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CFA 42 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hamish Gaffney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vez Innaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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194 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Hamish Gaffney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vez Innaus!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaffney fails with a takedown attempt.
Gaffney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Innaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Innaus tries to land a front kick but Gaffney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gaffney throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Innaus counters with a big head kick but Gaffney shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Innaus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gaffney moves out of range of the body kick.
Innaus fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gaffney to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gaffney looks to clinch but Innaus throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gaffney taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vez Innaus!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Alaniz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrius Katzenmaier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alaniz comes to the cage accompanied by Slippin. Katzenmaier has chosen Today Was A Good Day as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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130 lbs
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132 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charlie Alaniz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Demetrius Katzenmaier!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alaniz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Katzenmaier to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alaniz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Katzenmaier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alaniz has his hands on Katzenmaier's head, controlling the position.
Alaniz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Katzenmaier!
Alaniz working for a submission but Katzenmaier is keeping him at bay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alaniz wants to finish this one by submission but Katzenmaier is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alaniz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katzenmaier is looking to get to half guard.
Alaniz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Katzenmaier is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Katzenmaier and Alaniz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Alaniz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Katzenmaier to see if he's OK.
Alaniz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alaniz has an Americana. Katzenmaier didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Alaniz is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Alaniz hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Charlie Alaniz!
Charlie Alaniz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faber comes to the cage accompanied by Motörhead - King of Kings. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155 lbs
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149 lbs
9 - 11 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Urijah Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hector Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber shoots in looking for a takedown. Barbosa tries to sprawl out of it but Faber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barbosa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Faber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
Faber wants to get back to full guard.
Faber wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barbosa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Faber on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barbosa prevents Faber from improving his position.
Barbosa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barbosa drops an elbow to the side of Faber's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faber wants to improve his position but Barbosa is controlling well.
Barbosa winds up and cracks Faber with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barbosa lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barbosa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barbosa is nestled in close to Faber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barbosa winds up and cracks Faber with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Faber actively working from the bottom here.
Barbosa working the head and body with strikes.
Barbosa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Faber taking some punishment here, with Barbosa in his half guard.
Barbosa winds up and cracks Faber with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Faber looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Barbosa there.
Barbosa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barbosa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two 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!
Barbosa drops an elbow to the side of Faber's head.
Faber wants to improve his position but Barbosa is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Barbosa.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barbosa connects with a nice short shot to Faber's temple.
Faber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
Faber is looking to improve his position.
Faber taking some punishment here, with Barbosa in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Barbosa there.
Faber looking for submissions off his back.
Barbosa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barbosa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barbosa working Faber over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber tries to get to full guard but Barbosa has control of the leg.
Barbosa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Faber.
Barbosa drops an elbow to the side of Faber's head.
Faber on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barbosa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Faber wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Barbosa.
Barbosa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Faber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barbosa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barbosa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Faber looking for submissions off his back.
Faber wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Faber wants to get back to full guard.
Barbosa blocks the strikes from Faber.
Faber is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barbosa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barbosa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Faber is defending against the submission attempts here by Barbosa.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barbosa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Barbosa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Faber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side.
Faber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbosa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Faber is trying to pull guard but Barbosa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Faber is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barbosa to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faber tries to pull guard but Barbosa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Faber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barbosa smiles and moves away.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barbosa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Faber takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Faber tries to escape but Barbosa is in control.
Barbosa lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa lands a few punches from side control.
Faber taking a bit of punishment here - Barbosa scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa prevents Faber from escaping the position.
Barbosa working the body and head with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faber is trying to control Barbosa's posture but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barbosa lands a nice forearm strike.
Barbosa lands a decent elbow from side control.
Faber is rocked!
Faber takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Faber is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbosa scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Faber is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Barbosa can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Barbosa!
During a confident post fight interview, Hector Barbosa 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Blake Nyman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
0 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Nyman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ross Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Nyman stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyler. Tyler gets slowly back to his feet.
Nyman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tyler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nyman circles away quickly and effectively.
Nyman misses with a wild combination.
Tyler misses with a double jab
and Nyman counters with a series of strikes. Tyler will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throws a right hand that misses
and Nyman counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Nyman.
Tyler fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyler.
Blake Nyman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Tyler.
Tyler has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tyler misses with a combination
and Nyman counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyler. That snapped Nyman's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Nyman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nyman with a hook.
Nyman misses with a two punch combination.
Nyman throws a series of punches but Tyler moves out of range.
Nyman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyler at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nyman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nyman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tyler shoots in for a double leg but Nyman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler shoots in but Nyman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nyman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nyman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyler stalks Nyman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nyman's face. Nyman staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nyman counters with a series of strikes. Tyler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tyler fails with a takedown attempt.
Blake Nyman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Tyler.
Tyler misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler slips a jab and a cross from Nyman.
Tyler shoots in but no luck this time.
Nyman throws a right and a left that Tyler avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Blake Nyman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tyler closes the distance and clinches up with Nyman, looking for a takedown. Tyler pushes Nyman against the cage but Nyman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nyman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nyman throws a combination that misses
and Tyler counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Nyman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nyman misses with a double jab
and Nyman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tyler backs up against the cage.
Tyler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nyman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nyman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyman throws a series of strikes that have Tyler backpedaling.
Nyman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyler.
Blake Nyman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Tyler.
Tyler throws a lazy uppercut
and Nyman counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throws a series of strikes that have Nyman backpedaling.
Tyler throws a right hand that misses
and Nyman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nyman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Nyman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nyman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Nyman!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Majd Laila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Iron has chosen Slippin as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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143 lbs
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150 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Majd Laila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John The Iron!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Iron changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Laila looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laila pushes The Iron away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, The Iron gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Laila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laila knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Iron on the ground.
The Iron wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laila, who protects the arm well.
The Iron scores with punches from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Laila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laila tries to buck The Iron off but The Iron is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laila taking punishment in the form of punches.
Laila is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laila is not content to let The Iron control the position.
The Iron working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laila is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Iron looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The Iron trying to control the position but Laila is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Iron is working to tighten is grip on Laila's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Laila has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but The Iron is really squeezing tight and eventually Laila passes out! The Iron breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John The Iron!
Our winner, John The Iron, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafa Radit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costa has chosen Club Can't Handle Me ft. David Guetta-Flo Rida as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ryan Costa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
1 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafa Radit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Costa!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radit lands with a good body shot.
Costa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Whack! Radit lands a heavy head kick that drops Costa. The ref tackles Radit to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Costa was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Rafa Radit!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Attilius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kinny Carose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Attilius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kinny Carose!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Attilius dodges the punch combination from Carose.
Carose bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Attilius's head backwards.
Carose throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Attilius counters with a left to the body.
Carose wants to clinch but Attilius slips to the side
and Attilius counters with a one-two to the body.
Carose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kinny Carose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carose lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Attilius circles away quickly and effectively.
Carose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Attilius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Attilius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carose throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carose throws a head kick that misses
and Attilius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carose throws a sloppy head kick and Attilius moves out of range easily.
Carose shoots and misses
and Attilius counters with a nice uppercut.
Carose closes this distance looking for a takedown but Attilius circles away.
Attilius avoids the body shot from Carose.
Carose throws a sloppy head kick and Attilius moves out of range easily.
Carose misses with a right hand
and Attilius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carose throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Attilius counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carose throws a body punch but Attilius moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Attilius.
Carose throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Attilius counters with a nice body shot.
Carose throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Attilius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carose throws out the jab.
Carose closes the distance and clinches.
Carose breaks the clinch.
Carose misses with a double jab
and Attilius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attilius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcus Attilius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Attilius blocks a head kick by Carose.
Attilius stuffs the takedown attempt from Carose. Carose gets slowly back to his feet.
Marcus Attilius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kinny Carose.
Attilius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carose.
Carose walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Attilius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carose throws a hook but Attilius avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carose looks to land a combination. Attilius sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Carose looks to land a combination but Attilius avoids it well.
A punch combination from Carose misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carose.
Carose tries to clinch but Attilius moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Attilius manages to avoid it.
Attilius moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kinny Carose dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carose attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carose. Attilius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carose tries to close the distance and clinch but Attilius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carose swinging wildly here.
Carose fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carose throws a left and a right that both miss
and Attilius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carose wants to clinch but Attilius slips to the side
and Attilius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carose shoots and misses
and Attilius counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carose misses with a body shot
and Attilius counters with a right hand to the body.
Attilius stuffs the takedown.
Kinny Carose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carose is breathing heavily.
Carose throws a hook to the side of Attilius's head but Attilius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carose throws a body kick that misses
and Attilius counters with a stiff right hand.
Attilius gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Attilius pushes Carose off and gets back to his feet.
Carose misses with a combination
and Attilius counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carose misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carose tries to clinch up
enabling Attilius to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Carose misses
and Attilius counters with a stiff right hand.
Attilius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carose throws a series of punches but Attilius moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carose moves to clinch but Attilius breaks away
and Attilius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carose wants to clinch
and Attilius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Attilius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carose.
Carose shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcus Attilius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kinny Carose.
Carose manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Attilius on his heels. He'll look to pass Attilius's guard now, I'm sure.
Attilius knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carose on the ground.
Attilius is looking to stand up but Carose isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carose won't allow Attilius to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Attilius is keeping the position for now.
Attilius keeping moving, preventing Carose from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Attilius will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Carose throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Attilius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carose.
Carose throws a body punch but Attilius moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carose looks to score with a jab to the body but Attilius is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Carose misses the target.
Carose throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carose misses with a combination
and Attilius counters with a one-two to the body.
Carose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Attilius defends it nicely.
Carose fails to land with a series of punches.
Carose throws a series of punches but Attilius moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carose throws a left and a right that both miss
and Attilius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carose swings for the body but Attilius moves out of range.
Carose pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Attilius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carose.
Carose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Attilius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carose.
Carose works over Attilius's head and body with a nice combination.
Carose misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carose throws out a leg kick but Attilius moves out of range and Carose only half commits.
Carose tries to clinch up
enabling Attilius to counter with a crisp jab.
Carose throws a series of punches but Attilius moves out of range.
Attilius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Attilius wants it to stay on the feet.
Marcus Attilius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kinny Carose.
Attilius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carose thows a body shot but no joy.
Carose is looking to clinch.
Carose throws out a leg kick but Attilius moves out of range and Carose only half commits.
Carose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carose misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carose looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carose is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kinny Carose really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carose throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Carose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Attilius as he avoids it easily.
Carose shoots for a takedown but Attilius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carose fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcus Attilius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kinny Carose.
Carose throws a series of punches but Attilius moves out of range.
Attilius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carose throws a body kick that misses.
Carose is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Attilius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carose misses with a leg kick
and Attilius counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carose fails with the takedown
and Attilius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marcus Attilius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Attilius avoids the body shot from Carose.
Carose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carose throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Attilius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carose misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carose misses with a two punch combination.
Carose tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carose tries to clinch but Attilius moves away
and Attilius counters with a nice uppercut.
Carose misses with a series of wild punches.
Attilius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carose is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Attilius rather than just go for the knockout.
Carose throws a body punch but Attilius moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carose falls off balance throwing a combination
and Attilius counters with a two punch combo.
Attilius avoids a kick to the body.
Carose looks to land a combination but Attilius avoids it well.
Carose feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Attilius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carose is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attilius wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Carose manages to pass to side control.
Attilius tries to kick Carose off but Carose keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Carose seems to be working for a kimura but Attilius defends the submission attempt.
Attilius wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carose thows a huge punch but Attilius dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Marcus Attilius will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A head kick misses from Carose.
Carose shoots in for a takedown but Attilius shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carose tries a low kick but Attilius avoids it.
Carose looks to land a left hand but Attilius moved out of range nicely.
Attilius ducks under a wild hook from Carose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Carose misses
and Attilius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carose misses with a lunging right hand
and Attilius counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carose fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Attilius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carose misses with the combination.
Carose misses with the combination.
Carose throws a series of strikes that have Attilius backpedaling.
Attilius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carose.
Carose is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attilius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcus Attilius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kinny Carose.
Carose thows a body shot but no joy.
Carose thows a body shot but no joy.
Carose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Attilius sprawls well. Attilius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carose gets slowly back to his feet.
Carose throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Attilius counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Carose.
Carose looks to clinch
and Attilius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Attilius. No joy for Carose on that attempt.
Attilius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carose throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carose goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carose tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Attilius swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Carose with that takedown attempt.
Attilius staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Carose misses
and Attilius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carose sizes up Attilius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Carose. Those never looked like landing.
Carose misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kinny Carose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carose 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 47:49
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 47:50
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kinny Carose! Kinny Carose retains his super heavyweight title!
Kinny Carose very nearly forgot to thank Blood Bank ($10) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny McClean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Behnder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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279 lbs
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268 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lenny McClean!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Behnder!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClean has Behnder up against the cage in a clinch.
McClean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McClean is pressed up against the cage. Behnder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McClean down to the mat. McClean avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McClean feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Behnder sprawling to the canvas! Behnder rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McClean finish him?!
It looks like Marcus Behnder has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Behnder circles away from the clinch attempt.
McClean wants to clinch.
McClean lands a nice leg kick that just misses Behnder's sensitive parts.
McClean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McClean keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McClean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McClean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Behnder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClean is looking to score with low kicks.
McClean wants to clinch.
McClean tries to clinch up
and Behnder holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McClean is pressed up against the cage. Behnder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McClean down to the mat. McClean avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McClean moves to clinch but Behnder breaks away
and Behnder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McClean's guard.
Behnder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Behnder wants to pass the guard but McClean is keeping the position.
Behnder prevents McClean from getting back to his feet.
McClean keeping full guard, as Behnder tries to pass.
Behnder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McClean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Behnder is controlling him.
Behnder with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behnder stops McClean from standing up.
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!
Behnder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McClean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McClean is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Behnder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McClean fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lenny McClean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Behnder.
The fight stays on the outside here - McClean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McClean tries to clinch
and Behnder counters with a shoot takedown. McClean fights it but they end up in guard.
McClean wants to stand but Behnder is controlling the position.
McClean trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
McClean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClean keeping moving, preventing Behnder from controlling successfully.
Behnder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Behnder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McClean is keeping the position for now.
McClean kicks Behnder off and gets to his feet.
McClean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Behnder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McClean tries to clinch but Behnder moves away
and Behnder counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Behnder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Behnder stops McClean from standing up.
McClean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McClean wants to stand and escape but Behnder is having none of it.
McClean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McClean is looking to stand up but Behnder isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behnder is in close to McClean's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Behnder wants to control from the top but McClean keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Behnder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McClean is keeping the position for now.
Behnder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Behnder prevents McClean from getting back to his feet.
Behnder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McClean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Behnder with a flurry of punches that miss.
McClean wants to stand but Behnder is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Behnder looking to pass the guard.
Behnder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny McClean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Behnder's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McClean moves to clinch but Behnder breaks away
and Behnder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McClean's guard.
McClean wants to get back to his feet but Behnder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McClean keeping moving, preventing Behnder from controlling successfully.
McClean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Behnder is controlling him.
Behnder is looking to work some ground and pound but McClean has wrist control.
McClean wants to stand but Behnder is controlling the position.
Behnder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Behnder tries to free his leg and advance position but McClean is retaining full guard.
Behnder won't allow McClean to get back to his feet.
Behnder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClean keeping moving, preventing Behnder from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClean keeping full guard, as Behnder tries to pass.
McClean wants to get back to his feet but Behnder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Behnder trying to control but McClean is working from the bottom.
McClean wants to stand up but Behnder is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Behnder throws a big elbow that misses.
Behnder drops back looking for a leg! McClean is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McClean manages to kick Behnder off! Behnder jumps back into McClean's guard.
Behnder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McClean's head.
Behnder stops McClean from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behnder throws a big elbow that misses.
Behnder tries to free his leg and advance position but McClean is retaining full guard.
Behnder won't allow McClean to get back to his feet.
Behnder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Behnder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Behnder prevents McClean from getting back to his feet.
Behnder postures up in McClean's guard and throws a big left but McClean blocks it.
McClean wants to stand and escape but Behnder is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Behnder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McClean keeping full guard, as Behnder tries to pass.
Behnder stands up over McClean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marcus Behnder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Behnder won't allow McClean to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Behnder stands up over McClean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McClean wants to get back to his feet but Behnder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Behnder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Behnder.
McClean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Behnder is controlling him.
Behnder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Behnder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Behnder wants to pass the guard but McClean is defending well.
McClean tries to kick Behnder off but Behnder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Behnder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McClean defending well though.
Behnder has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McClean defend it? Behnder steps over the head and cranks it - McClean is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Behnder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Behnder!
Marcus Behnder is the new heavyweight champion!
Marcus Behnder really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Syndicate Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johhny Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Langford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johhny Guns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Langford !
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Langford .
It looks like Johhny Guns has been cut.
Langford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guns.
Sloppy strikes from Langford . Those never looked like landing.
Guns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Langford misses with a wild combination.
Guns slips a straight right by Langford .
Nice takedown defense from Guns. No joy for Langford on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Langford .
Guns feints a jab promting Langford to slip. Guns then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Langford slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Guns changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Langford looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Guns scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Langford to see if he's OK.
Guns tries to score with some ground and pound. Langford controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Guns tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Guns tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Guns has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Guns tries to move to mount but Langford blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guns tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Guns goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Langford has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Guns but great work by Langford .
Guns tries to bench press Langford off him but Langford keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guns manages to work his way to half guard, despite Langford 's best efforts.
Langford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langford landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Guns preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Guns manages to get to full guard.
Guns looking for a sweep. Not yet Guns, not yet.
Guns controlling the position.
Guns 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.
Langford postures up in Guns's guard and throws a big left but Guns blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guns wants to sweep but no luck.
Langford lands a couple of elbows.
Langford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guns is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Langford lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Guns seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Langford with a flurry of punches that miss.
Langford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guns has control of Langford 's left arm, preventing Langford from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Guns wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Johhny Guns just wasn't active enough.
Langford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johhny Guns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Langford .
Guns moves into the clinch successfully.
Langford blocks an elbow strike from Guns.
Guns misses with an elbow strike.
Guns throws an elbow but it misses.
Langford blocks the elbow strike.
Guns lands an elbow inside.
Langford avoids the elbow strike from Guns, against the cage.
Guns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Sam Langford has been cut.
Langford blocks an elbow strike from Guns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Guns throws an elbow but misses.
Guns throws an elbow but it misses.
Guns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Langford blocks an elbow strike from Guns.
Guns misses with an elbow strike.
Guns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Guns.
Guns lands an elbow just above Langford 's eye.
Langford takes an elbow to the temple.
Guns lands an elbow just above Langford 's eye.
Guns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Guns misses with an elbow over the top.
Langford dodges an elbow strike from Guns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johhny Guns dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Langford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guns.
Guns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Langford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Langford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gunss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Guns has closed the distance and engaged Langford in a clinch.
Langford avoids the elbow strike from Guns, against the cage.
Guns misses with an elbow strike.
Guns throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Guns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guns misses with an elbow strike.
Guns throws an elbow but it misses.
Langford avoids the elbow strike from Guns, against the cage.
Langford blocks an elbow strike.
Guns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Langford is looking to break free of the clinch but Guns has double underhooks.
Guns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Guns lands a damaging elbow.
Guns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Guns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Langford avoids a wild elbow strike from Guns.
Langford avoids the elbow strike from Guns, against the cage.
Langford tries to break the clinch but Guns is controlling the position.
Guns throws an elbow that misses.
Langford avoids the elbow strike from Guns, against the cage.
Guns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Langford avoids the elbow strike from Guns, against the cage.
Guns misses with an elbow over the top.
Langford avoids the elbow strike from Guns, against the cage.
Langford takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Guns pushes off an throws an elbow but Langford leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Guns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Langford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Langford throws a jab but it's blocked by Guns.
Langford gets caught flat footed, as Guns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guns postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Guns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guns throwing strikes but missing.
Langford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guns is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Guns throwing strikes but missing.
Guns postures up in Langford 's guard and throws a big left but Langford blocks it.
Guns drops back, looking for a kneebar! Langford looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Langford looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Langford !
Guns can't do much from the bottom here.
Guns manages to work his way to half guard, despite Langford 's best efforts.
Langford not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Guns is looking to improve his position.
Guns keeping hold of Langford 's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns wants to get back to full guard.
Guns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Langford .
Langford not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Langford thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guns's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Langford .
Langford sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guns defending well though.
Guns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Langford .
Guns controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Guns is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Langford scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guns is positioning himself well to prevent Langford advancing to mount.
Guns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Langford 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Langford 's back!
Guns has got one arm under Langford 's chin. This could be trouble... Langford trying to control the other hand but Guns gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Langford has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johhny Guns!
Johhny Guns retains his welterweight title!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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