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KDU 21 - Blackjack PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Storm might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Johnny Storm could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Terrell Robinson's chin.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terrell Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Robinson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Storm fails to land with a series of punches.
Robinson slips under a jab from Storm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Storm avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnny Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrell Robinson.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches up with Storm, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes Storm against the cage but Storm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Storm.
Storm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm rushes Robinson with punches - Robinson moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Robinson goes down! Storm follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Storm!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mahut Uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Stanlay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Stanlay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mahut Uno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Stanlay!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanlay misses with a kick to the body.
Uno moves out of range of the leg kick from Stanlay.
Stanlay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uno.
Uno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uno.
Stanlay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stanlay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Uno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stanlay.
Stanlay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uno.
Stanlay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stanlay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Uno takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Uno takes one on the button.
Stanlay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Uno is out of range.
Uno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stanlay is trying to break the clinch but Uno has him pressed against the cage.
Uno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stanlay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stanlay is trying to break the clinch but Uno has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Stanlay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Uno looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uno drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uno goes for a takedown attempt but Stanlay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahut Uno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanlay misses with a two punch combination.
Uno shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Uno showed some decent athleticism there.
Stanlay is trying to get back to full guard.
Uno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Uno 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.
Uno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stanlay knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stanlay is refusing to be controlled, as Uno sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanlay looking for submissions off his back.
Uno perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Uno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stanlay looking for submissions off his back.
Uno is controlling the pace.
Stanlay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Uno pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanlay flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno seems to be looking for submissions.
Uno seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Uno sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stanlay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stanlay looks gassed!
Stanlay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Uno pulls his head out easily.
Uno is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Uno content just to control the position here.
Stanlay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uno swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mahut Uno!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brooklin Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Insano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Insano has chosen Insano Laugh as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brooklin Rider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Captain Insano!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Insano gets caught flat footed, as Rider shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Insano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rider missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Insano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Insano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rider throws and elbow that misses. Insano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rider's guard. Nice move by Insano!
Rider 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.
Rider keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Rider is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Insano frees his head nicely. Oh but Rider has switched to an armbar! Insano is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Brooklin Rider!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Amil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zues Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orion has chosen Angry Again- Megadeth as his entrance music. Zues Orion will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Decent wrestler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Amil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zues Orion!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - Amil looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Orion throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Amil is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zues Orion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Wickleby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Spicoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spicoli comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wipe Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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198 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ray Wickleby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Spicoli!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spicoli drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spicoli trying to control the position from guard on top but Wickleby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wickleby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spicoli's guard.
Wickleby trying to control the position from guard on top but Spicoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wickleby thows a big elbow that misses.
Wickleby throwing strikes but missing.
Wickleby throwing strikes but missing.
Spicoli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wickleby throwing strikes but missing.
Wickleby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wickleby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spicoli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spicoli can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wickleby shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wickleby was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Poor strikes thrown by Wickleby there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wickleby putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wickleby thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wickleby avoids the attempt from Spicoli to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wickleby cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Spicoli that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Spicoli takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Spicoli is working to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Wickleby there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Spicoli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wickleby lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wickleby throwing strikes but Spicoli recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Wickleby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wickleby throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wickleby throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wickleby thows a huge punch but Spicoli dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wickleby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wickleby missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spicoli trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spicoli misses with a wild body shot.
Spicoli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wickleby.
Wickleby throws a leg kick but Spicoli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wickleby swings for the body but Spicoli moves out of range.
Spicoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wickleby.
Spicoli scores with a nice head shot.
Spicoli takes a swing at Wickleby's ribcage but misses.
Wickleby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spicoli as he avoids it easily.
Jeff Spicoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spicoli thuds a left hand into Wickleby's body.
Wickleby is breathing heavily.
Wickleby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wickleby throws a body punch but Spicoli moves out of range.
Wickleby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spicoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Wickleby.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spicoli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wickleby takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spicoli misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Spicoli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Spicoli will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wickleby moves away from the strike by Spicoli.
Wickleby waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Spicoli.
Spicoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Wickleby.
Spicoli thows a body shot but no joy.
Wickleby darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wickleby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wickleby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wickleby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spicoli keeps working.
Spicoli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wickleby.
Wickleby thows a huge punch but Spicoli dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wickleby sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spicoli defending well though.
Wickleby looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Spicoli is concentrating on defense, preventing Wickleby from advancing position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spicoli scores with a jab.
Wickleby misses with a wild body shot.
Spicoli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spicoli scores with a nice head shot.
Spicoli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wickleby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spicoli somewhat.
Wickleby misses with a straight left.
Spicoli scores with a sloppy right hand. Wickleby should have avoided that one.
Wickleby is rocked!
Wickleby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spicoli.
Oh Wickleby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Wickleby out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeff Spicoli!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaden Crimmins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lostma Braincells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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283 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaden Crimmins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lostma Braincells!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braincells tries to bum rush Crimmins with a series of wild strikes but Crimmins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Braincells shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Braincells was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Braincells avoids the attempt from Crimmins to control.
Braincells looking to control but Crimmins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Braincells looking to secure an arm triangle but Crimmins defends it well.
Braincells goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Crimmins is on top in guard.
Crimmins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crimmins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crimmins content to stall in guard here.
Braincells keeping moving, preventing Crimmins from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braincells manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Crimmins is trying to reverse the position but instead Braincells has taken his back - oops!
Crimmins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Braincells looking to control but Crimmins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crimmins tries to hold on but Braincells pushes him away.
Braincells trying to control but Crimmins is having none of it.
Crimmins wants to hold on but Braincells pushes him away.
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.
Braincells trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crimmins is desperately trying to improve his position but Braincells has a good base and remains in mount.
Braincells moves to take his opponent's back.
Crimmins defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Braincells trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Braincells is trying to stick to Crimmins's back but Crimmins is turning into Braincells. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Braincells's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Crimmins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braincells had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Crimmins is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Braincells Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Crimmins's back instead.
Braincells is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Crimmins defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Crimmins trying to control the action but Braincells just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
Crimmins is in bad spot here.
Braincells is trying to stick to Crimmins's back but Crimmins is turning into Braincells. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Braincells's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Crimmins.
Braincells is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Crimmins trying to control but Braincells is working from the bottom.
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.
Braincells has his foot on Crimmins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crimmins works his way back into a safe position though.
Crimmins trying to control the position from guard on top but Braincells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Crimmins slips a jab and a cross from Braincells.
Crimmins has managed to clinch.
Braincells misses with a punch to the body.
Crimmins looking to slow down the pace here.
Crimmins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crimmins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Braincells prevents it.
Braincells prevents the takedown attempt.
Braincells gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Crimmins regains guard.
Crimmins is breathing heavily.
Crimmins keeping full guard, as Braincells tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lostma Braincells dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Braincells lands a body shot.
Braincells misses with a series of wild punches.
Crimmins misses with a takedown
and Braincells cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Braincells scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crimmins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Aaden Crimmins has been cut.
Braincells lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lostma Braincells!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brunson Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Anima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doyle comes to the cage accompanied by On To The Next One. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brunson Doyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angelo Anima!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doyle moves away from the strike by Anima.
A big left from Anima misses.
Anima misses with a straight left.
Anima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doyle.
Doyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doyle fails with the takedown.
Anima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doyle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doyle throws a shot from downtown. Anima moves away and avoids it.
Anima slips under a jab.
Doyle with a jab.
It looks like Angelo Anima has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doyle feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Anima sprawling to the canvas! Anima rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Doyle finish him?!
Doyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Doyle throws a shot to the body.
Anima looks gassed!
Anima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Doyle lands a hook that stumbles Anima back into the cage. Doyle follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Anima to the canvas! Doyle pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Anima has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brunson Doyle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammad El Sayed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch comes to the cage accompanied by Psychosocial. The crowd seem to be enjoying El Sayed's choice of entrance music: Young Buck feat. The Game & Ludacris - Stomp. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammad El Sayed!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Sayed drops Lynch with a beautiful combination! Lynch stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - El Sayed is looking for the KO!
It looks like Matt Lynch has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from El Sayed. No joy for Lynch on that attempt.
El Sayed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lynch misses the body punch
and El Sayed counters by clinching up.
El Sayed misses with the head strike.
El Sayed tries to land knees in the clinch but Lynch avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lynch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lynch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lynch lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Sayed backwards.
El Sayed is trying to maintain a safe position but Lynch gets an underhook and turns El Sayed into the cage.
Lynch scores with a shot to the side of El Sayed's head.
El Sayed lands an uppercut.
Lynch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lynch fails to land.
Lynch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from El Sayed fails to land.
El Sayed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Sayed lands a nice uppercut.
Lynch misses with a punch on the inside.
El Sayed blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
El Sayed avoids a wild elbow strike from Lynch.
El Sayed misses with a knee strike.
El Sayed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lynch throws a punch but it's blocked by El Sayed.
Lynch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
El Sayed is trying to maintain a safe position but Lynch gets an underhook and turns El Sayed into the cage.
Lynch tries to pull guard but El Sayed won't allow it.
Lynch pushes El Sayed back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Lynch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch lands a body shot.
Lynch just leaning against El Sayed, taking a breather.
El Sayed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lynch backwards.
Lynch lands a left hand.
El Sayed misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lynch.
Lynch lands an uppercut.
El Sayed blocks an elbow strike.
Lynch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of El Sayed backwards.
El Sayed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Sayed looks gassed!
Lynch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics El Sayed uses from the top position.
El Sayed gets to his feet - Lynch follows without any prompting.
Lynch misses with a jab to the body
and El Sayed counters with a straight right hand.
El Sayed tries to clinch but Lynch is having none of it.
Lynch throws a combination. El Sayed tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
El Sayed misses with an uppercut. Lynch saw that one coming.
Lynch loads up on a big right hand but El Sayed slips the punch.
El Sayed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lynch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lynch tests El Sayed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mohammad El Sayed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lynch looks to land a right hand but El Sayed moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and El Sayed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to de liver by Lynch. Beautiful body shot.
El Sayed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Sayed lands with a nice body kick.
El Sayed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
El Sayed throws a head kick that half lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - El Sayed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
El Sayed throws a right and a left that both miss.
El Sayed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
El Sayed tries to land a front kick but Lynch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
El Sayed with a jab.
Lynch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with El Sayed but El Sayed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
El Sayed wants to clinch up but Lynch keeps it at a distance.
El Sayed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lynch in his tracks.
Lynch looks to land a left hand but El Sayed moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Lynch misses
letting El Sayed counter with a right hand.
El Sayed lands a left and a right that send Lynch crashing to the mat, dazed. El Sayed thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lynch is rocked!
El Sayed moves into the clinch.
Oh Lynch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
El Sayed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
El Sayed pressing his opponent against the cage.
El Sayed with a knee to the head.
El Sayed misses with a knee to the head.
Lynch has a couple of punches blocked by El Sayed.
El Sayed tries to land a knee to the head but Lynch blocks with his arms.
El Sayed throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Sayed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
El Sayed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lynch blocks it with crossed arms.
Lynch seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Lynch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch lands a body shot.
Lynch lands a body shot.
El Sayed wants to stall.
Lynch pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lynch gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Lynch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
El Sayed misses with a knee to the head.
Lynch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of El Sayed backwards.
El Sayed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Sayed misses with a knee to the head.
Lynch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lynch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
El Sayed tries a knee to the head but Lynch blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lynch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lynch lands a left hand.
Lynch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lynch managing to block the knees to the body from El Sayed.
Lynch gets through El Sayed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
El Sayed misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad El Sayed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Lynch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lynch dips to his left and cracks El Sayed with an uppercut!
Lynch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lynch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
El Sayed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but El Sayed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Sayed is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lynch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynch wants to control from the top but El Sayed keeps moving.
Lynch postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! El Sayed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lynch, into his guard.
El Sayed wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Sayed decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lynch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and El Sayed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - El Sayed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lynch missing with a left hand there. El Sayed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lynch misses with a combination
and El Sayed counters with a body kick.
El Sayed wants to clinch up but Lynch keeps it at a distance.
Lynch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and El Sayed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by El Sayed.
El Sayed wants to stall.
El Sayed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Sayed holding his opponent close, against the cage.
El Sayed throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch has a couple of punches blocked by El Sayed.
Lynch fails to pull guard.
Lynch tries to work over El Sayed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, El Sayed scores with a nice short uppercut.
El Sayed lands a hook that snaps the head of Lynch backwards.
El Sayed tries to stall but Lynch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lynch avoiding damage as El Sayed throws knees to the body.
El Sayed pushes Lynch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
El Sayed unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lynch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short left from El Sayed.
Lynch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as El Sayed walks away with a smile on his face. Lynch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick from El Sayed lands but Lynch takes it in his stride.
El Sayed slips a jab from Lynch.
El Sayed connects with a high kick.
El Sayed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lynch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Lynch misses its intended target.
El Sayed throws a front kick that sends Lynch stumbling back into the cage.
El Sayed wants to clinch up but Lynch keeps it at a distance.
El Sayed tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch cracks El Sayed with a right hand to the side of the head.
El Sayed pushes Lynch up against the cage in a clinch.
El Sayed tries to land a knee to the head but Lynch blocks with his arms.
Lynch is working for takedown but El Sayed is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
El Sayed looking to stall.
Lynch takes an elbow to the temple.
Lynch lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, El Sayed throws an elbow but misses.
El Sayed tries to land knees in the clinch but Lynch avoids the damage to the body.
El Sayed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lynch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lynch has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but El Sayed regains guard immediately.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but El Sayed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lynch prevents El Sayed from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch postures up in El Sayed's guard and throws a big left but El Sayed blocks it.
Lynch postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! El Sayed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lynch, into his guard.
Lynch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lynch is working an open guard so El Sayed takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mohammad El Sayed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by El Sayed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of El Sayed.
Lynch fails to land with a series of punches.
El Sayed throws a head kick that half lands.
Lynch misses the jab.
El Sayed throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Lynch misses the target.
El Sayed with a hook.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses
enabling El Sayed to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad El Sayed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Lynch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
El Sayed moves into the clinch successfully.
Lynch managing to block the knees to the body from El Sayed.
El Sayed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for El Sayed.
Lynch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. El Sayed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
El Sayed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lynch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
El Sayed missing with knees to the body.
Lynch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. El Sayed just stands there and leans against the cage.
El Sayed scores with a knee to the head.
Lynch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
El Sayed tries to land a knee to the head but Lynch blocks with his arms.
Lynch trying to land knees to the body.
Lynch tightens his grip and picks El Sayed up, before dumping him to the ground. El Sayed manages to land in guard.
El Sayed wants to stand and escape but Lynch is having none of it.
Lynch is looking to work some ground and pound but El Sayed has wrist control.
Lynch trying to control but El Sayed is working from the bottom.
Lynch throwing strikes from guard but El Sayed blocks nicely.
El Sayed pushes Lynch off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
El Sayed wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
El Sayed is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lynch misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lynch throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lynch trying to control the action but El Sayed is working from the bottom.
El Sayed is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
El Sayed struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
El Sayed lands a nice looking body kick.
El Sayed lands a head kick!
Lynch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around El Sayed's waist but El Sayed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lynch off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Sayed lands a really nice looking cross but Lynch seems unphased.
Lynch throws a leg kick
and El Sayed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lynch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lynch.
Lynch misses with a combination
and El Sayed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
El Sayed tries to clinch up.
Lynch misses with a combination
and Lynch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Sayed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and El Sayed wants it to stay on the feet.
El Sayed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Sayed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Lynch misses
and Lynch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mohammad El Sayed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lynch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. El Sayed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for El Sayed.
El Sayed with a jab.
Mohammad El Sayed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Sayed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
El Sayed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lynch.
A nice leg kick lands there from El Sayed.
El Sayed lands with a nice body kick.
Lynch throws a right and a left that El Sayed avoids nicely.
Lynch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
El Sayed misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lynch misses with a looping left.
Lynch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sloppy strikes there by Lynch.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch tries for a kimura but El Sayed is defending well.
El Sayed wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lynch laying and praying for a moment but El Sayed takes advantage and regains half guard.
Lynch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matt Lynch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lynch thows a huge punch but El Sayed dodges it nicely.
Lynch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Lynch.
I think El Sayed 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammad El Sayed!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex McAndrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lidel Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McAndrew kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is New Moon Rising by Wolf Mother. Lidel Castro will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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, Alex McAndrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lidel Castro!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAndrew fails with the takedown.
McAndrew shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Castro defends it nicely.
Castro digs a good hook to McAndrew's body.
A jab lands there for Castro.
Castro lands with a right hand.
McAndrew scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Castro struggling a bit here.
McAndrew working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by McAndrew.
Castro managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McAndrew.
The strikes coming from McAndrew are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAndrew with the ground and pound but Castro regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McAndrew sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castro defending well though.
McAndrew is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The crowd cheers as Castro lands an impressive looking overhand right. McAndrew doesn't seem phased though.
Castro leaves McAndrew with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex McAndrew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McAndrew slips a jab and a cross from Castro.
Castro scores with a crisp jab that stopped McAndrew in his tracks.
The fight stays on the outside here - McAndrew looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by McAndrew.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro moves into the clinch successfully.
McAndrew is trying to drag Castro to the mat but Castro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McAndrew keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Castro's efforts to push away.
Castro is pressed up against the cage. McAndrew has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Castro down to the mat. Castro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Castro lands with a shot to the body.
Alex McAndrew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McAndrew is breathing heavily.
McAndrew clinches with his opponent.
McAndrew is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Castro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McAndrew manages to pull guard.
McAndrew throws his legs up looking for a submission but Castro uses it to pass to side control.
McAndrew is looking to reverse the position.
Castro decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Castro takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAndrew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castro cracks McAndrew with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McAndrew closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Castro did well to prevent McAndrew getting side control.
Castro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice body punch from Castro.
Castro lands a right hook to the body.
A cross from Castro lands.
Castro with a nice cross.
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!
A left lands for Castro.
Castro scores with a jab.
Castro scores with the left hand. McAndrew knows he should have avoided that one.
Castro cracks McAndrew with a right hand to the side of the head.
McAndrew is rocked!
Castro connects with a good right hand that stumbles McAndrew. McAndrew circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh McAndrew is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castro throws a pinpoint strike between McAndrew's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends McAndrew crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Castro scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lidel Castro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Strom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goguryeo Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strom comes to the cage accompanied by You Lost it for Yourself. Kim has chosen CANON in D Korean Version (with gayageum) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
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182 cm
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gunnar Strom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Goguryeo Kim!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strom.
Kim throws a hook but Strom avoids it easily.
Kim staying out of range there.
Strom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kim slips under a jab from Strom.
Kim misses with a two punch combination.
Kim throws the left hand but Strom avoids the punch easily.
Kim tries to bum rush Strom with a series of wild strikes but Strom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strom lands a slapping body shot.
Kim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
Strom misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Strom misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strom swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Strom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kim fails with a takedown attempt.
Kim staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Strom misses the target.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Strom misses its intended target.
Strom fails to land with a series of punches.
Kim lands with a right hand.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to land a front kick but Strom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A shot to de liver by Strom. Beautiful body shot.
Strom connects with a body shot.
Strom misses with an uppercut.
Kim misses with a series of wild punches.
Kim connects with a single shot there.
Gunnar Strom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kim tries to clinch but Strom moves out of range.
Strom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kim at a distance.
Strom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Goguryeo Kim has been cut.
Kim wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Strom as he checks the leg kick.
Strom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kim.
Kim on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kim 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strom misses with a looping left.
Kim lands with a shot to the body.
Kim staying out of range there.
Strom scores with a body shot.
Strom throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kim to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim moves out of range as Strom strikes.
Strom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch but Strom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kim scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strom.
Strom throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Strom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Goguryeo Kim's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strom.
Strom moves out of range of the strikes.
Kim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strom staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kim.
Strom lands with a shot to the body.
Gunnar Strom is winning the standup battle so far.
Strom looks to land a left hand but Kim moved out of range nicely.
Gunnar Strom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Strom.
Strom ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Kim moves away from the strike by Strom.
Goguryeo Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it.
Strom misses with a double jab.
Strom misses with a few strikes there.
Strom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Kim wants to clinch.
Kim throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Strom's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Strom duly obliges.
Strom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kim slips a jab and a cross from Strom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kim on the side of the head.
Strom lands a with a good body shot.
Strom cracks Kim with a good jab.
Kim defending well as Strom loads up on a big left hand.
Strom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kim wants to clinch.
Strom loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strom misses with a jab to the body
and Kim counters with a good low kick that Strom was not able to check.
An inside leg kick from Kim misses.
Strom misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Kim 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Strom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kim closes the distance and pushes Strom back into the cage.
Strom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kim wants a takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Strom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strom.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Strom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strom tries to break free but Kim pushes him back against the cage.
Strom stalling.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Kim working hard to break the clinch.
Kim tries to land knees in the clinch but Strom avoids the damage to the body.
Strom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kim tries to clinch there but Strom circles away.
Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strom.
Strom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strom throws a right and a left that Kim avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Strom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Goguryeo Kim's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Strom throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Strom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strom misses with a looping right.
Kim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strom connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Strom misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim shoots in but Strom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kim throws a leg kick that misses.
Kim throws a combination that misses
and Strom counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strom takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
Strom swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Kim tries to bum rush Strom with a series of wild strikes but Strom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Strom jabs at Kim's body.
Strom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kim slips a jab from Strom.
Strom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strom lands a nice shot that snaps Kim's head back.
Strom throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kim misses with a looping right.
A combination from Strom does no damage.
Kim tries for a takedown but Strom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Strom thows a body shot but no joy.
Kim misses with a double jab
and Strom counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Strom.
Strom looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
A jab from Strom misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strom takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Strom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kim doesn't seem bothered though.
Strom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
Strom throws a big shot that misses.
Kim throws a series of punches but Strom avoids them all with ease.
Strom misses the shot to the body.
Kim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strom as he avoids it easily.
Gunnar Strom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goguryeo Kim.
Strom throws a sloppy body shot
and Kim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Strom catches Kim right on the button with a cross.
Strom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kim wants to clinch
and Kim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goguryeo Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim is rocked!
Strom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kim.
Kim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Strom checks a leg kick.
Kim misses with an uppercut. Strom saw that one coming.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strom just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Strom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Strom!
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hype
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RATING
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