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Black Hand on TEN XVIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derek Scarlatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Childs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Childs has chosen Born This Way as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derek Scarlatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Childs!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarlatti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Derek Scarlatti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarlatti forces Childs back against the cage and clinches.
Scarlatti trying to land knees to the body.
Childs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Scarlatti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Childs breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Childs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scarlatti throws a series of punches but Childs avoids them all with ease.
Childs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Childs misses.
Scarlatti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Childs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Childs throws a push kick but Scarlatti slaps the foot to one side.
Scarlatti tries a head kick but it misses.
Childs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scarlatti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Childs gets tackled into the cage by Scarlatti. Scarlatti maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Scarlatti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarlatti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Childs breaks from the clinch.
Scarlatti darts in and clinches Childs up against the cage.
Childs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Scarlatti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scarlatti shoots in for a takedown but Childs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Childs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scarlatti misses with the combination.
Scarlatti forces Childs back against the cage and clinches.
Childs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Childs scores a nice knee to the body.
Childs effectively controlling the action here.
Scarlatti can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Childs obliges.
Childs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scarlatti's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Childs.
Scarlatti is trying to break the clinch but Childs is controlling him.
Childs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Scarlatti is trying to break the clinch but Childs has him pressed against the cage.
Childs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Childs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scarlatti.
A chopping leg kick lands by Childs.
Childs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scarlatti.
Childs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Scarlatti misses.
Childs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Childs connects with a leg kick. Scarlatti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Childs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scarlatti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Childs counters with a leg kick.
Childs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scarlatti under the eye.
Scarlatti misses with a hook
and Childs counters with a good low kick that Scarlatti was not able to check.
Scarlatti clinches with his opponent.
Scarlatti ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Scarlatti no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Childs stands up from Scarlatti's guard - Childs perhaps looking for a knockout.
Scarlatti falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Childs to counter with a crisp jab.
Scarlatti misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Childs throws a right and a left that Scarlatti avoids nicely.
Childs swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti shoots in and drives through. Childs sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Scarlatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scarlatti gets a clinch.
Scarlatti is trying to break the clinch but Childs is controlling him.
Scarlatti tries to circle away but Childs has him pinned against the cage.
Childs scores a nice knee to the body.
Scarlatti is breathing heavily.
Scarlatti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Childs's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Scarlatti tries to score a body lock takedown but Childs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Childs landing knees to the head.
Childs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Childs lands a front kick.
Scarlatti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Childs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Scarlatti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Childs lands with a nice body kick.
Scarlatti tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Scarlatti lands with a nice combination. Childs backs away looking to recover.
Scarlatti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scarlatti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scarlatti throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Childs counters with a low kick, right behind Scarlatti 's knee.
Scarlatti fails to land the takedown.
A cross from Childs lands.
Childs misses with a series of wild punches.
Scarlatti has Childs up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Childs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Childs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick from Childs.
Childs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scarlatti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Childs lands with a nice body punch.
Childs lands a nice looking body kick.
Scarlatti misses with a takedown attempt
and Childs counters with a series of strikes. Scarlatti will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brian Childs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scarlatti has his takedown stuffed
and Childs counters with a one-two to the body.
Scarlatti is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Scarlatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Childs looks to land a combination but Scarlatti avoids it well.
Childs scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Childs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Childs scores with a decent looking hook.
Childs scores with a three punch combo!
Oh Scarlatti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Derek Scarlatti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scarlatti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Childs tries to avoid it but Scarlatti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Childs to the ground. Childs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Childs fakes the leg kick and cracks Scarlatti in the body.
Scarlatti seems to have got his legs back now.
Childs connects with a solid leg kick.
Childs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scarlatti darts in and clinches Childs up against the cage.
Childs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Childs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Scarlatti's face.
Childs keeps control of Scarlatti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scarlatti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Childs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Childs lands a leg kick that knocks Scarlatti off balance momentarily.
Scarlatti has Childs up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Childs.
Scarlatti is trying to break free.
Childs breaks the clinch.
Scarlatti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Childs swivels and escapes.
Scarlatti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Childs lands a good knee to the midsection. Scarlatti won't want to take too many of those.
Childs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Childs lands a head shot.
Childs scores with the left hand. Scarlatti knows he should have avoided that one.
Childs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Childs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scarlatti circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Childs fails to land with a series of punches.
Scarlatti scores a takedown into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarlatti wants to control but Childs has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Scarlatti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scarlatti trying to control the action but Childs is working from the bottom.
Scarlatti seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Childs 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!
Some wild striking there from Childs.
A head kick misses from Scarlatti.
Scarlatti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scarlatti closes the distance and clinches.
Childs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brian Childs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Childs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Childs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scarlatti counters with a left and a right that stings Childs.
Scarlatti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarlatti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Childs.
A left and a right from Childs both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Childs misses with a few strikes there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Childs, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarlatti shoots in but Childs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scarlatti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Scarlatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Childs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Scarlatti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Childs scores with a shoulder strike.
Childs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scarlatti walks into a stiff left hand from Childs.
Scarlatti has managed to clinch.
Childs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Scarlatti's face.
It looks like Derek Scarlatti has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Childs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Childs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Childs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Scarlatti's face.
Childs breaks from the clinch.
Childs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scarlatti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Childs looks to land a combination but Scarlatti avoids it well.
Childs scores with a hook.
Scarlatti has Childs up against the cage in a clinch.
Scarlatti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Childs.
Scarlatti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Childs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Scarlatti being controlled against the cage.
Childs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Childs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Childs fails to land with a series of punches.
Scarlatti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Scarlatti duly obliges.
A head kick by Scarlatti misses
and Childs counters with a low kick, right behind Scarlatti 's knee.
Childs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Childs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Childs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scarlatti. That did some damage!
Childs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Scarlatti lands with an overhand left.
Childs lands with a nice combination. Scarlatti backs away looking to recover.
Childs leaves Scarlatti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scarlatti moves into the clinch successfully.
Scarlatti will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Childs breaks from the clinch.
Scarlatti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Childs manages to break the clinch.
Childs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Childs dips to his left and cracks Scarlatti with an uppercut!
Childs throws out a loose jab but Scarlatti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarlatti misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Scarlatti misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scarlatti slips a jab and a cross from Childs.
Scarlatti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Derek Scarlatti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Childs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Childs lands a nice looking body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Childs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Childs 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Childs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Samsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfgang Steuermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steuermann has chosen Ein Prosit as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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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
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregor Samsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wolfgang Steuermann!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Steuermann crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Samsa - the referee stops the clock and Steuermann gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Samsa. Steuermann manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Steuermann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Samsa as he jumps to the side.
Samsa tries to land a front kick but Steuermann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Samsa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steuermann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Samsa wants to improve his position but Steuermann is controlling well.
Steuermann wants to pass to mount but Samsa is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steuermann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Samsa defends it well.
Steuermann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Samsa defends it well.
Steuermann is looking to advance position but Samsa won't allow it.
Samsa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steuermann is working away from the top position though.
Steuermann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Samsa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steuermann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Samsa defends it well.
Steuermann is taking a breather. Samsa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samsa is looking to improve his position.
Steuermann wants to work for an arm triangle but Samsa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Samsa is in trouble now - Steuermann has advanced to mount!
Steuermann pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Samsa is trying to escape the mount.
Steuermann lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Steuermann is landing with some decent strikes but Samsa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steuermann jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Samsa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Samsa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Steuermann.
Steuermann remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Steuermann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Samsa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steuermann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steuermann trying to control the action but Samsa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann working away.
Samsa is trying to buck Steuermann off.
Steuermann trying to control the position but Samsa is working away.
Samsa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Steuermann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steuermann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steuermann wants to control but Samsa is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Steuermann dominated that round.
That's time! Samsa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steuermann.
Steuermann darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Samsa wants to control but Steuermann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Samsa moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steuermann is looking to advance position but Samsa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Steuermann is trying desperately to improve position.
Samsa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steuermann is looking to escape.
Samsa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Steuermann to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Steuermann shrugs it off.
Steuermann gets back to half guard.
Wolfgang Steuermann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steuermann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Samsa wanted to stand there but Steuermann had control of the position.
Steuermann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann has his foot on Samsa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Samsa works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Samsa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steuermann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Samsa has managed to get both his arms back between Steuermann's legs - danger averted.
Steuermann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Samsa is looking to stand up but Steuermann won't let him.
Samsa throwing strikes but missing.
Steuermann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Samsa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steuermann is looking to sinch up a triangle. Samsa throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Steuermann's body to avoid the submission. Steuermann has instead reached around Samsa's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Steuermann arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wolfgang Steuermann!
Wolfgang Steuermann decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Barnham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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216 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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210 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Barnham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rusty James!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnham. That did some damage!
Barnham walks into a straight right hand from James.
Barnham slips a jab from James.
James jabs Barnham to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnham fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ben Barnham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from James.
Nice uppercut there from Barnham.
James throws a low kick, looking for Barnham's leg but Barnham calmly moves out of range.
James throws a shot from downtown. Barnham moves away and avoids it.
Barnham cracks James with a good jab.
It looks like Rusty James has been cut.
No joy there for Barnham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James checks a leg kick.
Barnham blocks a jab.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnham.
Barnham is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
James misses with a hook
and Barnham makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Barnham.
Barnham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnham clinches.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James missing with a left hand there. Barnham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnham connects with an inside leg kick.
Barnham ducks under a wild hook from James.
Barnham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James misses with a low kick.
Barnham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnham forces James back against the cage and clinches.
Barnham can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Barnham both land. Nice combination.
Barnham tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barnham.
Barnham is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt James will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
James is trying to buck Barnham off.
James tries to bench press Barnham off him but Barnham keeps the position.
James is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnham tries to score with some ground and pound. James controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barnham has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barnham scoring with punches from side control.
James managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barnham.
A control attempt from James but he's now mounted!
Barnham controlling from the full mount.
James tries to hold on but Barnham pushes him away.
Barnham postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. James looks a forlorn figure.
Barnham with good strikes from the mount here!
James tries to hold on but Barnham pushes him away.
Barnham scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnham with a couple of short strikes.
Barnham lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
James is rocked!
Barnham looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has James covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Barnham!
Ben Barnham took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mick Foley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humberto Giant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
203 lbs
10 - 6 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mick Foley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Humberto Giant!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giant shoots for a takedown but Foley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An inside leg kick from Giant misses.
A swing and a miss from Foley.
Foley's corner calls for a 1-2. Foley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Foley jabs Giant right on the nose. Giant blinks but takes it well.
Foley misses with a straight left.
Giant moves out of range as Foley strikes.
Giant fakes the leg kick and cracks Foley in the body.
Giant misses with a takedown attempt - Foley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Giant fails with the takedown.
Mick Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Humberto Giant.
Giant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Foley cracks Giant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Foley lands a lovely overhand right.
Giant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Foley circles away.
Giant shoots for a takedown but Foley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Giant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foley pinned against the cage. Foley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giant shoots in for a double leg but Foley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Giant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Giant shoots in for a takedown but Foley shows good takedown defense.
Giant takes one to the side of the head.
Giant checks a low kick from Foley.
Foley misses with a straight right.
Giant fails to land the takedown.
Mick Foley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giant shoots in but no luck this time.
Foley scores with a shot to the body.
Mick Foley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giant tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Giant fails with a takedown attempt.
Giant closes the distance and clinches up with Foley, looking for a takedown. Giant pushes Foley against the cage but Foley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giant shoots in and drives through. Foley sprawls well.
Foley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Giant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No luck for Giant with that takedown attempt.
Giant looks gassed!
Giant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Giant there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foley throws a low kick, looking for Giant's leg but Giant calmly moves out of range.
Foley lands a leg kick that knocks Giant off balance momentarily.
Foley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Giant shoots in and bounces Foley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Foley working a defensive guard here.
Foley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Giant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giant preventing the sweep.
Giant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Foley keeping moving, preventing Giant from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Humberto Giant wasn't active enough on the ground.
Foley moves out of range as Giant throws a body kick.
Foley throws a big shot that misses.
Giant on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Giant misses with a takedown
and Foley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Giant slips under a jab.
Giant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Foley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Foley misses with an uppercut. Giant saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley misses with a hook.
Giant tries to move into range but Foley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Foley digs a good hook to Giant's body.
Giant slips a straight right by Foley.
Giant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch lands to the side of Giant 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Foley throws a lazy right hand but Giant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Giant gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Giant off and has taken his back!
Giant is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Even with his hooks in, Foley manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Foley is hanging on to Giant's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Foley dominated that round.
That's time! Foley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Giant looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Foley lands a really nice looking cross but Giant seems unphased.
Foley throws a looping overhand right but Giant ducks down to avoid it.
Foley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Giant looks for a takedown but Foley sprawls well.
Giant misses with a takedown
and Foley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mick Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Humberto Giant.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Giant is defended easily by Foley.
A punch lands to the side of Giant 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Giant staying out of range there.
Foley cracks Giant with a right hand to the side of the head.
Giant shoots in and drives through. Foley sprawls well.
Foley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Giant in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Giant or perhaps it was just good defense by Foley which made him look bad.
Foley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Giant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Foley as he avoids it easily.
Giant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Foley sprawls well. Foley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Giant gets slowly back to his feet.
Foley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Giant.
Foley jabs Giant right on the nose. Giant blinks but takes it well.
Giant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Foley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Giant scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Foley misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Foley.
Foley misses with a body shot.
Foley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Giant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Foley is fending him off so far but Giant persists. Nope, Foley circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giant shoots in for a takedown but Foley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A lazy left from Foley finds it's target.
Foley throws a big shot that misses.
Foley throws out a powerful jab.
Foley misses with a left hand
and Giant counters with an inside leg kick.
Giant fails to land the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foley.
Foley takes a swing at Giant's ribcage but misses.
Giant drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Giant stopping the sweep attempt from Foley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giant trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foley pulls Giant in close to his closed guard and prevents Giant from doing any damage or advancing position.
Foley keeping moving, preventing Giant from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Humberto Giant was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Foley leaves Giant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Foley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Giant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Giant moves away from the strike by Foley.
Giant avoids the body shot from Foley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley looks to land a right hand but Giant moved out of range.
Giant shoots in but no luck this time.
Foley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Giant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Giant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Foley swivels and escapes.
Giant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Foley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Foley missing with a left hand there. Giant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Giant is defended easily by Foley.
Giant is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Giant.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foley works the jab nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Foley scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Foley throws out a leg kick but Giant moves out of range and Foley only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Foley dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Foley.
Foley throws a shot from downtown. Giant moves away and avoids it.
Giant closes the distance and clinches up with Foley, looking for a takedown. Giant pushes Foley against the cage but Foley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Foley throws a nice looking combination but Giant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foley leaves Giant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Giant misses with a takedown attempt - Foley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mick Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Humberto Giant.
Giant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Foley defends it nicely.
Foley lands a jab to the head.
Giant fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Foley misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley lands a jab.
Giant ducks under a wild hook from Foley.
A jab from Foley misses.
Foley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Giant was well out of range. Poor timing from Foley.
Foley lands a body shot.
Giant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Giant has a takedown stuffed.
Giant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Giant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foley as he jumps to the side.
Foley misses the jab.
Giant shoots in but Foley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Foley stuffs the takedown.
Foley just misses with a punch to the body.
Humberto Giant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giant moves out of range as Foley strikes.
Foley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Giant.
Giant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Giant tries for a takedown but Foley circles away easily
and Foley counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Giant.
Foley cracks Giant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Foley finds it's way through Giant's defenses.
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!
Giant shoots in and drives through. Foley sprawls well.
Foley throws the kick towards the body but Giant avoids it.
Giant moves away from the strike by Foley.
Foley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Giant has time to react.
Foley throws a right hand that misses
and Giant counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley is controlling Giant's trapped leg to prevent Giant from advancing to side control.
Giant trying to control the action but Foley is working from the bottom.
Foley is trying to control but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Foley is trying to get back to full guard.
Giant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foley is controlling Giant's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Giant throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley tries to roll over but Giant keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giant manages to avoid it.
Giant looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Foley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Giant.
Giant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Foley swivels and escapes.
A slow jab from Foley misses its intended target.
Giant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Foley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good work by Giant as he checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Foley misses.
Good shot there by Foley.
No luck for Giant with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Foley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Foley, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Foley!
After the big win, Mick Foley made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hell's Balls Recovery (160) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Wintzloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is God's Gonna Cut You Down. Wintzloff has chosen slint as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Excellent boxer
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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
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, William Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Wintzloff!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wintzloff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harrison but Harrison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harrison lands with a cross.
Harrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wintzloff.
Wintzloff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harrison misses with a straight right.
Wintzloff shoots in looking for a takedown. Harrison tries to sprawl out of it but Wintzloff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harrison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wintzloff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harrison lands a jab.
Harrison gets a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Harrison wants to take a breather but Wintzloff is having none of it.
Harrison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wintzloff trying to control from the bottom.
Wintzloff is looking to improve his position.
Wintzloff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harrison is working away from the top position though.
Harrison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wintzloff defends it well.
Harrison is working for a kimura but Wintzloff is defending it quite comfortably.
Harrison is looking to take a break and control but Wintzloff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wintzloff manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harrison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wintzloff controls Harrison momentarily but Harrison frees himself.
Harrison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harrison passes Wintzloff's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wintzloff pushes Harrison off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wintzloff doesn't manage to clinch there - Harrison circles away.
Harrison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wintzloff's hands.
Wintzloff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
William Harrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wintzloff.
Wintzloff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wintzloff slaps away a takedown attempt from Harrison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wintzloff darts in and clinches Harrison up against the cage.
Harrison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wintzloff tries to break the clinch but Harrison is controlling the position.
Harrison misses with a body punch.
Harrison manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wintzloff.
Harrison throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wintzloff tries for a takedown but Harrison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wintzloff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrison.
The fighters circling - Harrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jack Wintzloff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wintzloff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wintzloff tries to clinch there but Harrison circles away.
Wintzloff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrison.
Harrison throws a hook but Wintzloff avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wintzloff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harrison throws out a loose jab but Wintzloff uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrison lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wintzloff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wintzloff misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Harrison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wintzloff takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harrison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wintzloff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harrison looks to land a left hand but Wintzloff moved out of range nicely.
Harrison lands with a good body shot.
Harrison misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Wintzloff.
Wintzloff takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wintzloff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harrison tries to avoid it but Wintzloff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harrison to the ground. Harrison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Wintzloff misses.
Wintzloff moves to clinch but Harrison breaks away
and Harrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harrison thows a body shot but no joy.
Harrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wintzloff throws a head kick that misses.
Harrison throws a body punch but Wintzloff moves out of range.
Harrison decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harrison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wintzloff defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wintzloff keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wintzloff trying to control here.
Harrison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wintzloff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison trying to control the pace.
Wintzloff is not content to let Harrison control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. William Harrison wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wintzloff with a poor takedown
and Harrison counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Harrison is looking to take a break and control but Wintzloff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harrison tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harrison has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wintzloff is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harrison off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison turns into Wintzloff and is now in his guard.
Wintzloff keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.
Harrison passes Wintzloff's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wintzloff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harrison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harrison is keen to just control but Wintzloff is a slippery customer.
Wintzloff is looking to control Harrison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wintzloff avoid being mounted?
Harrison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wintzloff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harrison.
Harrison is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wintzloff works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wintzloff keeping full guard, as Harrison tries to pass.
Harrison is working hard here to advance position.
Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Wintzloff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wintzloff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Harrison dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Harrison tries for a takedown but Wintzloff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Harrison misses.
Harrison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wintzloff tries to clinch there but Harrison circles away.
Harrison misses with a straight left.
Wintzloff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harrison defends it nicely.
No luck for Wintzloff with that takedown attempt.
Wintzloff tries to land a front kick but Harrison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wintzloff shoots in for a double leg but Harrison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
William Harrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wintzloff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wintzloff slaps away a takedown attempt from Harrison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harrison scores with a jab.
Wintzloff throws a head kick that misses.
Jack Wintzloff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harrison shoots in but no luck this time.
Harrison is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wintzloff's half guard.
Harrison in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wintzloff tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Harrison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Harrison!
William Harrison managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Quioxte (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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197 lbs
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197 lbs
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Quioxte!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quioxte throws out a loose jab but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer. That's going to slow Quioxte down.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer lands with an uppercut that bounces Quioxte off the cage and back into range.
Quioxte lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer has been cut.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer tries to advance to mount but Quioxte instead regains half guard.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quioxte is looking to get back to full guard here but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer has managed to pass to side control instead.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer tries for a kimura but Quioxte is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Quioxte will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Quioxte some visible discomfort.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Quioxte sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Quioxte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quioxte takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quioxte managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer throws a strike aimed at the side of Quioxte's head but Quioxte avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Quioxte gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer trying to mount his opponent but Quioxte defends it.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is taking a breather. Quioxte says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer wants to pass to mount but Quioxte is defending the position.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer stops Quioxte from getting back to his feet.
Quioxte wants to control but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer 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.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is pressing down on Quioxte's thigh, looking to free his foot. Quioxte is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is trying to control. Quioxte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer throwing shots but Quioxte is blocking nicely.
Quioxte moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer's cut.
That's time! Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer misses the shot to the body.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer misses with a hook
and Quioxte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer scores a takedown into full mount!
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer tries to control but Quioxte wriggling away.
Quioxte is in all sorts of trouble here.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer punching from mount but Quioxte doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is landing with some decent strikes but Quioxte is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Quioxte wants to control but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is having none of it.
Quioxte blocking the ground and pound.
Quioxte holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Quioxte tries to hold on but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer pushes him away.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quioxte in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer landing strikes from the mount and Quioxte is in trouble!
Quioxte is rocked!
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer looking to ground and pound but Quioxte is blocking nicely.
Quioxte avoids a series of strikes thrown by Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer.
Quioxte wants to hold on but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer pushes him away.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Quioxte is still in real trouble! Can Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quioxte can do anything to dispel that myth.
Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Quioxte in real trouble here! The ref calls for Quioxte to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer!
Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nycky Downtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Laguna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downtime's entrance music is Bring It. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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145 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nycky Downtime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marty Laguna!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downtime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laguna.
Downtime misses with a straight right.
Downtime misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laguna misses with a double jab.
Decent striking displayed by Laguna there.
Downtime fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laguna moves out of range of the body kick from Downtime.
Downtime pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laguna lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Downtime throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Downtime misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Downtime gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nycky Downtime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downtime misses with a hook. Laguna ducked under it nicely.
Downtime just misses with a punch to the body.
Laguna cracks Downtime with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Downtime.
Downtime throws a half hearted mid kick.
Downtime throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick by Downtime misses
enabling Laguna to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Laguna. Beautiful body shot.
Laguna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Downtime rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laguna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laguna looks to land a left hand but Downtime moved out of range nicely.
Downtime takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Downtime missing with a left hand there. Laguna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Downtime lunges at Laguna with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laguna's hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laguna.
Downtime throws a head kick that misses
and Laguna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Downtime throws a sloppy head kick and Laguna moves out of range easily.
Downtime throws a head kick that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Laguna.
Downtime is rocked!
Laguna fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Downtime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Downtime is looking to score with low kicks.
Downtime seems to have got his legs back now.
Downtime tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Downtime tries a head kick but it misses.
Downtime pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Downtime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laguna.
Laguna avoids the head kick by Downtime.
Downtime is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laguna lands with a straight right. Downtime didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laguna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Downtime throws a head kick that misses
and Laguna comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Downtime stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Laguna is on him like rabid pit bull! Downtime slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marty Laguna!
Marty Laguna very nearly forgot to thank CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saint Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Schkelpt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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265 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saint Bernard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikey Schkelpt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernard closes the distance but Schkelpt moves to the side
and Schkelpt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bernard slips under a jab from Schkelpt.
Bernard moves into the clinch.
Bernard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schkelpt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schkelpt.
Schkelpt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bernard tries to land knees in the clinch but Schkelpt avoids the damage to the body.
Bernard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bernard missing with knees to the body.
Bernard tries a body shot but Schkelpt blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Schkelpt.
Schkelpt swings wildly with an uppercut but Bernard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schkelpt swings wildly with an uppercut but Bernard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bernard blocking some punches.
Bernard lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Mikey Schkelpt 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!
Bernard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schkelpt has a couple of punches blocked by Bernard.
Bernard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schkelpt.
A short right from Schkelpt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schkelpt scores with a shot to the side of Bernard's head.
Bernard tries a knee to the head but Schkelpt blocks it.
Schkelpt wants to get back to striking at distance but Bernard won't allow it.
Schkelpt throws a head punch that misses.
Bernard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bernard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bernard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schkelpt misses with a punch on the inside.
Bernard landing knees to the body.
Schkelpt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Schkelpt.
Still in the clinch, Schkelpt scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Bernard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bernard obliges.
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!
Bernard lands a good knee to the midsection. Schkelpt won't want to take too many of those.
Bernard tries a body shot but Schkelpt blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bernard.
Schkelpt looks gassed!
Bernard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bernard tries to throw a body punch but Schkelpt avoids it by throwing Bernard back against the cage.
Schkelpt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bernard misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schkelpt swings wildly with an uppercut but Bernard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bernard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schkelpt's efforts to push away.
Schkelpt swings wildly with an uppercut but Bernard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schkelpt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bernard is working Schkelpt over against the cage.
Bernard pushes Schkelpt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schkelpt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bernard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schkelpt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bernard lands with a left to the head.
Bernard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schkelpt.
Bernard blocks an uppercut.
Bernard lands a good knee to the midsection. Schkelpt won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bernard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bernard.
That has opened up Mikey Schkelpt's cut even more.
Schkelpt wants to break free but Bernard has control.
Bernard connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bernard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bernard connects with a knee to the head.
Bernard working Schkelpt over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schkelpt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bernard landing knees to the body.
Bernard lands a good knee to the midsection. Schkelpt won't want to take too many of those.
Bernard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bernard.
Schkelpt swings wildly with an uppercut but Bernard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bernard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bernard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Bernard.
Schkelpt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bernard working Schkelpt over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Bernard.
The cut above Mikey Schkelpt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bernard scores with a shoulder strike.
Schkelpt is trying to break free.
Bernard lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schkelpt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bernard misses with a knee strike.
Bernard tries to throw a body punch but Schkelpt avoids it by throwing Bernard back against the cage.
Bernard presses Schkelpt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Bernard.
Nice body punch from Bernard.
Bernard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bernard.
Bernard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schkelpt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schkelpt.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bernard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bernard is working Schkelpt over against the cage.
Bernard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bernard lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schkelpt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Schkelpt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bernard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bernard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Bernard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Schkelpt's cut.
That's time! Bernard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schkelpt avoids the head kick by Bernard.
Schkelpt keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bernard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schkelpt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schkelpt lands a lovely overhand right.
Bernard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schkelpt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schkelpt.
Bernard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schkelpt gets through Bernard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schkelpt misses with the head strike.
Bernard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bernard lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Bernard.
Bernard pushes Schkelpt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schkelpt lands a shoulder strike.
Bernard lands a nice knee to the body.
Schkelpt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Schkelpt is breathing heavily.
Bernard lands a knee to the body.
Bernard looking to throw knees to the head but Schkelpt is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bernard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mikey Schkelpt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bernard scores with a hook to the body.
Schkelpt takes a knee right on the jaw!
A hook to the body from Bernard.
Bernard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bernard obliges.
Bernard with a knee to the head.
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!
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but Schkelpt blocks with his arms.
Bernard pushes Schkelpt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bernard working Schkelpt over with knees to the body.
Bernard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schkelpt can do to turn this around?
Bernard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bernard landing knees to the body.
Bernard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saint Bernard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bernard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schkelpt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schkelpt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schkelpt misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schkelpt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bernard backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bernard.
Schkelpt throws a head punch that misses.
Bernard misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Bernard.
Bernard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bernard lands a nice knee to the body.
Bernard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bernard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bernard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schkelpt pushes Bernard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bernard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schkelpt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bernard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Bernard.
Schkelpt throws a punch but it's blocked by Bernard.
Bernard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bernard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bernard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schkelpt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bernard obliges.
Bernard lands with a right to the head.
Bernard blocking some punches.
Bernard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bernard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schkelpts head.
Schkelpt throws a head punch that misses.
Bernard lands a body punch.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schkelpt avoids it.
Bernard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bernard lands a right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mikey Schkelpt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Saint Bernard!
Saint Bernard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Malicestar logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zachery Rey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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31
205 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zachery Rey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Savage misses.
Savage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rey tries a low kick but Savage avoids it.
Rey throws a leg kick which misses Savage's front leg but catches the back leg as Savage tries to avoid it.
Rey thumps Savage with a low kick.
Savage throws a jab but it's blocked by Rey.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rey.
Savage misses with an uppercut. Rey saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rey.
Rey moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Rey throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage swings for the body but Rey moves out of range.
Rey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage takes one on the button.
Rey tries to close the distance and clinch but Savage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rey scores with a leg kick.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rey manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage misses with a hook.
Rey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rey tries to clinch but Savage is having none of it.
Zachery Rey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rey slips a jab from Savage.
Savage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rey throws out a loose jab but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rey misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Savage misses.
Savage throws a looping overhand right but Rey ducks down to avoid it.
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savage slips a jab and a cross from Rey.
Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savage throws a low kick, looking for Rey's leg but Rey calmly moves out of range.
Rey misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rey slips a jab from Savage.
Rey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savage throws out the jab.
Savage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rey.
Savage defending well as Rey loads up on a big left hand.
Savage misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savage misses with a straight left.
Savage misses with a lunging right hand
and Rey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savage lands a jab.
Savage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rey.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
Rey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savage somewhat.
Rey throws a low kick, looking for Savage's leg but Savage calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws the left hand but Rey avoids the punch easily.
Savage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rey counters with a straight right hand.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rey misses with a double jab.
Rey does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rey slips a jab from Savage.
Savage drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rey looking for a sweep. Not yet Rey, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rey tries to get out of the position.
Savage chips away with some ground and pound.
Savage throwing strikes from guard but Rey blocks nicely.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Rey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage postures up in Rey's guard and throws a big left but Rey blocks it.
Rey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savage is looking to work some ground and pound but Rey has wrist control.
Rey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rey is trying to keep Savage in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Rey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zachery Rey will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Savage tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Savage throws a series of strikes that have Rey backpedaling.
Savage misses with an uppercut. Rey saw that one coming.
Savage shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savage.
Rey wants to sweep but no luck.
Savage throws a strike but Rey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Savage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage has his hands on Rey's head, controlling the position.
Rey trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Rey wants to get up but he can't break Savage's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Rey from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zachery Rey wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rey. Savage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randy Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rey misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Rey.
Savage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savage throws a body punch but Rey moves out of range.
Rey doesn't manage to clinch there - Savage circles away.
Zachery Rey is winning the standup battle so far.
Rey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.
Rey slips under a jab from Savage.
Rey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rey checks it well.
Rey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savage has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage misses with a body shot
and Rey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage shoots in but Rey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Savage has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rey.
Zachery Rey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rey takes one on the button.
Savage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Savage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rey's head backwards.
Rey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Rey wants to clinch up but Savage keeps it at a distance.
Savage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Savage misses with a jab to the body
and Rey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rey tries to score with a low kick but Savage moves his leg out of the way.
Rey rushes Savage and presses him up against the cage.
Rey misses with a punch on the inside.
Rey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rey tries to work over Savage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rey misses with the head strike.
Rey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Savage blocks it with crossed arms.
Savage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rey tries to land a knee to the head but Savage blocks with his arms.
Rey lands a good knee to the midsection. Savage won't want to take too many of those.
Rey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Savage pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage looking for a takedown.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rey's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachery Rey dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown but Rey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savage's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jab from Savage.
Rey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rey connects with a leg kick. Savage looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rey wants to slow Savage down by chopping away at his legs.
Rey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Savage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Savage catches Rey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
Rey looks to land a left hand but Savage moved out of range nicely.
Rey misses with an uppercut. Savage saw that one coming.
Savage lands the left hand.
Savage scores with a nice head shot.
Savage shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rey wants to stand and escape but Savage is having none of it.
Savage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savage.
Savage works over Rey with some ground and pound from guard.
Savage content to stall in guard here.
Savage throws a big elbow that misses.
Rey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Savage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage lands a couple of digs.
Rey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savage on the ground.
Rey 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.
Randy Savage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage throws a big elbow that misses.
Savage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rey managing to control the position.
Savage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savage throws a big elbow that misses.
Savage content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savage's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Rey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savage stopping the sweep attempt from Rey.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Rey is keeping the position.
Zachery Rey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rey misses with a series of wild punches.
Savage misses with a lunging right hand
and Rey counters with a good low kick that Savage was not able to check.
Savage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rey drops his hands momentarily and Savage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rey tries to clinch but Savage is having none of it.
Randy Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rey.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rey's waist but Rey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savage off to one side.
Nice body punch from Rey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rey moves out of range as Savage strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rey throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.
Rey lands with a right hand.
Savage scores with a jab to the head.
Rey moves in looking to clinch but Savage pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Savage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rey 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachery Rey!
An out of breath and clearly excited Zachery Rey thanked CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kelsey Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Troyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troyer has chosen Yankee Rose as his entrance music. Angus Troyer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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137 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kelsey Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angus Troyer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troyer takes the fight into the clinch.
Curtis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Curtis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Curtis successfully pulls guard.
Troyer chips away with some ground and pound.
Troyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Curtis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curtis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Troyer's guard.
Troyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Troyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Curtis.
Troyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Curtis.
Curtis throws a strike but Troyer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Troyer stays in close to Curtis's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Troyer trying to control but Curtis is working from the bottom.
Curtis trying to control the position here.
Troyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Kelsey Curtis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Curtis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Troyer's half guard.
Curtis throwing shots but Troyer is blocking nicely.
Troyer wants to control but Curtis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curtis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Troyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Curtis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curtis looks to land a strike but Troyer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Troyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curtis is one step ahead there.
Curtis postures up in Troyer's guard and throws a big left but Troyer blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Troyer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Curtis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Troyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curtis is working hard here to advance position.
Curtis postures up.
Curtis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Troyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Troyer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Curtis looking to sit in guard and control but Troyer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Curtis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Troyer looking to pass the guard.
Curtis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Troyer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Curtis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis wants to sweep but no luck.
Curtis pulls Troyer in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelsey Curtis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Curtis shoots for a takedown but Troyer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Troyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Curtis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Curtis throwing shots but Troyer is blocking nicely.
Curtis wants to control but Troyer is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troyer is trying to stand back up but Curtis is controlling him
Curtis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Curtis is looking for a kimura but Troyer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Curtis to get the leverage.
Curtis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Troyer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Troyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Curtis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Curtis throwing strikes from guard but Troyer blocks nicely.
Troyer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Troyer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Curtis has Troyer in his guard.
Curtis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curtis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Troyer's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis prevents Troyer from getting back to his feet.
Troyer keeping full guard, as Curtis tries to pass.
Troyer trying to keep a closed guard but Curtis is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Troyer defending against the ground and pound.
Curtis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Troyer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Curtis but great work by Troyer.
You can see the frustration on Curtis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Curtis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Curtis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Troyer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troyer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Curtis is refusing to be controlled, as Troyer sits in half guard.
Curtis moves into full guard.
Curtis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Troyer throws a big right hand that misses.
Troyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelsey Curtis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Curtis fails with a takedown attempt.
Curtis shoots and misses
and Troyer counters with a nice body kick.
Curtis clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Troyer.
Curtis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelsey Curtis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curtis jumps guard but Troyer stands there with Curtis around his waist. Curtis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Troyer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Curtis tries to pull guard but Troyer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Curtis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Troyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Curtis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Troyer to the ground. Curtis is now in Troyer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troyer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Curtis prevents Troyer from getting back to his feet.
Troyer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Curtis throws an elbow that misses. Troyer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Curtis's guard. Nice move by Troyer!
Curtis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Angus Troyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis trying to control the position.
Troyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Curtis looking for a sweep. Not yet Curtis, not yet.
Troyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Curtis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curtis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Curtis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis 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.
Kelsey Curtis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Curtis controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kelsey Curtis.
Troyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Troyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Curtis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Curtis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Troyer defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troyer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Troyer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Troyer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Curtis's defenses.
Curtis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Troyer after a bit of a struggle.
Curtis tries to score a body lock takedown but Troyer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Troyer.
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 Kelsey Curtis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Curtis, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelsey Curtis!
In his post fight interview, Kelsey Curtis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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