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RCS 43 - Catoptrophobia PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Muad Dib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marti Pico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Muad Dib has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Muad Dib seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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146 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Muad Dib!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marti Pico!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dib throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pico.
Dib gets a takedown into half guard.
Pico moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dib trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pico manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dib wants to sweep here but Pico controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pico postures up.
Dib 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.
Pico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dib is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pico works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dib makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dib.
Dib 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.
Pico drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dib dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dib is stalling in the full guard.
Pico looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dib wants to control from the top but Pico keeps moving.
Dib stands and throws Pico's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dib fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dib scoring with punches and elbows.
Dib working the ground and pound from side control.
Dib wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pico keeps working.
Dib throws a strike aimed at the side of Pico's head but Pico avoids it well.
Pico is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dib's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Dib! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Pico has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Muad Dib!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Wufie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wufie comes to the cage accompanied by Beg Waves. Zhang Wufie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Julio Martinez's chin.
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148 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zhang Wufie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julio Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Martinez.
Martinez ducks under a wild hook from Wufie.
Martinez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martinez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wufie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wufie dodges the punch combination from Martinez.
No joy there for Wufie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Martinez.
Zhang Wufie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wufie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Martinez's calf.
Wufie tries a head kick but it misses.
Wufie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Martinez looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wufie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinez.
Wufie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wufie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wufie misses with the combination.
Martinez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wufie can pounce on him.
Wufie scores with a head kick. Martinez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wufie.
Wufie circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Martinez drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Wufie follows Martinez to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhang Wufie!
Zhang Wufie opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamid Anubis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hamid Anubis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hamid Anubis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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280 lbs
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220 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hamid Anubis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Silva!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots and misses
and Anubis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Anubis is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Anubis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Anubis is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anubis is looking for a kimura here.
Silva should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Anubis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silva trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anubis seems to be looking for submissions.
Anubis seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silva is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hamid Anubis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Haste The Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Pelaez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pelaez has chosen Never gonna give you up-Rick Astley as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Haste The Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Pelaez!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Day tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pelaez swivels and escapes.
The Day closes the distance and clinches up with Pelaez, looking for a takedown. The Day pushes Pelaez against the cage but Pelaez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pelaez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Day counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The Day trying to control but Pelaez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Day gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pelaez tries to clinch up
and The Day decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pelaez's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Pelaez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Day missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Day tries to free his leg and advance position but Pelaez is retaining full guard.
The Day might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Pelaez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Day pushes down on Pelaez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelaez tries to kick The Day off but The Day keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pelaez blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Day.
The Day is trying to control the action in half guard but Pelaez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pelaez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Day takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Day is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pelaez sees it coming and defends easily.
The Day is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Day decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Day shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Day seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pelaez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Haste The Day!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wasili Linden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bariga Kodeinich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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156 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wasili Linden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bariga Kodeinich!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linden tries to clinch but Kodeinich is having none of it.
Kodeinich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kodeinich throws a sloppy head kick and Linden moves out of range easily.
Kodeinich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kodeinich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Linden looks for a takedown but Kodeinich sprawls well.
Kodeinich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bariga Kodeinich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linden fails with a takedown attempt.
Kodeinich throws a right hand that Linden ducks under and follows up with a left that Linden also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Kodeinich. Those never looked like landing.
Kodeinich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Linden misses with a takedown attempt - Kodeinich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wasili Linden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Linden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kodeinich finds it's way round the side to connect with Linden's head.
Kodeinich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Linden is rocked!
Kodeinich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Linden slips a jab and a cross from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich lands a left and a right that send Linden crashing to the mat, dazed. Kodeinich thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Linden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Kodeinich cracks Linden with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Linden tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kodeinich pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Linden is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bariga Kodeinich!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Haws (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haws's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Garden's All Nighters. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Haws!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathan Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards wants to clinch.
Haws lands a jab to Edwards's midsection.
Haws misses with a body kick.
Haws looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well.
Haws throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
No joy there for Edwards, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haws goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Some wild striking there from Haws.
Edwards closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haws circles away.
Haws swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwards.
Haws throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haws shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edwards is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haws's half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Haws tries to kick Edwards off but Edwards keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Edwards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haws. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haws is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards trying to control the action but Haws is working from the bottom.
Haws keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haws misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Edwards is keen to just control but Haws is a slippery customer.
Edwards throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haws is concentrating on defense, preventing Edwards from advancing position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Haws as Edwards shoots in.
Haws throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
Haws circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jon Haws seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haws tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Edwards misses.
Haws misses with a few strikes there.
Haws tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edwards lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haws gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Haws is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haws keeping full guard, as Edwards tries to pass.
Edwards is stalling in the full guard.
Haws looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Haws is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Edwards keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haws's head.
Haws throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Edwards trying to control but Haws is working from the bottom.
Haws is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haws is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edwards is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards looking to pass the guard.
Haws keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Nathan Edwards has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Edwards shoots for a double leg takedown but Haws sprawls well. He's pushed Edwards's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jon Haws has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Edwards.
Edwards lands a nice shot that snaps Haws's head back.
Haws rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haws misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Haws.
Haws throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Haws avoids it.
Haws pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwards moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haws gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Haws keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Haws preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haws is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haws is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Edwards must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Haws looking for a sweep. Not yet Haws, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Haws wants to get back to his feet but Edwards is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Edwards throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edwards manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Haws on his heels. He'll look to pass Haws's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Edwards 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.
Haws circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haws fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edwards throws a leg kick which misses Haws's front leg but catches the back leg as Haws tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Haws, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edwards lands an overhand right.
Edwards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haws.
Edwards tries to clinch up but Haws circles away and keeps his distance.
Edwards fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Haws scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Haws swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwards.
Edwards shoots in but Haws avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jon Haws has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Edwards.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haws thows a body kick. Edwards tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haws sprawls well. Haws wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Haws fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haws takes the fight into the clinch.
Haws lands a damaging elbow.
Edwards goes for a takedown attempt but Haws pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Haws lands with a kick to the temple. Edwards shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Haws scores with a one two! Edwards had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nathan Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Haws. No joy for Edwards on that attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haws, right into the meat.
Haws throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
Haws misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haws throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haws swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to clinch there but Haws circles away.
Haws misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haws looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haws misses with the combination.
Edwards fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Haws to the ground. Edwards is now in Haws's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haws working a defensive guard here.
Edwards scoring with some ground and pound.
Edwards stopping the sweep attempt from Haws.
Edwards slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haws is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edwards is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to stand but Haws is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haws throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Haws wants to sweep here but Edwards controlling him for the moment.
Edwards keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haws's head.
Haws has a closed guard, preventing Edwards from standing up.
Nathan Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edwards throws a big right hand that misses.
Haws working a defensive guard here.
Edwards content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Edwards chips away with some ground and pound.
Haws keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Haws is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haws 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.
Edwards distracts Haws with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Haws is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edwards lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Edwards is working Haws over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haws is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards is looking to stand up but Haws won't let him.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haws is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haws utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nathan Edwards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Haws's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with Haws, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes Haws against the cage but Haws circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but Haws sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haws, right into the meat.
Haws closes the distance and clinches up with Edwards, looking for a takedown. Haws pushes Edwards against the cage but Edwards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haws keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Haws.
Haws throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Haws.
Haws takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Horrible takedown by Edwards or perhaps it was just good defense by Haws which made him look bad.
Jon Haws has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Edwards.
Haws stuffs the takedown attempt from Edwards. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Haws.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haws. Haws obviously looking to wear him down.
Edwards has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haws tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haws can't break the clinch.
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haws looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Haws pushes him off.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haws.
Nice sprawl there from Haws as Edwards shoots in.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haws avoids a kick to the body.
Haws with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Haws avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haws as he jumps to the side.
Edwards misses with a looping right.
Haws throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haws gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haws is looking for a triangle here but Edwards uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Haws takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haws struggling a bit here.
Nathan Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Haws is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haws is letting Edwards control him for a moment.
Haws is trying to buck Edwards off.
Edwards controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Haws tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards slows the pace down.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nathan Edwards.
Edwards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Edwards looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haws throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haws misses with a two punch combination.
Edwards looking to score a takedown here. Haws is defending well but Edwards drives through and ends up in Haws's guard.
Haws trying to keep a closed guard but Edwards is proving a slippery customer.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Haws keeps moving.
Edwards is looking to stand up but Haws won't let him.
Haws looking for a guillotine here but Edwards defends easily.
Edwards got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haws has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edwards has managed to get both his arms back between Haws's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haws not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Edwards is stalling in the full guard.
Haws is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haws not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Edwards trying to stand up but can't free himself from Haws's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haws is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards won't allow Haws to get back to his feet.
Jon Haws has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edwards is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Edwards 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Edwards!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Donatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donatelli comes to the cage accompanied by I Sell Comics - Courage My Love. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kirk Donatelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cj Penn!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donatelli tries to clinch up but Penn circles away and keeps his distance.
Donatelli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Penn sprawls well. Penn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Donatelli gets slowly back to his feet.
Penn throws a series of punches but Donatelli avoids them all with ease.
Donatelli shoots in for a double leg but Penn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Penn lands a leg kick that knocks Donatelli off balance momentarily.
Penn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Penn throws a series of punches but Donatelli avoids them all with ease.
Penn throws a right hand that Donatelli ducks under and follows up with a left that Donatelli also avoids with ease.
Donatelli shoots in for a double leg but Penn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Donatelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn throws a right hand that Donatelli ducks under and follows up with a left that Donatelli also avoids with ease.
Nice shot by Penn.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donatelli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donatelli throws a leg kick which misses Penn's front leg but catches the back leg as Penn tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn lands with a kick to the temple. Donatelli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Donatelli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Penn avoids it really well and circles away.
Donatelli tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Penn counters with a left to the body.
A combination from Penn does no damage.
Donatelli shoots in and drives through. Penn sprawls well.
Donatelli walks into a jab.
Donatelli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Penn to the mat! Penn manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn controls Donatelli momentarily but Donatelli frees himself.
Donatelli stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli looking to pass the guard.
Donatelli wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Donatelli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kirk Donatelli just wasn't active enough.
Penn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penn as he jumps to the side.
Penn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donatelli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Penn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donatelli scores a takedown into full mount!
Donatelli is breathing heavily.
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Donatelli can't control as he wanted to and Penn manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Donatelli sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Penn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Donatelli is trying to work for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donatelli shoots in for a double leg but Penn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Penn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Donatelli counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Penn!
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donatelli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cj Penn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Donatelli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Penn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Donatelli eats them both and turns towards Penn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Penn connects with a body shot that sends Donatelli's belly button to the back.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Donatelli is just out of range.
Kirk Donatelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donatelli.
Donatelli blocks a low kick nicely.
Donatelli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Penn tries to bum rush Donatelli with a series of wild strikes but Donatelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donatelli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheers as Penn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Donatelli doesn't seem phased though.
Donatelli shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense.
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
Donatelli closes the distance but Penn moves to the side
and Penn counters with a left and a right that stings Donatelli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Donatelli.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Donatelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donatelli throws a leg kick that misses.
Donatelli moves out of range of the body kick.
Penn throws the kick towards the body but Donatelli avoids it.
Donatelli slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
Donatelli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Penn throws the left hand but Donatelli avoids the punch easily.
Donatelli shoots in for a double leg but Penn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donatelli shoots and misses
and Penn counters with a nice leg kick.
Cj Penn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Penn lands with an uppercut that bounces Donatelli off the cage and back into range.
Penn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands a nice looking body kick.
Cj Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donatelli walks into a stiff left hand from Penn.
Penn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn works the jab nicely.
Penn tries to bum rush Donatelli with a series of wild strikes but Donatelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donatelli moves into the clinch successfully.
Donatelli throws a head punch that misses.
Penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donatelli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
Donatelli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn but Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Penn lands a leg kick that knocks Donatelli off balance momentarily.
Penn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Penn misses with a looping right.
Donatelli has a takedown stuffed.
Donatelli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penn lands with an uppercut that bounces Donatelli off the cage and back into range.
Penn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Penn misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense.
A left lands for Penn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn throws a head kick that half lands.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Donatelli moves out of range easily.
Donatelli tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
Penn scores with a jab to the body.
Penn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Donatelli eats them both and turns towards Penn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Penn defending well as Donatelli loads up on a big left hand.
Penn misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donatelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donatelli blocks a head kick by Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Penn misses with a few strikes there.
Donatelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donatelli darts in and clinches Penn up against the cage.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Donatelli is controlling him.
Penn scores a nice knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Penn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Penn to work.
Penn trying to control the position but instead, Donatelli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Penn into the cage.
Penn avoiding damage as Donatelli throws knees to the body.
Donatelli missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donatelli.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Donatelli avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Penn presses Donatelli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Penn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Donatelli trying to control the position but instead, Penn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Donatelli into the cage.
Penn is trying to force a seperation but Donatelli has the dominant position.
Penn breaks the clinch.
Penn scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands a slapping body shot.
Penn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Donatelli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Penn is fending him off so far but Donatelli persists. Nope, Penn circles away and we're back to standing.
Penn scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn cracks the inside of Donatelli's front leg.
Penn scores with a nice right hand.
Penn lands a jab to Donatelli's midsection.
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Penn.
Donatelli misses with a takedown attempt - Penn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Donatelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn throws a head kick that Donatelli semi-blocks.
Donatelli is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penn defends it nicely.
Oh Donatelli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donatelli sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Penn throws a body kick that misses.
Donatelli seems to have got his legs back now.
Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
Donatelli moves in looking to clinch but Penn pushes him off.
Penn misses with a looping left.
Penn throws a leg kick but Donatelli moved away.
Kirk Donatelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Donatelli under the eye.
A left and a right from Penn both land. Nice combination.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Donatelli's head backwards.
Donatelli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn but Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Donatelli tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Penn.
Donatelli misses with a head kick.
Cj Penn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Donatelli tries a low kick but Penn avoids it.
Cj Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donatelli is looking to clinch.
Donatelli misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn lands with an uppercut that bounces Donatelli off the cage and back into range.
Donatelli loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Penn, as that shot connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cj Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Penn 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cj Penn!
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