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QFC Tournament 673 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kochegarov (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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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Kochegarov!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochegarov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zero actively working from the bottom here.
Zero is looking for a sweep. Kochegarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zero moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kochegarov stands up over Zero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zero looking for a guillotine here but Kochegarov defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kochegarov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kochegarov stands up over Zero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kochegarov is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochegarov stands and throws Zero's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zero tries to bench press Kochegarov off him but Kochegarov keeps the position.
Kochegarov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochegarov working the head with strikes.
Kochegarov is trying to get an arm triangle but Zero is defending well.
Kochegarov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kochegarov is chipping away with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zero gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kochegarov scoring with strikes but Zero is staying in there.
Zero wants to hold on but Kochegarov pushes him away.
Zero is breathing heavily.
Kochegarov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kochegarov avoids the attempt from Zero to control.
Kochegarov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochegarov lands with some strikes.
Kochegarov with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kochegarov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zero manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A lull in the action here.
Kochegarov is looking to take a break and control but Zero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zero wants to control but Kochegarov postures up.
Kochegarov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zero is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kochegarov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Zero's face as Kochegarov controls the position.
Kochegarov landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kochegarov working the head with strikes.
Kochegarov looks up at the clock and then as Zero takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kochegarov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kochegarov tries for a kimura but Zero is defending well.
Kochegarov is chipping away with strikes.
Kochegarov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zero, who protects the arm well.
Kochegarov cracks Zero with a big right hand but Zero just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Zero's face as Kochegarov controls the position.
Zero tries to bench press Kochegarov off him but Kochegarov keeps the position.
Kochegarov working the head with strikes.
Zero taking a bit of punishment here - Kochegarov scoring with strikes.
Zero takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kochegarov lands some shots froms side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kochegarov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kochegarov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kochegarov lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochegarov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kochegarov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kochegarov takes a little break here. Zero wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kochegarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zero keeps working.
Kochegarov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kochegarov wants to control but Zero is keeping him busy.
Kochegarov slows the pace down.
Check out the look on Kochegarov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zero seems a little lost for a moment, as Kochegarov dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kochegarov dominated that round.
That's time! Zero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kochegarov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kochegarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Zero is retaining full guard.
Zero has his foot on Kochegarov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kochegarov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kochegarov distracts Zero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kochegarov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kochegarov with a nice head shot there.
Kochegarov working some strikes from top position.
Kochegarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kochegarov drops back looking for a leg! Zero is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zero manages to kick Kochegarov off! Kochegarov jumps back into Zero's guard.
Kochegarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochegarov lands a couple of elbows.
Zero looking to control.
Zero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kochegarov is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zero has momentary wrist control but Kochegarov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kochegarov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochegarov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kochegarov working some strikes from top position.
Kochegarov 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.
Kochegarov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kochegarov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kochegarov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kochegarov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivan Kochegarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kochegarov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kochegarov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zero's head.
Kochegarov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zero's head.
Kochegarov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kochegarov is continuing to stall.
Zero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kochegarov defends well.
Kochegarov working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kochegarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kochegarov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kochegarov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kochegarov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kochegarov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochegarov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kochegarov stays in close to Zero's body and controls the position.
Kochegarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kochegarov content to stall in guard here.
Kochegarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kochegarov controlling from the top position.
Kochegarov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kochegarov pushing down on Zero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kochegarov working the head and body with strikes.
Kochegarov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochegarov is trying for a kimura here. Zero looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kochegarov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Kochegarov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Volya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Keene (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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pavel Volya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Keene!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volya has managed to clinch.
Volya lands an elbow just above Keene 's eye.
Keene takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Keene's defenses.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Keene in his tracks for a moment.
Volya stops a takedown attempt from Keene.
Keene takes an elbow to the temple.
Keene drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Volya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Volya lands an elbow inside that Keene shrugs off.
Volya lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keene takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volya lands an elbow inside that Keene shrugs off.
Volya gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Keene.
Pavel Volya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Keene.
Keene is trying to pull guard but Volya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Volya lands an elbow inside that Keene shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
Keene is rocked!
Volya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
Keene is still on wobbly legs! Can Volya finish him?
Keene dodges an elbow strike from Volya.
Volya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volya pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Volya throws an elbow that misses.
Keene works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Keene won't allow Volya to get back to his feet.
Keene wants to pass the guard but Volya is keeping the position.
Keene seems to have recovered his senses.
Volya wants to get back to his feet but Keene is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Volya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Volya tries to get out of the position.
Keene pushing down on Volya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Volya is trying to stand back up but Keene is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keene seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Volya is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sam Keene!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Soa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MR Sir (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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Soa Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, MR Sir !
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Darius Henderson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sir .
Sir is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sir tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Sir goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sir tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Sir , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sir misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Sir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Sir darts in trying to clinch
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soa Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MR Sir .
Silva lands an overhand right.
Sir shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sir walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Sir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva works the jab nicely.
Silva thuds a left hand into Sir 's body.
Sir looks winded!
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Soa Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva scores with the left hand. Sir knows he should have avoided that one.
Sir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva with a jab.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sir .
Silva throws a body punch but Sir moves out of range.
Silva cracks Sir with a good jab.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Sir .
A left lands for Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sir takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silva thuds his right hand into Sir 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Sir 's head back.
Sir needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sir .
Sir takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva lands a nice hook to Sir 's body. Sir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sir shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sir takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sir is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
Sir is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva drops Sir with a straight right hand, right on the button! Silva follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soa Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Micheals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Darklan (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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Micheals!
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 Darklan!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darklan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice combination there by Darklan.
Darklan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Micheals manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Micheals looking for a sweep. Not yet Micheals, not yet.
Darklan throws an elbow that misses. Micheals uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Darklan's guard. Nice move by Micheals!
Darklan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Micheals is controlling him.
Darklan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Micheals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darklan pushes Micheals off and scrambles back to his feet.
Darklan connects with a right hand. Micheals shakes it off.
Darklan 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.
Darklan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Darklan misses with a double jab.
Micheals fails in his attempt to clinch.
Micheals tries to clinch up.
James Darklan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darklan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Micheals quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darklan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Micheals to regain full guard.
Darklan landing with the ground and pound.
Darklan distracts Micheals with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Darklan throws a big elbow that misses.
Micheals seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darklan stands up over Micheals, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Darklan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Darklan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Darklan looks winded!
Darklan throws an elbow that misses. Micheals uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Darklan's guard. Nice move by Micheals!
Darklan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Micheals trying to control the position from guard on top but Darklan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darklan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Micheals. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Micheals is really struggling to control Darklan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Micheals throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Darklan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micheals passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Micheals trying to control the action but Darklan is working from the bottom.
Darklan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Micheals is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Micheals wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Darklan, who protects the arm well.
Micheals tries to advance to mount but can't.
Micheals tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Micheals has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Darklan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Darklan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A right-left combo lands from Darklan.
Darklan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Micheals napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Darklan working the head with strikes.
Darklan working the head with strikes.
Micheals on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Micheals taking punishment in the form of punches.
Micheals is rocked!
Darklan lands an elbow.
Oh Micheals is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darklan scores with punches from side control.
Micheals is trying to control Darklan's posture but Darklan avoids it.
Micheals seems to have got his legs back now.
Darklan is working Micheals over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Darklan working the head and body with strikes.
Micheals wants to control but Darklan postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Micheals wants to get back to his feet but Darklan drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Micheals is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Darklan working the ground and pound from side control.
Darklan looks up at the clock and then as Micheals takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Darklan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Darklan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Micheals down.
Darklan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Micheals down.
Micheals on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Darklan working the head with strikes.
Micheals is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Darklan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Darklan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Darklan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darklan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Micheals gets back to half guard.
Micheals wants to control but Darklan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Darklan is nestled in close to Micheals, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Micheals is looking to control Darklan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Micheals avoid being mounted?
Darklan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Micheals works his way to full guard. Good work.
Darklan connects with a couple of short punches.
Darklan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Micheals working a defensive guard here.
Darklan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micheals is looking to stand up but Darklan isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Darklan scores with a one two! Micheals had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Micheals has a takedown stuffed.
Darklan looks to land a combination. Micheals sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Darklan throws a right and a left that Micheals avoids nicely.
Darklan scores with a three punch combo!
Darklan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Micheals tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Darklan is in Micheals's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darklan cracks Micheals with a solid left hand.
Darklan scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darklan chips away with some ground and pound.
Micheals has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Darklan doesn't defend quickly enough and Micheals has managed to lock this one up! Can Darklan escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Micheals on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jimmy Micheals!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Luis Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Kain (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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Luis Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Kain!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Summer Carpenter and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Kain.
Kain misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Kain. Those never looked like landing.
Kain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Garcia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kain throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Garcia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kain sprawls and moves away.
Kain throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia feinted with a counter takedown.
Kain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Garcia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kain did well to prevent Garcia getting side control.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kain has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kain looking for submissions off his back.
Kain actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura but Kain is defending well.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Garcia seems content to control.
Kain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kain is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garcia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Kain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garcia lands a nice short elbow.
Kain won't allow Garcia to pass to mount.
Garcia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kain looking for submissions off his back.
Kain looks winded!
Garcia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Garcia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Garcia 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.
Garcia seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia working over Kain with some ground and pound. Kain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but Kain defending well.
Garcia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kain actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kain keeps working.
Garcia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kain defends it well.
Garcia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kain is defending against the submission attempts here by Garcia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcia seems to be working for a kimura but Kain defends the submission attempt.
Kain actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Garcia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but Kain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Luis Garcia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Garcia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Garcia seems to be working for a kimura but Kain defends the submission attempt.
Garcia working over Kain with some ground and pound. Kain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garcia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kain looking for subs from the bottom but Garcia mounts him!
Kain working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia has control of Kain's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kain regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kain manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kain trying to remain calm as Garcia controls from the top position.
Garcia trying to control the action but Kain is working from the bottom.
Jose Luis Garcia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kain is looking to reverse the position.
Kain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garcia stalling.
Garcia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two 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.
Kain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kain is breathing heavily.
Kain looking for submissions off his back.
Kain actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Garcia 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.
Garcia works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kain is looking for a sweep.
Garcia wants to control but Kain is keeping him busy.
Garcia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Garcia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kain, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Kain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kain is trying to improve his position.
Garcia advances to full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kain tries to reverse the position but Garcia maintains control.
Garcia controlling his opponent.
Garcia wants to control the pace but Kain is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Luis Garcia dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Garcia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kain.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kain can do to turn this around?
Kain goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Garcia.
Kain tries to buck Garcia off but Garcia is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kain is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garcia's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Garcia! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Kain has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jose Luis Garcia!
Jose Luis Garcia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Galloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheslin Kolbe (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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133 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arthur Galloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cheslin Kolbe!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galloway drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Galloway controls the position.
Galloway tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Galloway has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kolbe is looking to regain half guard here but Galloway keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Galloway stalls from top position.
Galloway seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kolbe for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galloway's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolbe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Galloway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galloway tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Galloway remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Galloway decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kolbe to his feet.
Galloway throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kolbe was covering up waiting for the punch and Galloway finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Galloway stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kolbe moves forwards but Galloway connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolbe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kolbe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Galloway shoots in for a double leg but Kolbe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kolbe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Galloway's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolbe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galloway closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Galloway lands in his opponent's guard.
Kolbe manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Galloway prevents a takedown attempt there.
Galloway manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Galloway looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galloway keeping full guard, as Kolbe tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolbe stopping the sweep attempt from Galloway.
Kolbe trying to control the position from guard on top but Galloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galloway thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Galloway trying to control the position.
Kolbe gets to his feet. Galloway looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Galloway tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kolbe defends well and Galloway ends up having to push Kolbe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Galloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galloway is breathing heavily.
Kolbe throws a nice head kick!
Galloway takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kolbe throws a head kick that Galloway semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolbe throws a sloppy head kick and Galloway moves out of range easily.
Galloway takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kolbe shoots in and drives through. Galloway sprawls well.
Kolbe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kolbe tries a head kick but it misses.
Galloway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kolbe throws a sloppy head kick and Galloway moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kolbe is defended easily by Galloway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galloway is looking to land body kicks.
Galloway bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kolbe sneaks out the side door and pushes Galloway away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Galloway shoots in for a double leg but Kolbe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kolbe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Galloway defends it well.
Kolbe throws a head kick that misses.
Kolbe tries a head kick but it misses.
Galloway fails with a takedown attempt.
Kolbe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheslin Kolbe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Galloway blocks a head kick by Kolbe.
Kolbe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kolbe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kolbe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Galloway takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Galloway stuffs the takedown.
Kolbe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kolbe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Galloway to score with a decent uppercut.
Galloway blocks a head kick by Kolbe.
Kolbe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolbe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kolbe gets caught napping as Galloway dives in and scores a takedown. Kolbe manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galloway stays in close to Kolbe's body and controls the position.
Galloway gets to his feet - Kolbe follows without any prompting.
Kolbe is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galloway takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kolbe throws a lazy head kick
and Galloway counters by clinching up.
Kolbe is looking to break free of the clinch but Galloway has double underhooks.
Galloway stops a takedown attempt from Kolbe.
Kolbe tries to score a body lock takedown but Galloway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arthur Galloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cheslin Kolbe.
Galloway has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kolbe regains guard immediately.
Galloway trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Galloway looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Galloway stands up and waves to Kolbe to follow him.
Kolbe shoots in and drives through. Galloway sprawls well.
Galloway gets a takedown into half guard.
Galloway throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galloway is working for a kimura but Kolbe is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Galloway seems content to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galloway not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Galloway is taking a breather. Kolbe 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.
Kolbe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Galloway stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kolbe to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galloway shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kolbe as he avoids it easily.
Galloway shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kolbe defends it nicely.
Kolbe lands a head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Kolbe. No joy for Galloway on that attempt.
Kolbe throws a head kick that Galloway semi-blocks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kolbe or perhaps it was just good defense by Galloway, which made it look bad.
Kolbe leaves Galloway with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick from Kolbe lands but Galloway takes it in his stride.
Kolbe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kolbe scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galloway shoots in for a takedown but Kolbe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kolbe throws a head kick that Galloway semi-blocks.
Cheslin Kolbe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolbe scores with a head kick.
A combination from Galloway does no damage.
Kolbe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kolbe lands a head kick. Galloway smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kolbe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kolbe lands with a slapping head kick.
Galloway avoids the head kick by Kolbe.
Kolbe tries a head kick but it misses.
Galloway misses with a double jab.
Kolbe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Galloway.
Galloway bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Galloway wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kolbe keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheslin Kolbe 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Galloway scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Galloway trying to pass the guard but Kolbe defending well.
Galloway stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kolbe to get to his feet.
Kolbe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kolbe shoots in but Galloway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Galloway closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Galloway lands in his opponent's guard.
Kolbe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galloway shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Galloway controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Galloway gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolbe lands with a kick to the temple. Galloway shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick from Kolbe lands but Galloway takes it in his stride.
Kolbe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kolbe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Galloway to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Galloway controlling from the top position.
Kolbe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galloway can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Galloway is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolbe keeping moving, preventing Galloway from controlling successfully.
Galloway stands and steps away. Kolbe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Galloway shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kolbe's guard.
Galloway distracts Kolbe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Galloway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Galloway 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolbe keeping moving, preventing Galloway from controlling successfully.
Kolbe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galloway is aware though and is defending well.
Kolbe working for a triangle but Galloway defends it easily.
Galloway not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Galloway stops Kolbe from standing up.
Galloway loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Galloway has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Galloway throwing strikes from guard but Kolbe blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Galloway looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kolbe throws a head kick but Galloway moves out of range.
Kolbe throws a head kick that misses.
Kolbe tries a head kick but it misses.
Galloway fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kolbe sprawls well initially but Galloway persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kolbe kicks off Galloway and gets to his feet.
Kolbe tries to sprawl but Galloway drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kolbe wants to get back to his feet.
Galloway stalling.
Cheslin Kolbe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Galloway missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cheslin Kolbe.
I've got Kolbe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight for Cheslin Kolbe!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Cheslin Kolbe!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Cheslin Kolbe!
Cheslin Kolbe wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sydney Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikita Krivapalov (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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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sydney Angel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nikita Krivapalov!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krivapalov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krivapalov looks to land a left hand but Angel moved out of range nicely.
Angel tries to counter by clinching up but Krivapalov breaks away and moves out of range.
A punch combination from Angel misses.
Krivapalov misses with a straight right.
Krivapalov looks to land a left hand but Angel moved out of range nicely.
Krivapalov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Angel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Krivapalov connects with a single shot there.
Angel moves out of range as Krivapalov strikes.
Krivapalov throws a shot from downtown. Angel moves away and avoids it.
Krivapalov cracks Angel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krivapalov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Angel! Krivapalov dives in looking to finish! Angel is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikita Krivapalov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Janusz Dziki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fort Nice (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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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janusz Dziki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fort Nice!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Francis DeMontford and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dziki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dziki lands in his opponent's guard.
Nice looking to control.
Nice is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dziki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dziki really is a fat lump.
Dziki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nice is keeping the position for now.
Dziki stands up and waves to Nice to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dziki scores with a takedown into Nice's guard.
Dziki working some strikes from top position.
Nice wants to control the position but Dziki says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nice can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dziki trying to control the pace.
Nice has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dziki is working away from the top position though.
Dziki prevents Nice from improving his position.
Dziki seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dziki stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dziki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nice tries to kick Dziki off in order to stand up. Dziki Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dziki controlling from side mount.
Dziki stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dziki throws a sloppy head kick and Nice moves out of range easily.
Nice throws a head kick but Dziki moves out of range.
Dziki throws a big counter combination but Nice scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice throws a wild body kick that Dziki sees coming a mile off.
Nice tries to keep at a distance but Dziki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dziki jumps guard and drags Nice to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dziki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dziki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nice trying to control but Dziki is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dziki pulls Nice in close to prevent any damage.
Dziki keeping moving, preventing Nice from controlling successfully.
Nice looks winded!
Nice works over Dziki with some ground and pound from guard.
Dziki pulls Nice in close to his closed guard and prevents Nice from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janusz Dziki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice tries to clinch but Dziki moves away
and Dziki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nice has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dziki off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice blocks a leg kick.
Dziki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dziki jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dziki is trying to defend but Nice finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dziki keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice wants to take a breather but Dziki is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dziki trying to control but Nice postures up.
Dziki is not content to let Nice control the position.
Dziki has his hands clasped together around Nice's back. He's all about the action.
Nice prevents Dziki from improving his position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two 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.
Dziki kicks Nice off and gets back to his feet.
Dziki darts in and clinches Nice up against the cage.
Dziki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dziki moves into range and clinches up with Nice.
Nice letting Dziki take a breather here.
Dziki has Nice pressed against the cage, preventing Nice from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dziki trying to land knees to the body.
Nice gets underhooks to prevent Dziki's takedown attempt.
Nice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice tries to pull guard but Dziki won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dziki has picked Nice up - he's going for a ride! Dziki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dziki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nice can do to turn this around?
Dziki moves into full mount! Nice won't be happy about that!
Dziki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dziki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dziki controlling the position easily from mount.
Dziki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nice's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice is trying to escape the mount but Dziki keeps good control and instead manages to take Nice's back.
Dziki biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nice is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dziki gets his way!
Nice is breathing heavily.
Dziki keeps control of the position easily here as Nice tries to buck him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dziki lands a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janusz Dziki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dziki scores with a takedown into Nice's guard.
Nice kicks Dziki off and gets to his feet.
Nice stuffs the takedown attempt from Dziki. Dziki gets slowly back to his feet.
Dziki lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dziki has a takedown stuffed.
Nice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dziki.
Dziki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dziki tries to circle away but Nice has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dziki pulls Nice into guard.
Dziki is pulling down on Nice's head to control his posture.
Nice throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nice cracks Dziki with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dziki is on top in guard.
Dziki wants to stand but Nice has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dziki looking to pass the guard.
Janusz Dziki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice wants to sweep but no luck.
Dziki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nice is trying to keep Dziki in close.
Nice is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dziki is controlling him.
Dziki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nice is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice wants to sweep here but Dziki controlling him for the moment.
Nice is looking for a triangle but Dziki pushes his legs off easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice tries to work over Dziki's front leg with a kick but Dziki checks it.
Nice misses with a body kick.
Nice is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dziki's half guard.
Dziki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nice.
Dziki manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dziki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dziki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nice defends it easily.
Dziki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nice's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janusz Dziki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dziki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Janusz Dziki!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Janusz Dziki!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Janusz Dziki!
Janusz Dziki wins by unanimous decision!
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