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CFA 25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between King Hit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buhawi Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buhawi Jack has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, King Hit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buhawi Jack!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jack is looking to land body kicks.
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Jack does no damage.
A head kick misses from Jack.
Jack looks to land a body kick but Hit moved away.
Hit lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No joy there for Hit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
Hit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jack circles away quickly and effectively.
Hit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jack counters with a left and a right that stings Hit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Hit.
Hit moves out of range of the body kick from Jack.
Hit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hit misses with the combination.
Hit blocks a head kick by Jack.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hit's hands.
It looks like King Hit has been cut.
Jack throws a right hand that Hit ducks under and follows up with a left that Hit also avoids with ease.
Hit moves away from the strike by Jack.
Jack throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Jack misses.
Some wild striking there from Hit.
Jack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jack lands a slapping body shot.
Hit fails to land with a series of punches.
Hit throws a series of punches but Jack moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hit.
Hit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jack misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Jack.
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack looks to land a combination. Hit sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hit misses with a combination
and Jack counters with a left and a right that hurts Hit! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Jack jumps into full mount!
Hit is rocked!
Jack thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Oh Hit is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jack throws a strike there. Hit manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Jack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jack throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hit to regain full guard.
Hit seems to have got his legs back now.
Hit wants to stand and escape but Jack is having none of it.
Jack is in close to Hit's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hit tries to get out of the position.
Jack throws a strike but Hit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hit is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hit is controlling him.
Hit gets to his feet. Jack looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hit avoids the head kick by Jack.
Hit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hit scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack throws a head kick that misses.
Hit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hit.
Sloppy strikes from Hit. Those never looked like landing.
Jack throws a head kick that misses.
Jack throws a sloppy head kick and Hit moves out of range easily.
Jack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hit counters with a nice body shot.
Jack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jack connects with a looping right hand.
Hit throws a right and a left that Jack avoids nicely.
Hit throws a series of strikes that have Jack backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jack connects with a body shot that sends Hit's belly button to the back.
Hit falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jack counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buhawi Jack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Hit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hit scores with a nice right hand.
Jack misses with a right hand
and Hit counters with a series of strikes. Jack will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hit is looking to wear down Jack with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick misses from Jack.
King Hit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buhawi Jack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jack under the eye.
Jack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jack throws the left hand but Hit avoids the punch easily.
Jack throws a series of punches but Hit moves out of range.
Jack throws a low kick but Hit avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jack lands with a nice body punch.
Hit misses the shot to the body.
Jack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hit swinging wildly here.
Hit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jack throws a right hand that Hit ducks under and follows up with a left that Hit also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hit moves away from the strike by Jack.
Hit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jack takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hit circles away quickly and effectively.
Jack throws a solid leg kick but Hit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jack.
Hit blocks a jab.
Jack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hit misses with a few strikes there.
Jack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hit.
Hit misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hit throws a right and a left that Jack avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hit has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jack misses with a body shot.
Jab by Hit.
Hit misses with a two punch combination.
Hit misses with a double jab.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack misses with a few strikes there.
Hit misses with the combination.
Jack misses with a double jab.
Jack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hit.
Hit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King Hit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Jack swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hit misses with a two punch combination.
Hit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jack misses with a head kick.
Jack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jack.
Jack walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hit avoids the head kick by Jack.
Hit dodges the punch combination from Jack.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Hit throws a series of strikes that have Jack backpedaling.
Hit swinging wildly here.
Jack throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hit misses.
Hit connects with a body shot that sends Jack's belly button to the back.
Jack slips a jab and a cross from Hit.
Jack moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hit blocks the body kick.
Jack throws a hook to the side of Hit's head but Hit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hit throws a series of punches but Jack avoids them all with ease.
Hit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hit misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hit scores with a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hit throws a series of punches but Jack avoids them all with ease.
Jack misses with a wild combination.
Hit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Buhawi Jack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on King Hit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jack scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hit throws a right and a left that Jack avoids nicely.
Jack throws a sloppy head kick and Hit moves out of range easily.
Hit dodges the punch combination from Jack.
Jack tries to score with a low kick but Hit moves his leg out of the way.
Jack misses with a kick to the body.
Hit throws a series of punches but Jack avoids them all with ease.
Jack throws the kick towards the body but Hit avoids it.
Hit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jack misses with a few strikes there.
Jack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jack circles away quickly and effectively.
Jack throws a head kick that misses.
Jack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hit throws a one two combo.
Hit misses with a double jab
letting Jack counter with a right hand.
Jack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jack misses with a wild combination.
Hit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hit.
Jack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Jack.
Jack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hit counters with a left and a right that stings Jack.
Hit misses with a series of wild punches.
Hit slips under a jab.
Hit throws a right and a left that Jack avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack slips a jab and a cross from Hit.
Jack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jack swinging wildly here.
Jack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hit throws a nice looking combination but Jack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hit tries to bum rush Jack with a series of wild strikes but Jack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hit misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack throws a sloppy head kick and Hit moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Hit misses.
Hit misses with a combination
and Jack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hit misses with a looping right.
Jack moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hit misses with a two punch combination.
Jack throws a head kick but Hit moves out of range.
Hit jabs at Jack's body.
Jack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hit checks a low kick from Jack.
Hit swinging wildly here.
Hit misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack fails to land with a series of punches.
Jack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some wild striking there from Hit.
Hit ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Jack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hit misses with a two punch combination.
Hit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hit misses with a double jab
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King Hit's cut is getting worse.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jack lands with a nice combination. Hit backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hit closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hit blocks the body kick.
King Hit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buhawi Jack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hit blocks a head kick by Jack.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buhawi Jack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jack has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buhawi Jack!
A victorious Buhawi Jack thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Heisenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes to the cage accompanied by Parkway Drive - Frostbite. Heisenberg has chosen Macabre - Vampire of Dusseldorf as his entrance music. Dexter Heisenberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dexter Heisenberg!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heisenberg throws a big shot that misses.
Heisenberg slips a jab and a cross from Gordon.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Heisenberg. Gordon shrugs it off though.
Heisenberg misses with a hook.
Gordon looks to score with a jab to the body but Heisenberg is just out of range.
Heisenberg sizes up Gordon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Heisenberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Heisenberg throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
Heisenberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon looks for a takedown but Heisenberg sprawls well.
Heisenberg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Heisenberg misses with a left hand
and Gordon counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Heisenberg.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Heisenberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg misses with an uppercut.
Heisenberg throws a jab when Gordon was well out of range.
Heisenberg misses with a combination
and Gordon counters with a nice body shot.
Heisenberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gordon moves away from the strike by Heisenberg.
A right-left combo lands from Gordon.
It looks like Dexter Heisenberg has been cut.
Heisenberg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Heisenberg misses with a body shot
and Gordon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Heisenberg misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Heisenberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Heisenberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Heisenberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg moves out of range as Gordon strikes.
Heisenberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dexter Heisenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heisenberg looks for the body kick but Gordon saw that one coming.
Gordon looks for the body kick but Heisenberg saw that one coming.
Heisenberg lands with a nice body kick.
Heisenberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gordon.
Heisenberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gordon. That did some damage!
Gordon throws a shot from downtown. Heisenberg moves away and avoids it.
Gordon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gordon fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heisenberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Heisenberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gordon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Heisenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Heisenberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heisenberg.
Gordon lands a two punch combo.
Heisenberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heisenberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Heisenberg swings for the body but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
No joy there for Gordon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heisenberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Heisenberg ducks right into an uppercut from Gordon.
Heisenberg throws a combination that misses
and Gordon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Heisenberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heisenberg thinking.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Heisenberg moves out of range.
Heisenberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gordon throws a body punch but Heisenberg moves out of range.
Gordon misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heisenberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gordon dodges the punch combination from Heisenberg.
Gordon lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dexter Heisenberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dexter Heisenberg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heisenberg lands with a nice body punch.
Dexter Heisenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heisenberg misses with the combination.
Heisenberg lands a head kick!
Heisenberg misses with a few strikes there.
Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Ben Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Heisenberg. Gordon shrugs it off though.
Heisenberg lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gordon takes a swing at Heisenberg's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg scores with a nice right hand.
Gordon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gordon dips to his left and cracks Heisenberg with an uppercut!
That has opened up Dexter Heisenberg's cut even more.
Heisenberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gordon takes a swing at Heisenberg's ribcage but misses.
Heisenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice combination there by Heisenberg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heisenberg digs a good hook to Gordon's body.
Gordon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gordon is rocked!
Heisenberg misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heisenberg lands a jab to the head.
Heisenberg lands with a shot to the body.
Heisenberg fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gordon to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gordon looks to clinch but Heisenberg throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gordon taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dexter Heisenberg!
Dexter Heisenberg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chras Watsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Campbell struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chras Watsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Watsky sprawls well. Watsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet.
Campbell throws a wild body kick that Watsky sees coming a mile off.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Watsky sprawls well. Watsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet.
Campbell forces Watsky back against the cage and clinches.
Campbell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Watsky smiles and moves away.
Chras Watsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Campbell.
Watsky closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Campbell did well to prevent Watsky getting side control.
Campbell punching from the bottom.
Campbell trying to hold on to Watsky's head to control him but Watsky postures up.
Watsky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Campbell is trying to maintain the position but Watsky is very close to passing his half guard.
Watsky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watsky prevents Campbell from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Watsky there.
Watsky 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.
Watsky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Watsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Watsky lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Watsky seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watsky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Campbell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Watsky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Campbell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Watsky is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Watsky landing strikes from the mount and Campbell is in trouble!
Campbell is bucking up trying to escape but Watsky cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Campbell tries to lock up and control but Watsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Watsky scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Watsky cracks Campbell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Campbell is rocked!
Watsky lands a big elbow - Campbell is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Campbell is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chras Watsky!
A victorious Chras Watsky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Penties (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Penties had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Penties!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ian Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penties is looking to clinch.
Penties tries to clinch up.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penties paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Penties closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roberts circles away.
Penties misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roberts.
Penties tries for a takedown but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roberts.
Penties gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Penties holds him up against the cage and eventually Roberts drops back down to his feet.
Penties tries to pull guard but Roberts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Penties. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Penties has double underhooks.
Roberts pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts missing with knees to the body.
Roberts manages to pull guard.
Penties pushes down on Roberts's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Penties keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penties is working away from the top position though.
Penties is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roberts has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penties is working away from the top position though.
Roberts is looking for a sweep. Penties is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penties lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roberts is staying active underneath Penties, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penties is really struggling to control Roberts but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Roberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penties. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roberts is trying to control but can't.
Penties not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Penties trying to mount his opponent but Roberts defends it.
Penties is keen to just control but Roberts is a slippery customer.
Roberts keeping hold of Penties's head, controlling as best he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice straight punches there by Roberts. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roberts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penties is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roberts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Penties throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roberts.
Penties shoots in looking for a takedown but Roberts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Penties's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Penties is trying to drag Roberts to the mat but Roberts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roberts ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Roberts no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pentiesis looking to pass into half guard but Roberts pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Roberts is in guard.
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 Ben Penties will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roberts works the jab nicely.
Penties tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
Penties swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.
Penties scores with a nice right hand.
Penties tries to clinch there but Roberts circles away.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Penties napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Roberts trying to control the position but Penties is working away.
Roberts tries to score with some ground and pound. Penties controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Penties's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penties is looking to regain half guard here but Roberts keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts trying to control the action but Penties is working from the bottom.
Penties regains half guard, as Roberts was trying to land strikes.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penties keeps working.
Roberts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts working Penties over with strikes.
Penties is positioning himself well to prevent Roberts advancing to mount.
Roberts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roberts tries to stand and escape but Penties actually recovers to full guard.
Penties has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Roberts doesn't defend quickly enough and Penties has managed to lock this one up! Can Roberts escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Penties on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Penties!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Penties thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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193 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronnie Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clinton Barton!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo is looking to clinch.
A jab from Castillo misses.
Castillo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castillo darts in and clinches Barton up against the cage.
Castillo tries to land a knee to the head but Barton blocks with his arms.
Barton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barton tries to pull guard but Castillo holds him up against the cage and eventually Barton drops back down to his feet.
Castillo connects with a knee to the head.
Castillo lands an elbow inside that Barton shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Castillo.
Barton jumps guard but Castillo stands there with Barton around his waist. Barton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Castillo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barton fails to pull guard.
Ronnie Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinton Barton.
Castillo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barton is trying to pull guard but Castillo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Castillo trying to land knees to the body.
Castillo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barton avoiding damage as Castillo throws knees to the body.
Castillo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Castillo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barton is trying to pull guard but Castillo has him pressed against the cage.
Barton takes an elbow to the temple.
Castillo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barton's defenses.
Barton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Castillo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Barton has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Castillo is looking to defend but Barton has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Castillo! Barton pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Castillo taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Clinton Barton!
Clinton Barton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zach Pressnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastien Bartings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zach Pressnell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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183 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zach Pressnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sebastien Bartings !
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pressnell tries for a takedown but Bartings circles away easily
and Bartings counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pressnell gets full guard.
Pressnell pulls Bartings in to control the position.
Pressnell keeping moving, preventing Bartings from controlling successfully.
Bartings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pressnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bartings is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bartings wants to control from the top but Pressnell keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sebastien Bartings .
Pressnell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bartings 's half guard.
Pressnell thows a huge punch but Bartings dodges it nicely.
Bartings is trying to maintain the position but Pressnell is very close to passing his half guard.
Pressnell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bartings is trying to get back to full guard.
Bartings is refusing to be controlled, as Pressnell sits in half guard.
Pressnell is thwarting Bartings 's attempts to control the position.
Bartings wants to improve his position but Pressnell is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pressnell is working for a submission of some sort.
Pressnell thows a huge punch but Bartings dodges it nicely.
Bartings is looking to get back to is feet but Pressnell passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pressnell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bartings is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bartings is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartings wants to control but Pressnell postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartings is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pressnell off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Pressnell right now.
Pressnell staying busy and making it hard for Bartings to control.
Pressnell trying to control the action but Bartings just sinks the hooks in.
Pressnell tries to break free.
Bartings is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Will Bartings go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pressnell trying to control but not successfully.
Pressnell can't escape the position.
Pressnell is working hard here to advance position.
Bartings has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bartings has the hooks in. Pressnell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastien Bartings dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bartings closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pressnell is not content to let Bartings control the position.
Bartings is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pressnell is looking to escape.
Bartings is trying to control the action in half guard but Pressnell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sebastien Bartings wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bartings scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pressnell controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartings throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pressnell trying to control from the bottom.
Sebastien Bartings has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zach Pressnell.
Pressnell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bartings 's waist but Bartings gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pressnell off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pressnell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bartings counters with a single leg into guard. Pressnell didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pressnell can't keep his opponent in guard - Bartings advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bartings wants to pass to mount but Pressnell is defending the position.
Bartings is trying to control. Pressnell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pressnell trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartings moves into full mount! Pressnell won't be happy about that!
Pressnell is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pressnell looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Bartings looking for the choke from the back.
Pressnell tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bartings postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pressnell looks a forlorn figure.
Pressnell wants to hold on but Bartings pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pressnell is trying to reverse the position but instead Bartings has taken his back - oops!
Bartings keeps control of the position as Pressnell tries to break free.
Pressnell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bartings trying to control.
Pressnell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pressnell is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bartings gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastien Bartings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pressnell misses with a takedown attempt
and Bartings counters with a right hand to the body.
Bartings misses with a double jab
and Pressnell counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bartings !
Bartings is trying to escape the mount.
Pressnell has control of Bartings 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bartings regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pressnell trying to control but Bartings is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pressnell prevents Bartings from getting the reversal.
Pressnell working for a submission but Bartings is keeping him at bay.
Bartings tries to reverse the position but Pressnell maintains control.
Pressnell moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bartings has worked his arm free - good work by Bartings !
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pressnell working the head with strikes.
Bartings manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pressnell's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartings moves into full guard.
Bartings is trying to control the position but Pressnell postures up.
Pressnell trying to control but Bartings is working from the bottom.
Pressnell is looking to advance position but Bartings has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bartings is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pressnell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartings scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pressnell keeping moving, preventing Bartings from controlling successfully.
Pressnell has his hands on Bartings 's head, controlling the position.
Bartings trying to control the position from guard on top but Pressnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pressnell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bartings puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bartings is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bartings prevents Pressnell from improving his position.
Sebastien Bartings has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bartings shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pressnell's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pressnell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zach Pressnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sebastien Bartings is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bartings wants to control from the top but Pressnell keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sebastien Bartings .
Well Bartings has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastien Bartings !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derp The Troller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mattize Grovinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
214 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derp The Troller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mattize Grovinsky!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Troller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grovinsky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grovinsky.
It looks like Derp The Troller has been cut.
The Troller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grovinsky feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends The Troller sprawling to the canvas! The Troller rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Grovinsky finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Troller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grovinsky.
Grovinsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grovinsky drops The Troller with a huge uppercut! The Troller drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Grovinsky is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mattize Grovinsky!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Bashor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Stotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leopold Stotch will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Bashor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leopold Stotch!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stotch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stotch lands a two punch combo.
Bashor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stotch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bashor eats them both and turns towards Stotch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Jason Bashor has been cut.
Leopold Stotch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stotch swinging wildly here.
Stotch scores with a hook.
Bashor is rocked!
Bashor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stotch but Stotch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stotch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Oh Bashor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stotch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bashor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bashor seems to have got his legs back now.
Stotch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bashor's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stotch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stotch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bashor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stotch trying to control but Bashor is working from the bottom.
Stotch looking to sit in guard and control but Bashor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stotch wants to stand and escape but Bashor is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stotch is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stotch has picked Bashor up - he's going for a ride! Stotch dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bashor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashor is trying to keep Stotch in close.
Stotch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bashor's head.
Stotch trying to move into half guard but instead Bashor has managed to sweep!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stotch wants to get back to his feet but Bashor passes into half guard.
Bashor stops Stotch from getting back to his feet.
Stotch is defending against the submission attempts here by Bashor.
Stotch is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashor wants to control but Stotch is keeping him busy.
Bashor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stotch is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Stotch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Bashor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bashor scores with a takedown into Stotch's guard.
Bashor stops Stotch from standing up.
Stotch wriggles free and stands up.
Stotch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bashor was covering up waiting for the punch and Stotch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stotch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bashor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stotch content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bashor has locked up a guillotine! Bashor's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Stotch is holding on here and Bashor must be using up a lot of energy. Stotch has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bashor gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jason Bashor!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allisda Fatista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georg Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Allisda Fatista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Georg Prime!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Prime wants to stand but Fatista is controlling the position.
Fatista looking to pass the guard.
Fatista stops Prime from standing up.
Fatista stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prime swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Prime is looking to stand up but Fatista isn't so interested in that idea.
Fatista looking to pass the guard.
Fatista prevents Prime from getting back to his feet.
Prime can't keep his opponent in guard - Fatista advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prime wants to get back to his feet.
Prime is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fatista 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.
Fatista is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Prime sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatista 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Prime pushes Fatista off looking to stand but Fatista dives back in and keeps control.
Fatista has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Prime defend it? Fatista steps over the head and cranks it - Prime is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fatista!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Allisda Fatista!
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