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BF 12: Primal Rage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdhulla Nasofarm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Araya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasofarm's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Biggest & the best - Clawfinger. Ryan Araya has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdhulla Nasofarm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Araya!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nasofarm drives through and clinches with Araya against the cage.
Araya tries to land a knee to the head but Nasofarm blocks with his arms.
Araya has had enough of the clinch but Nasofarm keeps him there for the moment.
Araya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Araya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nasofarm works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasofarm's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Araya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nasofarm throws a big right hand that misses.
Nasofarm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nasofarm scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nasofarm wants to control from the top but Araya keeps moving.
Nasofarm thows a big elbow that misses.
Nasofarm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araya wants to stand but Nasofarm is controlling the position.
Nasofarm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nasofarm drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Araya manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nasofarm has Araya in his guard.
Nasofarm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two 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.
Araya is looking to stand up but Nasofarm won't let him.
Nasofarm wants to improve his position but instead Araya has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasofarm wants to improve his position but Araya is controlling well.
Nasofarm is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Araya wants to stand but Nasofarm has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Araya prevents Nasofarm from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Araya clinches but Nasofarm breaks the clinch
and Nasofarm counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nasofarm throws a strike but Araya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nasofarm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdhulla Nasofarm 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.
Nasofarm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nasofarm can't get the takedown.
Araya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Araya stops a takedown attempt from Nasofarm.
Nasofarm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Araya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdhulla Nasofarm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Araya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Araya tries a knee to the head but Nasofarm blocks it.
Araya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Abdhulla Nasofarm has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nasofarm as Araya tries to tie him up.
Araya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Araya looking to throw knees to the head but Nasofarm is blocking nicely.
Araya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nasofarm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Araya pulls his leg out and moves away.
Araya leaves Nasofarm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Araya wants to clinch
and Nasofarm counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasofarm goes for a takedown attempt but Araya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Araya pushes Nasofarm up against the cage in a clinch.
Araya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Araya wants to stall.
Nasofarm gets control of Araya's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nasofarm will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Araya postures up.
Araya stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nasofarm misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Araya closes the distance but Nasofarm moves to the side
and Nasofarm counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nasofarm blocks it with crossed arms.
Araya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Araya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nasofarm's face.
Araya breaks from the clinch.
Nasofarm has taken the fight to the clinch.
Araya misses with a knee strike.
Araya tries to land a knee to the head but Nasofarm blocks with his arms.
Araya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Araya is breathing heavily.
Araya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Araya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nasofarm has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Araya avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Araya lands a knee to the head.
Nasofarm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Araya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Araya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nasofarm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nasofarm is trying to drag Araya to the mat but Araya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nasofarm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Araya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Araya tries to break the clinch but Nasofarm is controlling the position.
Araya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nasofarm blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasofarm goes for a takedown attempt but Araya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Araya tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nasofarm counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Araya's guard now.
Nasofarm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nasofarm throws and elbow that misses. Araya uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nasofarm's guard. Nice move by Araya!
Araya won't allow Nasofarm to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasofarm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Araya trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nasofarm's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abdhulla Nasofarm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdhulla Nasofarm's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nasofarm shoots for a takedown but Araya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Araya looks to clinch
and Nasofarm counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nasofarm.
Nasofarm tries to pull guard but Araya holds him up against the cage and eventually Nasofarm drops back down to his feet.
Araya scores with a knee to the head.
Nasofarm is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Araya pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdhulla Nasofarm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Araya landing knees to the head.
Araya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Araya misses with a knee to the head.
Araya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nasofarm blocks it with crossed arms.
Araya trying to control the position but instead, Nasofarm has worked for underhooks and has pushed Araya into the cage.
Nasofarm is working for takedown but Araya is calmly controlling the position for now.
Araya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nasofarm is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Araya gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Araya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nasofarm tries to clinch there but Araya circles away.
Araya tries to clinch
and Nasofarm counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Araya!
Nasofarm sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasofarm throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Araya avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nasofarm.
Nasofarm throws a sloppy strike and Araya uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Araya has ended up in Nasofarm's guard.
Araya gets to his feet - Nasofarm follows without any prompting.
No luck for Nasofarm with that takedown attempt.
Nasofarm circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nasofarm moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nasofarm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Araya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Araya lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Araya darts in trying to clinch
and Nasofarm counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nasofarm prevents Araya from escaping the position.
Araya regains half guard, as Nasofarm was trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasofarm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Araya is trying to stand up here but Nasofarm is controlling him well.
Abdhulla Nasofarm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nasofarm with the ground and pound but Araya uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nasofarm drops back, looking for a kneebar! Araya looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Araya looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Araya!
Araya wants to stand but Nasofarm has his arm trapped.
Ryan Araya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Araya decides to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nasofarm is defended easily by Araya.
Araya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Araya.
I think Nasofarm 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abdhulla Nasofarm!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franck Rolfes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Hiscock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Franck Rolfes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Franck Rolfes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pat Hiscock!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiscock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rolfes has had enough of the clinch but Hiscock keeps him there for the moment.
Hiscock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hiscock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hiscock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hiscock drives through and clinches with Rolfes against the cage.
Rolfes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hiscock has him pressed against the cage.
Hiscock fails to pull guard.
Rolfes tries to break free but Hiscock pushes him back against the cage.
Hiscock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rolfes's efforts to push away.
Rolfes wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rolfes.
Hiscock tries to score a body lock takedown but Rolfes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rolfes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hiscock fails to pull guard.
Franck Rolfes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Hiscock.
Hiscock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rolfes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hiscock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolfes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hiscock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rolfes but Rolfes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hiscock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rolfes scores with a sloppy right hand. Hiscock should have avoided that one.
Rolfes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hiscock shoots in for a takedown but Rolfes shows good takedown defense.
Hiscock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hiscock wants to clinch up but Rolfes keeps it at a distance.
Hiscock closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hiscock looks gassed!
Rolfes manages to get back to half guard.
Rolfes wants to improve his position but Hiscock is controlling well.
Rolfes is looking to escape.
Hiscock has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rolfes can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiscock unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Hiscock connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hiscock lands a big elbow.
It looks like Franck Rolfes has been cut.
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!
Hiscock unloading with bombs!
Hiscock has isolated one of Rolfes's arms. Rolfes looking to fight him off but Hiscock twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pat Hiscock!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cid Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arden Saint Clair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strife's entrance music is Tool - Ticks and Leeches. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cid Strife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arden Saint Clair!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Clair moves into the clinch successfully.
Strife tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Strife misses with an elbow over the top.
Saint Clair changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strife fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saint Clair misses with a takedown attempt - Strife sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saint Clair clinches up with Strife and pushes him back against the cage.
Strife lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strife prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cid Strife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arden Saint Clair.
Saint Clair blocks an uppercut.
Saint Clair escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strife avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saint Clair throws a right hand that Strife ducks under and follows up with a left that Strife also avoids with ease.
Saint Clair moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saint Clair wants to clinch up but Strife keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife lands with a nice body punch.
Saint Clair shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strife as he jumps to the side.
Strife defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saint Clair.
Saint Clair throws a head kick but Strife moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Strife scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Arden Saint Clair has been cut.
Strife is looking to clinch but Saint Clair is avoiding it.
Strife misses with a double jab.
Saint Clair has Strife up against the cage in a clinch.
Saint Clair drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strife pulls his leg out and moves away.
Strife throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saint Clair.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Clair throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strife walks into a left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saint Clair.
Arden Saint Clair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strife drops Saint Clair with a left and a right! Oh, Saint Clair is hurt - Strife dives into side control looking to finish!
Saint Clair is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Saint Clair is letting Strife control him for a moment.
Saint Clair is still in real trouble! Can Strife finish him?
Saint Clair seems to have recovered his senses.
Strife in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Saint Clair's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Strife trying to control the action but Saint Clair is working from the bottom.
Strife controls the position from side control.
Strife is looking to take a break and control but Saint Clair is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saint Clair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saint Clair manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Saint Clair is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saint Clair is trying to control the action in half guard but Strife is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saint Clair throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saint Clair is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strife sees it coming and defends easily.
Strife is not content to let Saint Clair control the position.
Strife tries to kick Saint Clair off but Saint Clair keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cid Strife dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arden Saint Clair's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Saint Clair ducks under a wild hook from Strife.
A left and a right from Strife both land. Nice combination.
Saint Clair shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strife as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Strife does no damage.
Strife shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Strife was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Saint Clair is squirming around, avoiding Strife's attempts to control the action.
Saint Clair tries to hold on but Strife postures up.
Saint Clair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strife looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Clair is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strife controlling the pace for now.
Strife prevents Saint Clair from getting the reversal.
Saint Clair wants to control but Strife is having none of it.
Strife takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saint Clair wants to control but Strife is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strife misses with a head shot.
Strife misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Saint Clair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strife throws some wild stikes that Saint Clair manages to avoid easily.
Strife controlling from mount.
Saint Clair tries to hold on but Strife postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Clair is desperately trying to improve his position but Strife has a good base and remains in mount.
Strife controlling from mount.
Strife wants to control the pace but Saint Clair is squirming around nicely.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Cid Strife just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Strife tries to work over Saint Clair's front leg with a kick but Saint Clair checks it.
Nice sprawl there from Strife as Saint Clair shoots in.
Strife misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strife looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strife is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strife walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saint Clair.
Saint Clair has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cid Strife dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arden Saint Clair's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Saint Clair throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Strife.
Saint Clair fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strife looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saint Clair misses with a combination
and Strife makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saint Clair is trying desperately to land a takedown but Strife is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Saint Clair.
Saint Clair wants to clinch
and Saint Clair takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saint Clair misses with a wild combination.
Strife takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife tries to clinch but Saint Clair is having none of it.
Strife throws a body punch but Saint Clair moves out of range.
Strife falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saint Clair counters with a takedown into side control.
Saint Clair trying to control the position but Strife is working away.
Saint Clair tries to move into full mount but can't pass Strife's legs.
Strife is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Clair looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Strife is avoiding damage well.
Saint Clair misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Saint Clair.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strife tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saint Clair throws a head kick that misses
and Strife moves into the clinch.
Saint Clair lands a good knee to the midsection. Strife won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saint Clair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strife throws a combination that misses
enabling Saint Clair to counter with a crisp jab.
Saint Clair gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strife takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife lands an elbow inside.
Saint Clair wants a takedown.
Saint Clair drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strife pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cid Strife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arden Saint Clair.
Strife dodges the punch combination from Saint Clair.
Strife thows a body shot but no joy.
Saint Clair will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strife shoots in for a takedown but Saint Clair shows good takedown defense.
Saint Clair tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strife sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saint Clair somewhat.
Strife takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Clair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strife manages to avoid it.
Saint Clair closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strife circles away.
Saint Clair pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saint Clair misses with a wild combination.
Strife will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saint Clair shoots in looking for a takedown. Strife tries to sprawl out of it but Saint Clair keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strife manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arden Saint Clair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strife 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cid Strife!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Smoody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Bam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Smoody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bam Bam!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bam avoids the head kick by Smoody.
Smoody misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bam shoots in but Smoody avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Smoody.
Bam blocks a head kick by Smoody.
Smoody misses with a body kick.
Smoody wants to land a leg kick but Bam is out of range.
Smoody tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bam tries to clinch but Smoody moves out of range.
Bam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smoody.
Smoody throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bam.
Hank Smoody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam lands a nice hook to Smoody's body. Smoody takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bam thuds his right hand into Smoody's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smoody goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bam avoids the head kick by Smoody.
Smoody throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam avoids the head kick by Smoody.
Bam shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bam was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bam controlling the pace for now.
Smoody blocking the ground and pound.
Bam jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smoody manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Smoody trying to remain calm as Bam controls from the top position.
Bam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smoody keeps working.
Bam sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smoody is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smoody is looking for a sweep.
Bam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bam taking a breather here.
Smoody is not content to let Bam control the position.
Bam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smoody wants to get back to his feet.
Bam in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bam wants to control but Smoody is keeping him busy.
Bam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Smoody's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smoody throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bam feints and as Smoody raises his hands in defense, Bam changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bam wants to control from the top but Smoody keeps moving.
Bam has gone for a leg lock! Smoody slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bam's guard.
Bam looks gassed!
Bam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Bam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bam tries to clinch but Smoody moves out of range.
Smoody is looking to clinch but Bam is avoiding it.
Smoody lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smoody tries to clinch
and Bam counters with a takedown into side control.
Smoody being controlled for a moment.
Bam is trying to get an arm triangle but Smoody is defending well.
Bam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smoody wants to get back to his feet but Bam drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smoody keeps working.
Smoody tries to buck Bam off but Bam is having none of it.
Bam is staying tight to Smoody's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bam tries for a kimura but Smoody is defending well.
Bam is breathing heavily.
Bam trying to control the position but Smoody is working away.
Smoody wants to control but Bam postures up.
Smoody manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bam's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bam keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bam is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smoody is looking to get to half guard.
Bam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smoody is looking to escape.
Bam stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Bam misses with a takedown attempt - Smoody sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hank Smoody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Smoody misses
and Bam counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam trying to control the position but Smoody is working away.
Bam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smoody rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bam's guard! Nice work there by Smoody!
Bam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bam looking for a guillotine here but Smoody defends easily.
Smoody gets to his feet - Bam follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoody moves into the clinch.
Smoody jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bam walks away with a smile on his face. Smoody gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smoody sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bam somewhat.
Smoody throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smoody punishes Bam's body with a nice straight punch.
Bam chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smoody can pounce on him.
Bam looks for a takedown but Smoody sprawls well.
Hank Smoody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Bam.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smoody looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Bam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bam gets a takedown into half guard.
Smoody is looking to improve his position.
Smoody is refusing to be controlled, as Bam sits in half guard.
Bam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smoody works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoody looking for a sweep. Not yet Smoody, not yet.
Smoody trying to control the position.
Bam slips nicely into half guard.
Bam maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Smoody could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bam has cracked it and Smoody is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bam Bam!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brutus BeefCake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Jorgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorgan has chosen Dick In A Box as his entrance music. Brutus BeefCake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brutus BeefCake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hugh Jorgan!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BeefCake jabs Jorgan right on the nose. Jorgan blinks but takes it well.
Jorgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BeefCake.
Jorgan defending well as BeefCake loads up on a big left hand.
Jorgan moves out of range of the strikes.
BeefCake throws a looping overhand right but Jorgan ducks down to avoid it.
BeefCake misses with a straight right.
BeefCake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jorgan.
Jorgan dives in and grabs BeefCake's left leg, looking for a takedown. BeefCake pushes down on Jorgan's head and hops out.
BeefCake is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jorgan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as BeefCake sprawls well. BeefCake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jorgan gets slowly back to his feet.
BeefCake throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BeefCake missing with a left hand there. Jorgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BeefCake closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jorgan did well to prevent BeefCake getting side control.
BeefCake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jorgan defends it well.
BeefCake tries to pass to full mount but Jorgan defends it.
Jorgan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jorgan.
BeefCake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
BeefCake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jorgan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
BeefCake throwing strikes from guard but Jorgan blocks nicely.
BeefCake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgan keeping moving, preventing BeefCake from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jorgan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
BeefCake darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Jorgan blocks the low kick.
Jorgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BeefCake.
Jorgan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgan tries to move into range but BeefCake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
BeefCake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jorgan.
Jorgan misses with a takedown attempt
and BeefCake counters with a shoot takedown. Jorgan fights it but they end up in guard.
Brutus BeefCake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Jorgan.
BeefCake postures up in Jorgan's guard and throws a big left but Jorgan blocks it.
BeefCake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jorgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BeefCake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BeefCake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
BeefCake trying to control but Jorgan is working from the bottom.
Jorgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BeefCake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jorgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, BeefCake has managed to get both his arms back between Jorgan's legs - danger averted.
BeefCake trying to control but Jorgan is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BeefCake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
BeefCake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jorgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jorgan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
BeefCake throws out a loose jab but Jorgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Jorgan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus BeefCake 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.
BeefCake scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
BeefCake with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jorgan slips a straight right by BeefCake.
BeefCake throws a hook but Jorgan blocks it.
The fighters circling - BeefCake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BeefCake thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jorgan looking to pass the guard.
BeefCake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jorgan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
BeefCake has his foot on Jorgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jorgan works his way back into a safe position though.
BeefCake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
BeefCake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
BeefCake trying to control the action but Jorgan is working from the bottom.
BeefCake is really struggling to control Jorgan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jorgan is controlling BeefCake's position as best he can from this difficult position.
BeefCake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jorgan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
BeefCake thows a huge punch but Jorgan dodges it nicely.
BeefCake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgan is looking for a sweep. BeefCake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
BeefCake throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from BeefCake misses.
BeefCake throws the left hand but Jorgan avoids the punch easily.
Jab from BeefCake.
BeefCake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jorgan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jorgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for BeefCake.
BeefCake lands a nice looking body shot.
BeefCake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jorgan's half guard.
Jorgan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from BeefCake.
Jorgan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of BeefCake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take BeefCake's back!
BeefCake is in bad spot here.
Jorgan is looking for the choke from the back position but BeefCake is controlling his hands well.
Jorgan is breathing heavily.
Jorgan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, BeefCake has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
BeefCake tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgan doesn't have the hooks in and BeefCake manages to turn into his guard.
Jorgan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but BeefCake puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
BeefCake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jorgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but BeefCake pulls his head out easily.
BeefCake sitting and controlling from the half guard.
BeefCake has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BeefCake goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jorgan is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus BeefCake dominated that second round.
That's time! BeefCake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jorgan moves out of range as BeefCake strikes.
Jorgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BeefCake throws out the jab.
Jorgan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in BeefCake's guard.
BeefCake keeping moving, preventing Jorgan from controlling successfully.
BeefCake looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jorgan is defending well. BeefCake quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jorgan has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! BeefCake celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brutus BeefCake!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Tnornhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fighting Baby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baby has chosen Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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220 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Tnornhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Fighting Baby!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tnornhammer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Tnornhammer or perhaps it was just good defense by Baby which made him look bad.
Tnornhammer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tnornhammer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baby knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baby wants to control but Tnornhammer postures up.
Baby holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Tnornhammer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tnornhammer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baby wants to control but Tnornhammer postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baby is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Baby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tnornhammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baby avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tnornhammer.
Tnornhammer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tnornhammer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baby, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tnornhammer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baby has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tnornhammer tries for a kimura but Baby is defending well.
Tnornhammer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tnornhammer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tnornhammer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tnornhammer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baby is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tnornhammer is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baby tries to buck Tnornhammer off but Tnornhammer is having none of it.
Tnornhammer tries for a kimura but Baby is defending well.
Tnornhammer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tnornhammer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tnornhammer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tnornhammer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baby struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Tnornhammer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baby is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tnornhammer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Tnornhammer dominated that round.
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.
Tnornhammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eric Tnornhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tnornhammer fails to land the takedown.
Baby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baby shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tnornhammer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Baby is looking to take a break and control but Tnornhammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baby tries to move to mount but Tnornhammer blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tnornhammer is looking for a sweep.
Baby taking a break here but Tnornhammer is having none of it and regains half guard.
Tnornhammer tries to kick Baby off but Baby keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baby thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tnornhammer's head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tnornhammer shoots and misses
enabling Baby to counter with a crisp jab.
Tnornhammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Tnornhammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tnornhammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baby works over Tnornhammer's head and body with a nice combination.
Tnornhammer tries for a takedown but Baby circles away easily
and Baby counters with a single leg into guard. Tnornhammer didn't expect that.
Baby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baby wants to get up but he can't break Tnornhammer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tnornhammer pushes Baby off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tnornhammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baby counters with a shoot takedown. Tnornhammer fights it but they end up in guard.
Baby thows a big elbow that misses.
Baby preventing the sweep.
Baby throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tnornhammer keeping moving, preventing Baby from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baby looking to sit in guard and control but Tnornhammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Baby is adopting a defensive guard.
Tnornhammer drops back looking for a leg! Baby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baby manages to kick Tnornhammer off! Tnornhammer jumps back into Baby's guard.
Tnornhammer throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fighting Baby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tnornhammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Baby - just one landing.
Tnornhammer has his takedown stuffed
and Baby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tnornhammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Tnornhammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baby is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tnornhammer's half guard.
Baby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tnornhammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baby.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baby wants to pass to mount but Tnornhammer is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baby stops Tnornhammer from getting back to his feet.
Baby is trying to control the action in half guard but Tnornhammer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baby misses with a head shot. Tnornhammer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Baby tries to stand but Tnornhammer is controlling from the bottom.
Baby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tnornhammer is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tnornhammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baby counters with a left to the body.
Tnornhammer misses with a takedown attempt
and Baby counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Baby trying to control the position from guard on top but Tnornhammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baby trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tnornhammer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Baby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tnornhammer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tnornhammer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tnornhammer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tnornhammer postures up in Baby's guard and throws a big left but Baby blocks it.
Tnornhammer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tnornhammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baby lunges at Tnornhammer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tnornhammer's hand.
Baby throws a right hand that Tnornhammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Tnornhammer also avoids with ease.
Tnornhammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tnornhammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baby throws a one two combo.
Baby closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tnornhammer is rocked!
Tnornhammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baby.
Oh Tnornhammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tnornhammer slips a straight right by Baby.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Baby has cracked Tnornhammer with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Baby lands another huge swinging hook and Tnornhammer tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Tnornhammer, before Baby can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fighting Baby!
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pop
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