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VAF 16 - Armageddon PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hakuna Matata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Lipsanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hakuna Matata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Lipsanen!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Lipsanen does no damage.
Lipsanen throws a hook but Matata avoids it easily.
No joy there for Lipsanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Lipsanen. No joy for Matata on that attempt.
Lipsanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matata slips a jab and a cross from Lipsanen.
Lipsanen fails to land with a series of punches.
Matata really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lipsanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lipsanen lands the left hand.
Lipsanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lipsanen rushes Matata and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Lipsanen gets underhooks to prevent Matata's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuna Matata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matata drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lipsanen is looking to break free of the clinch but Matata has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipsanen breaks the clinch.
Matata shoots for a double leg takedown but Lipsanen sprawls well. He's pushed Matata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lipsanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lipsanen swinging wilding here.
Lipsanen swings for the body but Matata moves out of range.
Matata shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipsanen wants to stand up but Matata is controlling him.
Lipsanen looks gassed!
Lipsanen keeping full guard, as Matata tries to pass.
Lipsanen wants to get back to his feet but Matata is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matata stands and throws Lipsanen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Matata tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lipsanen's legs.
Matata wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lipsanen, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lipsanen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matata wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lipsanen, who protects the arm well.
Matata swings around for an armbar but Lipsanen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Matata's guard.
Lipsanen stands up from Matata's guard - Lipsanen perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipsanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lipsanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matata fails with the takedown.
Matata fails to land the takedown.
Lipsanen looks to land a combination but Matata avoids it well.
Danny Lipsanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Lipsanen misses.
Lipsanen rushes Matata and presses him up against the ropes.
Lipsanen is trying to break free.
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 Hakuna Matata will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lipsanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lipsanen throws a hook but Matata blocks it.
Matata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lipsanen.
Matata closes the distance and clinches up with Lipsanen, looking for a takedown. Matata pushes Lipsanen against the ropes but Lipsanen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lipsanen has eaten all the pies!
Matata closes the distance and clinches up with Lipsanen, looking for a takedown. Matata pushes Lipsanen against the ropes but Lipsanen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lipsanen misses with a double jab.
Lipsanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matata shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuna Matata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lipsanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lipsanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lipsanen throws out the jab.
Matata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lipsanen is fending him off so far but Matata persists. Nope, Lipsanen circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lipsanen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipsanen has managed to clinch.
Lipsanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matata shoots in looking for a takedown. Lipsanen tries to sprawl out of it but Matata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Lipsanen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matata is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lipsanen is looking to clinch but Matata is avoiding it.
Matata decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Matata wants to pass the guard but Lipsanen is defending well.
Matata wants to work for an arm triangle but Lipsanen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipsanen pushes Matata off looking to stand but Matata dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Matata wants to work for an arm triangle but Lipsanen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matata is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lipsanen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matata.
Matata seems to be working for a kimura but Lipsanen defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Matata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lipsanen looks to land a combination. Matata sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hakuna Matata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lipsanen misses with a two punch combination.
Lipsanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Lipsanen misses.
Lipsanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Lipsanen does no damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lipsanen, right into the meat.
Lipsanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
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.
Lipsanen throws a right and a left that Matata avoids nicely.
Lipsanen misses with a wild combination.
Lipsanen swinging wilding here.
Matata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lipsanen.
A combination from Lipsanen does no damage.
Lipsanen waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Matata.
Danny Lipsanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matata slips under a jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lipsanen has Matata up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lipsanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Lipsanen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lipsanen throws a one two combo.
Lipsanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matata walks into a jab.
Lipsanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Lipsanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lipsanen misses with a two punch combination.
Matata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lipsanen but Lipsanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matata takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matata on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matata slips under a jab from Lipsanen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matata changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lipsanen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lipsanen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Matata has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Matata will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matata looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lipsanen prevents Matata from improving position.
Matata looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Matata thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lipsanen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Matata moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lipsanen has worked his arm free - good work by Lipsanen!
Matata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lipsanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Matata tries for a kimura but Lipsanen is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matata tries for a kimura but Lipsanen is defending well.
Lipsanen wants to get back to his feet.
Matata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lipsanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matata moves into full mount!
Matata jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lipsanen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lipsanen and Matata has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Matata has hold of Lipsanen's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lipsanen seems comfortable defending it but Matata has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lipsanen is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lipsanen is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Matata couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hakuna Matata!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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KO power |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, chuck Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thurgood Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Norris with that takedown attempt.
Jenkins misses with a takedown
and Norris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jenkins wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Norris is now in half guard.
Norris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jenkins defends it well.
Norris wants to pass the guard but Jenkins is defending well.
Norris passes the guard and advances to mount!
Norris blocks Jenkins's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris has hold of Jenkins's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jenkins manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jenkins swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Norris is working for a guillotine from mount but Jenkins frees his head quite easily.
Jenkins has given up his back here.
Jenkins manages to reverse the position and now he's in Norris's guard. Nice work there by Jenkins.
Jenkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Norris has his foot on Jenkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jenkins works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Norris is breathing heavily.
Norris had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jenkins is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Norris Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jenkins's back instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jenkins trying to control but not successfully.
Jenkins rolls, trying to escape but Norris keeps control of the position.
Jenkins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jenkins manages to get to full guard.
Jenkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking for a triangle but Norris pushes his legs off easily.
Jenkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Norris 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.
Jenkins wants to stand up but Norris is controlling him.
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.
Jenkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Jenkins, not yet.
Norris drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jenkins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Norris has Jenkins in his guard.
Jenkins thows a big elbow that misses.
Norris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jenkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
chuck Norris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jenkins connects with a high kick.
Norris shoots and misses
and Jenkins counters with a series of strikes. Norris will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jenkins.
Norris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jenkins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Norris taking a bit of punishment here - Jenkins scoring with strikes.
Jenkins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Jenkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris gets back to half guard.
Jenkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Norris moves into full guard.
Jenkins is sitting in close to Norris's body. Norris has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jenkins is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jenkins is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Norris.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). chuck Norris!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Andrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew comes into a darkened arena with his song building. New Divide kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Robert Pounder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Pounder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Andrew!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrew takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pounder moves in looking to clinch but Andrew pushes him off.
Robert Pounder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrew gets the takedown into side control.
Pounder striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Pounder strikes from the bottom but Andrew takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Pounder tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Andrew has taken his back.
Pounder is really stuck here.
Pounder trying to control the position but Andrew manages to sink in the hooks.
Andrew controlling well, preventing Pounder from escaping the position.
Pounder trying to get back to his feet but Andrew is in full control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounder is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Andrew.
Pounder just trying to survive but Andrew is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pounder tries to escape the position.
Pounder is breathing heavily.
Andrew trying to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
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.
Pounder looking very determined here, making life difficult for Andrew.
Pounder tries to escape but Andrew has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Andrew controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Andrew struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pounder is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Gabriel Andrew just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Pounder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Andrew there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pounder throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andrew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pounder tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andrew counters with a single leg into guard. Pounder didn't expect that.
Pounder striking off his back but it's not causing Andrew any problems.
Pounder striking off his back, scoring a few points.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Andrew slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrew trying to control but Pounder is working from the bottom.
Pounder wants to hit a switch here but Andrew passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pounder there!
Andrew looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Andrew dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pounder closes the distance but Andrew moves to the side
and Andrew counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pounder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrew changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pounder tries to avoid it but Andrew manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pounder to the ground. Pounder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pounder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pounder just misses with a punch to the body.
Pounder misses the shot to the body.
Pounder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andrew counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Andrew is pushing down on Pounder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pounder is fighting to maintain full guard but Andrew has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andrew is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrew's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pounder is trying to get back to full guard.
Pounder throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Andrew manages to pass to side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pounder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andrew works to advance to full mount. Pounder defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Andrew takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pounder srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Andrew is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pounder is trying to get back to his feet but Andrew has full control of the position and if anything, Pounder has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder wants to control his opponent's hands but Andrew gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Andrew controlling the positon.
Pounder is trying to get back to his feet but Andrew has full control of the position and if anything, Pounder has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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.
Andrew controlling the position well here. Pounder rolled but Andrew kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Gabriel Andrew just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Pounder as Andrew shoots in.
Andrew throws a body punch but Pounder moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pounder takes one on the button.
Pounder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Andrew counters with a single leg into guard. Pounder didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Andrew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pounder clinches but Andrew breaks the clinch
and Andrew decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pounder's guard.
Andrew trying to control the position from guard on top but Pounder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrew postures up.
Pounder wants to control but Andrew passes easily into half guard.
Pounder pushes Andrew off but Andrew dives into side control.
Andrew just content to control the position.
Andrew is looking to take a break and control but Pounder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Andrew stalls from top position.
Pounder tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Andrew presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Andrew controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pounder is looking to improve his position but Andrew isn't that keen on the idea.
Andrew controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder reaches up to try and control the position but Andrew seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pounder rolls and tries to escape and now Andrew has his back!
Andrew keeps control of the position easily here as Pounder tries to buck him off.
Despite being in the dominant position, Gabriel Andrew just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pounder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andrew shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pounder's guard.
Andrew trying to control but Pounder is working from the bottom.
Andrew slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Andrew stopping the sweep attempt from Pounder.
Robert Pounder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrew works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Andrew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andrew winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Andrew!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Litoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Adolfson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Litoris comes to the ring accompanied by Khia - My Neck, my Back. Adolfson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. homie hymne kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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210 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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189 cm
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210 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Litoris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Quinton Adolfson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adolfson gets caught flat footed, as Litoris shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Adolfson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Litoris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Litoris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Litoris preventing the sweep.
Adolfson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Litoris 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Adolfson has his foot on Litoris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Litoris works his way back into a safe position though.
Adolfson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adolfson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Litoris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Adolfson looks gassed!
Litoris 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adolfson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Litoris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Litoris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Litoris looking to pass the guard.
Litoris stands and throws Adolfson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Litoris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adolfson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Litoris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adolfson, who protects the arm well.
Adolfson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Litoris off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adolfson working for the choke.
Litoris manages to reverse the position and now he's in Adolfson's guard. Nice work there by Litoris.
Adolfson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Litoris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Litoris advances position into side control!
Litoris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Litoris tries for a kimura but Adolfson is defending well.
Litoris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adolfson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Adolfson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adolfson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Litoris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adolfson.
Adolfson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Adolfson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Litoris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adolfson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Litoris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Litoris is looking for a triangle but Adolfson pushes his legs off easily.
Adolfson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Litoris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adolfson is one step ahead there.
Adolfson working some strikes from top position.
Litoris working for a triangle but Adolfson defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quinton Adolfson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Adolfson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adolfson gets a takedown into half guard.
Adolfson wants to pass the guard but Litoris is defending well.
Litoris is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Adolfson pulls his head out easily.
Litoris won't allow Adolfson to pass to mount.
Adolfson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Litoris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adolfson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Litoris tries to roll over but Adolfson keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litoris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Adolfson works over Litoris with some ground and pound from guard.
Litoris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adolfson tries to free his leg and advance position but Litoris is retaining full guard.
Adolfson forces his way into half guard.
Litoris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Adolfson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Adolfson wants to free his trapped foot but Litoris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Adolfson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Litoris defends it well.
Adolfson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Litoris!
Quinton Adolfson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litoris is looking to get to half guard.
Adolfson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Adolfson working for a guillotine from mount but Litoris is in no mood to give up.
Adolfson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Litoris turns into him and now he's in Adolfson's guard.
Litoris looking to pass the guard.
Adolfson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Litoris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Adolfson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litoris passes Adolfson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Adolfson is looking to improve his position.
Adolfson is pressing down on Litoris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Litoris forces his way into half guard.
Litoris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adolfson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Litoris.
Adolfson gets back to full guard.
Litoris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Litoris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adolfson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adolfson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Litoris is defending well. Adolfson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Litoris has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Adolfson celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quinton Adolfson!
Quinton Adolfson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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