|
AXF 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evangelista Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayson Stuart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cyborg - The Killing Machine. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stuart's choice of entrance music: "Go Getta" - Young Jeezy. Evangelista Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
|
|
|
189 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
|
187 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
| |
|
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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Evangelista Santos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jayson Stuart! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Santos rushes Stuart and presses him up against the cage. Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stuart walks away with a smile on his face. Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Santos tries to clinch but Stuart moves out of range. Stuart tries to clinch but fails miserably and Santos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Santos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Santos wants to get back to his feet but Stuart is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Stuart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Stuart decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Stuart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Stuart wants to clinch. A punch combination from Stuart misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Santos misses with an uppercut. Stuart saw that one coming. Stuart lands with a thumping leg kick.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evangelista Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stuart lands a head kick!
Santos has closed the distance and engaged Stuart in a clinch.
Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stuart pulls his leg out and moves away.
Santos wants to clinch and Stuart counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Santos is lucky that one didn't land flush. A head kick misses from Stuart. Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Stuart moves out of range easily. Stuart tries to clinch up and Santos counters with a shoot takedown. Stuart fights it but they end up in guard. Santos is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Santos wants to control from the top but Stuart keeps moving. Santos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Stuart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Santos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Stuart tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it. Santos tries to score with some ground and pound. Stuart controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Stuart tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Stuart is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Santos decides to stand back up. Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stuart swivels and escapes. Stuart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Stuart looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Santos tries to keep at a distance but Stuart has taken the fight into the clinch. Stuart crunches a lovely knee into Santos's ribcage. Stuart scores with a knee to the head.
Stuart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stuart lands with a nice body kick. Stuart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Santos tries to keep at a distance but Stuart has taken the fight into the clinch. Stuart trying to land knees to the body.
Stuart landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stuart drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stuart fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stuart pulls guard effortlessly. Stuart looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Stuart is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Santos is looking to stand up but Stuart won't let him. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stuart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well. Stuart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jayson Stuart will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stuart tries to keep at a distance but Santos has taken the fight into the clinch. Stuart tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.
Stuart misses with a hook from the clinch. Santos goes for a takedown attempt but Stuart pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stuart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Santos is looking to chop away at Stuart's legs. Stuart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santos closes the distance and clinches. Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stuart gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stuart gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evangelista Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stuart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Santos's brow. Stuart misses with a knee to the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Stuart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stuart has Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Stuart wants a takedown but no success here.
Stuart with a knee to the head.
Santos can't get the takedown.
Stuart is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Santos looking for a takedown. Stuart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Santos gets underhooks to prevent Stuart's takedown attempt.
Stuart tries to score a body lock takedown but Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Stuart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Santos just stands there and leans against the cage. Stuart lands a knee to the body.
Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
Stuart jumps guard but Santos stands there with Stuart around his waist. Stuart gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stuart has Santos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Santos can't get the takedown.
Stuart jumps guard and drags Santos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Stuart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Santos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Stuart looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santos gets to his feet. Stuart looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Stuart tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stuart's waist but Stuart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stuart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Stuart darts in trying to clinch and Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santos. Stuart jumps guard.
Stuart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stuart on the ground. Santos is looking to stand up but Stuart won't let him. Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stuart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Stuart's legs - danger averted. Stuart wants to stand up but Santos is controlling him. Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Stuart has a closed guard, preventing Santos from standing up. Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Stuart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Stuart stands up from Santos's guard - Stuart perhaps looking for a knockout. Stuart is looking to clinch. Santos shoots in for a takedown but Stuart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jayson Stuart will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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!
Stuart wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance. Santos shoots in for a takedown but Stuart shows good takedown defense. Stuart wants to clinch but Santos slips to the side and Santos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Stuart thows a body kick. Santos tries to catch it but that hurt him. Stuart lands a front kick. The fight moves into the clinch position. Stuart prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stuart ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stuart no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Stuart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Stuart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Stuart looking for a sweep. Not yet Stuart, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stuart wants to get back to his feet but Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Stuart tries to land a sweep but no joy. Santos stays in close to Stuart's body and controls the position. Santos stands up from guard. Let's bang! Stuart throws a one two combo.
Santos fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evangelista Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stuart is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Stuart's shoulder, as Stuart tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Stuart closes the distance but Santos moves to the side and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand! Stuart tries to clinch but Santos moves away and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Stuart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santos's sensitive parts. Santos throws the left hand but Stuart avoids the punch easily. Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stuart pushes Santos up against the cage in a clinch. Stuart pulls guard. Stuart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position. Stuart lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Santos!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stuart looking to secure an arm triangle but Santos defends it well. Santos wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Stuart working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Santos avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stuart.
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. Santos wants to hold on but Stuart pushes him away. Stuart working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Stuart goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Santos turns into him and now he's in Stuart's guard.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Evangelista Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jayson Stuart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Stuart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Jayson Stuart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Stuart winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Stuart!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stewie Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curtis comes to the cage accompanied by Mega Man Rock Medley. The crowd seem to be enjoying Griffin's choice of entrance music: The Ride. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
|
|
|
182 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
|
Good wrestler
Counter striker
Very confident |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Curtis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stewie Griffin! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Griffin slips a jab from Curtis. Griffin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Curtis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Griffin slips a jab and a cross from Curtis.
Curtis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from Curtis.
Griffin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Curtis tries to kick Griffin off but Griffin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Griffin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Curtis is looking to escape. Griffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Griffin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Griffin prevents Curtis from standing back up.
Curtis kicks off Griffin and gets to his feet. Curtis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Curtis misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Griffin dodges the punch combination from Curtis.
Curtis throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Curtis throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease.
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. Curtis throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease. Curtis is looking to clinch. Griffin slips a jab and a cross from Curtis.
Curtis scores with a leg kick.
Griffin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Curtis misses with a series of wild punches.
Curtis catches Griffin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Curtis fails in his attempt to clinch. Griffin fails to land the takedown. Griffin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Curtis. Jon Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from Curtis misses its intended target. Curtis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griffin. Jon Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stewie Griffin. Curtis lands a jab. Jon Curtis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Curtis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffin. Curtis is looking to clinch but Griffin is avoiding it.
Curtis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Curtis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Curtis. Griffin tries to clinch but Curtis moves out of range. Curtis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffin.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Griffin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Curtis's waist but Curtis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Griffin off to one side. A combination from Curtis does no damage. Nice body kick there by Curtis. Griffin looks gassed! Curtis throws a half hearted mid kick. Curtis fakes the leg kick and cracks Griffin in the body. Griffin tries to clinch up. Curtis looks for the body kick but Griffin saw that one coming. A punch combination from Curtis misses. Curtis connects with a crisp jab. A left lands for Curtis. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Curtis dominated that round. That's time! Curtis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Curtis swinging wildly here.
Curtis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Griffin momentarily.
Curtis throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Griffin stumbling backwards into the cage! Griffin bounces back off the cage towards Curtis, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Curtis lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Curtis celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jon Curtis!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Hume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Wilcox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rory Wilcox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
|
|
|
200 cm
22
260 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
|
215 cm
23
275 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
| |
|
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Desmond Hume! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rory Wilcox! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hume shoots in for a takedown but Wilcox shows good takedown defense. Wilcox with a hook. Hume on the wrong end of a nice hook. Desmond Hume seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hume shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilcox as he avoids it easily. Wilcox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hume sprawls well. Hume wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilcox gets slowly back to his feet. Hume misses with a takedown attempt and Wilcox counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hume won't be happy with that. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Hume. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hume is breathing heavily. 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! Wilcox with the ground and pound but Hume regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Wilcox is looking for a kimura but Hume is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wilcox to get the leverage. Wilcox thows a huge punch but Hume dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wilcox working Hume over with strikes. Hume is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilcox scores with a couple of nice shots. Wilcox is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hume doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wilcox. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wilcox in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilcox wants to take a breather but Hume is having none of it. Wilcox wants to stand but Hume has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Wilcox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Wilcox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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. Hume blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilcox. Wilcox is looking for submissions but instead, Hume has regained full guard.
Hume on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hume tries to get out of the position. Wilcox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hume swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Hume tries to clinch up but Wilcox circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilcox tries for a takedown but Hume circles away easily and Hume counters with a single leg into guard. Wilcox didn't expect that. Hume with a flurry of punches that miss. Wilcox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hume gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Hume makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hume throwing strikes but missing. Hume missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hume throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hume working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Wilcox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Wilcox tries to keep at a distance but Hume has taken the fight into the clinch. Hume gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wilcox.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hume pulls guard. Hume 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. Wilcox wants to stand and escape but instead Hume has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Hume stops Wilcox from standing up. Hume cracks Wilcox with a solid left hand. Hume cracks Wilcox with a solid left hand. Hume trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hume got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilcox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hume has managed to get both his arms back between Wilcox's legs - danger averted. Wilcox looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wilcox tries to strike from the bottom.
Hume might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Hume is looking to slow Wilcox down with leg kicks. Wilcox misses with the combination.
Hume feints and as Wilcox raises his hands in defense, Hume changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rory Wilcox will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wilcox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hume has closed the distance and engaged Wilcox in a clinch.
Hume tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hume is stalling here.
Wilcox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilcox pulls guard effortlessly. Hume throwing strikes from guard but Wilcox blocks nicely. Wilcox tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hume postures up in Wilcox's guard and throws a big left but Wilcox blocks it. Hume scoring with punches to the head and body. Hume missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilcox throwing short punches from the bottom. Hume throwing strikes but missing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wilcox striking off his back but it's not causing Hume any problems.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Wilcox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wilcox takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hume throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilcox tries to pull guard but Hume holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilcox drops back down to his feet.
Wilcox is trying to break the clinch but Hume is controlling him. Wilcox is looking to break free of the clinch but Hume has double underhooks. Wilcox wants to break free but Hume has control.
Wilcox manages to pull guard.
Wilcox trying to keep a closed guard but Hume is proving a slippery customer.
Hume landing with the ground and pound. Wilcox 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. Hume cracks Wilcox with a solid left hand. Hume throwing strikes from guard but Wilcox blocks nicely. Wilcox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hume. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hume 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 starting to boo a lack of action. Wilcox working for a triangle but Hume defends it easily.
Wilcox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Hume stuffs the takedown. Desmond Hume has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Wilcox. Excellent takedown into side control there by Hume. Wilcox is pushing Hume's head away, looking to escape. Hume manages to hold on to the position though. Hume looks up at the clock and then as Wilcox takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hume smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wilcox is looking to reverse the position. Wilcox sneaks out the side door and pushes Hume away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Wilcox doesn't manage to clinch there - Hume circles away.
Hume doesn't succeed with the takedown and Wilcox counters with a lovely shot to the body. Hume misses with a takedown and Wilcox counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hume explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Wilcox closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Wilcox is trying to ground and pound but Hume uses the momentary lack of control by Wilcox to regain half guard. Wilcox looks to land a strike but Hume avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Wilcox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hume works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Wilcox with a nice head shot there. Hume working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wilcox landing some decent shots from guard. Wilcox preventing the sweep. Wilcox throwing strikes from guard but Hume blocks nicely. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilcox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Wilcox trying to control but Hume is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Wilcox scores with a takedown into Hume's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Wilcox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hume shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Hume missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Wilcox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hume is one step ahead there. Wilcox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hume is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hume in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Wilcox trying to control the position.
Hume loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Wilcox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Rory Wilcox has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Wilcox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hume shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wilcox manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Hume works over Wilcox with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hume lands a couple of digs. Wilcox controls Hume momentarily but Hume frees himself. Hume with a nice head shot there. Hume content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Wilcox has momentary wrist control but Hume slips an elbow through the middle. Hume trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wilcox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hume.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Hume avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hume gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Wilcox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Wilcox swings for the body but Hume moves out of range.
Hume doesn't succeed with the takedown and Wilcox counters with a lovely straight right hand! No luck with that takedown attempt from Hume. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Hume. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hume with a lazy takedown attempt and Wilcox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hume thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. The fight moves into the clinch position. Wilcox lands a shoulder strike. Wilcox pulls Hume into guard.
Wilcox has momentary wrist control but Hume slips an elbow through the middle. Hume postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hume postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hume missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Wilcox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilcox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilcox has momentary wrist control but Hume slips an elbow through the middle. Wilcox 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Hume has his takedown stuffed and Wilcox counters with a lovely shot to the body. Wilcox throws a combination that misses and Hume counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hume working the ground and pound. Hume lands a decent elbow from side control. Hume cracks Wilcox with a big right hand but Wilcox just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wilcox is trying to improve his position. Hume is chipping away with strikes.
Hume working the head and body with strikes. Hume sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wilcox is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Hume are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Wilcox shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hume is trying to defend but Wilcox finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Wilcox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hume defending well though. Hume regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wilcox.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wilcox with a nice head shot there. Wilcox throwing strikes from guard but Hume blocks nicely. Wilcox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hume looking to control.
Wilcox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Desmond Hume has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rory Wilcox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Wilcox wants to stand but Hume has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that's the end of the fight! Desmond Hume showed his dominance in that final round. I think Wilcox 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rory Wilcox!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucious Hellavictorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hansa Rachstakk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucious Hellavictorious has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
|
|
|
190 cm
22
213 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
160 cm
22
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
| |
|
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucious Hellavictorious! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hansa Rachstakk! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rachstakk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hellavictorious in his tracks. Rachstakk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hellavictorious. Hellavictorious misses with an uppercut. Rachstakk saw that one coming. Rachstakk throws a shot from downtown. Hellavictorious moves away and avoids it. Hellavictorious swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hellavictorious moves forwards but Rachstakk connects with a nice, crisp jab. Rachstakk stuffs the takedown attempt from Hellavictorious. Hellavictorious gets slowly back to his feet. Rachstakk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Rachstakk throws a combination. Hellavictorious tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Rachstakk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hellavictorious.
Rachstakk throws a nice looking combination but Hellavictorious bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rachstakk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hellavictorious. Rachstakk throws a right and a left that Hellavictorious avoids nicely. Rachstakk misses with a looping left. Rachstakk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Hellavictorious staying out of range there. Rachstakk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hellavictorious counters with a series of strikes. Rachstakk will be more careful next time no doubt. Hellavictorious lands a glancing blow to the side of Rachstakk's head. Hansa Rachstakk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hellavictorious misses with the combination.
Rachstakk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rachstakk lands in his opponent's guard. Rachstakk looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rachstakk trying to control the position from guard on top but Hellavictorious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rachstakk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hellavictorious not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rachstakk trying to control but Hellavictorious is working from the bottom. Rachstakk pushes down on Hellavictorious's leg and manages to get into half guard. Rachstakk trying to control from Hellavictorious's half guard. Hellavictorious has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Rachstakk trying to control the position from guard on top but Hellavictorious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hellavictorious wants to stand but Rachstakk is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Rachstakk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Rachstakk looking to pass the guard. Rachstakk 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. Hellavictorious can't keep his opponent in guard - Rachstakk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Rachstakk 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. Hellavictorious tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rachstakk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hansa Rachstakk!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between jiu jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Cesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cesar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dr.Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Still Dre kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
|
|
|
175 cm
21
183 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
184 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
| |
|
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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, jiu jitsu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julio Cesar! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cesar moves in looking to clinch but jitsu pushes him off. Cesar looks for a takedown but jitsu sprawls well. jitsu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cesar sprawls well initially but jitsu persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Cesar wants to improve his position but jitsu is controlling well.
jitsu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. jitsu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. jitsu lands strikes from half guard. Cesar looking for submissions off his back. jitsu wants to control but Cesar is keeping him busy. Cesar trying to control but jitsu postures up.
Cesar manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. jitsu is working Cesar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Cesar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst jitsu is controlling him. jitsu connects with a couple of short punches. Cesar looking for a guillotine here but jitsu defends easily.
Cesar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for jitsu! Cesar looks gassed! jitsu tries to get back to half guard but can't. Cesar blocks jitsu's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Cesar is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. jitsu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cesar wants to get back to his feet but jitsu is holding on tight.
Cesar working for a guillotine from mount but jitsu is in no mood to give up. jitsu is looking to improve his position but Cesar isn't that keen on the idea. jitsu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. jitsu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
jitsu moves into full guard.
Cesar stopping the sweep attempt from jitsu. jitsu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cesar has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. jitsu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Cesar tries to pass to full mount but jitsu defends it. jitsu looking for submissions off his back. jitsu gets full guard. Cesar is working jitsu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. jitsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Cesar trying to control the position from guard on top but jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. jitsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. jitsu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
jitsu trying to control the position.
jitsu wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. jitsu swats away the attempt to clinch by Cesar. jitsu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Cesar tries to get to full guard but jitsu has control of the leg. Cesar looking for submissions from an awkward position here. jitsu working over Cesar with some ground and pound. Cesar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. jitsu lands a nice short elbow. jitsu is trying to work for a kimura but Cesar is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jiu jitsu dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cesar looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cesar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and jitsu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cesar's guard now. Cesar is trying to control the position but jitsu postures up. jitsu chips away with some ground and pound. Cesar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
jitsu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Cesar wants to improve his position but instead jitsu has moved into half guard.
Cesar is breathing heavily. jitsu winds up and cracks Cesar with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Cesar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round. jitsu wants to take a breather but Cesar is having none of it. jitsu scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Cesar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute jitsu jumps into side control! jitsu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. jitsu is working Cesar over with some ground and pound from side control. Cesar taking punishment in the form of punches.
jitsu advances to mount. jitsu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cesar?
jitsu is in the full mount, landing strikes. jitsu has control of Cesar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cesar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cesar is in all sorts of trouble here.
jitsu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
jitsu in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
jitsu 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. Cesar tries to get back to half guard but can't. jitsu is in the full mount, landing strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cesar is in all sorts of trouble here.
jitsu looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Cesar is desperately trying to improve his position but jitsu has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. jitsu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! jitsu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
jitsu jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cesar manages to avoid the submission attempt. jitsu moves into full mount! Cesar is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. jitsu looking for a guillotine from mount but Cesar is having none of it. Cesar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cesar is trying to get back to full guard. Cesar has hold of jitsu's hands but jitsu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Cesar is looking for a sweep. jitsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. jitsu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cesar has managed to free his arm - good work. 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! jitsu drops an elbow to the side of Cesar's head. jitsu is keen to just control but Cesar is a slippery customer. jiu jitsu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Cesar trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cesar wants to get back to full guard but jitsu has passed into side control. Cesar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Cesar is desperately trying to improve his position but jitsu has a good base and remains in mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jiu jitsu dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
jitsu feints and as Cesar raises his hands in defense, jitsu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. jitsu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. jitsu stopping the sweep attempt from Cesar. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as jitsu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Cesar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. jitsu landing some decent shots from guard. jitsu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cesar dives on top into guard. jitsu keeping moving, preventing Cesar from controlling successfully. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cesar controls from within his opponent's guard. Cesar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cesar throws a strike but jitsu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. jitsu has gone for a leg lock! Cesar slips out almost immediately though and dives into jitsu's guard. jitsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. jitsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cesar landing some decent shots from guard. Cesar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cesar with a flurry of punches that miss. Cesar trying to control but jitsu is working from the bottom. jitsu throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Cesar won't allow jitsu to sweep him here. Cesar stands and throws jitsu's legs to the side, diving into side control. Cesar throws an elbow but jitsu slips to the side and avoids it well. jitsu looks to move to half guard but instead Cesar has passed into mount! Damn! Cesar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. jitsu looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cesar trying to control but jitsu is having none of it. jitsu working to try and regain half guard.
Cesar scoring with strikes but jitsu is staying in there. Cesar misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
jitsu gets back to half guard. Cesar trying to pass the guard but jitsu defending well. jitsu moves into full guard.
Cesar won't allow jitsu to sweep him here. jitsu punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cesar wants to get up but he can't break jitsu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Cesar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cesar trying to control but jitsu is working from the bottom. jitsu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cesar! jitsu lands a big shot there that rocks Cesar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
jitsu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
jitsu prevents Cesar from getting the reversal. Julio Cesar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cesar is bucking up trying to escape but jitsu cracks him with another couple of good strikes. jiu jitsu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Cesar can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight! jiu jitsu showed his dominance in that final round. Well jitsu 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jiu jitsu!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo Malkind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malkind comes to the cage accompanied by Extreme Ways. Roy Price has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
|
|
|
172 cm
23
154 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
166 cm
22
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined |
| |
|
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geronimo Malkind! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Price! The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Malkind swings for the body but Price moves out of range.
Price fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Malkind slaps away a takedown attempt from Price, before circling back to the center of the mat. Price tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malkind swivels and escapes. Geronimo Malkind has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Price. A combination from Malkind does no damage. Price walks into a straight right hand from Malkind.
It looks like Roy Price has been cut. Price scores a takedown into full mount! Malkind wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Price.
Malkind keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Price with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Price wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Price working for a guillotine from mount but Malkind is in no mood to give up. Malkind is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Malkind manages to regain half guard. Good work. Price is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Malkind actively working from the bottom here. Price blocks the strikes from Malkind.
Price is thwarting Malkind's attempts to control the position. Price is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malkind is just riding it out for now. Price eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Malkind holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Malkind looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Price is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malkind defends it well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Price moves out of range as Malkind strikes. Roy Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Malkind misses with a looping right. Malkind works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Malkind looking for a takedown here - he's got it. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Price is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Price looks gassed! Price wants to pass the guard but Malkind is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Price is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Malkind is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Malkind has escaped and now he's on top! Malkind wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving. Malkind is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Price controls Malkind momentarily but Malkind frees himself. Price manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Malkind is trying desperately to improve position. Malkind sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Price misses with a head shot. Malkind uses the momentum to regain guard. Price wants to pass the guard but Malkind is keeping the position. Price drops back, looking for a kneebar! Malkind looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Malkind looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Malkind! Malkind scores with a couple of short elbows. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Malkind lands a decent elbow from side control. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Malkind is putting a hurting on Price here, landing some big shots from side control. Price tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Malkind wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Malkind looks up at the clock and then as Price takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Malkind smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geronimo Malkind dominated that round. The cut man is working on Roy Price's cut. That's time! Malkind's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malkind.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malkind looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Price doesn't succeed with the takedown and Malkind counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Malkind cracks Price with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Malkind has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Price to stand back up!
Price is rocked!
That has opened up Roy Price's cut even more. Malkind throws and low kick but Price moves out of range easily. Malkind lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Price at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action! Malkind scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Price doesn't seem bothered though. Price tries to keep at a distance but Malkind has taken the fight into the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Malkind just misses with a elbow thrown towards Price's brow. Price jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Malkind walks away with a smile on his face. Price gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Geronimo Malkind is winning the standup battle so far. Malkind throws a hook to the side of Price's head but Price sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Malkind drives through and clinches with Price against the cage.
Price tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Geronimo Malkind has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Price. Malkind gets through Price's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Malkind working some nice short punches in the clinch. Price tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malkind smiles and moves away.
Price is breathing heavily. Malkind looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Price! Malkind raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. Malkind pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The cut above Roy Price's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Price wants to control but Malkind is having none of it. Malkind lands a nice shot to the head. Price can't escape the position.
Malkind trying to control but Price is having none of it. Malkind lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Roy Price's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roy Price's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Geronimo Malkind!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
97% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Lock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Lock is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
|
|
|
172 cm
20
152 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
19
154 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
| |
|
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Bacon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Lock! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bacon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lock moves away. Bacon leaves Lock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Bacon rushes Lock and presses him up against the cage. Bacon breaks the clinch.
Bacon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bacon as he jumps to the side. Bacon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lock fails in his attempt to clinch. Lock fails with a takedown attempt. Chris Bacon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Lock. Bacon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Lock avoids a kick to the body.
Bacon throws a nice looking combination but Lock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lock wants to clinch. Lock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bacon pinned against the cage. Bacon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Lock shoots for a double leg takedown but Bacon sprawls well. He's pushed Lock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bacon clinches with his opponent.
Bacon breaks the clinch.
Chris Bacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Chris Bacon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bacon tries to bum rush Lock with a series of wild strikes but Lock uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Lock slips a jab and a cross from Bacon.
Bacon instigates a clinch. Bacon manages to break the clinch.
Bacon swinging wildly here.
Bacon drops Lock with a beautiful combination! Lock stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bacon is looking for the KO!
Lock is rocked! Lock tries to clinch but fails miserably and Bacon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lock is still on wobbly legs! Can Bacon finish him? Lock dives in and grabs Bacon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bacon pushes down on Lock's head and hops out. Bacon lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Lock falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Bacon!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
72% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scootsie Doubleday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mwai Kibaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kibaki's choice of entrance music: Jumpdafuckup - Soulfly. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
|
|
|
175 cm
24
158 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
|
179 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
| |
|
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
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Scootsie Doubleday! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mwai Kibaki! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Doubleday avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doubleday moves away from the strike by Kibaki. A left and a right from Doubleday both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Mwai Kibaki has been cut. Doubleday drops Kibaki with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kibaki! Doubleday dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Scootsie Doubleday!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Indiana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Indiana is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jay Z - 99 problems. Luke Lee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gary Indiana's chin.
|
|
|
191 cm
20
211 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
|
189 cm
25
214 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Lee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Indiana! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Indiana blocks a jab. Indiana slips a straight right by Lee. Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Lee misses. Luke Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Indiana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab. Indiana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away. Lee blocks a head kick by Indiana.
Indiana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily. Indiana fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Luke Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Indiana. Lee loads up on a big right hand but Indiana slips the punch. Lee connects with a crisp jab. Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Indiana's shoulder, as Indiana tries to avoid the shot. Indiana tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range. Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Indiana stalks Lee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lee's face. Lee staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Luke Lee has been cut. Indiana moves out of range of the strikes. Indiana is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Indiana or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab from Lee. Lee throws a looping overhand right but Indiana ducks down to avoid it. Indiana tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it. Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Indiana throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot. Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Indiana defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand. Lee throws the left hand but Indiana avoids the punch easily. Indiana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there. Lee thows a left - swing and a miss! Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Nice body punch from Lee. Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Indiana's head backwards. Indiana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Indiana. A jab from Lee does it's job there. Indiana lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Indiana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Indiana tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lee thuds his right hand into Indiana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Lee throws a big shot that misses. Indiana tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Indiana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily. Lee stuns Indiana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Indiana throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee. Luke Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Indiana blocks a jab. Lee lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Indiana ducks under a wild hook from Lee. Lee throws a right hand that Indiana ducks under and follows up with a left that Indiana also avoids with ease. Lee stalks Indiana and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Indiana's face. Indiana staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Gary Indiana has been cut. A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Indiana does a little dance to reset his feet. Lee connects with the punch. Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Indiana's head back.
Lee defending well as Indiana loads up on a big left hand. Lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Lee misses with a double jab.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Indiana throws a jab when Lee was well out of range. Indiana has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Lee misses with a hook. Indiana is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Indiana doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Indiana is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lee is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Indiana. Indiana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Indiana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lee. Indiana shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Indiana moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off. Lee throws the left hand but Indiana avoids the punch easily. Indiana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center. Indiana throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily. Indiana throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
Indiana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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! Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Indiana. Indiana circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Indiana misses with a kick to the body and Lee counters with a stiff right hand. Indiana wants to clinch. Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Indiana. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nice defenses there by Lee. Indiana wants to clinch and Indiana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Indiana slips under a jab from Lee. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Lee dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Indiana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Lee throws a hook to the side of Indiana's head but Indiana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Luke Lee is winning the standup battle so far. Indiana throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it. Indiana is looking to clinch. Indiana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab. Lee cracks a nice hook into Indiana's ribs. Indiana has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Indiana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Indiana lands a body punch. Indiana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Indiana. Indiana tries to clinch up and Lee counters with a stiff right hand. Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Indiana with a poor takedown enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice jab there from Lee. Indiana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Luke Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Indiana. Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nice uppercut there from Lee. Lee throws a hook to the side of Indiana's head but Indiana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Indiana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Indiana throws a jab when Lee was well out of range. Indiana's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Indiana duly obliges. Indiana on the wrong end of a nice hook. Indiana wants to clinch. Lee misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Indiana moves away from the strike by Lee. Lee lands with a nice combination. Indiana backs away looking to recover. Lee jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Indiana. Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Indiana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Indiana somewhat. Lee lands a jab. Indiana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee lands with an overhand left. Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Indiana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Lee avoiding damage as Indiana throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Indiana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lee is trying to break the clinch but Indiana is controlling him. Indiana tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
Indiana lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards. Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Indiana. Lee tries to break free but Indiana pushes him back against the cage. Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lee can't break the clinch.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Indiana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Indiana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards. Indiana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lee in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Come on Indiana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Indiana has the dominant position. Indiana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Indiana working aggressively here.
Lee avoids the elbow strike from Indiana, against the cage.
Indiana throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee. Indiana lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Indiana slows down the pace here.
Indiana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards. Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Indiana is breathing heavily. Indiana keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Indiana ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Indiana no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Indiana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Indiana keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. Lee sitting in guard here, content to control. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Indiana working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luke Lee will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Indiana misses with a jab to the body
letting Lee counter with a right hand. Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee throws a hook but Indiana avoids it easily. Indiana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Nice body punch from Lee. Indiana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee. A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target. Indiana tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Lee counters with a left to the body. Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Indiana takes one to the chin there. Indiana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Indiana tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Indiana blocks a jab. Indiana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. A leg kick checked by Indiana. Indiana misses with a two punch combination.
Indiana throws a leg kick but Lee checks it. Indiana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks. Indiana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lee's calf. Indiana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Lee throws a one two combo.
Indiana throws a hook but Lee blocks it. Lee misses with a double jab.
Lee throws a big shot that misses. Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Indiana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Indiana has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Indiana there as he acknowledges the shot. Indiana tries to clinch up. Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Indiana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Indiana shoots and misses and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Indiana is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lee. Lee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss! Indiana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Indiana takes one to the chin there. Some wild striking there from Lee.
Indiana looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range. Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Indiana.
Lee throws a leg kick but Indiana sees it coming and moves out of range. Indiana defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand. Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lee tries to land a leg kick but Indiana saw it coming and moves away.
Jab by Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Indiana gets in close and instigates a clinch. Lee tries to break the clinch but Indiana is controlling the position. Lee prevents a body shot from Indiana. Indiana misses with a body punch.
Indiana landing knees to the head.
Indiana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Indiana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Indiana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lee in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Lee is trying to break free. Indiana changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Indiana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Indiana checks a leg kick. Lee scores with a punch to the head. Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Indiana tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Luke Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Indiana. Indiana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Indiana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee. A left and a right from Lee both land. Nice combination. Indiana shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Good exchange - Lee coming out on top. Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Indiana's head. Indiana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee. Luke Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Indiana swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee lands a jab to Indiana's midsection. Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gary Indiana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lee lands the left hand. Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Indiana doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Luke Lee showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Lee!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
84% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silver Boo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Roma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boo comes to the cage accompanied by BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden". Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
|
|
|
202 cm
23
281 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
195 cm
22
290 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Silver Boo! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Roma! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Roma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Boo throws a hook to the side of Roma's head but Roma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Roma moves into the clinch successfully.
Roma misses with a punch to the body.
Boo digs a right hand underneath Roma's ribcage. Roma let out a lung full of air as it connected. Roma blocks an uppercut.
Roma cracks Boo with a nice body shot. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Roma tries a body shot but Boo blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roma. Roma pushes Boo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Roma throws a head punch that misses. Roma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Boo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A swing and a miss from Roma. Boo ducks under a wild hook from Roma. Boo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roma. Boo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roma shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boo napping and manages to drive through into side control! Boo is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Roma trying to control the action but Boo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Roma misses with the ground and pound. Boo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Roma sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Boo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Roma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Boo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Roma working the head and body with strikes. Roma scores with punches from side control. Boo tries to bench press Roma off him but Roma keeps the position. Roma with the ground and pound but Boo regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Roma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boo defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Roma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boo defending well though. Boo is looking for a sweep. Roma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Boo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Boo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Roma misses with an uppercut. Boo throws a jab but it's blocked by Roma. Roma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Roma moves out of range as Boo strikes. Boo throws a lazy right hand but Roma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roma throws out a powerful jab. A jab from Roma does it's job there. Roma fails with the takedown. Some wild striking there from Roma.
Boo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roma moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A swing and a miss from Boo. Boo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Boo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Boo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Boo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Silver Boo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Roma closes the distance and clinches. Roma blocks a body shot from Boo. Boo misses with a hook from the clinch. Roma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Roma blocks a jab. Roma avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Silver Boo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big right from Roma misses. Roma shoots in looking for a takedown. Boo tries to sprawl out of it but Roma keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Boo tests Roma's chin there with a solid looking shot. Roma takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Ricky Roma 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! Roma looks to land a right hand but Boo moved out of range. Boo with a nice cross. A jab from Boo does it's job there. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Roma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boo defends it nicely. Silver Boo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Roma. Roma looks gassed! Boo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roma. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Roma will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ricky Roma's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roma.
Roma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boo defends it nicely. Boo connects with a jab. Boo throws a big shot that misses. Boo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Roma takes one to the side of the head.
Boo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Roma slips a straight right by Boo. Roma throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Roma throws a lazy right hand but Boo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nice defenses there by Roma. Roma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boo loads up on a big right hand but Roma slips the punch. Some wild striking there from Boo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Roma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Roma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Roma needs to keep his hands up - Boo had a free shot at his head there. A big left from Roma misses. Roma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Roma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roma. Boo keeps the fight on the outside. Roma swings and misses with a shot to the body and Boo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Roma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Silver Boo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Roma. Roma is breathing heavily. Boo catches Roma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Boo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A punch combination from Boo misses. Boo misses with a double jab
and Roma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boo lands a two punch combo.
Roma throws a big shot that misses. Boo scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Boo's corner calls for a 1-2. Boo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Boo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Boo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Boo ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Boo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boo. Boo lands a nice hook to Roma's body. Roma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Boo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Boo lands a really nice looking cross but Roma seems unphased.
Roma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Roma avoids the body shot from Boo.
Roma slips under a jab. Boo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roma manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boo just misses with a punch to the body.
Roma takes a body punch but keeps moving. Roma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Boo throws a one two combo.
Boo scores with a jab to the head.
Boo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Boo digs a good body shot into Roma's ribs. Roma misses with a shot to the body and Boo counters with a straight punch to the midsection. This has been an exciting period of action! Boo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Boo digs a good hook to Roma's body.
Roma might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Roma moves forwards but Boo connects with a nice, crisp jab. Roma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Some wild striking there from Boo.
Roma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boo throws a good cross that connects.
Roma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A right-left combo lands from Boo.
Roma is rocked! Boo throws an overhand right that has Roma reeling! Boo follows up with more punches and Roma is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Silver Boo! Silver Boo is the new heavyweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|