko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Deathstar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Deathstar and Brusko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Deathstar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brusko is looking for a kimura but Deathstar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brusko to get the leverage.
Deathstar trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathstar is trying to get back to full guard.
Deathstar trying to control from the bottom.
Brusko trying to mount his opponent but Deathstar defends it.
Deathstar looking for submissions off his back.
Deathstar is looking for a sweep. Brusko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Deathstar doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Brusko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brusko wants to control from the top but Deathstar keeps moving.
Deathstar striking off his back but it's not causing Brusko any problems.
Deathstar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brusko manages to get himself to full guard.
Deathstar throwing strikes from guard but Brusko blocks nicely.
Brusko throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Brusko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deathstar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deathstar drops back looking for a leg! Brusko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brusko manages to kick Deathstar off! Deathstar jumps back into Brusko's guard.
Brusko working for a triangle but Deathstar defends it easily.
Deathstar looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brusko has his foot on Deathstar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deathstar works his way back into a safe position though.
Brusko looking for a sweep. Not yet Brusko, not yet.
Brusko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deathstar trying to control the position from guard on top but Brusko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brusko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brusko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brusko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deathstar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deathstar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deathstar is posturing up here but Brusko has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Deathstar tries to roll out but it's too tight and Deathstar has to tap! Slick submission there by Brusko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chuck Brusko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Crack Corn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Funaki Fujiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fujiwara has chosen T.N.T. by Tonedeff as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Crack Corn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Funaki Fujiwara!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crack Corn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Crack Corn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fujiwara, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fujiwara sneaks back into half guard.
Fujiwara tries to kick Crack Corn off but Crack Corn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fujiwara pushes Crack Corn off and gets back to his feet.
Fujiwara throws a right hand that Crack Corn ducks under and follows up with a left that Crack Corn also avoids with ease.
Crack Corn feints and as Fujiwara raises his hands in defense, Crack Corn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fujiwara looking for a sweep. Not yet Fujiwara, not yet.
Crack Corn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crack Corn working some strikes from top position.
Fujiwara looking to control.
Fujiwara throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Crack Corn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crack Corn stopping the sweep attempt from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara looks gassed!
Crack Corn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fujiwara thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Crack Corn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Crack Corn is nestled in close to Fujiwara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crack Corn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fujiwara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fujiwara taking shots to the head.
Fujiwara is looking to get to half guard.
Crack Corn with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fujiwara working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Fujiwara manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fujiwara looking for submissions off his back.
Fujiwara is looking to escape.
Fujiwara flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara gets back to full guard.
Fujiwara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crack Corn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crack Corn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fujiwara keeping full guard, as Crack Corn tries to pass.
Fujiwara is looking to stand up but Crack Corn isn't so interested in that idea.
Fujiwara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Crack Corn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fujiwara.
Crack Corn is defending against the submission attempts here by Fujiwara.
Crack Corn won't allow Fujiwara to pass to mount.
Fujiwara scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Crack Corn is defending against the submission attempts here by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crack Corn is just riding it out for now. Fujiwara eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara wants to get back to his feet.
Fujiwara moves nicely into side control.
Fujiwara has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fujiwara fails with the takedown
and Crack Corn counters with a takedown into side control.
Fujiwara gets back to half guard.
Fujiwara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fujiwara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crack Corn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crack Corn is pushing down on Fujiwara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fujiwara is fighting to maintain full guard but Crack Corn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fujiwara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fujiwara is trying to stand back up but Crack Corn is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crack Corn drops an elbow to the side of Fujiwara's head.
Crack Corn wants to pass the guard but Fujiwara is defending well.
Fujiwara wants to get back to his feet.
Crack Corn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crack Corn tries to pass to full mount but Fujiwara defends it.
Crack Corn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fujiwara is just riding it out for now. Crack Corn eventually gives up the hold.
Fujiwara pushes Crack Corn off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crack Corn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fujiwara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fujiwara is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crack Corn is controlling him.
Crack Corn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crack Corn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Crack Corn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fujiwara throws a nice looking combination but Crack Corn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fujiwara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crack Corn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Crack Corn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fujiwara is just riding it out for now. Crack Corn eventually gives up the hold.
Fujiwara is looking for a sweep. Crack Corn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crack Corn seems to be looking for submissions.
Crack Corn winds up and cracks Fujiwara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fujiwara tries to get to full guard but Crack Corn has control of the leg.
Fujiwara is trying to stand.
Crack Corn trying to mount his opponent but Fujiwara defends it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fujiwara.
Crack Corn shoots in for a double leg but Fujiwara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fujiwara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crack Corn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fujiwara throws a head kick but Crack Corn moves out of range.
Fujiwara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Crack Corn is rocked!
Fujiwara is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crack Corn's guard.
Oh Crack Corn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack Corn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fujiwara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crack Corn is keeping the position for now.
Fujiwara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crack Corn seems to have got his legs back now.
Fujiwara with a nice head shot there.
Crack Corn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fujiwara's guard.
Crack Corn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crack Corn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fujiwara is on top in guard.
Fujiwara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crack Corn is keeping the position for now.
Crack Corn has a closed guard, preventing Fujiwara from standing up.
Crack Corn looking for a sweep. Not yet Crack Corn, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fujiwara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crack Corn is keeping the position for now.
Fujiwara decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fujiwara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crack Corn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fujiwara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crack Corn.
Crack Corn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crack Corn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crack Corn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fujiwara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crack Corn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crack Corn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crack Corn advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujiwara is in trouble now - Crack Corn has advanced to mount!
Fujiwara is squirming around, avoiding Crack Corn's attempts to control the action.
Fujiwara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crack Corn looking to secure an arm triangle but Fujiwara defends it well.
The referee warns Fujiwara that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fujiwara is desperately trying to improve his position but Crack Corn has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crack Corn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fujiwara manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fujiwara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Crack Corn is working for a kimura but Fujiwara is defending it quite comfortably.
Fujiwara looking for submissions off his back.
Crack Corn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fujiwara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Crack Corn preventing the sweep.
Fujiwara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crack Corn stands up over Fujiwara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara is looking for a triangle but Crack Corn pushes his legs off easily.
Fujiwara wants to sweep but no luck.
Crack Corn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fujiwara is trying to keep Crack Corn in close.
Fujiwara wants to sweep but no luck.
Fujiwara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fujiwara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fujiwara can't keep his opponent in guard - Crack Corn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crack Corn prevents Fujiwara from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crack Corn feints and as Fujiwara raises his hands in defense, Crack Corn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fujiwara doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fujiwara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fujiwara is looking to stand up but Crack Corn isn't so interested in that idea.
Crack Corn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crack Corn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crack Corn looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Crack Corn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Crack Corn dodges the punch combination from Fujiwara.
Crack Corn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crack Corn lands in his opponent's guard.
Crack Corn pushes down on Fujiwara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Crack Corn uses his free foot to push down on Fujiwara's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fujiwara.
Jimmy Crack Corn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fujiwara sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fujiwara is trying to stand up here but Crack Corn is controlling him well.
Fujiwara is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Crack Corn pulls his head out easily.
Crack Corn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fujiwara gets back to full guard.
Crack Corn won't allow Fujiwara to sweep him here.
Fujiwara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fujiwara has his foot on Crack Corn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crack Corn works his way back into a safe position though.
Crack Corn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fujiwara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crack Corn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crack Corn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fujiwara pushes a forearm under Crack Corn's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Crack Corn is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Funaki Fujiwara!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerlach Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gerlach Rutger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Finn!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Finn does no damage.
Finn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Finn fails with the takedown.
Rutger throws a jab but it's blocked by Finn.
Finn closes the distance and clinches up with Rutger, looking for a takedown. Finn pushes Rutger against the cage but Rutger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gerlach Rutger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Finn.
Rutger avoids a kick to the body.
Rutger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Finn manages to get back to half guard.
Rutger drops an elbow to the side of Finn's head.
Rutger tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ground and pound from Rutger.
Finn is refusing to be controlled, as Rutger sits in half guard.
Finn wants to improve his position but Rutger is controlling well.
Finn is refusing to be controlled, as Rutger sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rutger connects with a nice short shot to Finn's temple.
Finn is rocked!
Rutger lands a big elbow - Finn is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Rutger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerlach Rutger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osteo Sarcoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fakka Ur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Osteo Sarcoma is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Osteo Sarcoma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fakka Ur!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarcoma shoots for a double leg takedown but Ur sprawls well. He's pushed Sarcoma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sarcoma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sarcoma wants to pass the guard but Ur is keeping the position.
Ur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ur working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sarcoma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sarcoma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sarcoma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sarcoma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sarcoma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ur had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sarcoma is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ur Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sarcoma's back instead.
Sarcoma tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ur wants to finish this one by submission but Sarcoma is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ur.
Sarcoma is looking to get to half guard.
Ur has hold of Sarcoma's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sarcoma manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ur looks gassed!
Sarcoma is trying to escape the mount.
Sarcoma is controlling an arm, preventing Ur from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sarcoma regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sarcoma manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ur wants to pass the guard but Sarcoma is keeping the position.
Ur wanted to stand there but Sarcoma had control of the position.
Sarcoma has his foot on Ur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ur works his way back into a safe position though.
Sarcoma 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.
Ur drops back looking for a leg! Sarcoma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sarcoma manages to kick Ur off! Ur jumps back into Sarcoma's guard.
Sarcoma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ur looking to pass the guard.
Ur drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ur jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ur passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ur is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sarcoma has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ur thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ur tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sarcoma manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ur seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ur is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ur looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sarcoma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sarcoma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sarcoma is looking for a triangle but Ur pushes his legs off easily.
Sarcoma is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Ur frees his head nicely. Oh but Sarcoma has switched to an armbar! Ur is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Osteo Sarcoma!
Osteo Sarcoma retains his light heavyweight title!
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