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QFC Tournament 271 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Digogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Saint John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Digogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Saint John!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Digogo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Digogo passes Saint John's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Digogo not doing much here.
Digogo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saint John's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint John works his way to full guard. Good work.
Digogo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saint John keeping full guard, as Digogo tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Diego Digogo.
Saint John scores with a one two! Digogo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Digogo slips a jab and a cross from Saint John.
Digogo has closed the distance and engaged Saint John in a clinch.
Saint John wants to break free but Digogo has control.
Saint John fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Digogo has hold of one of Saint John's legs. Saint John is fighting the takedown attempt but Digogo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Saint John should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint John is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Digogo is aware though and is defending well.
Digogo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Digogo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Digogo drops back looking for a leg! Saint John is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saint John manages to kick Digogo off! Digogo jumps back into Saint John's guard.
Digogo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint John throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Digogo escapes and throws Saint John's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Digogo is looking to take a break and control but Saint John is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
An elbow from Digogo crashes against the mat.
Digogo swings around for an armbar but Saint John sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Digogo's guard.
Digogo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Saint John trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Digogo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Digogo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Diego Digogo has been cut.
Saint John throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saint John throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saint John dips to his left and cracks Digogo with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint John getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saint John gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Digogo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Digogo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint John throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Digogo escapes and throws Saint John's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Digogo working away.
Digogo swings around for an armbar but Saint John sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Digogo's guard.
Saint John trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Digogo wants to stand up but Saint John is controlling him.
Saint John wants to control from the top but Digogo keeps moving.
Digogo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Digogo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Saint John trying to control the position from guard on top but Digogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint John has gone for a leg lock! Digogo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Saint John's guard.
Digogo looking to pass the guard.
Saint John is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Digogo gets to his feet - Saint John follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Digogo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Saint John was covering up waiting for the punch and Digogo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Saint John tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Digogo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Saint John manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Digogo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Saint John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Digogo's cut.
That's time! Digogo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Digogo throws a push kick but Saint John slaps the foot to one side.
Digogo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Digogo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Saint John is not content to let Digogo control the position.
Saint John stops Digogo from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digogo tries to advance position but instead Saint John slips a leg back in to half guard.
Digogo is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Digogo gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Digogo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saint John misses with a two punch combination.
Digogo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saint John to the ground. Digogo is now in Saint John's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Digogo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saint John manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Digogo has Saint John in his guard.
Saint John being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint John slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Digogo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint John looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Saint John is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Digogo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Digogo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Diego Digogo!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Diego Digogo!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Diego Digogo!
Diego Digogo wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cezary Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cezary Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Wolf goes down! Can Jones finish him!?
It looks like Cezary Wolf has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wolf is on top in guard.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jones is tightening it up a little... Wolf has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Wolf reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Wolf taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alex Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dont Lose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Dorklicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dont Lose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Dorklicz!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Dorklicz does no damage.
Lose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dorklicz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lose drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lose wants to control from the top but Dorklicz keeps moving.
Lose throwing strikes from guard but Dorklicz blocks nicely.
Dorklicz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lose controls the pace.
Dorklicz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dont Lose has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dorklicz shoots in but no luck this time.
Dorklicz gets a double leg takedown into Lose's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lose manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dorklicz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lose tries to control but Dorklicz wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lose jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dorklicz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lose decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dorklicz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lose can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sloppy strikes there by Dorklicz.
Dorklicz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lose keeps working.
Dorklicz throws an elbow but Lose slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dorklicz wants to stand but Lose is controlling his arm.
Dorklicz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dorklicz tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lose struggling a bit here.
Dorklicz stands up and beckons Lose to his feet.
Lose is breathing heavily.
Dorklicz fails with a takedown attempt.
Dorklicz shoots in for a double leg but Lose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dont Lose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Dorklicz.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dorklicz fails with a takedown attempt.
Lose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dorklicz but Dorklicz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Dorklicz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lose tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dorklicz swivels and escapes.
Dorklicz throws a series of punches but Lose avoids them all with ease.
Dorklicz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lose moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lose shoots in for a takedown but Dorklicz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dorklicz misses with a series of wild punches.
Lose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dorklicz is fending him off so far but Lose persists. Nope, Dorklicz circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dont Lose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorklicz tries for a takedown but Lose circles away easily
and Lose counters with a leg kick.
Lose tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dorklicz swivels and escapes.
Lose moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dorklicz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lose misses with a body punch
and Dorklicz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lose's guard.
Lose trying to strike off his back.
Lose working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dorklicz.
Dorklicz is looking to stand up but Lose won't let him.
Dorklicz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dorklicz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lose is looking to slow Dorklicz down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorklicz looks to land a combination but Lose avoids it well.
Lose looks to clinch
and Dorklicz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lose won't be happy with that.
Lose is trying to improve his position.
Dorklicz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lose is trying to control Dorklicz's posture but Dorklicz avoids it.
Dorklicz wants to stand but Lose is controlling his arm.
Dorklicz wants to control but Lose is keeping him busy.
Dorklicz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lose is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Lose's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dorklicz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lose is avoiding damage well.
Dorklicz trying to control the action but Lose is working from the bottom.
Dorklicz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lose dodges the ground and pound from Dorklicz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorklicz wants to stand but Lose has his arm trapped.
Dorklicz tries to score with some ground and pound. Lose controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dorklicz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dorklicz with a strong takedown there and he's ended up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lose is looking to regain half guard here but Dorklicz keeps moving and retains side control.
Dorklicz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dorklicz misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Dorklicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dorklicz gets the takedown into side control.
Dorklicz wants to stand but Lose is controlling his arm.
Dorklicz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lose wants to control but Dorklicz postures up.
Dorklicz wants to stand but Lose has his arm trapped.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lose is pushing Dorklicz's head away, looking to escape. Dorklicz manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorklicz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lose prevents Dorklicz from improving position.
Lose defending against the ground and pound.
Dorklicz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lose is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dorklicz stands up and beckons Lose to his feet.
Dorklicz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lose as he jumps to the side.
Dorklicz tries to bum rush Lose with a series of wild strikes but Lose uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lose gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorklicz gets a takedown into half guard.
Dorklicz has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Lose works to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorklicz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lose is proving hard to escape from.
Lose working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dorklicz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dorklicz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dorklicz working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lose preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lose is working an open guard so Dorklicz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dorklicz fails to land with a series of punches.
Dorklicz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dorklicz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dorklicz wants to stand and escape but instead Lose has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lose looking to sit in guard and control but Dorklicz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorklicz wants to stand but Lose has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dorklicz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lose, up you get!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dorklicz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dorklicz in side control, throwing shots but Lose defends.
Dont Lose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Dorklicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lose is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Dorklicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dorklicz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Robert Dorklicz!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Robert Dorklicz!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Robert Dorklicz!
Robert Dorklicz wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrious Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smiff's choice of entrance music: Nutz On Ya Chin by Eazy E. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cameron Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Demetrious Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee moves out of range as Smiff strikes.
Lee shoots in and bounces Smiff off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smiff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smiff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lee keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass.
Lee wants to stand up but Smiff is controlling him.
Smiff passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lee tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smiff is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff works his way into side control.
Smiff tries to advance to mount but can't.
Smiff advances nicely into full mount.
Smiff is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Lee is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Demetrious Smiff!
A victorious Demetrious Smiff thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa Jupiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrei Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Papa Jupiter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jupiter. That did some damage!
Arlovski throws a leg kick but Jupiter moved away.
Andrei Arlovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlovski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jupiter checks it well.
That kick from Arlovski tenderised Jupiter's leg. Jupiter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arlovski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jupiter is looking to clinch.
Jupiter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arlovski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arlovski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arlovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arlovski blocks a jab.
Jupiter 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Arlovski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Jupiter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arlovski has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jupiter should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Arlovski has tightened it up now! Jupiter should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andrei Arlovski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablito Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Godlicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pablito Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Godlicz!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Godlicz has knocked Corleone down with a huge combo! Godlicz steps away and waves a wobbly Corleone back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Pablito Corleone has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godlicz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corleone counters with a head kick.
Godlicz throws a right and a left that Corleone avoids nicely.
Godlicz throws a series of punches but Corleone avoids them all with ease.
Corleone dodges the punch combination from Godlicz.
Corleone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Godlicz tries to keep at a distance but Corleone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Corleone jumps guard and drags Godlicz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Corleone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corleone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Godlicz manages to get himself to full guard.
Godlicz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Godlicz is letting Corleone control him for a moment.
Corleone trying to control the action but Godlicz is working from the bottom.
Corleone prevents Godlicz from escaping the position.
Corleone looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Godlicz is avoiding damage well.
Godlicz struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godlicz tries to buck Corleone off but Corleone is having none of it.
Godlicz can't do much from the bottom here.
Godlicz tries to improve position but can't.
Corleone is looking to take a break and control but Godlicz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Godlicz struggling a bit here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Godlicz misses with a double jab
and Corleone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Godlicz's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godlicz thuds a left hand into Corleone's body.
Godlicz misses with a two punch combination.
Corleone shoots for a takedown but Godlicz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slow jab from Godlicz misses its intended target.
Oooooh!!! Godlicz has knocked Corleone down with a huge combo! Godlicz steps away and waves a wobbly Corleone back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Corleone is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godlicz tries to bum rush Corleone with a series of wild strikes but Corleone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Corleone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Godlicz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Godlicz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corleone circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Corleone.
Corleone is breathing heavily.
Godlicz fails to land with a series of punches.
Godlicz cracks Corleone with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damian Godlicz!
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