 |
QFC Tournament 947 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Waampa Woodoo (ranked 4686 p4p, 0 weight class) and Random Bandom (ranked 4688 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.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
24
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
152 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent |
|
Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
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, Waampa Woodoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Random Bandom!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Woodoo counters with a body kick.
Woodoo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Woodoo pushes Bandom off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Woodoo scores with a nice strike.
Bandom gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woodoo is pushing Bandom's head away, looking to escape. Bandom manages to hold on to the position though.
Woodoo prevents Bandom from moving into mount.
Woodoo is pushing Bandom's head away, looking to escape. Bandom manages to hold on to the position though.
Woodoo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bandom advances nicely into full mount.
Woodoo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandom 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 one minute gone in the round.
Bandom moves to take his opponent's back.
Bandom working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bandom is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Woodoo taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Bandom.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Random Bandom!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
70% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samson Falkner (ranked 4678 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Karasik (ranked 4687 p4p, 0 weight class). Falkner comes to the cage accompanied by That's My Jam. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
24
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
170 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Inexperienced |
|
| |
|
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, Samson Falkner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Karasik!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karasik lands a jab to Falkner's midsection.
Falkner tries to clinch but Karasik moves away
enabling Karasik to counter with a crisp jab.
Karasik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karasik displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Falkner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Karasik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falkner looks to throw the jab but Karasik is out of range.
Falkner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karasik connects with a looping right hand.
Karasik lands a nice hook to Falkner's body. Falkner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falkner throws a combination that misses
and Karasik counters with a stiff right hand.
Karasik scores with a jab to the head.
Falkner moves to clinch but Karasik breaks away
enabling Karasik to counter with a crisp jab.
Karasik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Falkner tries to clinch up but Karasik circles away and keeps his distance.
Falkner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karasik counters with a right hand to the body.
Falkner tries to clinch but Karasik is having none of it.
Falkner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karasik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karasik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karasik lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab lands there for Falkner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falkner closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Karasik to counter with a crisp jab.
Falkner moves to clinch but Karasik breaks away
and Karasik counters with a stiff right hand.
Falkner darts in trying to clinch
and Karasik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Karasik.
Nice uppercut lands for Karasik. That snapped Falkner's head back.
Falkner moves in looking to clinch but Karasik pushes him off.
Karasik throws a one two combo.
Falkner misses with a body shot
and Karasik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Falkner thinking.
Falkner throws a combination that misses
and Karasik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Karasik as he connects with a hook.
Falkner is looking to clinch but Karasik is avoiding it.
Karasik scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falkner throws an overhand right that lands on Karasik's shoulder, as Karasik tries to avoid the shot.
Karasik digs a good body shot into Falkner's ribs.
Falkner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karasik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samson Falkner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karasik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Falkner momentarily.
Karasik lands with a right hand.
Karasik lands a jab.
Falkner misses with a body punch
and Falkner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falkner misses with a right hand
enabling Karasik to counter with a crisp jab.
Falkner misses with an uppercut
and Karasik counters with a stiff right hand.
Karasik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Karasik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karasik lands an overhand right.
Karasik jabs at Falkner's body.
Karasik lands a glancing blow to the side of Falkner's head.
Falkner misses the shot to the body.
Falkner throws a body shot but no joy.
Karasik catches Falkner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karasik connects with a single shot there.
Falkner throws a body shot but no joy.
Karasik lands the left hand.
Karasik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Falkner doesn't seem bothered though.
Karasik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karasik tries to keep at a distance but Falkner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Falkner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Falkner as Karasik tries to tie him up.
Falkner digs a right hand into Karasik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karasik's gas tank.
Karasik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falkner unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Falkner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Falkner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falkner lands an elbow just above Karasik 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falkner tries to throw a body punch but Karasik avoids it by throwing Falkner back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Falkner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karasik takes an elbow to the temple.
Falkner lands a nice elbow.
Falkner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Falkner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Falkner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karasik presses Falkner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Falkner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Falkner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Falkner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Falkner tries a body shot but Karasik blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Falkner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karasik misses with the head strike.
Falkner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falkner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Karasik takes a knee to the side of the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Falkner lands an elbow inside that Karasik shrugs off.
Karasik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Karasik dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Falkner misses with a right hand
and Karasik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karasik blocks a jab.
Falkner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Falkner looks to clinch
and Karasik counters with a straight right hand.
Falkner throws a lazy uppercut
and Karasik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karasik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falkner.
Karasik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karasik stuns Falkner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Falkner wants to clinch but Karasik slips to the side
and Karasik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karasik lands a nice hook to Falkner's body. Falkner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Falkner looks to clinch
and Karasik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Falkner thinking.
Falkner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karasik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karasik circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karasik moves out of range as Falkner strikes.
Karasik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Falkner misses with a left hand
and Karasik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Falkner thinking.
Karasik cracks Falkner with an open hand slap.
Karasik sizes up Falkner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Falkner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karasik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falkner just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karasik! But no joy.
Karasik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karasik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Falkner.
Karasik lands a nice looking body shot.
Karasik connects with a looping right hand.
Alex Karasik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Karasik - just one landing.
Falkner wants to clinch
and Karasik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Falkner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karasik scores with a hook to the body. Falkner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Falkner tries to clinch up.
Karasik slips under a jab from Falkner.
Karasik lands a jab to Falkner's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falkner throws a series of punches but Karasik avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falkner looks to clinch
and Karasik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karasik cracks Falkner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karasik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falkner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Falkner throws a jab when Karasik was well out of range.
Karasik connects with the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falkner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Falkner takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Falkner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Falkner misses
and Karasik counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Karasik.
Falkner misses with an uppercut
and Karasik counters with a series of strikes. Falkner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Falkner tries to clinch but Karasik moves away
enabling Karasik to counter with a crisp jab.
Karasik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karasik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karasik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karasik gets tackled into the cage by Falkner. Falkner maintains the clinch.
Falkner lands a nice elbow.
Karasik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falkner backwards.
Karasik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falkner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Falkner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falkner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Falkner pushes Karasik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falkner lands a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Falkner.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Falkner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falkner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Falkner scores with a knee to the head.
Falkner can't find room to land a body shot as Karasik controls the action.
Falkner blocks a body shot from Karasik.
Falkner has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short uppercut from Falkner.
Karasik misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karasik trying to stall but Falkner improves his position.
Falkner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Falkner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karasiks head.
Falkner with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Falkner.
Karasik is rocked!
Falkner crunches a lovely knee into Karasik's ribcage.
Karasik is still on wobbly legs! Can Falkner finish him?
Falkner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Falkner.
Falkner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Karasik.
Falkner lands an elbow just above Karasik 's eye.
Karasik wants to stall.
Falkner lands a damaging elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karasik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karasik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falkner's elbow.
Karasik throws a punch but it's blocked by Falkner.
Falkner scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Falkner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Karasik 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice jab there from Karasik.
Alex Karasik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karasik's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Karasik duly obliges.
Falkner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karasik seems to have recovered his senses.
Karasik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Falkner is looking to clinch.
Falkner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karasik moves away.
Karasik stalks Falkner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Falkner's face. Falkner staggers backwards, shaken.
Falkner is looking to clinch.
Falkner throws a shot from downtown. Karasik moves away and avoids it.
Falkner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falkner tries to clinch but Karasik moves away
and Karasik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falkner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karasik.
Falkner misses with a hook
and Karasik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falkner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Falkner doesn't manage to clinch there - Karasik circles away.
Falkner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karasik counters with a straight right hand.
Karasik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Falkner's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karasik circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Karasik to counter with a crisp jab.
Karasik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karasik lands with an overhand left.
Karasik cracks a nice hook into Falkner's ribs.
Karasik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karasik cracks Falkner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Falkner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falkner doesn't manage to clinch there - Karasik circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Karasik scores with a four punch combination!
Falkner tries to bum rush Karasik with a series of wild strikes but Karasik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Falkner rushes Karasik and presses him up against the cage.
Falkner landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falkner misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karasik blocks an elbow strike from Falkner.
Falkner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Falkner struggles to land a body shot inside as Karasik controls his hands.
Falkner presses Karasik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karasik takes a knee to the side of the body.
Falkner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karasik or not.
Knees to the body from Falkner.
Falkner connects with a knee to the head.
Karasik holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Falkner tries to throw a body punch but Karasik avoids it by throwing Falkner back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falkner misses with a punch to the body.
Falkner misses with a knee strike.
Falkner throws a head punch that misses.
Falkner lands a knee to the head.
Karasik has a couple of punches blocked by Falkner.
Falkner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karasik takes a knee to the side of the body.
Falkner lands a nice elbow.
Karasik takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falkner tries a knee to the head but Karasik blocks it.
Karasik blocks a body shot from Falkner.
Falkner misses with a punch to the body.
Falkner misses with a punch to the body.
Samson Falkner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karasik gets through Falkner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Falkner lands an elbow that stopped Karasik in his tracks for a moment.
Falkner landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falkner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karasik's elbow.
Falkner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Falkner lands an elbow just above Karasik 's eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Karasik.
I've got Karasik 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 Ben Watson scores the fight for Alex Karasik!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Alex Karasik!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Alex Karasik!
Alex Karasik wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
96% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mason Bradford (ranked 4645 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Ramzanov (ranked 4638 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.
 |
|
 |
| 173 cm
24
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
169 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
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, Mason Bradford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mamed Ramzanov!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Darius Henderson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradford rushes Ramzanov and presses him up against the cage.
Ramzanov pulls guard successfully.
Ramzanov working for a triangle but Bradford defends it easily.
Ramzanov has his foot on Bradford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bradford works his way back into a safe position though.
Bradford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bradford wants to control from the top but Ramzanov keeps moving.
Bradford got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramzanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bradford has managed to get both his arms back between Ramzanov's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramzanov is looking for a triangle here but Bradford uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ground and pound from Bradford seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramzanov sneaks back into half guard.
Ramzanov wants to control but Bradford is keeping busy.
Bradford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramzanov keeps working.
Ramzanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bradford pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradford is thwarting Ramzanov's attempts to control the position.
Ramzanov actively working from the bottom here.
Bradford is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramzanov tries to hold on but Bradford pushes him away.
Ramzanov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bradford tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ramzanov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ramzanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bradford missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ramzanov actively working from the bottom here.
Ramzanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bradford pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramzanov is not content to let Bradford control the position.
Ramzanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramzanov looking for submissions off his back.
Bradford is trying to control. Ramzanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Ramzanov wants to control but Bradford is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramzanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bradford is looking to take a break and control but Ramzanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramzanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bradford pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramzanov looking for submissions off his back.
Ramzanov wants to control but Bradford is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mamed Ramzanov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ramzanov misses with a looping right.
Bradford is looking for a counter combo.
Ramzanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradford is just out of range.
Bradford tries to bum rush Ramzanov with a series of wild strikes but Ramzanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramzanov dodges the punch combination from Bradford.
Mamed Ramzanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradford lands a jab-cross combination.
Ramzanov lands a slapping body shot.
Ramzanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bradford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bradford slips under a jab from Ramzanov.
Bradford misses with the combination.
Ramzanov jabs at Bradford's body.
Ramzanov moves out of range as Bradford strikes.
Ramzanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bradford's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramzanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradford walks into a left hand.
Ramzanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bradford throws a body punch but Ramzanov moves out of range.
Bradford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramzanov wants to counter the offense by Bradford and move into the clinch position.
Ramzanov cracks Bradford with a good jab.
Nice uppercut there from Ramzanov.
Good shot there by Ramzanov.
Ramzanov misses with a hook. Bradford ducked under it nicely.
Ramzanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good exchange - Bradford coming out on top.
Ramzanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bradford.
Bradford is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ramzanov.
Ramzanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ramzanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bradford was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramzanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradford swinging wildly here.
Bradford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramzanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body punch from Ramzanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramzanov misses with a straight left.
Ramzanov catches Bradford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bradford throws a nice looking combination but Ramzanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramzanov throws a sloppy body shot
and Bradford counters with a straight right hand.
Ramzanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bradford under the eye.
Mamed Ramzanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramzanov lands with a shot to the body.
Bradford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramzanov connects with a right hand. Bradford shakes it off.
Bradford has closed the distance and engaged Ramzanov in a clinch.
Ramzanov jumps into guard, dragging Bradford to the mat.
Ramzanov looking to control but Bradford passes into half guard.
Ramzanov looking for submissions off his back.
Ramzanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bradford pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramzanov actively working from the bottom here.
Bradford wants to control but Ramzanov is keeping him busy.
Ramzanov is looking for a sweep. Bradford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramzanov wants to control but Bradford is keeping busy.
Ramzanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramzanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four 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.
Ramzanov tries to roll over but Bradford keeps him under control.
Ramzanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ramzanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramzanov actively working from the bottom here.
Ramzanov looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Ramzanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ramzanov dips to his left and cracks Bradford with an uppercut!
Ramzanov avoids the body shot from Bradford.
Ramzanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bradford.
Bradford has Ramzanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramzanov tries to pull guard but Bradford holds him up against the cage and eventually Ramzanov drops back down to his feet.
Ramzanov jumps guard but Bradford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ramzanov fails to pull guard.
Mason Bradford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Ramzanov.
Ramzanov manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramzanov is looking for a triangle but Bradford pushes his legs off easily.
Ramzanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bradford defends well.
Ramzanov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bradford has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramzanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bradford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ramzanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ramzanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bradford throwing shots but Ramzanov is blocking nicely.
That's two 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.
Ramzanov trying to control but Bradford postures up.
Bradford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ramzanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mamed Ramzanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bradford wants to pass to mount but Ramzanov is defending the position.
Ramzanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bradford looks to land a strike but Ramzanov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bradford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mason Bradford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradford wants to pass the guard but Ramzanov is keeping the position.
Bradford wants to control from the top but Ramzanov keeps moving.
Bradford tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramzanov is retaining full guard.
Ramzanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramzanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bradford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramzanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bradford defends it easily.
Bradford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramzanov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bradford frees his head nicely. Oh but Ramzanov has switched to an armbar! Bradford is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mamed Ramzanov!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between O Chen Purjalsta (ranked 4649 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Grafter (ranked 4648 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.
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
159 cm
24
136 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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, O Chen Purjalsta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Grafter!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grafter wants to clinch up but Purjalsta keeps it at a distance.
Purjalsta half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grafter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grafter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Purjalsta's head.
Grafter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Purjalsta.
Grafter scores with a sloppy right hand. Purjalsta should have avoided that one.
Purjalsta looks to land a right hand but Grafter moved out of range.
Purjalsta tries to land a front kick but Grafter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grafter.
Good exchange - Grafter coming out on top.
Purjalsta blocks a head kick by Grafter.
Purjalsta half committed to a counter leg kick.
Purjalsta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grafter was covering up waiting for the punch and Purjalsta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Purjalsta lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purjalsta landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Purjalsta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Purjalsta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Purjalsta looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Purjalsta trying to control but Grafter is working from the bottom.
Purjalsta is working Grafter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Purjalsta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Purjalsta preventing the sweep.
Purjalsta cracks Grafter with a solid left hand.
Purjalsta is working Grafter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grafter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Purjalsta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grafter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Purjalsta has passed into side control.
Grafter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Grafter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grafter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Purjalsta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Purjalsta distracts Grafter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grafter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Purjalsta scoring with some ground and pound.
Purjalsta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Purjalsta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Purjalsta chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grafter is trying to keep Purjalsta in close.
Purjalsta works over Grafter with some ground and pound from guard.
Grafter looks winded!
Purjalsta with a nice head shot there.
Purjalsta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grafter's head.
Purjalsta passes Grafter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Purjalsta lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Purjalsta.
Purjalsta lands with a punch from half guard.
Purjalsta slips a nice elbow through Grafter's hands, connecting with Grafter's forehead.
Grafter tries to get to full guard but Purjalsta has control of the leg.
Purjalsta lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Purjalsta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purjalsta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grafter has hold of Purjalsta's hands but Purjalsta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Purjalsta is trying to control the action in half guard but Grafter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Purjalsta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Purjalsta working the head and body with strikes.
Purjalsta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Purjalsta is nestled in close to Grafter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Purjalsta there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Purjalsta connects with a nice short shot to Grafter's temple.
Grafter is refusing to be controlled, as Purjalsta sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Purjalsta there.
Purjalsta passes to full mount!
Purjalsta cracks Grafter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
O Chen Purjalsta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grafter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grafter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Purjalsta's head.
Grafter moves away from the strike by Purjalsta.
Grafter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Purjalsta misses with an uppercut
and Grafter counters with a straight right hand.
Grafter closes the distance but Purjalsta moves to the side
and Purjalsta counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Purjalsta winds up and cracks Grafter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Purjalsta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grafter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Purjalsta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Purjalsta slows the pace down in half guard.
Grafter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grafter wants to get back to his feet.
Grafter is breathing heavily.
Purjalsta trying to control from half guard but Grafter is working away.
Grafter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Purjalsta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Purjalsta slips a nice elbow through Grafter's hands, connecting with Grafter's forehead.
Purjalsta working over Grafter with some ground and pound. Grafter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grafter has hold of Purjalsta's hands but Purjalsta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Purjalsta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grafter has hold of Purjalsta's hands but Purjalsta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Purjalsta wants to free his trapped foot but Grafter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Purjalsta slips a nice elbow through Grafter's hands, connecting with Grafter's forehead.
Grafter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Purjalsta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Purjalsta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grafter can do to turn this around?
Purjalsta working Grafter over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grafter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Purjalsta lands with a punch from half guard.
Purjalsta is keen to just control but Grafter is a slippery customer.
Purjalsta lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Purjalsta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Purjalsta content to control rather than advance.
Grafter is looking to control Purjalsta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grafter avoid being mounted?
Purjalsta working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Purjalsta connects with a nice short shot to Grafter's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grafter is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purjalsta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Purjalsta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nice strikes from Purjalsta there.
Grafter taking some punishment here, with Purjalsta in his half guard.
Purjalsta is nestled in close to Grafter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Purjalsta is taking a breather. Grafter 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.
Purjalsta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Purjalsta lands a nice short elbow.
Purjalsta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grafter tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Purjalsta drops an elbow to the side of Grafter's head.
Purjalsta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Purjalsta is nestled in close to Grafter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purjalsta slips a nice elbow through Grafter's hands, connecting with Grafter's forehead.
Purjalsta 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.
Purjalsta stalling.
Purjalsta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Purjalsta controlling the pace for now.
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!
Grafter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
O Chen Purjalsta dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Purjalsta throws a body punch but Grafter moves out of range.
Grafter connects with a high kick.
Purjalsta swats away the attempt to clinch by Grafter.
Purjalsta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grafter manages to avoid it.
Grafter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Purjalsta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Purjalsta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purjalsta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Purjalsta trying to control the position from guard on top but Grafter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Purjalsta stands up over Grafter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
O Chen Purjalsta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purjalsta distracts Grafter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Purjalsta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grafter keeping moving, preventing Purjalsta from controlling successfully.
Purjalsta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grafter's head.
Purjalsta connects with a couple of short punches.
Purjalsta works over Grafter with some ground and pound from guard.
Purjalsta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Purjalsta chips away with some ground and pound.
Grafter wants to get back to his feet but Purjalsta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnny Grafter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grafter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purjalsta postures up and lands a big shot to Grafter's brow.
Grafter has momentary wrist control but Purjalsta slips an elbow through the middle.
Purjalsta lands a couple of elbows.
Purjalsta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Purjalsta landing with the ground and pound.
Purjalsta slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Grafter.
Purjalsta working over Grafter with some ground and pound. Grafter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Purjalsta lands strikes from half guard.
Purjalsta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Purjalsta slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Purjalsta lands a nice short elbow.
Purjalsta 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.
Purjalsta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grafter is looking to control Purjalsta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grafter avoid being mounted?
Purjalsta working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Purjalsta.
Grafter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Purjalsta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Purjalsta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Purjalsta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Purjalsta is nestled in close to Grafter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Purjalsta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grafter is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Purjalsta lands a nice short elbow.
Grafter is still in real trouble! Can Purjalsta finish him?
Purjalsta lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purjalsta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if Purjalsta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Grafter has hold of Purjalsta's hands but Purjalsta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Purjalsta there.
Purjalsta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Purjalsta uses his free foot to push down on Grafter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grafter.
Purjalsta landing shots from mount.
Purjalsta working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Grafter is bucking up trying to escape but Purjalsta cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Purjalsta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Purjalsta lands a big elbow - Grafter is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Grafter is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). O Chen Purjalsta!
O Chen Purjalsta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
69% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brett Biliken (ranked 4621 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tourney Guy (ranked 4625 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.
 |
|
 |
| 155 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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, Brett Biliken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tourney Guy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ron Honeybunn and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biliken throws a chopping leg kick but Guy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Guy throws a looping overhand right but Biliken ducks down to avoid it.
Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biliken manages to avoid it.
Guy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Biliken on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Guy.
Biliken throws a low kick, looking for Guy's leg but Guy calmly moves out of range.
Guy throws out a counter right but Biliken avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy looks to land a left hand but Biliken moved out of range nicely.
Guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biliken.
Tourney Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy throws a hook but Biliken blocks it.
Guy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy throws a hook but Biliken avoids it easily.
Biliken attempts a counter takedown but Guy avoids it well and moves away.
Guy misses with an uppercut
so Biliken counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Biliken prevents Guy from getting back to his feet.
Biliken might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Biliken controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biliken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biliken drops back looking for a leg! Guy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Guy manages to kick Biliken off! Biliken jumps back into Guy's guard.
Biliken 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biliken won't allow Guy to get back to his feet.
Biliken sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Guy's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Biliken is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Biliken wants to work for an arm triangle but Guy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Biliken wants to work for an arm triangle but Guy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Biliken 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy is not content to let Biliken control the position.
Biliken seems to be looking for submissions.
Biliken is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Biliken is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biliken 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.
Biliken 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biliken seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Biliken dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big right from Guy misses.
Biliken shoots in for a takedown but Guy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Biliken swings widly with a right hand
and Guy counters with a stiff right hand.
Biliken misses with a hook. Guy ducked under it nicely.
Guy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Biliken with a body shot.
Oooooh!!! Guy has knocked Biliken down with a huge combo! Guy steps away and waves a wobbly Biliken back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Biliken is rocked!
It looks like Brett Biliken has been cut.
Biliken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guy closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guy lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy lands a left hand.
Guy lands a body shot.
Biliken could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Guy is working Biliken over against the cage.
A short left from Guy.
Guy pushes Biliken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guy pushes Biliken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Biliken tries for a takedown. No joy.
Guy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Biliken is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Biliken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy lands a nice uppercut.
Guy digs a right hand underneath Biliken's ribcage. Biliken let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guy lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Biliken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guy drops Biliken onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Biliken is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Guy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Biliken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guy.
Biliken has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Guy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Guy lands with a left to the head.
Guy throws a big uppercut that drops Biliken! More strikes from Guy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Biliken lies dazed against the cage as Guy celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tourney Guy!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Ferrari (ranked 4624 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Emilio (ranked 4609 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.
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
24
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
166 cm
24
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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, Enzo Ferrari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paulo Emilio!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Emilio's head.
Ferrari throws a sloppy head kick and Emilio moves out of range easily.
Ferrari chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ferrari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Emilio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferrari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emilio.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emilio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferrari swinging wildly here.
Ferrari scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emilio blocks a head kick by Ferrari.
Emilio feints the counter takedown.
Emilio takes one to the side of the head.
Ferrari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferrari plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Enzo Ferrari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emilio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Ferrari finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Ferrari scores with a four punch combination!
Ferrari throws a leg kick
and Emilio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Emilio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Emilio passes into half guard.
Emilio controlling the action here.
Ferrari is not content to let Emilio control the position.
Emilio is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ferrari is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Emilio is working away from the top position though.
Emilio works his way into full mount!
Ferrari is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Emilio locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Ferrari is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulo Emilio!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Barry Jameson (ranked 5021 p4p, 0 weight class) and Exile Kyle (ranked 5130 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.
 |
|
 |
| 158 cm
24
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
168 cm
24
137 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident |
|
Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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, Barry Jameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Exile Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Chris Dean and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Jameson.
Jameson has a takedown stuffed.
Jameson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jameson showed some decent athleticism there.
Kyle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jameson.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kyle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Kyle keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameson stopping the sweep attempt from Kyle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jameson stacks Kyle on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jameson!
Jameson is working Kyle over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson scoring with punches from side control.
Jameson trying to control the position but Kyle is working away.
Jameson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jameson working the head with strikes.
Jameson with the ground and pound but Kyle regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jameson misses with a head shot. Kyle uses the momentum to regain guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kyle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jameson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jameson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jameson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jameson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jameson preventing the sweep.
Jameson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Kyle keeps moving.
Jameson wants to pass the guard but Kyle is keeping the position.
Kyle controls Jameson momentarily but Jameson frees himself.
Jameson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jameson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson lands a couple of elbows.
Jameson lands a couple of elbows.
Jameson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jameson throws a big elbow that misses.
Kyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyle keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.
Jameson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Kyle keeps moving.
Jameson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jameson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jameson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kyle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson postures up in Kyle's guard and throws a big left but Kyle blocks it.
Kyle has momentary wrist control but Jameson slips an elbow through the middle.
Kyle looks winded!
Kyle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jameson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kyle keeping full guard, as Jameson tries to pass.
Jameson trying to control but Kyle is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jameson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jameson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jameson cracks Kyle with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Jameson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jameson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kyle's guard.
Kyle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jameson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyle is keeping the position for now.
Jameson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jameson throwing strikes but missing.
Kyle keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.
Jameson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson with a nice head shot there.
Jameson preventing the sweep.
Jameson distracts Kyle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jameson with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson postures up in Kyle's guard and throws a big left but Kyle blocks it.
Jameson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kyle's head.
Jameson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kyle is looking for a triangle but Jameson pushes his legs off easily.
Kyle is breathing heavily.
Jameson cracks Kyle with a solid left hand.
Jameson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kyle can do to turn this around?
Jameson wants to pass the guard but Kyle is keeping the position.
Jameson stopping the sweep attempt from Kyle.
Jameson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jameson working some strikes from top position.
Jameson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jameson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson cracks Kyle with a solid left hand.
Jameson distracts Kyle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jameson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jameson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jameson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kyle has momentary wrist control but Jameson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jameson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jameson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kyle's head.
Kyle is trying to control the position but Jameson postures up.
Jameson slips nicely into half 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!
Jameson is controlling the pace.
Jameson moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jameson lands a few punches from side control.
Jameson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyle keeps working.
Jameson grinds an elbow into Kyle's temple.
Kyle takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jameson working the ground and pound from side control.
Jameson landing strikes.
Jameson is working Kyle over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson lands a nice forearm strike.
Jameson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jameson works to advance to full mount. Kyle defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jameson tries to control but Kyle wriggling away.
Jameson working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jameson lands with some strikes.
Jameson looking to finish Kyle with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kyle!
Jameson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kyle is in a horrible position here. Jameson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jameson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Jameson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jameson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kyle's guard.
Jameson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jameson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jameson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jameson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jameson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jameson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jameson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle working a defensive guard here.
Jameson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kyle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kyle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jameson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jameson lands a couple of elbows.
Jameson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jameson landing with the ground and pound.
Kyle keeping full guard, as Jameson tries to pass.
Jameson distracts Kyle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kyle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jameson.
Kyle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson landing with the ground and pound.
Jameson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jameson won't allow Kyle to get back to his feet.
Jameson lands a couple of elbows.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Kyle keeps moving.
Jameson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jameson cracks Kyle with a solid left hand.
Barry Jameson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jameson cracks Kyle with a solid left hand.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Kyle keeps moving.
Jameson chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson trying to control but Kyle is working from the bottom.
Jameson cracks Kyle with a solid left hand.
Jameson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jameson is in close to Kyle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jameson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jameson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kyle's head.
Jameson with a nice head shot there.
Jameson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jameson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jameson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kyle's head.
Jameson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jameson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson works over Kyle with some ground and pound from guard.
Jameson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kyle keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.
Jameson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jameson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Kyle keeps moving.
Jameson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jameson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jameson postures up and lands a big shot to Kyle's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jameson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Exile Kyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barry Jameson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jameson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Jameson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jameson, 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 Barry Jameson!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Barry Jameson!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Barry Jameson!
Barry Jameson wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
45% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Dixie (ranked 4642 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Box (ranked 4880 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.
 |
|
 |
| 160 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
160 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening |
|
| |
|
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, Bobby Dixie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Owen Box!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixie misses with an uppercut. Box saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Box! But no joy.
Box shoots in and drives through. Dixie sprawls well.
Box clinches up with Dixie and pushes him back against the cage.
Box is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dixie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Dixie.
Dixie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dixie - that landed with a thud.
Box is looking to control Dixie's arms but Dixie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Box has his back to the cage.
A short right from Dixie.
Dixie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Box blocks a body shot from Dixie.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dixie.
Box takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Box 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.
Dixie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bobby Dixie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Box.
Box looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixie lands with a right to the head.
Dixie lands with a light punch inside.
Box prevents a body shot from Dixie.
Box is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dixie to keep the fight standing.
Dixie pushes Box back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Dixie on the inside.
Good body shot from Dixie.
Dixie struggles to land a body shot inside as Box controls his hands.
Dixie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dixie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Box backwards.
Dixie lands with a right to the head.
Box has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dixie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Box takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixie lands a shoulder strike.
Box is rocked!
Dixie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boxs head.
Box is still on wobbly legs! Can Dixie finish him?
Dixie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dixie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dixie lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixie dips a shoulder and cracks Box with a mighty uppercut! Box falls back against the cage and Dixie unloads with a barrage of strikes! Box is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dixie screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Dixie!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Maidana (ranked 5278 p4p, 256 weight class) and Max Grafter (ranked 4618 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.
 |
|
 |
| 168 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
161 cm
24
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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, Marcos Maidana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Grafter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maidana moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Max Grafter has been cut.
Grafter throws a right hand that Maidana ducks under and follows up with a left that Maidana also avoids with ease.
Grafter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maidana!
Grafter has hold of Maidana's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Maidana seems comfortable defending it but Grafter has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Maidana is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Maidana is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Grafter couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Grafter!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pwede Nah (ranked 5163 p4p, 253 weight class) and Cryo Stashindagut (ranked 4622 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.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
175 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup |
|
| |
|
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, Pwede Nah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cryo Stashindagut!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nah scores with a kick to the body.
Nah fails with a takedown attempt.
Nah slips a jab and a cross from Stashindagut.
Nah tries to bum rush Stashindagut with a series of wild strikes but Stashindagut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Stashindagut misses the target.
Nah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nah tries to clinch but Stashindagut moves out of range.
Nah tries for a takedown but Stashindagut sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stashindagut looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nah shoots in for a double leg but Stashindagut sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pwede Nah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nah is looking to clinch but Stashindagut is avoiding it.
Stashindagut will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nah shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stashindagut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nah looks to clinch
and Stashindagut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stashindagut lands with a hook. Nah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nah gets a clinch.
Stashindagut is pushing Nah up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stashindagut presses Nah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stashindagut wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stashindagut just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stashindagut misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stashindagut is looking to break free of the clinch but Nah has double underhooks.
Stashindagut lands with a left to the head.
Nah takes a shot to the head.
Stashindagut stalling against the cage.
Nah really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stashindagut misses with a series of wild punches.
Nah wants to clinch up but Stashindagut keeps it at a distance.
Nah misses with a takedown attempt
and Stashindagut counters with a stiff right hand.
Stashindagut keeps the fight on the outside.
Nah gets a clinch.
Stashindagut tries to circle away but Nah has him pinned against the cage.
Stashindagut has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stashindagut is trying to force a seperation but Nah has the dominant position.
Stashindagut wants to break free but Nah has control.
Nah is trying to maintain a safe position but Stashindagut gets an underhook and turns Nah into the cage.
Nah misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Stashindagut.
Stashindagut is leaning against Nah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stashindagut scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Stashindagut.
Nah is breathing heavily.
Nah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stashindagut digs a right hand underneath Nah's ribcage. Nah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stashindagut pushes Nah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stashindagut lands an uppercut.
Stashindagut blocks the elbow strike.
Stashindagut lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stashindagut is trying to break the clinch but Nah is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stashindagut.
Stashindagut works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stashindagut lands a left hand.
Stashindagut lands an uppercut.
Stashindagut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stashindagut takes a swing at Nah's ribcage but misses.
Stashindagut fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stashindagut misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nah tries a head kick but it misses.
Nah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stashindagut throws out a counter right but Nah avoids it with no problem.
Nah tries to clinch but Stashindagut moves out of range.
Nah misses with a takedown
and Stashindagut counters with a left to the body.
Nah dodges the punch combination from Stashindagut.
Nah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stashindagut cracks Nah with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cryo Stashindagut 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.
Nah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stashindagut lands a jab.
Pwede Nah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stashindagut throws a jab when Nah was well out of range.
Nah moves to clinch but Stashindagut breaks away
and Stashindagut scores with a counter punch that sends Nah to the canvas! Stashindagut smells blood - he's punishing Nah with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Nah has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cryo Stashindagut!
Cryo Stashindagut decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Itoshi Nakamura (ranked 4652 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashid Khan (ranked 5054 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.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
168 cm
24
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Intelligent |
|
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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, Itoshi Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rashid Khan!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan throws a series of punches but Nakamura avoids them all with ease.
Khan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Khan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nakamura manages to get back to half guard.
Nakamura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khan.
Nakamura gets back to full guard.
Nakamura looking for a triangle here. Khan is fighting it but it looks tight! Nakamura pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Khan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Itoshi Nakamura!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Toby Walters (ranked 4773 p4p, 242 weight class) and Tyago Da Souza (ranked 5245 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.
 |
|
 |
| 173 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
175 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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, Toby Walters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyago Da Souza!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Souza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Walters quickly recovers to half guard.
Walters has one foot on Da Souza's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Toby Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Souza scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Da Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walters is looking to improve his position.
Da Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Walters defends the submission attempt.
Da Souza is looking for a kimura but Walters is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Souza to get the leverage.
Da Souza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walters defends it well.
Da Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walters knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Da Souza on the ground.
Walters controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Souza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Walters is looking for a sweep. Da Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walters is staying active underneath Da Souza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Souza is looking for a kimura but Walters is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Souza to get the leverage.
Walters looking for submissions off his back.
Walters wants to improve his position but Da Souza is controlling well.
Da Souza is working for a kimura but Walters is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Souza is working for a kimura but Walters is defending it quite comfortably.
Da Souza is trying to control the action in half guard but Walters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Da Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Walters tries to roll over but Da Souza keeps him under control.
Walters is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Da Souza prevents Walters from improving his position.
Da Souza is trying to control. Walters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walters has his hands clasped together around Da Souza's back. He's all about the action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Walters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Souza is working away from the top position though.
Da Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Walters defends the submission attempt.
Walters tries to roll over but Da Souza keeps him under control.
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.
Da Souza is looking for a kimura here.
Da Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working.
Da Souza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Da Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walters sees it coming and defends easily.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Walters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Da Souza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Da Souza's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyago Da Souza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Walters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Walters is looking to clinch.
Da Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
Da Souza shoots in and gets a takedown into Walters's guard.
Da Souza is looking to work some ground and pound but Walters has wrist control.
Da Souza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Walters controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Da Souza trying to control the action but Walters is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Da Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walters sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Souza is looking for a kimura but Walters is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Souza to get the leverage.
Da Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walters gets back to full guard.
Da Souza preventing the sweep.
Walters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Da Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Da Souza looking to pass the guard.
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.
Da Souza wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Walters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Da Souza forces his way into half guard.
Walters moves into full guard.
Da Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Walters looking for a sweep. Not yet Walters, not yet.
Da Souza wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Walters trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Souza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Walters's guard.
Da Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working.
Da Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Walters defends the submission attempt.
Walters keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Walters trying to hold on to Da Souza's head to control him but Da Souza postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Walters gets back to full guard.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Da Souza from controlling successfully.
Walters trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Da Souza stands and throws Walters's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Da Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Walters has escaped the position, nice work there.
Da Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Walters has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tyago Da Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Souza trying to control the position but Walters is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyago Da Souza 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!
Da Souza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Walters to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Da Souza wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Da Souza is keeping the position.
Da Souza looking to control.
Walters working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Da Souza keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walters avoids the head kick by Da Souza.
Walters fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Da Souza sprawls well initially but Walters persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Da Souza wants to control but Walters is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walters trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Souza is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Da Souza is looking to improve his position.
Da Souza is not content to let Walters control the position.
Walters is really struggling to control Da Souza but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Walters tries to sprawl but Da Souza drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters wants to get back to his feet.
Da Souza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Walters defending well though.
Da Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walters sees it coming and defends easily.
Da Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Walters is defending well.
Walters tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Da Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Walters is defending well.
Walters is trying to stand up here but Da Souza is controlling him well.
That's four 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.
Walters is refusing to be controlled, as Da Souza sits in half guard.
Walters punching from the bottom.
Walters is positioning himself well to prevent Da Souza advancing to mount.
Da Souza is thwarting Walters's attempts to control the position.
Da Souza controlling the action here.
Walters looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Souza fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Walters showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Da Souza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Tyago Da Souza!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Tyago Da Souza!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Tyago Da Souza!
Tyago Da Souza wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
29% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruben De Oliveira (ranked 5131 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Bataglia (ranked 4996 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.
 |
|
 |
| 171 cm
23
132 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
170 cm
24
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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, Ruben De Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzo Bataglia!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bataglia missing with a left hand there. De Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Oliveira throws a series of punches but Bataglia avoids them all with ease.
Bataglia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Oliveira.
No joy there for De Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Oliveira shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bataglia eats them both and turns towards De Oliveira to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
De Oliveira lands a two punch combo.
De Oliveira throws a combination that misses
letting Bataglia counter with a right hand.
De Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Oliveira walks into a straight right hand from Bataglia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bataglia closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bataglia.
Bataglia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bataglia digs a right hand into De Oliveira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Oliveira's gas tank.
Bataglia's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bataglia is working De Oliveira over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bataglia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Oliveira throws a series of punches but Bataglia moves out of range.
Bataglia scores with a sloppy right hand. De Oliveira should have avoided that one.
Bataglia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bataglia circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bataglia! But no joy.
De Oliveira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bataglia counters with a left and a right that stings De Oliveira.
De Oliveira is rocked!
De Oliveira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh De Oliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bataglia lands with a right hand.
De Oliveira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bataglia scores with a counter punch that sends De Oliveira to the canvas! Bataglia smells blood - he's punishing De Oliveira with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! De Oliveira has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Bataglia!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
70% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matt Carpenter (ranked 4617 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robby Lawler (ranked 4646 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.
 |
|
 |
| 177 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
175 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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, Matt Carpenter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robby Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawler forces Carpenter back against the cage and clinches.
Lawler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carpenter's elbow.
Carpenter can't find room to land a body shot as Lawler controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carpenter.
Lawler lands a right hand.
Carpenter lands a nice shot to the body.
Carpenter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carpenter tries to throw a body punch but Lawler avoids it by throwing Carpenter back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carpenter.
Lawler lands a hook that snaps the head of Carpenter backwards.
Lawler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carpenter's elbow.
Lawler misses with a punch to the body.
Lawler blocks a body shot from Carpenter.
Carpenter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lawler can't find room to land a body shot as Carpenter controls the action.
Lawler throws a head punch that misses.
Lawler throws a punch but it's blocked by Carpenter.
Carpenter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carpenter tries to work over Lawler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carpenter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
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!
Carpenter tries to throw a body punch but Lawler avoids it by throwing Carpenter back against the cage.
Lawler misses with a punch to the body.
Lawler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carpenter misses with a punch on the inside.
Lawler misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter lands with a right to the head.
Carpenter working aggressively here.
Lawler misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Carpenter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carpenter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Carpenter.
Carpenter tries a body shot but Lawler blocks it.
Carpenter lands a body punch.
Carpenter blocking some punches.
Carpenter pushes Lawler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lawler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lawler presses Carpenter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lawler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carpenter lands a shot to the body.
Lawler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Carpenter.
Carpenter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Carpenter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carpenter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carpenter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lawler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lawler has a couple of punches blocked by Carpenter.
A nice left hand lands by Lawler.
Lawler lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lawler fails to land.
A body shot lands from Carpenter.
A short left from Carpenter.
Carpenter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawler scores with a jab to the body.
Lawler throws a lazy uppercut
and Carpenter counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawler tries to clinch there but Carpenter circles away.
Carpenter clinches up against the cage.
Lawler misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Carpenter - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lawler.
Carpenter blocking some punches.
Lawler misses with some punches.
Carpenter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lawler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lawler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lawler throws a head punch that misses.
Carpenter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carpenter misses with a punch to the body.
Carpenter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carpenter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carpenter lands with a good body shot.
Carpenter lands a jab to the nose.
Lawler misses with a hook
letting Carpenter counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter tries to land a front kick but Lawler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lawler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Carpenter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carpenter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lawler has closed the distance and engaged Carpenter in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawler.
Carpenter is working Lawler over against the cage.
Carpenter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carpenter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawler's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Lawler.
Lawler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carpenter breaks the clinch.
Carpenter takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carpenter scores with a hook to the body.
Carpenter misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Carpenter will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lawler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lawler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawler misses with a shot to the body
and Carpenter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawler moves into range and clinches up with Carpenter.
Lawler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lawler is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawler.
Carpenter struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawler controls his hands.
Carpenter lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawler.
Carpenter pushes Lawler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carpenter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
Lawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler leaning against his opponent.
Carpenter blocks an uppercut.
Lawler misses with a body punch.
Carpenter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carpenter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carpenter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carpenter's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carpenter lands with a short shot to the head.
Lawler is leaning against Carpenter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carpenter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carpenter lands a body shot.
Carpenter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carpenter tries to land a front kick but Lawler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lawler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carpenter counters with a series of strikes. Lawler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lawler throws a looping overhand right but Carpenter ducks down to avoid it.
Carpenter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice body kick there by Carpenter.
The fighters circling - Lawler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawler misses with a looping left.
Lawler misses with an uppercut. Carpenter saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lawler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carpenter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lawler has time to react.
Carpenter keeps the fight on the outside.
Carpenter thinks about countering with a body kick.
Carpenter rushes Lawler and presses him up against the cage.
Carpenter is working Lawler over against the cage.
Lawler misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Carpenter.
Carpenter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matt Carpenter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carpenter.
Lawler controlling the action here for a moment.
Carpenter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Carpenter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carpenter tries to throw a body punch but Lawler avoids it by throwing Carpenter back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carpenter blocking some punches.
Lawler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carpenter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
A short body shot lands from Carpenter as the two fighters clinch.
Lawler swings wildly with an uppercut but Carpenter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawler trying to control the position but instead, Carpenter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lawler into the cage.
Carpenter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carpenter lands a hook that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
Lawler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Carpenter.
Lawler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lawler wants to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lawler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lawler misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawler blocks a body shot from Carpenter.
Carpenter pushes Lawler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carpenter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lawler lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Lawler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lawler can't find room to land a body shot as Carpenter controls the action.
Carpenter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lawler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carpenter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carpenter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lawler looks to land a left hand but Carpenter moved out of range nicely.
Lawler takes a swing at Carpenter's ribcage but misses.
Carpenter blocks a jab.
Carpenter scores with the left hand. Lawler knows he should have avoided that one.
Lawler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Lawler misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Carpenter dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lawler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carpenter counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carpenter counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawler misses with a lunging right hand
and Carpenter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lawler thinking.
Lawler misses with a jab to the body
letting Carpenter counter with a right hand.
Lawler misses with a body punch
and Carpenter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carpenter takes the fight into the clinch.
Carpenter misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carpenter presses Lawler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carpenter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lawler throws a head punch that misses.
Carpenter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carpenter blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter cracks Lawler with a nice body shot.
Lawler swings wildly with an uppercut but Carpenter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carpenter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lawler or not.
Carpenter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawler can do to turn this around?
Carpenter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carpenter manages to break the clinch.
Lawler slips a jab and a cross from Carpenter.
Lawler throws out a counter right but Carpenter avoids it with no problem.
Carpenter slips a straight right by Lawler.
Matt Carpenter is winning the standup battle so far.
Carpenter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lawler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lawler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carpenter.
Carpenter instigates a clinch.
Carpenter throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawler.
Lawler blocks a body shot from Carpenter.
Carpenter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carpenter lands a hook that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Carpenter.
Carpenter scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawler lands with a light punch inside.
Carpenter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carpenter.
Lawler takes a shot to the head.
Lawler throws a head punch that misses.
Carpenter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carpenter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawler.
Carpenter moves out of range as Lawler strikes.
Lawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carpenter misses with a kick to the body.
Lawler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lawler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lawler.
Lawler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carpenter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler looks to land a left hand but Carpenter moved out of range nicely.
Carpenter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawler lands a head shot.
Lawler tries to clinch but Carpenter moves out of range.
Lawler misses the body punch
and Carpenter counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carpenter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carpenter slips under a jab from Lawler.
Carpenter throws a low kick but Lawler moves out of range easily.
Lawler misses with a hook
and Carpenter counters with a nice uppercut.
Carpenter tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carpenter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawler walks into a straight right hand from Carpenter.
Carpenter tests Lawler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawler tries to clinch but Carpenter moves away
and Carpenter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lawler throws a nice looking combination but Carpenter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lawler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lawler throws a hook but Carpenter avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Lawler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carpenter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matt Carpenter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lawler tries to clinch but Carpenter moves away
and Carpenter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carpenter gets a clinch.
Lawler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carpenter swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carpenter digs a right hand into Lawler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lawler's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Carpenter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carpenter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Matt Carpenter!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Matt Carpenter!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Matt Carpenter!
Matt Carpenter wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
73% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jaylen Watson (ranked 4862 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Slovak (ranked 3258 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.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
22
136 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
178 cm
20
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
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, Jaylen Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cole Slovak!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slovak lands a nice looking body kick.
Slovak throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Watson's head.
It looks like Jaylen Watson has been cut.
Watson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slovak.
Slovak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slovak gets caught flat footed, as Watson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slovak controlling Watson's posture.
Slovak working a defensive guard here.
Watson is stalling in the full guard.
Watson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Watson scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slovak has control of Watson's left arm, preventing Watson from doing any damage.
Watson 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.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Slovak is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slovak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watson tries to avoid it but Slovak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watson to the ground. Watson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Watson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cole Slovak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two 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.
Slovak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jaylen Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Slovak.
Watson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watson avoids the elbow strike from Slovak, against the cage.
Watson pulls Slovak into guard.
Slovak won't allow Watson to sweep him here.
Watson working a defensive guard here.
Slovak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slovak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slovak has managed to get both his arms back between Watson's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slovak is working Watson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Watson trying to control the position here.
Slovak trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Watson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Slovak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watson at a distance.
Watson 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.
Slovak trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Slovak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slovak trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaylen Watson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaylen Watson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Watson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Watson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Slovak to the ground. Watson is now in Slovak's guard.
Watson postures up.
Watson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slovak can do to turn this around?
Watson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Slovak looking to control.
Watson stands up from Slovak's guard - Watson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Slovak closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slovak tries to score a body lock takedown but Watson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Watson to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slovak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Watson is defending well.
Slovak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slovak is looking to clinch.
Watson looks for the body kick but Slovak saw that one coming.
Jaylen Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watson lands with a shot to the body.
Slovak goes for a double leg but Watson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Watson continues to drive forward.
Jaylen Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Slovak.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Slovak. Watson shrugs it off though.
Watson throws a combination. Slovak tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Cole Slovak has been cut.
Slovak is breathing heavily.
Slovak is looking to land body kicks.
Slovak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Watson is trying to defend but Slovak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Watson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Watson.
Slovak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Watson working for a triangle but Slovak defends it easily.
Watson working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson wants to sweep here but Slovak controlling him for the moment.
Slovak gets to his feet. Watson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Watson moves into range and clinches up with Slovak.
Slovak wants to break free but Watson has control.
Slovak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slovak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson misses with a body kick.
Watson shoots for a takedown but Slovak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Watson tries to clinch but Slovak moves out of range.
Watson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slovak fails with the takedown.
Slovak's corner calls for a 1-2. Slovak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Watson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Slovak is working for takedown but Watson is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaylen Watson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Slovak tries to sprawl but Watson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Watson seems content to control.
Slovak tries to get to full guard but Watson has control of the leg.
Watson is working for a submission of some sort.
Slovak is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson is pressing down on Slovak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slovak is holding on for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Slovak trying to control here.
Watson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Slovak throws a right and a left that Watson avoids nicely.
Watson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Slovak quickly recovers to half guard.
Slovak is trying to maintain the position but Watson is very close to passing his half guard.
Slovak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Watson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slovak for as long as he can get away with.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Watson connects with a nice short shot to Slovak's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slovak tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Watson manages to move to mount!
Slovak tries to hold on but Watson pushes him away.
Watson wants to control but Slovak has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Slovak tries to roll over but Watson keeps him under control.
Jaylen Watson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watson blocks the strikes from Slovak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slovak trying to control but Watson postures up.
Watson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Slovak has hold of Watson's hands but Watson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Watson slows the pace down in half guard.
Slovak trying to control from the bottom.
Cole Slovak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaylen Watson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaylen Watson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Watson, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Jaylen Watson!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Jaylen Watson!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Jaylen Watson!
Jaylen Watson wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
32% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
