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B!20: The Sky is Falling! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Slim Jim Snapper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stewart Tennent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slim Jim Snapper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stewart Tennent!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tennent misses with a body shot.
Tennent closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snapper circles away.
Tennent goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snapper tries to clinch there but Tennent circles away.
Snapper avoids the body shot from Tennent.
Tennent fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snapper sprawls well initially but Tennent persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tennent stops Snapper from getting back to his feet.
Snapper is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tennent jumps into side control!
Snapper wants to control but Tennent postures up.
Snapper regains half guard.
Snapper is looking for a sweep. Tennent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snapper is looking to get back to full guard here but Tennent has managed to pass to side control instead.
Snapper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snapper tries to improve his position but instead Tennent has taken his back!
Snapper tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Snapper slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Snapper looking for submissions off his back.
Tennent tries to pass to full mount but Snapper defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snapper gets back to full guard.
Snapper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snapper is looking for a triangle here but Tennent uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Snapper gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennent manages to capitalize on a mistake by Snapper to take his back!
Snapper tries to break free.
Snapper is working hard here to advance position.
Snapper is breathing heavily.
Snapper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tennent on the ground.
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.
Tennent looking for the RNC.
Snapper rolls, trying to escape but Tennent keeps control of the position.
Tennent is looking for the choke from the back position but Snapper is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tennent controlling well, preventing Snapper from escaping the position.
Snapper turns into Tennent and is now in his guard.
Snapper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tennent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tennent is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewart Tennent dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Snapper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Snapper looking to control but instead Tennent has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Snapper trying to control from Tennent's half guard. Tennent has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Snapper drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tennent looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tennent looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tennent!
Tennent has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennent manages to capitalize on a mistake by Snapper to take his back!
Snapper rolls, trying to escape but Tennent keeps control of the position.
Snapper trying to control the hands but Tennent breaks the grip.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tennent keeps control of the position as Snapper tries to break free.
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.
Snapper turns into Tennent and is now in his guard.
Snapper wants to control from the top but Tennent keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tennent closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tennent advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snapper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tennent trying to control but Snapper is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snapper wants to control but Tennent is having none of it.
Snapper is squirming around, avoiding Tennent's attempts to control the action.
Snapper tries to improve his position but instead Tennent has taken his back!
Snapper tries to roll but Tennent sticks to his back.
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.
Snapper is keeping busy.
Snapper rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Snapper is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tennent pulls his head out easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tennent throws a nice looking combination but Snapper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snapper closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Snapper is pressing down on Tennent's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tennent is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stewart Tennent will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Tennent has his takedown stuffed
and Snapper counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tennent's guard now.
Snapper drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tennent dives on top into guard.
Snapper looking for subs off his back but Tennent has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tennent looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tennent is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snapper is trying to maintain the position but Tennent is very close to passing his half guard.
Snapper wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Snapper trying to control here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tennent shoots in and bounces Snapper off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Snapper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snapper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snapper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Snapper tries to get out of the position.
Snapper wants to sweep here but Tennent controlling him for the moment.
Snapper is looking for a triangle here but Tennent uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snapper prevents Tennent from improving position.
Snapper sneaks back into half guard.
Snapper is trying to get back to full guard.
Tennent is trying to work for a kimura but Snapper is defending well.
Slim Jim Snapper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Snapper tries to get to full guard but Tennent has control of the leg.
Snapper wants to control but Tennent is keeping busy.
Stewart Tennent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snapper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stewart Tennent.
I've got Tennent 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stewart Tennent!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santa Claus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claus has chosen Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Santa Claus!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Claus circles away.
Foster shoots for a takedown but Claus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Claus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Claus misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Claus misses.
Foster shoots in for a double leg but Claus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Foster darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Foster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Claus defends it well.
Claus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Foster.
Foster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Claus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Foster.
Claus moves into full guard.
Claus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Foster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claus is keeping the position for now.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Foster feints and as Claus raises his hands in defense, Foster changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Foster trying to move into half guard but instead Claus has managed to sweep!
Foster throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Foster manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Claus tries to lock up and control but Foster gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Foster moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Claus has worked his arm free - good work by Claus!
Claus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Foster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Foster decides to stand back up.
Foster is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Claus.
It looks like Andy Foster has been cut.
Foster dodges the punch combination from Claus.
Claus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Claus just misses with a punch to the body.
Claus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Santa Claus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foster checks a low kick from Claus.
Claus throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
Foster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Claus lands a lovely overhand right.
Claus tries to bum rush Foster with a series of wild strikes but Foster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Claus throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
Foster closes the distance and pushes Claus back into the cage.
Foster has Claus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Claus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fosters head.
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Claus.
Foster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Claus but Claus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Foster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Claus but Claus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Claus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claus misses with the combination.
Claus misses with a body kick.
Claus looks to throw the jab but Foster is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santa Claus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Foster's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Claus misses with a two punch combination.
Foster shoots in for a double leg but Claus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Claus misses with a wild combination.
Claus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Foster shoots in but no luck this time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Foster.
Claus throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Claus misses.
Claus blocks a head kick by Foster.
Claus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Foster.
It looks like Santa Claus has been cut.
Foster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster scores with a takedown into Claus's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Foster is pushing down on Claus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Claus is fighting to maintain full guard but Foster has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Claus defends it well.
Claus wants to control but Foster is keeping busy.
Foster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Foster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Claus.
Claus keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster drops back, looking for a kneebar! Claus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Claus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Claus!
Foster struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Foster tries to get to full guard but Claus has control of the leg.
Foster punching from the bottom.
Foster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Foster is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Claus pulls his head out easily.
That's four 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.
Foster looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Claus pushes past his half guard into mount!
Claus trying to control but Foster is having none of it.
Foster flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Foster is desperately trying to improve his position but Claus has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Foster dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Foster shoots in for a double leg but Claus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Claus avoids the head kick by Foster.
Claus throws a combination that misses
and Foster counters with a nice body shot.
Claus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Foster counters with a takedown into side control.
Andy Foster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foster swings around for an armbar but Claus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Foster's guard.
Foster can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Claus controls the pace.
Foster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Claus advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claus trying to control from half guard but Foster is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foster tries to kick Claus off in order to stand up. Claus Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Foster gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Claus is thwarting Foster's attempts to control the position.
Foster is looking for a sweep. Claus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Foster is trying to control but can't.
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.
Foster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Claus wants to take a breather but Foster is having none of it.
Claus lands with a punch from half guard.
Claus is thwarting Foster's attempts to control the position.
Foster wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Claus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Claus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foster holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claus breaks the clinch.
Claus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Foster counters by clinching up.
Foster has hold of one of Claus's legs. Claus is fighting the takedown attempt but Foster gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Foster stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Foster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Claus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Foster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Foster.
Foster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Foster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Claus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Foster, into his guard.
Foster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claus is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Claus from controlling successfully.
Foster has an active guard here but Claus has managed to pass into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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. Claus connects with a nice short shot to Foster's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Foster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Foster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Foster!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gage Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Back In Black. Gage Lucas looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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211 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gage Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas lands a with a good body shot.
Lucas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Henderson fails with the takedown.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Lucas.
Lucas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Henderson.
Lucas looks gassed!
Henderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Henderson gets to his feet. Lucas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lucas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henderson moves into range and clinches up with Lucas.
Lucas letting Henderson take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Henderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lucas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson successfully pulls guard.
Henderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lucas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lucas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henderson has his hands on Lucas's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson trying to keep a closed guard but Lucas is proving a slippery customer.
Henderson has his feet on Lucas's thighs here. He's pushed Lucas off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lucas screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Henderson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between A W Rootbeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Cripple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rootbeer comes to the cage accompanied by Amburgers and Wootbeer. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, A W Rootbeer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Cripple!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cripple circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cripple shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rootbeer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rootbeer.
Rootbeer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cripple is looking to stand up but Rootbeer won't let him.
Rootbeer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cripple can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rootbeer is looking for a triangle but Cripple pushes his legs off easily.
Rootbeer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cripple can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rootbeer controls Cripple momentarily but Cripple frees himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rootbeer had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cripple is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rootbeer Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cripple's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cripple manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rootbeer's guard. Nice work there by Cripple.
Cripple pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rootbeer is keeping the position for now.
Cripple throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rootbeer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cripple trying to control but Rootbeer is working from the bottom.
Cripple stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rootbeer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rootbeer closes the distance and pushes Cripple back into the cage.
Rootbeer lands a damaging elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cripple tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rootbeer just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cripple is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cripple takes an elbow to the temple.
Cripple wants to stall.
Rootbeer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cripple has a couple of punches blocked by Rootbeer.
Rootbeer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cripple is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rootbeer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A W Rootbeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Cripple.
Cripple is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rootbeer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rootbeer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cripple's defenses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rootbeer pulls guard successfully.
Cripple must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cripple is looking to stand up but Rootbeer won't let him.
Cripple looks gassed!
Rootbeer has his foot on Cripple's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cripple works his way back into a safe position though.
Cripple wants to pass the guard but Rootbeer is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer has his feet on Cripple's thighs here. He's pushed Cripple off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cripple screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). A W Rootbeer!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Connery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam McLeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connery comes into the arena with Bond.. James Bond blaring out of the sound system. McLeroy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Can't be touched. This should be a great matchup!
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Connery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam McLeroy!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLeroy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Connery coming out on top.
It looks like Adam McLeroy has been cut.
Connery avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Connery and McLeroy goes tumbling to the canvas! Connery follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connery seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Connery blocks the strikes from McLeroy.
McLeroy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McLeroy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McLeroy is on top in guard.
McLeroy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McLeroy gets to his feet - Connery follows without any prompting.
Sean Connery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connery throws a hook but McLeroy avoids it easily.
Connery misses with a combination
and McLeroy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McLeroy slips a jab and a cross from Connery.
Connery tries to bum rush McLeroy with a series of wild strikes but McLeroy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McLeroy takes one on the button.
That has opened up Adam McLeroy's cut even more.
No joy there for Connery, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Connery throws a sloppy head kick
and McLeroy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Connery!
McLeroy controlling from the full mount.
McLeroy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Connery is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLeroy controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLeroy lands a big elbow.
Connery is looking to improve his position but McLeroy isn't that keen on the idea.
Connery is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
McLeroy prevents Connery from getting the reversal.
McLeroy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McLeroy dominating with strikes here.
McLeroy has control of Connery's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Connery regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeroy cracks Connery with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Connery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McLeroy on the ground.
BOOM! McLeroy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Connery is trying to stand up.
McLeroy content just to control the position here.
McLeroy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Connery turns into him and now he's in McLeroy's guard.
McLeroy looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connery stands up from McLeroy's guard - Connery perhaps looking for a knockout.
Connery connects with a good right hand that stumbles McLeroy. McLeroy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Connery stuffs the takedown.
Connery tries to bum rush McLeroy with a series of wild strikes but McLeroy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Connery throws a series of punches but McLeroy moves out of range.
McLeroy tries to clinch up.
McLeroy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Connery misses with a two punch combination.
McLeroy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Connery.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Connery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam McLeroy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Connery tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Connery misses.
A combination from Connery does no damage.
Connery throws a right hand that McLeroy ducks under and follows up with a left that McLeroy also avoids with ease.
McLeroy moves into range and clinches up with Connery.
Connery misses with some punches.
McLeroy breaks from the clinch.
Connery swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Connery misses the jab.
McLeroy avoids the body shot from Connery.
McLeroy tries to close the distance and clinch but Connery swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Connery throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McLeroy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McLeroy moves in looking to clinch but Connery pushes him off.
McLeroy misses with a double jab.
Connery throws a jab but it's blocked by McLeroy.
A decent looking cross lands there for McLeroy.
McLeroy pushes Connery up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Connery looking to throw knees to the head but McLeroy is blocking nicely.
Connery is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Connery wants to break free but McLeroy has control.
Connery can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeroy breaks from the clinch.
Connery swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McLeroy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Connery swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for McLeroy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McLeroy takes the fight into the clinch.
McLeroy blocking some punches.
Connery can't break the clinch.
McLeroy keeps control of Connery as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Connery misses with the head strike.
McLeroy scores with a shot to the side of Connery's head.
A short uppercut from Connery.
McLeroy jumps guard.
McLeroy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Connery!
Connery wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLeroy controlling his opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McLeroy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McLeroy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McLeroy landing strikes from the mount and Connery is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLeroy is working for a guillotine from mount but Connery frees his head quite easily.
Connery wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connery is wriggling around trying to escape.
Connery'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.
McLeroy landing strikes from the mount.
McLeroy punishing his opponent with strikes.
McLeroy dominating with strikes here.
Connery is looking to get to half guard.
Connery is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLeroy unloading with bombs!
McLeroy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Connery can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Connery tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connery taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam McLeroy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam McLeroy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Connery misses with a double jab
and McLeroy counters with a two punch combo.
Connery throws a right hand that McLeroy ducks under and follows up with a left that McLeroy also avoids with ease.
McLeroy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Connery looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Connery stuffs the takedown attempt from McLeroy. McLeroy gets slowly back to his feet.
Connery takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McLeroy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Connery throws a combination that misses
and McLeroy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLeroy has managed to clinch.
McLeroy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Connery throws a shot from downtown. McLeroy moves away and avoids it.
McLeroy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Connery.
Connery thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Connery looks to land a combination but McLeroy avoids it well.
McLeroy slips a jab and a cross from Connery.
McLeroy tries to close the distance and clinch but Connery swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Connery tries to bum rush McLeroy with a series of wild strikes but McLeroy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sean Connery is winning the standup battle so far.
Connery stuns McLeroy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McLeroy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sean Connery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeroy walks into a jab.
McLeroy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McLeroy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McLeroy wants to control from the top but Connery keeps moving.
McLeroy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Connery, up you get!
Connery misses the shot to the body.
Connery misses with a combination
and McLeroy counters with a right hand to the body.
McLeroy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Connery looks to land a combination but McLeroy avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLeroy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as Connery lands an impressive looking overhand right. McLeroy doesn't seem phased though.
Connery misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from McLeroy.
McLeroy scores with a kick to the midsection.
McLeroy closes the distance and pushes Connery back into the cage.
McLeroy prevents Connery from breaking the clinch.
McLeroy keeps control of Connery as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Connery is trying to break free.
McLeroy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Connery smiles and moves away.
Connery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Connery fails to land with a series of punches.
Connery misses with a straight right.
Connery misses the jab.
Connery takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLeroy has Connery up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeroy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Connery prevents it.
Sean Connery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam McLeroy.
McLeroy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Connery throws a series of punches but McLeroy moves out of range.
Connery swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McLeroy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Connery's guard.
McLeroy gets to his feet. Connery looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Connery swats away the attempt to clinch by McLeroy.
Connery stuns McLeroy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Connery swings for the body but McLeroy moves out of range.
McLeroy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Connery circles away quickly and effectively.
Connery connects with the punch.
Connery scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The cut above Adam McLeroy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connery waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract McLeroy.
McLeroy blocks the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McLeroy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McLeroy avoids the head kick by Connery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLeroy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Connery throws out the jab.
McLeroy avoids a punch combination nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McLeroy.
Connery throws out a loose jab but McLeroy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connery misses with a combination
and McLeroy counters by clinching up.
McLeroy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLeroy tries to bum rush Connery with a series of wild strikes but Connery uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McLeroy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Connery fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Connery finds it's target.
Connery throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling McLeroy to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLeroy scores with a three punch combo!
Connery avoids the body shot from McLeroy.
A combination from Connery does no damage.
McLeroy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam McLeroy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McLeroy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam McLeroy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vin Ner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tazki Tazki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tazki Tazki will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vin Ner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tazki Tazki!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tazki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tazki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tazki thuds a left hand into Ner's body.
Tazki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Tazki! Ner is backing up but he can't get away as Tazki lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Ner and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tazki Tazki!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wii Playstation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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285 lbs
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284 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bo Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wii Playstation!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Hardy both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Wii Playstation has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Playstation goes down! Can Hardy finish him!?
Playstation is rocked!
Hardy pushes down on Playstation's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Playstation is still in real trouble! Can Hardy finish him?
Hardy lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Playstation quite badly. Playstation pulls Hardy in close trying to recover. Hardy postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Playstation on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Playstation doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Hardy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry William French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atlas Sky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). French comes to the cage accompanied by Blaze of Glory. Henry William French has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry William French!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Atlas Sky!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
French fails to land with a series of punches.
French misses with a low kick.
French clinches up with Sky and pushes him back against the cage.
French misses with a punch on the inside.
French breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
French fails to land with a series of punches.
French looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Sky with that takedown attempt.
French rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sky slips a jab and a cross from French.
French drops Sky with a right and a left! French comes rushing in but Sky regains his composure and manages to keep French in guard.
Sky is rocked!
It looks like Atlas Sky has been cut.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as French accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sky is still in real trouble! Can French finish him?
French controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sky seems to have recovered his senses.
French will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
French trying to control the position from guard on top but Sky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
French controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
French postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sky is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of French, into his guard.
Sky trying to stand up but can't free himself from French's guard.
Sky stands and steps away. French gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
French throws a right and a left that both miss.
French swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sky slips a jab and a cross from French.
Sky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
French throws a series of punches but Sky avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sky tries to clinch up but French circles away and keeps his distance.
French misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
French bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
French misses with a few strikes there.
French tries to bum rush Sky with a series of wild strikes but Sky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
French lands a right hook to the body.
Sky has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
French is breathing heavily.
French tries to clinch up but Sky circles away and keeps his distance.
Sky misses with a wild combination.
French throws a jab but it's blocked by Sky.
French fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
French misses with a leg kick.
French swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
French throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sky counters with a nice double leg into side control. French won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
French is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sky stands up and beckons French to his feet.
French misses with a combination
and Sky counters with a three punch combo that has French backing up. French nods at Sky to acknowledge the strikes.
Sky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sky lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
French trying to control but Sky flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Sky biding his time, looking for the opening.
French trying to control the position but Sky manages to sink in the hooks.
French is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sky is looking to control French but French is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Good control from Sky.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sky's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
French is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Will Sky go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sky just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Atlas Sky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Atlas Sky's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
French closes the distance and lands a one-two.
French looks to clinch
and Sky counters with a left to the body.
French lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sky circles away quickly and effectively.
Sky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
French misses with a double jab
and Sky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
French missing with punches from the bottom.
French wants to get back to full guard.
Sky tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
French is looking to control Sky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can French avoid being mounted?
French misses with some strikes from the bottom.
French has his hands clasped together around Sky's back. He's all about the action.
French looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
French closes the distance and lands a one-two.
French tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henry William French is winning the standup battle so far.
Sky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from French.
Sky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sky scores with a three punch combo!
Sky tries to close the distance and clinch up but French swats him away and circles back towards the center.
French misses with a double jab
and Sky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from French lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sky misses with a series of wild punches.
French throws a body punch but Sky moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
French throws a series of punches but Sky avoids them all with ease.
French's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and French duly obliges.
French throws an overhand right that has Sky reeling! French follows up with more punches and Sky is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henry William French!
Henry William French is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Cobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen tribal entrance as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rocky Cobra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leo Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobra throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Leo Johnson has been cut.
Cobra scores with a hook.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cobra gets back to full guard.
Cobra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cobra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Cobra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cobra!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson punching from mount but Cobra doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
Johnson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cobra really wants to buck Johnson off and get back to his feet.
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Johnson throws some wild stikes that Cobra manages to avoid easily.
Johnson throws some wild stikes that Cobra manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cobra tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson throws a wild left hand from mount and Cobra manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Cobra's head.
Johnson throwing shots but Cobra is blocking nicely.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Cobra dodges it nicely.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cobra is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson with the ground and pound but Cobra uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cobra stuffs the takedown.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice sprawl there from Cobra as Johnson shoots in.
Cobra lands a two punch combo.
Johnson is rocked!
Cobra swinging wilding here.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobra finish him?
Cobra is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobra feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Johnson crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rocky Cobra!
Rocky Cobra is the new middleweight champion!
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