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U.H.F. 23 Brandao vs. Douglas PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lexington Snape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billie Ray Jorgensin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snape comes into the arena with DJ Tiësto - Carmina Burana: Remixed blaring out of the sound system. Billie Ray Jorgensin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lexington Snape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billie Ray Jorgensin!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snape rushes Jorgensin and presses him up against the cage.
Jorgensin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jorgensin looking to throw knees to the head but Snape is blocking nicely.
Snape drops Jorgensin with a big knee straight up the middle! Jorgensin is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Billie Ray Jorgensin has been cut.
Jorgensin looks winded!
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!
Snape rushes Jorgensin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snape is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Jorgensin tries to break Snape's hands from around his neck, Snape unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Jorgensin will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Lexington Snape!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lexington Snape waved his t-shirt featuring Nutrition Your Way!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Manfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Reginald Dempsey enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grant Manfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reginald Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Manfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Dempsey which made him look bad.
Dempsey throws a right hand that Manfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Manfield also avoids with ease.
Dempsey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dempsey wants it to stay on the feet.
Dempsey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dempsey duly obliges.
Jab from Dempsey.
Dempsey lands a glancing blow to the side of Manfield's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dempsey lands with a big right hook that stumbles Manfield - he's out on his feet here! Dempsey follows up with another monster hook that separates Manfield from consciousness! Manfield falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Dempsey stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reginald Dempsey!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Hankerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hugh Jackman has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hugh Jackman seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hugh Jackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Hankerson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hankerson is defended easily by Jackman.
Hankerson shoots for a takedown but Jackman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hank Hankerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackman throws a good cross that connects.
Jackman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hankerson looks for a takedown but Jackman sprawls well.
Hugh Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Hankerson.
A jab from Hankerson misses.
No luck for Hankerson with that takedown attempt.
Hankerson has his takedown stuffed
and Jackman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hankerson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackman controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hankerson is looking for a triangle but Jackman pushes his legs off easily.
Hankerson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackman controls the pace.
Jackman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hugh Jackman just wasn't active enough.
Hankerson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackman defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman lands with a good body shot.
Jackman scores with a hook to the body. Hankerson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hankerson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hankerson's guard.
Hankerson looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackman advances position into side control!
Jackman in side control, throwing shots but Hankerson defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hankerson struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Jackman stalls from top position.
Jackman trying to control the position but Hankerson is working away.
Jackman advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackman throwing strikes here but Hankerson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackman wants to control the pace but Hankerson is squirming around nicely.
Jackman controlling the position easily from mount.
Hankerson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Jackman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackman misses with a low kick.
Hankerson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackman lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hankerson keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hugh Jackman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jackman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackman throws a body punch but Hankerson moves out of range.
Hankerson has a takedown stuffed.
Jackman stuffs the takedown attempt from Hankerson. Hankerson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hugh Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Hankerson.
Hankerson shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackman tries to sprawl out of it but Hankerson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hankerson.
Jackman misses with a lunging right hand
and Hankerson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jackman!
Hankerson lands some shots froms side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hankerson controlling the position from side mount.
Jackman struggling a bit here.
Jackman is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman dodges the ground and pound from Hankerson.
Jackman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jackman tries to bench press Hankerson off him but Hankerson keeps the position.
Hankerson controls the position.
Jackman tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Hankerson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackman, who protects the arm well.
Hankerson throws an elbow but Jackman slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hankerson trying to control the action but Jackman is working from the bottom.
Jackman is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackman can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hank Hankerson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackman lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hugh Jackman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hankerson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackman wants to control from the top but Hankerson keeps moving.
Hankerson is looking for a triangle but Jackman pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hankerson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jackman has picked Hankerson up and slammed him! Hankerson can't keep hold of the triangle and Jackman manages to pass to side control!
Jackman is looking to take a break and control but Hankerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackman 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.
Hankerson tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Jackman working away.
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.
Jackman wants to control but Hankerson is keeping him busy.
Hankerson is trying to control Jackman's posture but Jackman avoids it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hankerson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Jackman. No joy for Hankerson on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hankerson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hugh Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Hankerson.
Hankerson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hankerson misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hankerson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jackman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Jackman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackman 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Hugh Jackman!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Hugh Jackman!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Hugh Jackman!
Hugh Jackman wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fujika Kaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fujika Kaguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but Kaguchi shows good takedown defense.
Franklin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kaguchi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Franklin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kaguchi.
Kaguchi tries to roll over but Franklin keeps him under control.
Franklin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kaguchi.
Kaguchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaguchi is breathing heavily.
Franklin controlling the action here.
Kaguchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kaguchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kaguchi looking for submissions off his back.
Franklin wants to take a breather but Kaguchi is having none of it.
Franklin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaguchi is just riding it out for now. Franklin eventually gives up the hold.
Franklin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kaguchi controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is nestled in close to Kaguchi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Franklin not doing much here.
Kaguchi actively working from the bottom here.
Kaguchi trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bob Franklin.
Kaguchi gets caught flat footed, as Franklin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kaguchi has his foot on Franklin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Franklin works his way back into a safe position though.
Kaguchi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Franklin controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bob Franklin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Franklin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaguchi wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaguchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Well, if Franklin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Franklin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaguchi actively working from the bottom here.
Franklin controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Franklin working the head and body with strikes.
Kaguchi actively working from the bottom here.
Franklin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaguchi looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Franklin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kaguchi gets caught napping as Franklin dives in and scores a takedown. Kaguchi manages to retain guard.
Franklin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaguchi is keeping the position for now.
Franklin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin controlling from the top position.
Kaguchi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franklin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Franklin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Franklin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaguchi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin landing with the ground and pound.
Kaguchi is looking for a triangle but Franklin pushes his legs off easily.
Kaguchi is looking to sweep but instead, Franklin has passed into half guard.
Franklin is keen to just control but Kaguchi is a slippery customer.
Franklin winds up and cracks Kaguchi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Franklin seems to be working for a kimura but Kaguchi defends the submission attempt.
Bob Franklin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaguchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Franklin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kaguchi actively working from the bottom here.
Franklin controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is looking to take a break and control but Kaguchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Franklin is taking a breather. Kaguchi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bob Franklin.
Franklin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kaguchi pinned against the cage. Kaguchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Franklin keeps the fight on the outside.
Franklin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kaguchi sprawls well initially but Franklin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in half guard, Franklin seems content to control.
Franklin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaguchi keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin controlling the action here.
Kaguchi trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bob Franklin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franklin.
Kaguchi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Franklin's guard.
Kaguchi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Franklin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Franklin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Franklin!
Kaguchi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kaguchi prevents Franklin from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaguchi struggling a bit here.
Franklin controls the position.
Franklin is looking to take a break and control but Kaguchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
You can see the frustration on Kaguchi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Franklin is looking to take a break and control but Kaguchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bob Franklin.
Franklin looks for a takedown but Kaguchi sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Franklin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kaguchi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franklin pinned against the cage. Franklin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Franklin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Franklin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kaguchi actively working from the bottom here.
Franklin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kaguchi tries to get to full guard but Franklin has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bob Franklin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Franklin misses with a body kick.
Franklin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kaguchi's half guard.
Franklin is controlling the pace.
Kaguchi is looking for a sweep. Franklin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franklin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bob Franklin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt.
Fujika Kaguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin is sitting in close to Kaguchi's body. Kaguchi has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Franklin is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Franklin is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kaguchi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fujika Kaguchi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Night Owl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owl comes to the cage accompanied by Dead man Gun. 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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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Night Owl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers swings widly with a right hand
and Owl counters with a head kick. That will keep Rogers thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Owl shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rogers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rogers is pulling down on Owl's head to control his posture.
Rogers looking to control.
Owl throws a big right hand that misses.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Owl tries to pass.
Owl 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.
Rogers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rogers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owl is looking to work some ground and pound but Rogers has wrist control.
Owl sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rogers's guard.
Owl thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rogers's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rogers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rogers is trying to maintain the position but Owl is very close to passing his half guard.
Owl is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rogers won't allow Owl to pass to mount.
Owl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Owl not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Owl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rogers won't allow Owl to pass to mount.
Owl is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rogers defends it well.
Rogers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Owl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owl thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rogers's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Owl throwing shots but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Owl is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owl throwing shots but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Owl passes to full mount!
Rogers tries to buck Owl off but he can't manage it.
Owl throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Owl.
Rogers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Owl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Owl throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owl sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rogers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Owl throwing strikes here but Rogers is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Owl with the ground and pound from mount.
Owl misses with a head shot.
Owl moves to back control.
Owl throws a series of strikes and Rogers wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Rogers defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Owl.
Rogers tries to lock up and control but Owl gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Owl is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rogers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rogers shrugs it off.
Owl swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rogers is now in Owl's guard. A big mistake from Owl there, giving up the dominant position!
Rogers trying to control but Owl is working from the bottom.
Owl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Owl is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rogers being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Night Owl dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rogers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheers as Rogers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Owl doesn't seem phased though.
Rogers misses with a straight right.
Owl gets a double leg takedown into Rogers's guard.
Owl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Owl throws a big right hand that misses.
Owl throwing strikes but missing.
Owl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owl thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Owl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Owl stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rogers dives in and grabs Owl's left leg, looking for a takedown. Owl pushes down on Rogers's head and hops out.
Owl gets a takedown into half guard.
Owl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Owl thows a huge punch but Rogers dodges it nicely.
Owl looking for a submission but Rogers manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Owl pushing down on Rogers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is holding on to half guard well.
Night Owl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Owl frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
Rogers has left one of his arms exposed and Owl doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Rogers screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Night Owl!
Night Owl took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Sedano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Heaslip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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26
175 lbs
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171 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abraham Sedano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Heaslip!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heaslip misses with an uppercut.
Heaslip throws the left hand but Sedano avoids the punch easily.
Sedano dives in and scores a takedown into Heaslip's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sedano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sedano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heaslip works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Heaslip wants to stand up but Sedano is controlling him.
Sedano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Heaslip is looking to stand up but Sedano isn't so interested in that idea.
Sedano content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sedano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sedano sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Abraham Sedano.
Sedano shoots in looking for a takedown. Heaslip tries to sprawl out of it but Sedano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Heaslip manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sedano is defended easily by Heaslip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sedano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Heaslip pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heaslip looks to land a left hand but Sedano moved out of range nicely.
Sedano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heaslip.
The fighters circling - Heaslip throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heaslip swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sedano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Heaslip swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Sedano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heaslip looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heaslip scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Heaslip misses its intended target.
Ivan Heaslip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sedano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heaslip's waist but Heaslip gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sedano off to one side.
Heaslip defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sedano.
Heaslip displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sedano.
Sedano is breathing heavily.
Sedano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heaslip displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sedano.
Nice jab there from Heaslip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sedano drops his hands momentarily. Heaslip doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Sedano staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Sedano doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Heaslip!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Coke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchy McArmsnappington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
177 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Coke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Punchy McArmsnappington!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McArmsnappington misses with a lunging right hand
and Coke moves into the clinch.
McArmsnappington effectively controlling the action here.
Coke is trying to push McArmsnappington away but McArmsnappington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McArmsnappington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McArmsnappington closes the distance and clinches up with Coke, looking for a takedown. McArmsnappington pushes Coke against the cage but Coke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Coke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McArmsnappington is looking for a sweep.
Coke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McArmsnappington, who protects the arm well.
McArmsnappington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Coke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McArmsnappington is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Coke trying to control the position but McArmsnappington is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McArmsnappington is looking to reverse the position.
McArmsnappington manages to work his way to half guard, despite Coke's best efforts.
Coke is looking to take a break and control but McArmsnappington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McArmsnappington is trying to maintain the position but Coke is very close to passing his half guard.
Coke blocks the strikes from McArmsnappington.
McArmsnappington gets back to full guard.
McArmsnappington looking to control.
Coke tries to stand but McArmsnappington is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArmsnappington lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Coke!
Coke regains half guard.
Coke is looking to improve his position.
McArmsnappington is working for a submission of some sort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coke regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McArmsnappington.
McArmsnappington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McArmsnappington has managed to get both his arms back between Coke's legs - danger averted.
McArmsnappington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coke is keeping the position for now.
McArmsnappington is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Coke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Coke has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coke wants to pass the guard but McArmsnappington is keeping the position.
McArmsnappington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McArmsnappington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coke manages to get himself to full guard.
Coke looking to hit a scissor sweep but McArmsnappington is one step ahead there.
Coke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McArmsnappington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McArmsnappington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArmsnappington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Coke is trying to control the position but McArmsnappington postures up.
McArmsnappington is stalling in the full guard.
Coke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McArmsnappington defends well.
Coke wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McArmsnappington trying to control the position from guard on top but Coke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coke controls McArmsnappington momentarily but McArmsnappington frees himself.
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 Jack Coke 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.
McArmsnappington shoots in but no luck this time.
McArmsnappington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coke manages to avoid it.
McArmsnappington throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Coke to counter with a crisp jab.
McArmsnappington misses with a hook
and Coke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Coke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McArmsnappington fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Coke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Coke.
McArmsnappington swings for the body but Coke moves out of range.
Coke moves out of range as McArmsnappington strikes.
Coke jabs at McArmsnappington's body.
McArmsnappington misses with a hook.
McArmsnappington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jack Coke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punchy McArmsnappington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Coke.
Coke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McArmsnappington closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Coke to the mat! Coke manages to get full guard.
Coke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McArmsnappington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McArmsnappington won't allow Coke to sweep him here.
McArmsnappington throwing strikes from guard but Coke blocks nicely.
McArmsnappington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McArmsnappington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McArmsnappington wants to control from the top but Coke keeps moving.
Coke is looking for a triangle but McArmsnappington pushes his legs off easily.
Coke trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArmsnappington passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArmsnappington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coke, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coke is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McArmsnappington has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Coke is trying to get back to half guard.
McArmsnappington has an Americana. Coke didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! McArmsnappington is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if McArmsnappington hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Punchy McArmsnappington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Ray Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Ray Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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22
179 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
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23
178 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ray Ray Silva!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wallace finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Silva throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Silva looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well.
Vincent Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a series of punches but Wallace avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Silva misses.
Wallace closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wallace is staying tight to Silva's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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!
Wallace is working Silva over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace advances to full mount.
Wallace has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Silva's face.
Silva is rocked!
Wallace looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Silva covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Wallace!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and What Is Your Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by The Boxer - Simon and Garfunkel. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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26
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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20
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gunnar Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, What Is Your Name!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Name has knocked Jackson down with a huge combo! Name steps away and waves a wobbly Jackson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Gunnar Jackson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Name.
Name stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Name.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Name.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Name sprawls well.
Name looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Name comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Name lands a big right hand that sends Jackson crashing to the mat! Name stays standing though and waves Jackson back to his feet!
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Name.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Name instigates a clinch.
Name escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Name moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Name stalling.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Name is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Name.
Name is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Name lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Name creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Name pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Name throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
What Is Your Name seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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!
Name changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Name drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Name is looking for the KO!
BAM! Name delivers a spinning backfist that drops Jackson like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). What Is Your Name!
What Is Your Name thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Charles Douglas enters the cage!
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21
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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27
168 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Brandao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brandao's calf.
Brandao has his takedown stuffed
and Douglas counters with a good low kick that Brandao was not able to check.
Brandao closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Douglas's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brandao is looking to pass into half guard but Douglas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Douglas is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Douglas is looking to work some ground and pound but Brandao has wrist control.
Douglas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brandao working for a triangle but Douglas defends it easily.
Brandao looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandao, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douglas throws a strike but Brandao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Douglas looking for a sweep. Not yet Douglas, not yet.
Brandao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Douglas has his foot on Brandao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandao works his way back into a safe position though.
Brandao wants to pass the guard but Douglas is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brandao.
Brandao won't allow Douglas to sweep him here.
Brandao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brandao is looking to work some ground and pound but Douglas has wrist control.
Brandao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brandao forces his way into half guard.
Douglas is trying to get back to full guard.
Brandao not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao is nestled in close to Douglas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brandao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brandao is pressing down on Douglas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Douglas is holding on for now.
Brandao 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.
Brandao lands strikes from half guard.
Brandao is pressing down on Douglas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Douglas is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas is looking for a sweep. Brandao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Douglas is refusing to be controlled, as Brandao sits in half guard.
Douglas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brandao is working away from the top position though.
Brandao seems to be working for a kimura but Douglas defends the submission attempt.
Brandao trying to mount his opponent but Douglas defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Douglas's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brandao looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brandao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Douglas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brandao.
Douglas is looking for a sweep. Brandao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brandao is trying to control. Douglas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brandao is thwarting Douglas's attempts to control the position.
Brandao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao is looking to advance position but Douglas won't allow it.
Douglas gets full guard.
Brandao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Douglas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Douglas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brandao.
Brandao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Douglas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brandao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brandao scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diego Brandao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas wants to sweep but no luck.
Douglas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brandao.
Brandao throwing strikes but missing.
Douglas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Douglas is trying to control the position but Brandao postures up.
Brandao is looking to work some ground and pound but Douglas has wrist control.
Brandao throwing strikes from guard but Douglas blocks nicely.
Brandao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brandao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brandao scoring with punches to the head and body.
Douglas wants to sweep here but Brandao controlling him for the moment.
Brandao trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandao advances position into side control!
Douglas on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Douglas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brandao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Douglas has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Douglas is avoiding damage well.
Brandao tries to score with some ground and pound. Douglas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brandao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglas is looking to regain half guard here but Brandao keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brandao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Douglas counters with a nice leg kick.
Douglas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brandao is out of range and Douglas settles back down.
Brandao shoots and misses
and Douglas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brandao being controlled against the cage.
Brandao avoids a wild elbow strike from Douglas.
Douglas is pressed up against the cage. Brandao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Douglas down to the mat. Douglas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Brandao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brandao swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
Diego Brandao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao shoots in for a takedown but Douglas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Douglas.
Douglas clinches with his opponent.
Brandao managing to block the knees to the body from Douglas.
Brandao blocks an elbow strike.
Brandao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Douglas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Douglas working Brandao over with knees to the body.
Brandao is trying to pull guard but Douglas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Douglas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandao avoids it.
Douglas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao is trying to break free.
Knees in the clinch landing for Douglas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brandao as Douglas tries to tie him up.
Brandao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Douglas to keep the fight standing.
Douglas stalling the fight.
Douglas receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Brandao dodges an elbow strike from Douglas.
Brandao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Douglas lands an elbow that stopped Brandao in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas lands an elbow inside.
Douglas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brandao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Douglas is struggling to control the position.
Brandao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brandao has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Douglas after a bit of a struggle.
Douglas tries to land a knee to the head but Brandao blocks with his arms.
Brandao dodges an elbow strike from Douglas.
Douglas trying to land knees to the body.
Brandao avoids a wild elbow strike from Douglas.
Douglas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brandao's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas misses with an elbow over the top.
Douglas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Douglas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brandao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Charles Douglas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Douglas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Douglas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brandao wants a takedown but no success here.
Douglas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brandao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Douglas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Douglas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Douglas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brandao blocks an elbow strike.
Brandao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Douglas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Douglas really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brandao fails with the takedown.
Brandao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Douglas but Douglas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brandao has his takedown stuffed
and Douglas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Brandao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Douglas swivels and escapes.
Brandao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Douglas.
Brandao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Douglas throws a wild body kick that Brandao sees coming a mile off.
Good leg kick by Douglas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas shoots in but Brandao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao shoots in and drives through. Douglas sprawls well.
Brandao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Douglas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brandao shoots in and drives through. Douglas sprawls well.
Douglas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brandao misses with a takedown attempt
and Douglas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Douglas struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandao controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao blocks an elbow strike.
Douglas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brandao goes for a takedown attempt but Douglas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brandao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brandao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Douglas counters with a thumping low kick.
Brandao fails to land with a series of punches.
Brandao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Douglas pinned against the cage. Douglas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Douglas wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brandao under the eye.
Brandao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Douglas moves into the clinch.
Brandao looking for a takedown.
Douglas throws an elbow but it misses.
Douglas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandao.
Brandao blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao takes an elbow to the temple.
Douglas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Douglas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Douglas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brandao avoids the elbow strike from Douglas, against the cage.
Brandao has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Douglas regains guard immediately.
Brandao throwing strikes from guard but Douglas blocks nicely.
Brandao stands and throws Douglas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Charles Douglas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Brandao bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brandao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Douglas gets back to half guard.
Brandao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brandao not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao works his way into side control.
Brandao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brandao throws a strike aimed at the side of Douglas's head but Douglas avoids it well.
Douglas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brandao's best efforts.
Brandao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brandao working over Douglas with some ground and pound. Douglas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas tries to roll over but Brandao keeps him under control.
Brandao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Douglas defending well though.
Brandao tries to pass to full mount but Douglas defends it.
Brandao takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brandao is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas is trying to control but can't.
Brandao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Douglas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brandao.
Brandao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brandao's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Douglas wants to sweep here but Brandao controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Douglas looking to control.
Brandao throwing strikes but missing.
Douglas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brandao makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Douglas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Douglas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Brandao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brandao 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Diego Brandao!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Diego Brandao!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Diego Brandao!
Diego Brandao wins by unanimous decision!
Diego Brandao retains his welterweight title!
Diego Brandao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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RATING
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