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QFC Tournament 579 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Green has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Javier Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Green!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Jab from Fernandez.
Javier Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green tries to move into range but Fernandez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fernandez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Green decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fernandez's guard.
Green is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fernandez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Green looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Green might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Green defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Green has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Green postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fernandez. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fernandez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Green counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Green.
Green is working for takedown but Fernandez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Green goes for a takedown attempt but Fernandez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fernandez throws a poor cross that misses
and Green counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Green.
Fernandez throws a head punch that misses.
Green successfully pulls guard.
Fernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Green has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Green is pulling down on Fernandez's head. It's preventing any offense from Fernandez, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fernandez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Green keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fernandez is fighting to break Green's control of his arms but Green is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fernandez throwing strikes but missing.
Green keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fernandez.
Green gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green shoots in looking for a takedown but Fernandez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Green's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Javier Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Green.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernandez.
A telegraphed right hand from Fernandez misses the target.
Green is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Fernandez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernandez.
And Green tries to counter it with a takedown but Fernandez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fernandez throws a lazy uppercut
and Green decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fernandez's guard.
Green slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fernandez working for a triangle but Green defends it easily.
Fernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fernandez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Green controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Green defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fernandez looking to control.
Fernandez pushes a forearm under Green's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Green is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Fernandez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Palya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Gunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Palya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palya has a takedown stuffed.
Palya will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gunner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palya takes one on the button.
Gunner lands with a right hand.
Palya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gunner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Palya is in Gunner's guard.
Palya forces his way into half guard.
Gunner is looking to control Palya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunner avoid being mounted?
Palya prevents Gunner from improving his position.
Gunner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palya pulls his head out easily.
Gunner is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palya winds up and cracks Gunner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Palya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunner looking for submissions off his back.
Gunner tries to get to full guard but Palya has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palya not doing much here.
Palya works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palya stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Gunner throws a nice looking combination but Palya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunner connects with a body shot.
Gunner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunner stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Palya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palya drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gunner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gunner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Palya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gunner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palya wants to control from the top but Gunner keeps moving.
Gunner looking to control.
Palya forces his way into half guard.
Gunner trying to control from the bottom.
Palya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gunner looking for submissions off his back.
Palya wants to work for an arm triangle but Gunner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Palya is breathing heavily.
Gunner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gunner is staying active underneath Palya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gunner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunner looking for submissions off his back.
Palya stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palya wants to take a breather but Gunner is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Palya will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Palya has his takedown stuffed
and Gunner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robert Palya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunner throws a combination. Palya tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Robert Palya has been cut.
Gunner lands with an overhand left.
Palya fails with the takedown.
Palya shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gunner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Palya wants to control from the top but Gunner keeps moving.
Palya content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Palya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palya defends well.
Palya tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunner is retaining full guard.
Gunner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gunner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Palya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Palya preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gunner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Palya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Palya is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunner has wrist control.
Palya postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Palya is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gunner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gunner has escaped and now he's on top!
Palya wants to get back to his feet but Gunner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gunner looking to sit in guard and control but Palya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palya passes Gunner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Palya trying to mount his opponent but Gunner defends it.
Palya gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gunner connects with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Gunner. No joy for Palya on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Palya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palya fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Gunner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gunner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A shot to the liver by Gunner. Beautiful body shot.
Nice cross by Gunner.
Robert Palya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palya takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Palya walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice cross by Gunner.
Palya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Palya fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gunner sprawls well initially but Palya persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Gunner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Palya's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gunner connects with a body shot.
Palya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gunner quickly recovers to half guard.
Palya is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunner defends it well.
Gunner wants to get back to his feet.
Gunner is looking to control Palya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunner avoid being mounted?
Gunner pushes Palya off looking to stand but Palya dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner is looking for a sweep. Palya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunner is trying to stand up here but Palya is controlling him well.
Palya passes to full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palya postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gunner looks a forlorn figure.
Robert Palya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palya content just to control the position here.
Gunner is working to get back to half guard.
Palya avoids the attempt from Gunner to control.
Palya looking to control but Gunner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gunner tries to lock up and control but Palya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Palya wants to control the pace but Gunner is squirming around nicely.
Palya working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Palya trying to control but Gunner is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Palya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gunner pushes Palya off looking to stand but Palya dives back in and keeps control.
Palya takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Palya prevents Gunner from standing back up.
Palya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Palya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gunner actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palya throwing shots but Gunner is blocking nicely.
Palya is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gunner is trying to maintain the position but Palya is very close to passing his half guard.
Gunner tries to roll over but Palya keeps him under control.
Palya is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gunner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Palya.
Palya trying to control from half guard but Gunner is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gunner actively working from the bottom here.
Gunner manages to get to full guard.
Gunner keeping moving, preventing Palya from controlling successfully.
Gunner trying to keep a closed guard but Palya is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunner working for a triangle but Palya defends it easily.
Gunner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Palya showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Palya 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 Chris Dean scores the fight for Jack Gunner!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Jack Gunner!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Jack Gunner!
Jack Gunner wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Staley Gumster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Staley Gumster is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Foreman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Staley Gumster!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Topper Green and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gumster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foreman as he jumps to the side.
Foreman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gumster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gumster pushes Foreman up against the cage in a clinch.
Gumster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Foreman is defending well.
Foreman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Foreman gets control of Gumster's arms and successfully pulls guard. Foreman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Foreman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Foreman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gumster, up you get!
The fight stays on the outside here - Foreman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumster gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Foreman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Foreman gets control of Gumster's arms and successfully pulls guard. Foreman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gumster looking to pass the guard.
Foreman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gumster defends well.
Gumster stopping the sweep attempt from Foreman.
Foreman wants to control the position but Gumster says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gumster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Foreman defending well though.
Gumster with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Foreman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gumster is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foreman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gumster stops Foreman from getting back to his feet.
Foreman is trying to maintain the position but Gumster is very close to passing his half guard.
Gumster with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gumster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Foreman defending well though.
Gumster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Foreman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gumster throwing shots but Foreman is blocking nicely.
Foreman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gumster is defended easily by Foreman.
Andy Foreman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Staley Gumster.
Foreman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gumster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gumster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gumster is defended easily by Foreman.
Foreman lands a nice shot that snaps Gumster's head back.
Gumster is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Foreman's half guard.
Foreman kicks off Gumster and gets to his feet.
Foreman is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Foreman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Foreman throws a big counter combination but Gumster scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Foreman throws a low kick but Gumster moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Foreman. Those never looked like landing.
Foreman tries to bum rush Gumster with a series of wild strikes but Gumster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gumster clinches up against the cage.
Gumster wants a takedown.
Foreman is working for takedown but Gumster is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gumster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Foreman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gumster jumps guard and drags Foreman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Foreman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gumster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gumster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Foreman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Foreman looks to throw the jab but Gumster is out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Foreman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Foreman is trying to break free.
Foreman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gumster is trying to pull guard but Foreman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Foreman tries to pull guard but Gumster holds him up against the cage and eventually Foreman drops back down to his feet.
Foreman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Foreman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Foreman tries to clinch but Gumster is having none of it.
Gumster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Foreman is fending him off so far but Gumster persists. Nope, Foreman circles away and we're back to standing.
Andy Foreman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Staley Gumster.
Gumster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foreman pinned against the cage. Foreman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman throws a hook but Gumster avoids it easily.
Foreman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gumster's head backwards.
Foreman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gumster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gumster slaps away a takedown attempt from Foreman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gumster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Foreman swivels and escapes.
Andy Foreman is winning the standup battle so far.
Foreman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gumster sprawls well. Gumster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foreman gets slowly back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Foreman as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumster looks to land a combination. Foreman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gumster throws a nice head kick!
Foreman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Foreman doesn't manage to clinch there - Gumster circles away.
No joy there for Foreman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumster closes the distance and clinches.
Gumster manages to break the clinch.
Andy Foreman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foreman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gumster dives in and grabs Foreman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Foreman pushes down on Gumster's head and hops out.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gumster - that will leave a mark!
Foreman wants to clinch
and Foreman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumster fails with a takedown attempt.
Foreman darts in looking for a takedown but Gumster gets double underhooks and turns Foreman into the cage.
Gumster shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Andy Foreman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gumster prevents Foreman from improving his position.
Foreman pushes Gumster off looking to stand but Gumster dives back in and keeps control.
Gumster is thwarting Foreman's attempts to control the position.
Foreman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gumster pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumster passes into side control, despite Foreman's attempt to control the position.
Gumster takes a little break here. Foreman wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Foreman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Foreman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Staley Gumster 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! This is the final round!
Gumster keeps the fight on the outside.
Foreman throws a series of punches but Gumster avoids them all with ease.
Foreman tries to land a leg kick but Gumster saw it coming and moves away.
Gumster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gumster lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gumster throws a head kick that misses.
Foreman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gumster counters with a left to the body.
Foreman fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foreman tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Gumster counter with a right hand.
Foreman tries to clinch up but Gumster circles away and keeps his distance.
Foreman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Foreman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gumster, pushing him back against the cage.
Foreman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gumster prevents a takedown attempt there.
Foreman is trying to push Gumster away but Gumster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gumster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gumster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gumster thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Foreman if he has to take too many more of those.
Gumster throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gumster clinches with his opponent.
Gumster is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Foreman to keep the fight standing.
Andy Foreman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Staley Gumster.
Gumster will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Foreman up against the cage.
Gumster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foreman's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman fails to pull guard.
Gumster looking for a takedown.
Foreman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Foreman throws a hook to the side of Gumster's head but Gumster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gumster forces Foreman back against the cage and clinches.
Gumster manages to break the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Foreman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gumster - the referee stops the clock and Foreman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gumster. Foreman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Foreman tries a head kick but it misses.
Gumster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gumster pushes Foreman up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Gumster fails to land.
Gumster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foreman's efforts to push away.
Gumster jumps guard but Foreman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gumster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foreman misses with a low kick.
Gumster darts in and clinches Foreman up against the cage.
Gumster jumps guard and drags Foreman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gumster managing to control the position.
Gumster keeping moving, preventing Foreman from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumster seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gumster can't keep his opponent in guard - Foreman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Foreman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gumster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Staley Gumster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gumster 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Staley Gumster!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Staley Gumster!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Staley Gumster!
Staley Gumster wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raylan Cummins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Winfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winfield has chosen Pulp Fiction Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raylan Cummins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jules Winfield!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cummins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Winfield.
Winfield takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cummins lands a head kick. Winfield smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winfield.
Winfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Raylan Cummins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jules Winfield.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cummins!
A head kick misses from Cummins.
Cummins just misses with a punch to the body.
Winfield blocks a head kick by Cummins.
Winfield tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Winfield fails with the takedown
and Cummins counters with a two punch combo.
Winfield darts in looking for a takedown but Cummins gets double underhooks and turns Winfield into the cage.
Winfield looking to score a takedown here. Cummins is defending well but Winfield drives through and ends up in Cummins's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winfield postures up in Cummins's guard and throws a big left but Cummins blocks it.
Winfield prevents Cummins from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winfield throws a strike but Cummins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Winfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cummins is one step ahead there.
Winfield punching to the body, from the bottom.
Cummins throws an elbow that misses. Winfield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cummins's guard. Nice move by Winfield!
Winfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Winfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cummins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cummins is keeping the position for now.
Winfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winfield looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winfield with a nice head shot there.
Cummins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winfield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winfield is stalling in the full guard.
Winfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Cummins has wrist control.
Cummins is breathing heavily.
Winfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cummins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winfield controlling from the top position.
Cummins has momentary wrist control but Winfield slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winfield postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Winfield postures up in Cummins's guard and throws a big left but Cummins blocks it.
Winfield throwing strikes but missing.
Winfield lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cummins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winfield is working Cummins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
It looks like Raylan Cummins has been cut.
Winfield lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winfield not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cummins has momentary wrist control but Winfield slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Raylan Cummins's cut is getting worse.
Winfield passes Cummins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Winfield keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winfield lands with a punch from half guard.
Winfield takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Winfield is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Winfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winfield slips a nice elbow through Cummins's hands, connecting with Cummins's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Winfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raylan Cummins's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cummins throws a push kick but Winfield slaps the foot to one side.
Cummins stuffs the takedown.
Winfield steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cummins. That one must have hurt.
Winfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winfield looking to score a takedown here. Cummins is defending well but Winfield drives through and ends up in Cummins's guard.
Jules Winfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cummins has his hands on Winfield's head, controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Raylan Cummins's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Winfield's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Winfield is in close to Cummins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jeez, Raylan Cummins's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Raylan Cummins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jules Winfield!
A relieved looking Jules Winfield thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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