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QFC Tournament 79 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthias Haines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthias Haines!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haines is looking to clinch.
Watson moves into the clinch successfully.
Watson tightens his grip and picks Haines up, before dumping him to the ground. Haines manages to land in guard.
Haines 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.
Watson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Watson stands up and waves to Haines to follow him.
Haines tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Haines.
Haines shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Watson defends it nicely.
Haines shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Watson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haines is trying to control Watson's posture. Watson takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Haines! Watson is rotating here... this could be the end... Haines is out! Watson has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nick Watson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Bermudez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dennis Bermudez!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bermudez lands with a nice body punch.
King shoots and misses
and Bermudez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
King instigates a clinch.
Bermudez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
King wants to get back to his feet.
King trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bermudez manages to pass to mount!
Bermudez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bermudez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bermudez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bermudez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of King's face.
Bermudez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermudez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of King's face.
Bermudez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns King that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
King is rocked!
Bermudez looking to isolate an arm here. King doesn't see it coming and as Bermudez extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Bermudez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dennis Bermudez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlyle Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ted Lange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlyle Thor!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lange looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thor is fending him off so far but Lange persists. Nope, Thor circles away and we're back to standing.
Thor shoots for a takedown but Lange saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lange shoots in and gets a takedown into Thor's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thor keeping moving, preventing Lange from controlling successfully.
Lange would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lange might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thor trying to control the position here.
Lange knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thor on the ground.
Lange distracts Thor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange trying to control but Thor is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thor fails with the takedown.
Lange shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lange lands with a right to the head.
Thor jumps guard and drags Lange to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lange preventing the sweep.
Thor is controlling Lange's posture.
Lange trying to control but Thor is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thor as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Lange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lange misses with a takedown attempt - Thor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor rushes Lange and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lange tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lange gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thor avoiding damage as Lange throws knees to the body.
Lange tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thor smiles and moves away.
Thor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thor fails with the takedown.
Thor misses with a takedown attempt - Lange sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lange sprawls well. Lange wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thor gets slowly back to his feet.
Thor gets a double leg takedown into Lange's guard.
Thor looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thor is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thor with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thor controlling from the top position.
Thor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlyle Thor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Horrible takedown by Lange or perhaps it was just good defense by Thor which made him look bad.
Lange tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lange shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thor gets full guard.
Thor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lange won't allow Thor to sweep him here.
Lange has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor pulls Lange in close to prevent any damage.
Thor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lange looking to sit in guard and control but Thor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lange is looking to stand back up but Thor counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange pushes Thor off looking to stand but Thor dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thor stands up from half guard.
Thor tries for a takedown but Lange sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ted Lange is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lange tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lange somewhat.
Lange throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thor was covering up waiting for the punch and Lange finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lange is posturing up here but Thor has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lange tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lange has to tap! Slick submission there by Thor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlyle Thor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Granddaddy Purps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cal Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Granddaddy Purps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cal Jones!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Granddaddy Purps has been cut.
Purps shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Purps misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Purps has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Purps.
Purps sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Purps.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Purps trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Purps is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Purps controlling the pace.
Jones wants to control but Purps is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purps throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones is not content to let Purps control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Granddaddy Purps wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Purps misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Purps paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Purps lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Purps is defended easily by Jones.
Purps looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Purps fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Granddaddy Purps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks for a takedown but Purps sprawls well.
Purps cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Purps to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Purps throwing strikes but missing.
Purps working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Purps manages to get himself to full guard.
Purps on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Purps tries to get out of the position.
Jones stands up from Purps's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jones tries to clinch but Purps is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Purps in a clinch.
Purps is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Purps blocks with his arms.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Purps scores a takedown into full mount!
Purps landing strikes, looking to finish!
Purps lands a heavy elbow.
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but Purps cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Purps knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Poor strikes thrown by Purps there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Purps postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
Jones tries to hold on but Purps postures up.
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!
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Purps trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Purps working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Purps with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Purps lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Purps gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Purps landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Granddaddy Purps dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Granddaddy Purps's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Purps fails with the takedown.
Purps pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Purps paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Purps's hands.
Granddaddy Purps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Purps misses with a hook.
Purps throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp one two that drops Purps! Jones thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Purps to his feet! Purps is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Purps fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Purps misses.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Purps sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Granddaddy Purps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Jones.
Purps closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Purps misses with a double jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Purps.
Purps misses with the combination.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones tries to clinch but Purps is having none of it.
Purps falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jones pushes Purps off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Granddaddy Purps is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Purps misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Purps. Those never looked like landing.
Purps has a takedown stuffed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controls Purps momentarily but Purps frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Purps accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Purps is proving a slippery customer.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Purps postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Purps throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Purps lands an overhand right.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
Purps stuffs the takedown.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Purps shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purps misses with a double jab.
Jones dives in and grabs Purps's left leg, looking for a takedown. Purps pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Purps misses with a two punch combination.
Purps throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Purps off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones dives in and grabs Purps's left leg, looking for a takedown. Purps pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Purps shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Purps, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Purps regains guard.
Purps looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Granddaddy Purps's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Purps misses with a wild combination.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Purps sprawls well.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones taking a breather.
Purps wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Purps avoids it really well and circles away.
Purps closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Purps pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Purps, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Purps against the cage but Purps circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Granddaddy Purps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Jones.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purps misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Purps fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Purps avoids it really well and circles away.
Purps lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Purps shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Purps in a clinch.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Purps misses with the combination.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Purps manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Purps paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Purps sprawls well. Purps wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Purps shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Purps keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purps rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Purps gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Purps gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Purpss head.
Jones decides to pull guard.
Purps gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purps looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones has Purps up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones has Purps pressed against the cage, preventing Purps from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Purps tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Purps somewhat.
Jones gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Purps's ribcage.
Purps has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cal Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Cal Jones!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Cal Jones!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Cal Jones!
Cal Jones wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Slash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Spanish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hiro Slash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Spanish!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slash shoots in for a double leg but Spanish sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slash defending well as Spanish loads up on a big left hand.
Spanish on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slash looks for a takedown but Spanish sprawls well.
Slash throws a head kick but Spanish moves out of range.
Spanish throws a combination that misses
and Slash counters with a two punch combo.
Spanish throws a looping overhand right but Slash ducks down to avoid it.
Spanish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Slash with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiro Slash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slash slips under a jab.
Spanish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spanish misses with a few strikes there.
Slash wants to slow Spanish down by chopping away at his legs.
Slash throws a head kick but Spanish moves out of range.
Slash blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanish throws a lazy right hand but Slash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slash really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Slash moves away from the strike by Spanish.
Spanish loads up on a big right hand but Slash slips the punch.
Ricky Spanish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slash shoots in but no luck this time.
Slash is breathing heavily.
Slash shoots in looking for a takedown but Spanish manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slash's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slash has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sloppy strikes from Spanish. Those never looked like landing.
Spanish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slash moves into the clinch.
Spanish manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slash drops his hands momentarily and Spanish takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spanish cracks Slash with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spanish lands a big right hand that sends Slash crashing to the mat! Spanish stays standing though and waves Slash back to his feet!
Slash is rocked!
Slash is holding his hands too far apart here. Spanish throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Slash is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Spanish!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristian Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kristian Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Isaiah Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andersson circles away quickly and effectively.
Andersson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ferguson eats them both and turns towards Andersson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ferguson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Andersson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferguson fails to land the takedown.
Ferguson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andersson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ferguson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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!
Andersson trying to control the position here.
Ferguson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson pushes Ferguson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Andersson scores with a three punch combo!
Andersson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferguson.
Kristian Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Ferguson.
Andersson misses with a few strikes there.
Andersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A left lands for Andersson.
Andersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferguson moves forwards but Andersson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ferguson closes the distance and pushes Andersson back into the cage.
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andersson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kristian Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Andersson.
Andersson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferguson counters with a shoot takedown. Andersson fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson tries to stand but Andersson is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andersson is on top in guard.
Ferguson is trying to control the position 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Isaiah Ferguson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ferguson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Andersson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ferguson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Andersson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferguson. Ferguson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andersson lands with a straight right. Ferguson didn't see that one coming.
Andersson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ferguson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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.
Ferguson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferguson looks gassed!
Ferguson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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 Kristian Andersson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No joy there for Andersson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andersson works over Ferguson's head and body with a nice combination.
Ferguson wants to clinch.
Andersson fails to land with a series of punches.
Andersson lands a slapping body shot.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Andersson misses.
Andersson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Andersson lands with a cross.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andersson defends it nicely.
Kristian Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andersson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Andersson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ferguson controlling the position.
Ferguson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to stand but Andersson is controlling his head.
Ferguson looking to control but instead Andersson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Andersson wants to get back to his feet.
Ferguson trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Isaiah Ferguson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Andersson is trying to defend but Ferguson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Andersson won't allow Ferguson to pass to mount.
Andersson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ferguson trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andersson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferguson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kristian Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Ferguson.
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Andersson is avoiding it.
Andersson looks to land a combination but Ferguson avoids it well.
Andersson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferguson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Andersson!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferguson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andersson's waist but Andersson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferguson off to one side.
Kristian Andersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Andersson misses with a combination
and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Andersson won't be happy with that.
Andersson is trying to control Ferguson's posture but Ferguson avoids it.
Andersson is not content to let Ferguson control the position.
Isaiah Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to stand but Andersson has his arm trapped.
Andersson regains half guard.
Ferguson wants to stand up but Andersson is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Isaiah Ferguson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Andersson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ferguson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andersson gets caught napping as Ferguson dives in and scores a takedown. Andersson manages to retain guard.
Andersson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ferguson throwing strikes but missing.
Ferguson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Andersson tries to break free but Ferguson pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andersson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andersson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kristian Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Ferguson.
Ferguson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ferguson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Andersson after a bit of a struggle.
Ferguson keeps control of Andersson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ferguson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andersson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferguson has double underhooks.
Andersson pulls guard effortlessly.
Andersson pushes Ferguson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ferguson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ferguson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andersson swivels and escapes.
Andersson stalks Ferguson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ferguson's face. Ferguson staggers backwards, shaken.
Andersson's corner calls for a 1-2. Andersson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andersson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ferguson dodges the punch combination from Andersson.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ferguson's hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab from Andersson.
Andersson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Andersson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ferguson eats them both and turns towards Andersson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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 Kristian Andersson.
I think Andersson 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Kristian Andersson!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Isaiah Ferguson!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Isaiah Ferguson!
Isaiah Ferguson wins by split decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turu Ropuia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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145 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Turu Ropuia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Howard. Ropuia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ropuia throws a wild body kick that Howard sees coming a mile off.
Ropuia throws a nice looking combination but Howard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ropuia to the ground. Howard is now in Ropuia's guard.
Howard trying to control but Ropuia is working from the bottom.
Howard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ropuia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Howard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Howard has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ropuia to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Howard is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ropuia pulls down on the head and he's put Howard to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Turu Ropuia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Kau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jade Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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170 lbs
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damien Kau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jade Green!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kau closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kau lands in his opponent's guard.
Kau trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Kau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kau throws a strike but Green rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kau thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kau looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Green puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kau is trying to get back to full guard.
Green is looking to advance position but Kau won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kau wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Kau on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kau tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green controlling the pace.
Green wants to work for an arm triangle but Kau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Green is trying to control. Kau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kau is concentrating on defense, preventing Green from advancing position.
Kau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jade Green wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kau dives in and scores a takedown into Green's guard.
Kau wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Kau scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kau is looking to work some ground and pound but Green has wrist control.
Kau has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Kau looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kau thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kau keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kau is working hard here to advance position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kau keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Jade Green has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A solid body kick from Kau.
Green looks gassed!
Oh, that's a big right hand from Kau and Green goes tumbling to the canvas! Kau follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Green is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kau lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Green quite badly. Green pulls Kau in close trying to recover. Kau postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Green on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Green doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Kau!
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