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Warriors XVIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Isaac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reico Vanlaque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abraham Isaac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reico Vanlaque!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanlaque shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Isaac as he avoids it easily.
Isaac throws a sloppy head kick and Vanlaque moves out of range easily.
Vanlaque closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Isaac to the mat! Isaac manages to get full guard.
Isaac looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vanlaque prevents Isaac from getting back to his feet.
Vanlaque pushing down on Isaac's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Isaac wants to get back to full guard.
Isaac wants to get back to his feet.
Vanlaque is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vanlaque is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Isaac is just riding it out for now. Vanlaque eventually gives up the hold.
Vanlaque works his way into side control.
Vanlaque has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Isaac is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Vanlaque yanks on the arm and Isaac is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Vanlaque.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reico Vanlaque!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Markiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ike Quartey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markiewicz comes to the cage accompanied by Nelly- Heart of a Champion. The key to victory for Jacob Markiewicz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Markiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ike Quartey!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quartey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Markiewicz wants to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Quartey.
Markiewicz staying out of range there.
Quartey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Markiewicz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quartey.
Ike Quartey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quartey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Markiewicz swats away the attempt to clinch by Quartey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markiewicz looks to clinch
and Quartey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Quartey.
Quartey throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quartey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markiewicz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Quartey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Quartey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quartey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Quartey stands and steps away. Markiewicz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Quartey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markiewicz pinned against the cage. Markiewicz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Quartey takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quartey tries for a takedown but Markiewicz manages to get underhooks.
Jacob Markiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ike Quartey.
Markiewicz tries to stall but Quartey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Markiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Quartey controls his hands.
Markiewicz misses with a punch on the inside.
Markiewicz is trying to break free.
Markiewicz trying to land knees to the body.
Quartey wants a takedown.
Quartey breaks the clinch.
Quartey fails with the takedown.
Quartey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Quartey looks gassed!
Markiewicz darts in trying to clinch
and Quartey counters with a shoot takedown. Markiewicz fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quartey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markiewicz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quartey trying to control but Markiewicz is working from the bottom.
Markiewicz looking for a sweep. Not yet Markiewicz, not yet.
Markiewicz is trying to control the position but Quartey postures up.
Markiewicz wants to sweep here but Quartey controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markiewicz is trying to hold Quartey in close to prevent damage but Quartey has managed to pass into half guard.
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.
Quartey controlling the action here.
Quartey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Markiewicz defending well though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Quartey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Markiewicz tries to avoid it but Quartey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Markiewicz to the ground. Markiewicz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quartey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quartey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markiewicz wants to clinch
and Quartey counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Quartey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Markiewicz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Quartey counters with a left to the body.
Quartey shoots in for a takedown but Markiewicz shows good takedown defense.
Quartey misses with a head kick.
Markiewicz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Quartey counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Markiewicz!
Quartey pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Quartey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Quartey is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Markiewicz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Quartey is breathing heavily.
Quartey working for a submission but Markiewicz is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markiewicz is looking to improve his position but Quartey isn't that keen on the idea.
Markiewicz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Markiewicz trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Quartey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Markiewicz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quartey is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Markiewicz looking for submissions off his back.
Quartey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Quartey not doing much here.
Quartey lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quartey slows the pace down in half guard.
Markiewicz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Markiewicz has hold of Quartey's hands but Quartey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Quartey is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Markiewicz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Quartey landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markiewicz taking shots to the head.
Markiewicz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Quartey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Quartey connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Quartey is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Markiewicz is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ike Quartey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bue Colic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bue Colic struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Bue Colic will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bue Colic!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Colic slips a jab and a cross from Tank.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tank darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tank throws a right hand that Colic ducks under and follows up with a left that Colic also avoids with ease.
Tank shoots in but no luck this time.
Colic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tank bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Colic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Colic trying to control the position.
Colic wants to stand up but Tank is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colic wants to hit a switch here but Tank passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Colic there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colic gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
Colic trying to control the position but Tank manages to sink in the hooks.
Colic prevents Tank from getting a body triangle.
Colic is holding on to Tank 's glove but Tank gets free and slips his arm under Colic 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Colic is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Tank!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blue Regard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Nutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nutt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 0. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blue Regard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buck Nutt!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nutt's waist but Nutt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Regard off to one side.
Regard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nutt.
Regard throws a big shot that misses.
Nutt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Regard looks to land a combination but Nutt avoids it well.
Nutt lands a jab-cross combination.
Regard swings for the body but Nutt moves out of range.
Regard throws a looping overhand right but Nutt ducks down to avoid it.
Regard looks to land a combination but Nutt avoids it well.
Nutt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nutt trying to control but Regard is working from the bottom.
Nutt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nutt stopping the sweep attempt from Regard.
Nutt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nutt prevents Regard from getting back to his feet.
Nutt trying to control but Regard is working from the bottom.
Nutt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Regard kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regard wants to stand and escape but Nutt is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nutt lands with a shot to the body.
Regard is breathing heavily.
Regard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nutt.
Nutt rushes Regard and presses him up against the cage.
Nutt has picked Regard up - he's going for a ride! Nutt dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nutt trying to control the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regard wants to get back to full guard but Nutt has mounted him!
Nutt scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Regard?
Regard really wants to buck Nutt off and get back to his feet.
Nutt content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nutt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nutt looking to control but Regard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nutt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Regard can't escape the position.
Regard in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Regard is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regard tries to reverse the position but Nutt maintains control.
Nutt looking to control but Regard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Regard is desperately trying to improve his position but Nutt has a good base and remains in mount.
You get the feeling that Regard really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Nutt working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Nutt.
Nutt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Regard is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Regard is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Regard is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
BOOM! Nutt connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nutt with shots to the head and body - Regard looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nutt landing strikes from the mount.
Nutt prevents Regard from getting the reversal.
Nutt lands a big shot there that rocks Regard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nutt controlling the position easily from mount.
Regard is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nutt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Regard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Nutt 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.
Nutt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Regard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nutt postures up in Regard's guard and throws a big left but Regard blocks it.
Nutt stops Regard from standing up.
Regard keeping moving, preventing Nutt from controlling successfully.
Nutt tries to free his leg and advance position but Regard is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Regard is on top in guard.
Regard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nutt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regard stopping the sweep attempt from Nutt.
Nutt has a closed guard, preventing Regard from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nutt walks into a stiff left hand from Regard.
The fighters circling - Regard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Regard jabs Nutt right on the nose. Nutt blinks but takes it well.
Regard lands a nice shot to the body.
Regard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Regard scores with a jab. Nutt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Regard dips to his left and cracks Nutt with an uppercut!
A nice combination there by Regard.
Nutt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Regard stuns Nutt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Regard tries to bum rush Nutt with a series of wild strikes but Nutt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Regard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A shot to de liver by Regard. Beautiful body shot.
Regard shoots and misses
and Nutt counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Regard!
Regard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Regard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nutt landing shots from mount.
Nutt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Regard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Buck Nutt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Regard is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Regard tries to lock up and control but Nutt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Regard is in a horrible position here. Nutt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nutt tries to control but Regard wriggling away.
Regard is trying desperately to improve position.
Regard sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nutt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Regard tries to roll over but Nutt keeps him under control.
Regard is looking to escape.
Nutt is thwarting Regard's attempts to control the position.
Nutt stops Regard from getting back to his feet.
Nutt wants to take a breather but Regard is having none of it.
Regard is trying to stand up here but Nutt is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nutt loads up on a big right hand but Regard slips the punch.
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 Blue Regard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Regard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nutt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Regard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nutt throws a head kick but Regard moves out of range.
Nutt closes the distance and clinches.
Nutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nutt throws a right hand that Regard ducks under and follows up with a left that Regard also avoids with ease.
Regard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nutt doesn't seem bothered though.
Regard fails with the takedown
and Nutt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nutt.
Nutt prevents Regard from getting back to his feet.
Nutt trying to control but Regard is working from the bottom.
Regard looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Regard wants to stand and escape but Nutt is having none of it.
Regard wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutt wants to control from the top but Regard keeps moving.
Nutt stops Regard from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Regard, as that shot connected.
Nutt throws a sloppy head kick and Regard moves out of range easily.
Nutt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Regard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nutt walks into a stiff left hand from Regard.
Nutt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Regard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nutt drops his hands momentarily and Regard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nutt checks a leg kick.
Regard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Nutt.
Regard shoots and misses
and Nutt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Regard won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nutt asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Regard prevents Nutt from improving position.
Regard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Regard wants to stand up but Nutt has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regard wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Nutt uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Regard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nutt wants to sweep but no luck.
Nutt throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nutt has a closed guard, preventing Regard from standing up.
Regard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Regard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Regard throws a nice looking combination but Nutt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nutt throws a series of punches but Regard moves out of range.
Regard throws a series of punches but Nutt avoids them all with ease.
Buck Nutt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Regard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nutt rushes Regard and presses him up against the cage.
Nutt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Regard is trying to get back to his feet.
Regard wants to get back to his feet but Nutt is dominant here and he's now got Regard's back!
Regard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Regard is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Regard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nutt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Regard looks a forlorn figure.
Regard trying desperately to get to his feet.
Regard tries to reverse the position but Nutt maintains control.
Regard wants to hold on but Nutt pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Nutt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nutt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Nutt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Dreyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ritchie Vallens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ritchie Vallens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rufus Dreyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ritchie Vallens!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dreyer misses with a double jab.
Dreyer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dreyer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dreyer breaks from the clinch.
Dreyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vallens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vallens shoots in and drives through. Dreyer sprawls well.
Vallens looks gassed!
Dreyer throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Vallens dodges the punch combination from Dreyer.
Dreyer connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Ritchie Vallens has been cut.
Dreyer moves into the clinch.
Dreyer lands a damaging elbow.
Dreyer scores a nice knee to the body.
Dreyer taking a breather.
Vallens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dreyer lands an elbow inside that Vallens shrugs off.
Vallens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dreyer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dreyer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreyer with a knee to the head.
Dreyer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dreyer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vallens.
Dreyer pushes Vallens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dreyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dreyer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dreyer lands with a right hand.
Dreyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dreyer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Dreyer.
Vallens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rufus Dreyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreyer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dreyer stalling.
Vallens jumps guard but Dreyer stands there with Vallens around his waist. Vallens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rufus Dreyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Vallens.
Dreyer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dreyer scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dreyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vallens.
Vallens shoots in for a takedown but Dreyer shows good takedown defense.
Dreyer throws a nice looking combination but Vallens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dreyer throws a series of punches but Vallens moves out of range.
Dreyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vallens shoots in and drives through. Dreyer sprawls well.
Dreyer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vallens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vallens drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vallens drops back looking for a leg! Dreyer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dreyer manages to kick Vallens off! Vallens jumps back into Dreyer's guard.
Dreyer trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreyer is trying to hold Vallens in close to prevent damage but Vallens has managed to pass into half guard.
Vallens is pressing down on Dreyer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dreyer is holding on for now.
Dreyer wants to control but Vallens is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreyer striking from half guard on the bottom.
Dreyer is in trouble now - Vallens has advanced to mount!
Vallens goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dreyer is on top in guard.
Vallens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vallens working for a triangle but Dreyer defends it easily.
Dreyer advances to half guard.
Vallens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, if Dreyer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vallens looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Dreyer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ritchie Vallens's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dreyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dreyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vallens avoids the body shot from Dreyer.
Vallens tries for a takedown but Dreyer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dreyer swinging wilding here.
A head kick misses from Dreyer.
Vallens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dreyer tries to avoid it but Vallens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dreyer to the ground. Dreyer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Dreyer.
Vallens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rufus Dreyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Vallens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreyer throws a series of punches but Vallens moves out of range.
Vallens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dreyer's guard.
Dreyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vallens drops back looking for a leg! Dreyer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dreyer manages to kick Vallens off! Vallens jumps back into Dreyer's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallens 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.
Vallens drops back looking for a leg! Dreyer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dreyer manages to kick Vallens off! Vallens jumps back into Dreyer's guard.
Vallens drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dreyer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vallens has Dreyer in his 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.
Dreyer trying to control but Vallens is working from the bottom.
Dreyer is really struggling to control Vallens but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vallens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dreyer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreyer won't allow Vallens to sweep him here.
Dreyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vallens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dreyer landing some decent shots from guard.
Dreyer 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.
Dreyer throws a strike but Vallens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dreyer keeping full guard, as Vallens tries to pass.
Dreyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vallens pushing down on Dreyer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vallens is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Dreyer has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vallens tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dreyer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Vallens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ritchie Vallens's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dreyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Dreyer as Vallens shoots in.
Vallens scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dreyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dreyer is trying to stand.
Dreyer is looking for a sweep. Vallens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vallens is pressing down on Dreyer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dreyer is holding on for now.
Dreyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vallens passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dreyer!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallens is working for a guillotine from mount but Dreyer frees his head quite easily.
Dreyer wants to control but Vallens is having none of it.
Vallens has hold of Dreyer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dreyer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vallens is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dreyer is surviving well by controlling Vallens's body position as best he can.
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.
Vallens looking to secure an arm triangle but Dreyer defends it well.
Dreyer is desperately trying to improve his position but Vallens has a good base and remains in mount.
Vallens goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dreyer turns into him and now he's in Vallens's guard.
Dreyer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dreyer throws a big right hand that misses.
Dreyer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallens wants to sweep here but Dreyer controlling him for the moment.
Vallens looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dreyer passes into half guard.
Dreyer wants to take a breather but Vallens is having none of it.
Vallens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vallens.
Dreyer passes Vallens's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vallens is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dreyer jumps into side control!
Vallens is trying to improve his position.
Vallens trying to remain calm as Dreyer controls from the top position.
Vallens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vallens prevents Dreyer from improving position.
Vallens tries to bench press Dreyer off him but Dreyer keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ritchie Vallens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vallens 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ritchie Vallens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neck Cranka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balboa comes to the cage accompanied by Gonna Fly Now. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rocky Balboa !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Neck Cranka!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa shoots in and bounces Cranka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Balboa is posturing up here but Cranka has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Balboa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Balboa has to tap! Slick submission there by Cranka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neck Cranka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bert Howard!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Howard is in close to Hunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Howard 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.
Howard stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Howard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
Howard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Howard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hunt 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.
Howard feints and as Hunt raises his hands in defense, Howard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Howard is defending well. Hunt quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Howard has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hunt celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Hunt!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leo Bertos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Baldacchino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leo Bertos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doctor Baldacchino!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldacchino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bertos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baldacchino misses with a wild body shot.
Bertos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bertos lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bertos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baldacchino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bertos postures up in Baldacchino's guard and throws a big left but Baldacchino blocks it.
Baldacchino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baldacchino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baldacchino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bertos advances position into side control!
Bertos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Baldacchino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Bertos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertos lands a few punches from side control.
Bertos scores with punches from side control.
Bertos working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Baldacchino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bertos in side control lands a decent elbow.
Baldacchino is rocked!
Bertos landing strikes.
Baldacchino is still in real trouble! Can Bertos finish him?
Bertos works to advance to full mount. Baldacchino defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bertos loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Baldacchino scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Bertos land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Bertos stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Bertos!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oppolla Doc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oppolla Doc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Armando Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doc throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Doc clinches up against the cage.
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Doc closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Armando Lopez has been cut.
Doc connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Lopez! He's out on his feet! Doc rushes in and drops Lopez with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oppolla Doc!
Oppolla Doc retains his heavyweight title!
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