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OFC XIX: Bruised PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathen Dirty one Eye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chinzo Toyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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170 lbs
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180 cm
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathen Dirty one Eye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chinzo Toyo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirty one Eye throws a right hand that Toyo ducks under and follows up with a left that Toyo also avoids with ease.
Dirty one Eye misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Dirty one Eye lands.
Dirty one Eye cracks Toyo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dirty one Eye keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dirty one Eye misses with a series of wild punches.
Dirty one Eye loads up on a big right hand but Toyo slips the punch.
Dirty one Eye cracks Toyo on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Toyo falls backwards against the cage. Dirty one Eye follows up with more strikes that drop Toyo to his knees. Dirty one Eye keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Toyo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathen Dirty one Eye!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendrix is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Born To Raise Hell. Rob Edwards could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Billy Hendrix's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Hendrix!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hendrix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hendrix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hendrix has had enough of the clinch but Edwards keeps him there for the moment.
Edwards looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edwards tries to clinch but Hendrix moves away
and Hendrix counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards is pushing Hendrix's head away, looking to escape. Hendrix manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hendrix pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Edwards's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's two 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.
Hendrix looking to control but Edwards is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hendrix tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Edwards is trying to stand but he's just given Hendrix his back.
Edwards wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix controls the action.
Edwards looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
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.
What can Edwards do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Hendrix dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Edwards scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hendrix moves into range and clinches up with Edwards.
Edwards connects with a knee to the head.
Hendrix wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hendrix wants to stall.
Edwards lands with a right to the head.
Hendrix blocks the elbow strike.
Hendrix wants to get back to striking at distance but Edwards won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edwards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hendrix.
Edwards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hendrix tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Edwards just stands there and leans against the cage.
Edwards throws an elbow that misses.
Edwards breaks the clinch.
Hendrix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards throws a combination that misses
and Hendrix counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Hendrix to acknowledge the strikes.
Hendrix throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Hendrix tries a head kick but it misses.
Edwards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hendrix fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Edwards sprawls well initially but Hendrix persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hendrix wants to control but Edwards is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix is taking a breather. Edwards says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hendrix is looking to take a break and control but Edwards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hendrix controlling the action here.
Edwards is refusing to be controlled, as Hendrix sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hendrix not doing much here.
Hendrix trying to control from half guard but Edwards is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Billy Hendrix just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hendrix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hendrix fails with the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hendrix.
Hendrix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hendrix tries to clinch up
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Edwards throws a right and a left that Hendrix avoids nicely.
Edwards scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Edwards throws a series of punches but Hendrix avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rob Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edwards throws a right hand that Hendrix ducks under and follows up with a left that Hendrix also avoids with ease.
Rob Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hendrix scores with a one two! Edwards had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rob Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendrix tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.
Hendrix tries a head kick but it misses.
Hendrix closes the distance and clinches.
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Hendrix throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily.
Edwards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hendrix.
Edwards takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hendrix moves away.
Edwards is looking to clinch.
Hendrix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwards doesn't manage to clinch there - Hendrix circles away.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards throws an overhand right that lands on Hendrix's shoulder, as Hendrix tries to avoid the shot.
Hendrix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hendrix tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Billy Hendrix will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Hendrix misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edwards wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Edwards rushes Hendrix and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the head but Hendrix blocks with his arms.
Edwards misses with an elbow over the top.
Edwards prevents Hendrix from breaking the clinch.
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Edwards throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hendrix counters with a head kick.
A big right from Edwards misses.
Hendrix wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
Hendrix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards works over Hendrix's head and body with a nice combination.
Hendrix throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hendrix gets a clinch.
Hendrix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Edwards misses.
Hendrix is looking to clinch but Edwards is avoiding it.
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards darts in trying to clinch
and Hendrix counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Edwards is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards is looking to clinch but Hendrix is avoiding it.
Edwards throws an overhand right that lands on Hendrix's shoulder, as Hendrix tries to avoid the shot.
Hendrix goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edwards tries to clinch there but Hendrix circles away.
Hendrix with a jab.
Hendrix slips a jab and a cross from Edwards.
Edwards swinging wilding here.
Hendrix throws a head kick that misses.
Hendrix gets the takedown into side control.
Hendrix has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hendrix misses with the combination.
Hendrix throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily.
Hendrix misses with a head kick.
Hendrix moves into the clinch successfully.
Edwards looking to throw knees to the head but Hendrix is blocking nicely.
Edwards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Edwards prevents Hendrix from breaking the clinch.
Hendrix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hendrix is looking to clinch.
Edwards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rob Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Hendrix does no damage.
Hendrix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Hendrix.
Hendrix throws the kick towards the body but Edwards avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix scores with a shot to the body.
Edwards falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hendrix holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the head but Hendrix blocks with his arms.
Hendrix wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hendrix breaks from the clinch.
Hendrix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hendrix throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Hendrix moves into range and clinches up with Edwards.
Hendrix managing to block the knees to the body from Edwards.
Hendrix wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Hendrix has had enough of the clinch but Edwards keeps him there for the moment.
Hendrix wants to break free but Edwards has control.
Hendrix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edwards takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hendrix changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Edwards looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Edwards tries to escape but Hendrix is in control.
Edwards is looking to get back to his feet here but Hendrix is keeping cool and he's managed to take Edwards's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix misses with punches from the back.
Hendrix trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Edwards doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Hendrix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hendrix 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Hendrix!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prince Melo Tan Gapuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sione Latu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Prince Melo Tan Gapuz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prince Melo Tan Gapuz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sione Latu!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oh, that's a big right hand from Latu and Gapuz goes tumbling to the canvas! Latu follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Gapuz is rocked!
It looks like Prince Melo Tan Gapuz has been cut.
Latu decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Oh Gapuz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gapuz avoids the head kick by Latu.
Gapuz seems to have got his legs back now.
Gapuz blocks a head kick by Latu.
Gapuz shoots for a double leg takedown but Latu sprawls well. He's pushed Gapuz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Latu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gapuz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Latu dodges the punch combination from Gapuz.
Latu drops Gapuz with a naaaaasty hook - Gapuz is in real trouble here! Latu dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sione Latu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kidd Brusko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bruski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kidd Brusko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Bruski!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brusko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brusko misses with an uppercut.
Kidd Brusko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Bruski misses.
Brusko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bruski throws a series of punches but Brusko moves out of range.
Brusko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bruski throws a shot to the body.
Brusko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruski scores with a one two! Brusko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Kidd Brusko has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruski takes a swing at Brusko's ribcage but misses.
Brusko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Bruski does no damage.
Brusko throws a good cross that connects.
Brusko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bruski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Brusko counter with a right hand.
Bruski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brusko is breathing heavily.
Brusko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruski throws a right and a left that Brusko avoids nicely.
A left and a right from Bruski both land. Nice combination.
Bruski closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Brusko! Bruski dives in looking to finish! Brusko is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bruski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Orsini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boo Seik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orsini comes to the cage accompanied by Era. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Orsini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boo Seik!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seik sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Orsini to the ground! Seik dives into full mount looking to finish!
Orsini is rocked!
It looks like Gabriel Orsini has been cut.
Seik lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Orsini! Seik sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Orsini and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boo Seik!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Dodger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Kiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kris Kiel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roger Dodger's chin.
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235 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Dodger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kris Kiel!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiel misses with a wild combination.
Kiel throws a series of punches but Dodger avoids them all with ease.
Dodger slips a jab and a cross from Kiel.
Kiel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kiel throws a jab when Dodger was well out of range.
Kiel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiel tries to bum rush Dodger with a series of wild strikes but Dodger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kiel throws a nice looking combination but Dodger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kiel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dodger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiel.
Kiel swings for the body but Dodger moves out of range.
Dodger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiel is looking for a sweep. Dodger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dodger trying to mount his opponent but Kiel defends it.
Dodger passes to side control.
Dodger happy to just control the position for now.
Kiel is not content to let Dodger control the position.
Kiel is looking to regain half guard here but Dodger keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dodger tries for a kimura but Kiel is defending well.
Dodger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kiel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kiel is not content to let Dodger control the position.
Kiel is looking to regain half guard here but Dodger keeps moving and retains side control.
Kiel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dodger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dodger prevents Kiel from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dodger seems to be working for a kimura but Kiel defends the submission attempt.
Dodger is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kiel reverses the position - he's now on top in Dodger's guard.
Dodger controlling Kiel's posture.
Dodger working a defensive guard here.
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.
Kiel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dodger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kiel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kiel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dodger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiel as he avoids it easily.
Kiel misses with the combination.
Kiel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kiel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kiel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Kiel dominated that round.
That's time! Dodger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kiel misses with a hook.
Kiel throws a series of punches but Dodger avoids them all with ease.
Kiel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dodger.
A swing and a miss from Dodger.
Kiel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dodger drops his hands momentarily and Kiel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dodger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kiel.
A combination from Kiel does no damage.
Kiel misses the shot to the body.
Kiel throws a lazy right hand but Dodger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kris Kiel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodger misses with a low kick.
Kiel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kiel misses with an uppercut.
Dodger gets the takedown into side control.
Dodger moves into full mount!
Dodger looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dodger misses with a head shot.
Dodger jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kiel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dodger trying to control the position but Kiel is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodger controlling the position.
Kiel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dodger off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodger manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kiel's guard. Nice work there by Dodger.
Kiel keeping moving, preventing Dodger from controlling successfully.
Dodger is stalling in the full guard.
Dodger won't allow Kiel to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodger trying to control but Kiel is working from the bottom.
Dodger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dodger pushes down on Kiel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dodger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dodger is trying to control the action in half guard but Kiel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dodger is really struggling to control Kiel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kiel won't allow Dodger to pass to mount.
Dodger is thwarting Kiel's attempts to control the position.
Kiel is looking to improve his position.
Dodger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kiel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kiel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Kiel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kiel takes a swing at Dodger's ribcage but misses.
Kiel misses with a wild body shot.
Kiel throws a right and a left that Dodger avoids nicely.
Kiel throws a series of punches but Dodger avoids them all with ease.
Kiel misses with a two punch combination.
Kiel misses with a two punch combination.
Kiel thows a body shot but no joy.
Dodger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiel misses with a wild combination.
Kiel throws a right and a left that Dodger avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kiel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kiel tries to bum rush Dodger with a series of wild strikes but Dodger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kiel avoids the body shot from Dodger.
Dodger ducks under a wild hook from Kiel.
Kiel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kiel swings for the body but Dodger moves out of range.
Kiel misses with a hook to the body
letting Dodger counter with a right hand.
Kiel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dodger counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kiel!
Dodger controlling from the full mount.
Dodger unloads with some shots from mount but Kiel bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodger working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dodger looking for a guillotine from mount but Kiel is having none of it.
Dodger content just to control the position here.
Kiel stops Dodger from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dodger goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kiel turns into him and now he's in Dodger's guard.
Dodger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kiel is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kiel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kiel is posturing up here but Dodger has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kiel tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kiel has to tap! Slick submission there by Dodger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Dodger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crocodile Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TooReal Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snow has chosen Through the Fire and Flames as his entrance music. Crocodile Dundee is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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204 lbs
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22
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crocodile Dundee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, TooReal Snow!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crocodile Dundee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow has Dundee up against the cage in a clinch.
Dundee goes for a takedown attempt but Snow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Snow misses with a series of wild punches.
Dundee thows a body shot but no joy.
Dundee takes a swing at Snow's ribcage but misses.
Snow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dundee throws a looping overhand right but Snow ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dundee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
Dundee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snow as he jumps to the side.
Dundee swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Dundee keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow shoots and misses
and Dundee counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Snow!
Dundee connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dundee 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.
Dundee lands with some strikes.
Dundee controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow is desperately trying to improve his position but Dundee has a good base and remains in mount.
Dundee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snow is looking to escape.
Snow is bucking up trying to escape but Dundee cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Snow is trying desperately to improve position.
Dundee working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dundee working Snow over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow wants to hold on but Dundee pushes him away.
Dundee wants to control the pace but Snow is squirming around nicely.
Dundee is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Snow can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Snow tries to hold on but Dundee pushes him away.
Snow is working to get back to half guard.
Dundee landing strikes from the mount and Snow is in trouble!
Snow tries to hold on but Dundee postures up.
Dundee prevents Snow from getting the reversal.
Snow slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Dundee there.
Dundee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dundee is keen to just control but Snow is a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dundee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow taking shots to the head.
Dundee is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Snow working to try and regain half guard.
Snow looks gassed!
Dundee fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dundee with a couple of short strikes.
Dundee lands a big elbow.
Dundee working the ground and pound effectively.
Dundee lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Snow is working to get back to half guard.
Dundee looking to finish Snow with some ground and pound. This is bad for Snow!
Dundee lands a nice shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dundee prevents Snow from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee wants to control the pace but Snow is squirming around nicely.
Dundee cracks Snow with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dundee lands a nice shot to the head.
Dundee working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Snow is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dundee lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dundee landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dundee lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Snow hang on?
Dundee unloading with bombs!
Dundee trying to control but Snow is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dundee is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dundee with shots to the head and body - Snow looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crocodile Dundee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dundee looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Dundee waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Snow.
Horrible takedown by Dundee or perhaps it was just good defense by Snow which made him look bad.
Snow tries to clinch
and Dundee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow has his foot on Dundee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dundee works his way back into a safe position though.
Dundee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dundee wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
Snow is working an open guard so Dundee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dundee misses the shot to the body.
Snow tries to clinch but Dundee is having none of it.
Snow is breathing heavily.
Dundee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snow doesn't manage to clinch there - Dundee circles away.
Snow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow moves into the clinch.
Snow has Dundee pressed against the cage.
Snow misses with a knee to the head.
Snow fails to pull guard.
Snow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dundee up against the cage.
Snow misses with a knee strike.
Dundee throws a head punch that misses.
Snow tries a knee to the head but Dundee blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dundee as Snow tries to tie him up.
Dundee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Snow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dundee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snow tries to land a knee to the head but Dundee blocks with his arms.
That's two 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.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dundee can't break the clinch.
Snow trying to stall but Dundee improves his position.
Dundee can't break the clinch.
Snow is trying to maintain a safe position but Dundee gets an underhook and turns Snow into the cage.
Snow prevents a body shot from Dundee.
Snow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by TooReal Snow.
Snow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dundee but Dundee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Snow avoids the body shot from Dundee.
Snow tries to clinch
and Dundee counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Snow's guard now.
Dundee 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.
Dundee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?
Dundee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee cracks Snow with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dundee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dundee trying to control the position but Snow is working away.
Dundee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Snow is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dundee is controlling him well.
Dundee connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Snow some visible discomfort.
Dundee working the ground and pound.
Crocodile Dundee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dundee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dundee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee is looking to take a break and control but Snow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snow is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dundee connects with a decent elbow.
Snow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dundee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Snow pushes Dundee away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dundee gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dundee controlling the position.
Dundee scores with punches from side control.
Dundee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snow keeps working.
Dundee working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crocodile Dundee dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dundee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dundee thows a body shot but no joy.
Dundee fails with the takedown.
Dundee shoots in and drives through. Snow sprawls well.
Dundee is looking to wear down Snow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Snow wants to clinch but Dundee slips to the side
and Dundee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Snow trying to control here.
Snow actively working from the bottom here.
Dundee wants to free his trapped foot but Snow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dundee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Snow with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dundee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Snow is trying to stand back up but Dundee is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee slips a nice elbow through Snow's hands, connecting with Snow's forehead.
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. Dundee connects with a nice short shot to Snow's temple.
Snow is looking for a sweep. Dundee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dundee wants to pass the guard but Snow is defending well.
Snow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dundee scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dundee is taking a breather. Snow says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dundee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Snow trying to control from the bottom.
Dundee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Snow is looking for a sweep. Dundee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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. Dundee connects with a nice short shot to Snow's temple.
Dundee working over Snow with some ground and pound. Snow looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Snow is in trouble now - Dundee has advanced to mount!
Dundee raining down shots from the mount!
Snow manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dundee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dundee is trying to work for a kimura but Snow is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee works his foot free and advances to mount.
Snow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dundee scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Snow?
Snow is looking to improve his position but Dundee isn't that keen on the idea.
Dundee controlling his opponent.
Snow tries to hold on but Dundee pushes him away.
Dundee is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Snow is surviving well by controlling Dundee's body position as best he can.
Crocodile Dundee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snow wants to control but Dundee is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snow is squirming around, avoiding Dundee's attempts to control the action.
Dundee breaks from Snow's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Snow is desperately trying to improve his position but Dundee has a good base and remains in mount.
Dundee unloading with bombs!
Snow is trying desperately to improve position.
Dundee controlling from mount.
TooReal Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dundee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Snow for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crocodile Dundee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dundee, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crocodile Dundee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Voltron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tray Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin Voltron has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin Voltron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tray Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voltron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roberts.
Roberts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Voltron does no damage.
Roberts grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Voltron takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Roberts cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tray Roberts!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Limoncello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Limoncello comes to the cage accompanied by Swamped - Lacuna Coil. Lesnar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enae Volare Mezzo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricardo Limoncello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Limoncello sneaks back into half guard.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but Limoncello defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar is looking for a kimura but Limoncello is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lesnar to get the leverage.
Limoncello trying to control but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Limoncello's head.
Lesnar is working for a submission of some sort.
Limoncello might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Limoncello keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limoncello is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.
Lesnar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Limoncello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lesnar throws some wild stikes that Limoncello manages to avoid easily.
Limoncello wants to control but Lesnar is having none of it.
Limoncello taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limoncello is looking to improve his position but Lesnar isn't that keen on the idea.
Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesnar thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Limoncello gets back to half guard.
Limoncello is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Limoncello is looking to improve his position.
Limoncello on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Limoncello wants to get back to full guard.
Limoncello striking from half guard on the bottom.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lesnar looks gassed!
Limoncello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Limoncello is working hard here to advance position.
Limoncello is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Limoncello moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lesnar tries to clinch up but Limoncello circles away and keeps his distance.
Limoncello throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lesnar's waist but Lesnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Limoncello off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Limoncello tries to clinch up
and Lesnar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lesnar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Limoncello smiles and moves away.
Limoncello misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Limoncello throws a nice looking combination but Lesnar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with Limoncello, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes Limoncello against the cage but Limoncello circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ricardo Limoncello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Lesnar.
Lesnar stuffs the takedown attempt from Limoncello. Limoncello gets slowly back to his feet.
Limoncello shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fedor Lesnar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Limoncello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Limoncello throws a combination that misses
and Lesnar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lesnar.
Limoncello working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.
Lesnar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Limoncello avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Limoncello is on top in guard.
Lesnar has his foot on Limoncello's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Limoncello works his way back into a safe position though.
Limoncello has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Limoncello working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lesnar's head.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Limoncello from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Limoncello preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar throws his legs up looking for a submission but Limoncello uses it to pass to side control.
Lesnar is trying to get back to half guard.
Lesnar is working to avoid the ground and pound but Limoncello connects with a decent elbow.
Limoncello tries to move to mount but Lesnar blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar regains half guard.
Limoncello slows the pace down in half guard.
Limoncello is pressing down on Lesnar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lesnar is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar gets full guard.
Limoncello missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lesnar looking for subs off his back but Limoncello has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lesnar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Limoncello scores with a couple of nice shots.
Limoncello working over Lesnar with some ground and pound. Lesnar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Limoncello wants to free his trapped foot but Lesnar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fedor Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Limoncello pulls his head out easily.
Lesnar looking for a kimura from the bottom but Limoncello passes into side control!
Limoncello landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lesnar looking for a sweep but Limoncello has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Limoncello is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lesnar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Limoncello prevents Lesnar from getting the reversal.
Lesnar is squirming around, avoiding Limoncello's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limoncello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Limoncello lands a heavy elbow.
Limoncello looking to control and managing it successfully.
Limoncello landing strikes, looking to finish!
Limoncello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lesnar is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Limoncello dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Limoncello has his takedown stuffed
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lesnar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lesnar passes to side control.
Lesnar blocks the strikes from Limoncello.
Limoncello is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Limoncello is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lesnar is looking to advance position but Limoncello won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limoncello gets back to full guard.
Limoncello trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lesnar landing with the ground and pound.
Limoncello wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Lesnar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Limoncello looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Limoncello looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Limoncello!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limoncello landing strikes.
Limoncello scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lesnar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Limoncello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lesnar trying to control but Limoncello flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Limoncello scores with punches from the back.
Lesnar just trying to survive but Limoncello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limoncello is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Limoncello connects with a big shot to the side of Lesnar's head.
Lesnar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lesnar is taking damage to the body and head.
Limoncello is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Lesnar. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Limoncello scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Lesnar is looking for a way out.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Limoncello here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lesnar tries to roll but Limoncello sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limoncello lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Lesnar.
Limoncello is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Lesnar is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardo Limoncello!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josef Gobbels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Peckerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Josef Gobbels has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josef Gobbels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Peckerson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peckerson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Peckerson lands in his opponent's guard.
Gobbels has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Peckerson doesn't defend quickly enough and Gobbels has managed to lock this one up! Can Peckerson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gobbels on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Josef Gobbels!
Josef Gobbels is the new middleweight champion!
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