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MH3-The Rundown PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwin Beethoven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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212 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darwin Beethoven !
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell misses with a two punch combination.
Beethoven moves into the clinch successfully.
Liddell wants to break free but Beethoven has control.
Beethoven pulls guard effortlessly.
Liddell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Liddell preventing the sweep.
Liddell wants to stand and escape but instead Beethoven has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beethoven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liddell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beethoven thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beethoven advances position into side control!
Beethoven moves into full mount!
Liddell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Beethoven tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Liddell trying desperately to get to his feet.
Beethoven throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
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.
Beethoven wants to control the pace but Liddell is squirming around nicely.
Liddell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Beethoven tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Beethoven is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Liddell is surviving well by controlling Beethoven 's body position as best he can.
Beethoven throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Beethoven trying to control but Liddell is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beethoven looking for a guillotine from mount but Liddell is having none of it.
Beethoven trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beethoven is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Liddell is surviving well by controlling Beethoven 's body position as best he can.
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.
Beethoven working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Beethoven looks gassed!
Beethoven trying to control but Liddell is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liddell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Beethoven .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin Beethoven dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Liddell cracks Beethoven with an open hand slap.
Beethoven is looking to clinch.
Liddell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Liddell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Liddell leaves Beethoven with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beethoven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liddell as he jumps to the side.
Liddell scores with a jab. Beethoven acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beethoven shoots in and drives through. Liddell sprawls well.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Beethoven .
Beethoven has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liddell finds it's way round the side to connect with Beethoven 's head.
Liddell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beethoven will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Liddell scores with a punch to the head.
Beethoven takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beethoven looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liddell is fending him off so far but Beethoven persists. Nope, Liddell circles away and we're back to standing.
Beethoven pushes Liddell up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Liddell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beethoven has him pressed against the cage.
Liddell has had enough of the clinch but Beethoven keeps him there for the moment.
Liddell is trying to force a seperation but Beethoven has the dominant position.
Liddell is pressed up against the cage. Beethoven has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Liddell down to the mat. Liddell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beethoven doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chuck Liddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liddell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Liddell lands with a nice combination. Beethoven backs away looking to recover.
Beethoven on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beethoven throws a hook but Liddell avoids it easily.
Beethoven shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chuck Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liddell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beethoven .
Liddell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beethoven has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Beethoven walks into a jab.
Liddell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Liddell scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beethoven fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beethoven shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liddell as he avoids it easily.
Beethoven is breathing heavily.
Liddell cracks Beethoven with a good jab.
Beethoven takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beethoven fails with a takedown attempt.
Beethoven takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liddell scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Beethoven on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beethoven gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Liddell.
Nice cross by Liddell.
Liddell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beethoven is defended easily by Liddell.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Liddell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beethoven closes the distance and clinches up with Liddell, looking for a takedown. Beethoven pushes Liddell against the cage but Liddell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beethoven shoots in for a takedown but Liddell shows good takedown defense.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Beethoven .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell tries to bum rush Beethoven with a series of wild strikes but Beethoven uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beethoven takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liddell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beethoven 's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Liddell scores with a four punch combination!
A jab lands there for Liddell.
Liddell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Liddell cracks Beethoven with an open hand slap.
Liddell leaves Beethoven with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Liddell catches Beethoven with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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.
Beethoven swings away with a body shot that misses
and Liddell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beethoven takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beethoven fails with the takedown
and Beethoven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beethoven has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Beethoven takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beethoven misses with a body punch
and Liddell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beethoven takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beethoven looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Left hook, right uppercut from Liddell.
Beethoven misses with a takedown
and Liddell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Liddell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Liddell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Beethoven with a poor takedown
letting Liddell counter with a right hand.
Beethoven tries to close the distance and clinch but Liddell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beethoven gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beethoven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beethoven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beethoven has his takedown stuffed
and Liddell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beethoven on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liddell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beethoven at a distance.
Liddell lands with a nice combination. Beethoven backs away looking to recover.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beethoven has his takedown stuffed
and Liddell counters with a three punch combo that has Beethoven backing up. Beethoven nods at Liddell to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Liddell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Liddell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Liddell!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bonnel Balingit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and king kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). king kong will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bonnel Balingit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, king kong!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Balingit's waist but Balingit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing kong off to one side.
kong slips a jab from Balingit.
A combination from Balingit does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from kong.
Balingit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck kong on the side of the head.
It looks like king kong has been cut.
kong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balingit is fending him off so far but kong persists. Nope, Balingit circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
kong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bonnel Balingit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of king kong.
Balingit cracks kong with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends kong tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Balingit pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! kong is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bonnel Balingit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dhali Llamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pee Wee Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dhali Llamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pee Wee Herman!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llamma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Herman moves away.
Llamma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Llamma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Herman has closed the distance and engaged Llamma in a clinch.
Llamma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Herman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Llamma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Herman tries for a takedown but Llamma manages to get underhooks.
Herman wants a takedown.
Dhali Llamma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pee Wee Herman.
Herman has Llamma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Llamma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Herman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Llamma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Herman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Llamma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Herman goes for a takedown attempt but Llamma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Herman with that takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Llamma, as that shot connected.
Llamma tries to clinch
and Herman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Herman prevents Llamma from breaking the clinch.
Llamma stops a takedown attempt from Herman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Herman looks gassed!
Herman tries for a takedown but Llamma manages to get underhooks.
Herman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Llamma's efforts to push away.
Herman looking for a takedown.
Herman tries for a takedown but Llamma manages to get underhooks.
Herman tries to score a body lock takedown but Llamma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Llamma tries to break free but Herman pushes him back against the cage.
Llamma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Llamma does no damage.
Herman wants to clinch up but Llamma keeps it at a distance.
Llamma has closed the distance and engaged Herman in a clinch.
Herman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Llamma is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Herman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Llamma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Herman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Llamma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Llamma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman keeps the fight on the outside.
Llamma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Herman momentarily.
Herman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Llamma rushes Herman and presses him up against the cage.
Llamma is trying to force a seperation but Herman has the dominant position.
Llamma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Herman wants a takedown.
Llamma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Herman looking for a takedown.
Llamma tries to break free but Herman pushes him back against the cage.
Llamma is trying to force a seperation but Herman has the dominant position.
Herman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Llamma is trying to break the clinch but Herman has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llamma is trying to force a seperation but Herman has the dominant position.
Herman prevents Llamma from breaking the clinch.
Llamma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Llamma takes the fight into the clinch.
Llamma working hard to break the clinch.
Llamma lands a nice uppercut.
Herman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Llamma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Herman drops his hands momentarily and Llamma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herman is defended easily by Llamma.
Herman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Herman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Herman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Llamma as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llamma has managed to clinch.
Llamma working hard to break the clinch.
Herman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Llamma is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Llamma gets underhooks to prevent Herman's takedown attempt.
Llamma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Llamma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Herman has managed to clinch.
Herman has Llamma pressed against the cage, preventing Llamma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Herman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Llamma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Llamma can't break the clinch.
Herman is trying to drag Llamma to the mat but Llamma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Llamma is trying to break the clinch but Herman is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herman prevents Llamma from breaking the clinch.
Herman goes for a takedown attempt but Llamma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Herman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dhali Llamma 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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Llamma.
Herman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Llamma scores with a nice strike.
Llamma misses the jab.
Llamma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herman.
Herman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dhali Llamma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Llamma lands a nice hook to Herman's body. Herman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Llamma rushes Herman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Llamma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Herman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Llamma is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Llamma gets through Herman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Herman lands a takedown into guard.
Herman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Herman tries to free his leg and advance position but Llamma is retaining full guard.
Herman is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Llamma is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Llamma has escaped and now he's on top!
Herman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Llamma stopping the sweep attempt from Herman.
Llamma tries to free his leg and advance position but Herman is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Herman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Herman looking to ground and pound but Llamma is blocking nicely.
Herman working for a submission but Llamma is keeping him at bay.
Llamma tries to hold on but Herman pushes him away.
Llamma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Herman on the ground.
Herman misses with a head shot.
Llamma throwing hammer fists to the chest of Herman. What's that going to do exactly?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llamma is desperately trying to improve his position but Herman has a good base and remains in mount.
Llamma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Llamma tries to get out of the position.
Herman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Herman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Llamma holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Herman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Llamma avoids a series of strikes thrown by Herman.
Herman lands a big shot there that rocks Llamma but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Llamma can't escape the position.
Llamma is trying to stand up.
Herman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Llamma is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Llamma and Herman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Llamma tries to escape but Herman is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Llamma regains half guard, as Herman was trying to land strikes.
Herman is working for a kimura here but Llamma manages to reverse the position and he's now in Herman's guard.
Llamma wants to control from the top but Herman keeps moving.
Llamma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Llamma wants to stand but Herman is controlling his posture from full guard.
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 Dhali Llamma will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Llamma misses with the combination.
Llamma misses with a wild combination.
Llamma is looking to clinch.
Herman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Herman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Llamma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Llamma wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman moves into the clinch successfully.
Herman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Llamma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Herman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herman can't get the takedown.
Dhali Llamma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pee Wee Herman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman wants a takedown.
Llamma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Llamma darts in trying to clinch
and Herman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Herman wants the takedown. Llamma is fighting it off but Herman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Llamma's guard against the cage.
Herman won't allow Llamma to sweep him here.
Herman throws and elbow that misses. Llamma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Herman's guard. Nice move by Llamma!
Llamma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Llamma seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Herman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Llamma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pee Wee Herman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llamma wants to pass the guard but Herman is keeping the position.
Llamma wants to get up but he can't break Herman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Herman working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Herman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Llamma misses the shot to the body.
Herman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Llamma does it's job there.
Herman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Herman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Herman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Llamma tries to avoid it but Herman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Llamma to the ground. Llamma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Llamma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dhali Llamma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Llamma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Herman avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llamma throws a series of punches but Herman moves out of range.
Llamma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Llamma closes the distance looking to clinch
and Herman counters by clinching up.
Herman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Llamma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Herman has managed to clinch.
Herman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Llamma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Herman goes for a takedown attempt but Llamma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dhali Llamma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Llamma.
Llamma forces Herman back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dhali Llamma.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Llamma, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dhali Llamma!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maniacal Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heather Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maniacal Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heather Graham!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graham throws a sloppy head kick
and Styles counters with a big head kick but Graham shrugs it off.
A right-left combo lands from Graham.
It looks like Maniacal Styles has been cut.
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!
Styles feints a jab and as Graham dips his head, Styles unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Graham right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Graham falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Styles smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maniacal Styles!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reg Mackworthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fisher Keltath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisher Keltath told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reg Mackworthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fisher Keltath!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keltath swats away the attempt to clinch by Mackworthy.
Mackworthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mackworthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keltath.
Mackworthy misses with a series of wild punches.
Mackworthy takes a swing at Keltath's ribcage but misses.
Mackworthy throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Keltath finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Keltath shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Keltath was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Keltath with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keltath scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Keltath working for a submission but Mackworthy is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keltath landing strikes, looking to finish!
Keltath lands a big shot there that rocks Mackworthy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Keltath working Mackworthy over with strikes here.
Keltath avoids the attempt from Mackworthy to control.
Mackworthy taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mackworthy tries to hold on but Keltath postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keltath content just to control the position here.
Keltath unloading with bombs!
Mackworthy is trying to escape the mount.
Mackworthy is bucking up trying to escape but Keltath cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
It looks like Reg Mackworthy 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!
Keltath looking to finish Mackworthy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mackworthy!
Reg Mackworthy's cut is getting worse.
Mackworthy is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Keltath locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Mackworthy is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fisher Keltath!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Sinovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Natas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sinovic comes to the cage accompanied by None Shall Pass. James Natas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dale Sinovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Natas!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natas fails with a takedown attempt.
Dale Sinovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Natas.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sinovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sinovic has Natas up against the cage in a clinch.
Sinovic pulls guard.
Natas wants to pass the guard but Sinovic is keeping the position.
Natas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Natas trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinovic controlling the position.
Sinovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Natas pushes down on Sinovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sinovic won't allow Natas to pass to mount.
Sinovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Natas on the ground.
Sinovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sinovic kicks off Natas and gets to his feet.
Sinovic drives through and clinches with Natas against the cage.
Sinovic scores with a knee to the head.
Sinovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Natas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Natas tries to pull guard but Sinovic won't allow it.
Dale Sinovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Natas.
Natas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Natas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sinovic walks away with a smile on his face. Natas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Natas looks gassed!
Sinovic moves into range and clinches up with Natas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinovic pulls guard.
Sinovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Natas's guard.
Sinovic gets to his feet - Natas follows without any prompting.
Natas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sinovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Natas as he jumps to the side.
Sinovic tries to clinch there but Natas circles away.
Sinovic tries to clinch but Natas is having none of it.
Natas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sinovic instigates a clinch.
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!
Sinovic scores with a knee to the head.
Sinovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Natas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sinovic trying to land knees to the body.
Sinovic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sinovic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Natas's face.
Sinovic lands a good knee to the midsection. Natas won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinovic lands an elbow inside that Natas shrugs off.
Natas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Natas can't get the takedown.
Sinovic lands an elbow that stopped Natas in his tracks for a moment.
Natas is trying to break free.
Sinovic scores with a knee to the head.
Natas taking a breather.
Sinovic with a knee to the head.
Sinovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sinovic tries a knee to the head but Natas blocks it.
Sinovic lands an elbow inside that Natas shrugs off.
Natas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Natas managing to block the knees to the body from Sinovic.
A short body shot lands from Natas as the two fighters clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sinovic as Natas tries to tie him up.
Sinovic letting Natas take a breather here.
Natas pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Natas is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natas wants to control from the top but Sinovic keeps moving.
Sinovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Natas wants to control from the top but Sinovic keeps moving.
Natas won't allow Sinovic to sweep him here.
Natas trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Natas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Sinovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sinovic stuffs the takedown.
Natas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sinovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dale Sinovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Natas instigates a clinch.
Natas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sinovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sinovic lands a damaging elbow.
Natas can't get the takedown.
Dale Sinovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Natas.
Sinovic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sinovic lands an elbow inside that Natas shrugs off.
Sinovic has hold of one of Natas's legs. Natas is fighting the takedown attempt but Sinovic gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sinovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Natas has wrist control.
Sinovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sinovic advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinovic wants to control but Natas is keeping him busy.
Sinovic controlling the position from side mount.
Sinovic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Natas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sinovic but great work by Natas.
Natas is trying to get an arm triangle but Sinovic is defending well.
Sinovic tries to bench press Natas off him but Natas keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sinovic is not content to let Natas control the position.
Natas advances nicely into full mount.
Sinovic is squirming around, avoiding Natas's attempts to control the action.
Natas controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natas throws some wild stikes that Sinovic manages to avoid easily.
Sinovic wants to control but Natas is having none of it.
Natas looking to secure an arm triangle but Sinovic defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Natas tries to control but Sinovic wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Natas tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Sinovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Natas has a good base and remains in mount.
Natas landing punches.
You get the feeling that Sinovic really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sinovic tries to control Natas's body but Natas pushes him off. Sinovic squirms to his side and now Natas has his back!
Natas trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Sinovic dominated that second round.
That's time! Sinovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sinovic clinches up against the cage.
Sinovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Natas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sinovic walks away with a smile on his face. Natas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Natas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Natas takes the fight into the clinch.
Natas fails to pull guard.
Dale Sinovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Natas.
Sinovic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sinovic lands an elbow inside.
Sinovic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sinovic successfully pulls guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sinovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sinovic is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Natas is trying to break the clinch but Sinovic has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinovic with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Sinovic.
Sinovic lands an elbow just above Natas 's eye.
Sinovic connects with a knee to the head.
Natas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sinovic connects with a knee to the head.
Sinovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Natas wants to break free but Sinovic has control.
Natas dodges an elbow strike from Sinovic.
Sinovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Natas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dale Sinovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Natas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Natas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Natas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Natas taking a breather.
Sinovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Natas has Sinovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sinovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
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.
Sinovic lands an elbow that stopped Natas in his tracks for a moment.
Sinovic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sinovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sinovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Natas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Natas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sinovic's guard.
Sinovic pulls Natas in to control the position.
Sinovic keeping moving, preventing Natas from controlling successfully.
Sinovic trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natas trying to control but Sinovic is working from the bottom.
Natas stopping the sweep attempt from Sinovic.
Sinovic wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Natas manages to pass to side control.
Sinovic taking some punishment here, with Natas in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Natas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sinovic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Natas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Natas wants to take a breather but Sinovic is having none of it.
Natas wants to pass the guard but Sinovic is defending well.
Natas slows the pace down in half guard.
Natas is keen to just control but Sinovic is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dale Sinovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sinovic 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale Sinovic!
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