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AXF Friday Night Fights 7 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Chopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chopper comes into the arena with Counting the Beat - The Swingers blaring out of the sound system. Gold has chosen Drop The World as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Chopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Gold!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Chopper falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Gold!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Zullo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and German Mauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zullo comes to the cage accompanied by Assistant To The Regional Manager - The Devil Wears Prada. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mauser's choice of entrance music: AfterLife. Michael Zullo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Zullo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, German Mauser!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zullo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mauser fails with the takedown
and Zullo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mauser's guard.
Zullo content to stall in guard here.
Mauser looking for a sweep. Not yet Mauser, not yet.
Zullo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mauser keeping moving, preventing Zullo from controlling successfully.
Zullo won't allow Mauser to sweep him here.
Mauser is looking for a triangle but Zullo pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zullo is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zullo pushing down on Mauser's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zullo slips a nice elbow through Mauser's hands, connecting with Mauser's forehead.
Mauser is defending against the submission attempts here by Zullo.
Zullo wants to control but Mauser is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mauser is positioning himself well to prevent Zullo advancing to mount.
Zullo trying to control from Mauser's half guard. Mauser has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mauser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zullo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mauser misses with a takedown attempt
and Zullo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mauser's guard now.
Mauser 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.
Zullo postures up.
Zullo wants to control from the top but Mauser keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mauser is trying to keep Zullo in close.
Mauser utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mauser can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zullo controls the pace.
Mauser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mauser is on top in guard.
Zullo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zullo keeping moving, preventing Mauser from controlling successfully.
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.
Mauser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mauser in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zullo is looking for a triangle but Mauser pushes his legs off easily.
Mauser drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zullo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zullo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zullo!
Mauser looks gassed!
Zullo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mauser is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Zullo yanks on the arm and Mauser is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Zullo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Zullo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gray Grantham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray Grantham could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Green's chin.
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300 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gray Grantham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Green!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grantham tries to clinch but Green is having none of it.
Green tries to clinch up
and Grantham counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grantham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Green wants a takedown.
Grantham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Green has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Green lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Green misses with the ground and pound.
Green throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Green is trying to get an arm triangle but Grantham is defending well.
Green swings around for an armbar but Grantham sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Green's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grantham drops back, looking for a kneebar! Green looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Green looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Green!
Green throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Green swings around for an armbar but Grantham sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Green's guard.
Grantham is looking to work some ground and pound but Green has wrist control.
Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grantham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Green looks gassed!
Grantham is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's 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.
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grantham sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Green's guard.
Grantham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Grantham eventually gives up the hold.
Grantham wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Green is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grantham pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grantham wants to pass to mount but Green is defending the position.
Grantham trying to control from half guard but Green is working away.
Grantham is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grantham is looking to stall here but Green recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green has an active guard here but Grantham has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Green tries to get to full guard but Grantham has control of the leg.
Grantham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grantham is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grantham to get the leverage.
Grantham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gray Grantham will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Green gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grantham holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grantham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Green blocks it with crossed arms.
Grantham misses with a knee to the head.
Green has Grantham pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Green pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Grantham tumbling to the mat - Green dives into Grantham's guard.
Green has gone for a leg lock! Grantham slips out almost immediately though and dives into Green's guard.
Grantham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grantham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grantham drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick Grantham off! Grantham jumps back into Green's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grantham trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Grantham drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick Grantham off! Grantham jumps back into Green's guard.
Grantham drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Green dives on top into guard.
Green must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Green postures up in Grantham's guard and throws a big left but Grantham blocks it.
Green postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grantham is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Green, into his guard.
Grantham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grantham is pushing down on Green's leg trying to pass to half guard. Green is fighting to maintain full guard but Grantham has managed to sneak the leg through.
Green looking for submissions off his back.
Grantham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grantham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Green actively working from the bottom here.
Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Green is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grantham pulls his head out easily.
Grantham is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Green defends it well.
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.
Green works his way to full guard. Good work.
Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grantham defends well.
Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grantham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grantham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grantham pushes down on Green's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Grantham dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Grantham lands with a slapping head kick.
Grantham looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Grantham is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.
Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grantham in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Green tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Grantham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gray Grantham!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Schnitzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Josh Vukovic enters the cage!
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257 lbs
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248 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Bob Schnitzel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Vukovic!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schnitzel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Schnitzel throws a right and a left that Vukovic avoids nicely.
Schnitzel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vukovic.
Schnitzel throws a right and a left that Vukovic avoids nicely.
Vukovic closes the distance and clinches up with Schnitzel, looking for a takedown. Vukovic pushes Schnitzel against the cage but Schnitzel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schnitzel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vukovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vukovic closes the distance and clinches up with Schnitzel, looking for a takedown. Vukovic pushes Schnitzel against the cage but Schnitzel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schnitzel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Josh Vukovic has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schnitzel throws a right hand that Vukovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Vukovic also avoids with ease.
Schnitzel throws a head kick that misses.
Vukovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vukovic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Vukovic tries to score with some ground and pound. Schnitzel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vukovic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Schnitzel is trying to buck Vukovic off.
Vukovic lands a nice forearm strike.
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.
An elbow from Vukovic crashes against the mat.
Schnitzel pushes Vukovic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vukovic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Vukovic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vukovic looks gassed!
Vukovic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Schnitzel to see if he's OK.
Schnitzel is trying to buck Vukovic off.
Vukovic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vukovic in side control, throwing shots but Schnitzel defends.
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.
Schnitzel prevents Vukovic from moving into mount.
Vukovic postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vukovic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Schnitzel wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Vukovic works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Schnitzel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vukovic on the ground.
An elbow from Vukovic crashes against the mat.
Schnitzel dodges the ground and pound from Vukovic.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schnitzel lands with a nice combination. Vukovic backs away looking to recover.
Schnitzel drops Vukovic with a beautiful combination! Vukovic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Schnitzel is looking for the KO!
Schnitzel stalks Vukovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vukovic's face. Vukovic staggers backwards, shaken.
Schnitzel is working the combinations to good effect here.
Schnitzel drops Vukovic with a beautiful combination! Vukovic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Schnitzel is looking for the KO!
Vukovic is rocked!
Schnitzel seems to be stalking Vukovic here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Vukovic drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bob Schnitzel!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saiquin Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Xavier Gray has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saiquin Raven!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gray doesn't manage to clinch there - Raven circles away.
Gray tries to clinch but Raven moves out of range.
Gray tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raven swivels and escapes.
Gray tries to clinch up.
Gray wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raven avoids it really well and circles away.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch but Raven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Raven controlling his opponent.
I looks like Raven might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Saiquin Raven just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gray gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gray is looking to stand up but Raven isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raven controls the pace.
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.
Raven stands up from Gray's guard - Raven perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gray moves in looking to clinch but Raven pushes him off.
Raven shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gray trying to control here.
Raven perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gray looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saiquin Raven dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Raven closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Raven lands in his opponent's guard.
Raven slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Saiquin Raven just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch but Raven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raven shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gray napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Raven controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Despite being in the dominant position, Saiquin Raven just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Raven counters with a single leg into guard. Gray didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raven controls the pace.
Raven wants to pass the guard but Gray is keeping the position.
Raven controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven stands up and waves to Gray to follow him.
Raven tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gray swivels and escapes.
Gray closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raven counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Raven looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Saiquin Raven just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gray tries to clinch but Raven moves away
and Raven counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Raven slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saiquin Raven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gray looks to clinch
and Raven counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Raven is pressing down on Gray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gray is holding on for now.
Raven content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Raven has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Despite being in the dominant position, Saiquin Raven just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raven shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven content just to control the position here.
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.
Raven avoids the attempt from Gray to control.
Raven sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Despite being in the dominant position, Saiquin Raven just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gray tries to clinch but Raven moves away
and Raven counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gray!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven mounts Gray! Really nice guard pass there!
Raven controlling from mount.
Saiquin Raven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raven works his way to his opponent's back.
I would not like to be Gray right now.
Gray trying to get back to his feet but Raven is in full control for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good control from Raven.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Despite being in the dominant position, Saiquin Raven just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gray wants to clinch
and Raven counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gray won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saiquin Raven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raven has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saiquin Raven!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Rayburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Fists (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rayburn comes to the cage accompanied by Rocket Man. Rob Rayburn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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164 lbs
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19
165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Rayburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Fists!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rayburn tries to move into range but Fists moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Rob Rayburn has been cut.
Rayburn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rayburn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fists is looking to improve his position but Rayburn isn't that keen on the idea.
Rayburn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rayburn with good strikes from the mount here!
Rayburn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fists hang on?
Fists is looking to improve his position but Rayburn isn't that keen on the idea.
Rayburn dominating with strikes here.
Rayburn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fists's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayburn raining down shots from the mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rayburn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rayburn lands a big shot there that rocks Fists but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fists is wriggling around trying to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fists can do anything to dispel that myth.
A nice elbow there by Rayburn.
Rayburn looking to control but Fists is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fists really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rayburn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rayburn lands a heavy elbow.
Fists working to try and regain half guard.
Rayburn lands a nice shot to the head.
Rayburn landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rayburn landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rayburn landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fists is rocked!
Rayburn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fists is still in real trouble! Can Rayburn finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fists is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fists is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rayburn lands a big shot there that rocks Fists but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fists seems to have recovered his senses.
Fists is trying desperately to improve position.
Fists is bucking up trying to escape but Rayburn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fists is looking to improve his position but Rayburn isn't that keen on the idea.
Rayburn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rayburn has control of Fists's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fists regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fists is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rayburn lands a nice shot to the head.
Rayburn lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Rayburn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rayburn has hold of Fists's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fists manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rayburn is breathing heavily.
Fists'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.
Fists is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rayburn breaks from Fists's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rayburn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rayburn is landing with some decent strikes but Fists is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rayburn has control of Fists's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fists regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fists regains half guard.
Rayburn 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fists wants to improve his position but Rayburn is controlling well.
Rayburn thows a huge punch but Fists dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fists manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fists looking for a sweep. Not yet Fists, not yet.
Rayburn connects with a couple of short punches.
Rayburn throwing strikes but missing.
Rayburn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fists looking for a sweep. Not yet Fists, not yet.
Fists manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rayburn is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Rayburn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Rayburn's cut.
That's time! Rayburn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rayburn feints and as Fists raises his hands in defense, Rayburn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fists can't keep his opponent in guard - Rayburn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fists trying to control from the bottom.
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. Rayburn connects with a nice short shot to Fists's temple.
Fists is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rayburn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rayburn slips a nice elbow through Fists's hands, connecting with Fists's forehead.
Rayburn is nestled in close to Fists, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fists wants to control but Rayburn is keeping busy.
Fists is looking to improve his position.
Rayburn trying to mount his opponent but Fists defends it.
Fists tries to roll over but Rayburn keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fists will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rayburn rushes Fists and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rayburn cracks Fists with a nice body shot.
Fists breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rayburn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rayburn landing with the ground and pound.
Rayburn preventing the sweep.
Fists doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fists looking for a sweep. Not yet Fists, not yet.
Rayburn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fists's head.
Fists looking to control.
Rayburn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fists has momentary wrist control but Rayburn slips an elbow through the middle.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fists tries to close the distance and clinch but Rayburn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fists lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fists shoots in but Rayburn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rayburn shoots in for a takedown but Fists shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fists lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rayburn is rocked!
Rayburn misses with a takedown
and Fists counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Rayburn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rayburn looks up at the clock. Bad move! Fists lands a right hand from hell, dropping Rayburn. Fists pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Fists!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pad Digger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Yelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yelton has chosen "My Life" - The Game as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pad Digger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brett Yelton!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yelton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Digger misses with a takedown attempt - Yelton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Digger has a takedown stuffed.
Digger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yelton circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pad Digger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yelton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yelton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Digger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Digger stalling.
Yelton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Digger pulls his head out easily.
Digger is just content to waste time from the top position. Yelton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yelton keeping moving, preventing Digger from controlling successfully.
Digger stands up and waves to Yelton to follow him.
Yelton closes the distance looking to clinch
so Digger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Digger wants to control from the top but Yelton keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Digger drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yelton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yelton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yelton!
Digger is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Digger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yelton advances nicely into full mount.
Yelton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Digger has worked his arm free - good work by Digger!
Yelton tries for a kimura but Digger is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yelton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Digger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Digger is working for a kimura but Yelton is defending it quite comfortably.
Yelton gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Digger looking to sit in guard and control but Yelton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yelton preventing the sweep.
Yelton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Digger is trying to control the position but Yelton postures up.
Yelton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Digger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Digger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Digger!
Yelton is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pad Digger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yelton scores with a one two! Digger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Digger with a poor takedown
and Yelton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Digger's guard now.
Yelton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Digger dives on top into guard.
Digger won't allow Yelton to get back to his feet.
Yelton keeping moving, preventing Digger from controlling successfully.
Yelton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yelton keeping full guard, as Digger tries to pass.
Yelton had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Digger is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Yelton Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Digger's back instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digger tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yelton goes for an armbar but Digger turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Digger.
Digger landing with the ground and pound.
Digger wants to control from the top but Yelton keeps moving.
Yelton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Digger controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Digger trying to control the position from guard on top but Yelton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Digger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Pad Digger just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Yelton pushes Digger up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digger is looking to break free of the clinch but Yelton has double underhooks.
Digger takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Pad Digger has been cut.
Yelton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Digger has him pressed against the cage.
Yelton lands a knee to the head.
Digger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yelton avoiding damage as Digger throws knees to the body.
Yelton lands a nice knee to the body.
Yelton tries to pull guard but Digger won't allow it.
Digger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Digger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yelton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yelton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Digger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yelton won't be happy with that.
Yelton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Digger is just content to waste time from the top position. Yelton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Yelton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four 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!
Yelton keeping moving, preventing Digger from controlling successfully.
Yelton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Digger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yelton is looking for a triangle but Digger pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Yelton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pad Digger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Digger tries for a takedown but Yelton circles away easily
and Yelton counters with a straight right hand.
Digger tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yelton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Digger's guard.
Digger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yelton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Digger wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yelton wanted to stand there but Digger had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yelton has gone for a leg lock! Digger slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yelton's guard.
Digger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yelton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Digger stacks Yelton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Digger!
Digger tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yelton's legs.
Pad Digger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Digger wants to control but Yelton is keeping him busy.
Digger is trying to move to mount but Yelton reverses beautifully and ends up in Digger's guard.
Yelton gets to his feet. Digger looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Yelton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Digger counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Yelton!
Yelton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yelton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Digger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Digger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yelton's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yelton gets back to full guard.
Digger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yelton had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Digger is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Yelton Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Digger's back instead.
Digger defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Yelton's arms.
Yelton gets his hands free as Digger looks to control.
Digger tries to roll but Yelton sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Yelton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yelton 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Yelton!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geter Done (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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22
264 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
22
233 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geter Done!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Done feints and as Slice raises his hands in defense, Done changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Done drops back looking for a leg! Slice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slice manages to kick Done off! Done jumps back into Slice's guard.
Slice had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Done is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Slice Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Done's back instead.
Done looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Done turns into Slice and is now in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Done accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Done controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Slice working a defensive guard here.
Done postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Done trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Done drops back looking for a leg! Slice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slice manages to kick Done off! Done jumps back into Slice's guard.
Done trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice 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.
Done drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Done drops back looking for a leg! Slice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slice manages to kick Done off! Done jumps back into Slice's guard.
Done thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Done wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Done is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Done working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slice's head.
Slice looking to control.
Slice looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Done content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Done drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Done as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Slice screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Done! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Geter Done!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aundrash Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Toddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toddler has chosen I'm Fat as his entrance music. Danny Toddler is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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22
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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23
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aundrash Kane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Toddler!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toddler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kane sprawls well initially but Toddler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Toddler trying to mount his opponent but Kane defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toddler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Toddler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kane wants to get back to full guard.
Kane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Toddler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kane fails with the takedown
and Toddler counters with a shoot takedown. Kane fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toddler drops back looking for a leg! Kane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kane manages to kick Toddler off! Toddler jumps back into Kane's guard.
Toddler wants to stand but Kane is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kane had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Toddler is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kane Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Toddler's back instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toddler turns into Kane and is now in his guard.
Kane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toddler wanted to stand there but Kane had control of the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Toddler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Toddler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kane working for a triangle but Toddler defends it easily.
Kane had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Toddler is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kane Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Toddler's back instead.
Toddler tries to escape but Kane has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kane doesn't have the hooks in and Toddler manages to turn into his guard.
Kane trying to control the position.
Kane has an active guard here but Toddler has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toddler passes to full mount!
Toddler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kane can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kane reaches up to try and control the position but Toddler seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kane rolls and tries to escape and now Toddler has his back!
Kane prevents Toddler from getting a body triangle.
Toddler is trying to stick to Kane's back but Kane is turning into Toddler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Toddler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kane.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toddler is on top in guard.
Kane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Toddler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toddler passes to full mount!
Toddler is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kane is surviving well by controlling Toddler's body position as best he can.
Toddler looks gassed!
Kane manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Toddler wants to work for an arm triangle but Kane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toddler pulls his head out easily.
Toddler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kane defending well though.
Toddler is trying to control the action in half guard but Kane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Toddler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kane kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Toddler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Toddler moves in looking to clinch but Kane pushes him off.
Toddler wants to clinch up but Kane keeps it at a distance.
Toddler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Toddler lands in his opponent's guard.
Kane is looking to sinch up a triangle. Toddler throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kane's body to avoid the submission. Kane has instead reached around Toddler's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kane arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aundrash Kane!
Aundrash Kane is the new super heavyweight champion!
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