QFC Tournament 991 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex MacLaughlin (ranked 4908 p4p, 4873 weight class) and Fistfighter Fredrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

MacLaughlin
vs
Fredrick

184 cm
25
205
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
175
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex MacLaughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fistfighter Fredrick!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLaughlin stuffs the takedown attempt from Fredrick. Fredrick gets slowly back to his feet.

MacLaughlin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
MacLaughlin wants to stand up but Fredrick manages to regain full guard.
MacLaughlin throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fredrick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacLaughlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Fredrick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLaughlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fredrick is trying to control the position but MacLaughlin postures up.
MacLaughlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Fredrick pushes MacLaughlin up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fredrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fredrick's elbow.
Fredrick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fredrick looking for a takedown.

MacLaughlin breaks the clinch.

MacLaughlin instigates a clinch.
Fredrick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacLaughlin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alex MacLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fistfighter Fredrick.
Fredrick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacLaughlin blocks it with crossed arms.
Fredrick is looking to break free of the clinch but MacLaughlin has double underhooks.

MacLaughlin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fredrick can't fight it off and eventually MacLaughlin manages to take the fight to the floor. Fredrick looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fredrick being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLaughlin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fredrick's guard.
MacLaughlin trying to control the pace.
Fredrick wants to control but MacLaughlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
MacLaughlin tries to stand and escape but Fredrick is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLaughlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

MacLaughlin moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
MacLaughlin stops a takedown attempt from Fredrick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex MacLaughlin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

MacLaughlin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fredrick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacLaughlin smiles and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from MacLaughlin. No joy for Fredrick on that attempt.
Fredrick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Fredrick tries to get set, MacLaughlin tries to push him back and clinch up but Fredrick manages to avoid the attempt.
Alex MacLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fistfighter Fredrick.

MacLaughlin has closed the distance and engaged Fredrick in a clinch.
Fredrick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacLaughlin smiles and moves away.
Fredrick closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacLaughlin circles away.
MacLaughlin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

Fredrick tries to keep at a distance but MacLaughlin has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLaughlin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fredrick blocks an uppercut.
MacLaughlin tries to break the clinch but Fredrick is controlling the position.
Fredrick wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrick prevents MacLaughlin from breaking the clinch.
Fredrick letting MacLaughlin take a breather here.
Fredrick keeps control of MacLaughlin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fredrick tries to stall but MacLaughlin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacLaughlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fredrick avoids it.

MacLaughlin successfully pulls guard.
MacLaughlin trying to control the position here.
Fredrick preventing the sweep.
MacLaughlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MacLaughlin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fredrick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacLaughlin controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLaughlin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacLaughlin wants to stand but Fredrick is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fredrick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacLaughlin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacLaughlin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLaughlin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Fredrick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacLaughlin is pushing down on Fredrick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fredrick is fighting to maintain full guard but MacLaughlin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fredrick is breathing heavily.
MacLaughlin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacLaughlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fredrick tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacLaughlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fredrick shoots for a takedown but MacLaughlin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Fredrick is just out of range.

MacLaughlin rushes Fredrick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

MacLaughlin lands a takedown into guard.
MacLaughlin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacLaughlin wants to pass the guard but Fredrick is defending well.
MacLaughlin controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex MacLaughlin 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by MacLaughlin.
MacLaughlin is staying tight to Fredrick's torso, preventing him from escaping.
MacLaughlin wants to stand but Fredrick has his arm trapped.
Fredrick is trying to work for a sweep but MacLaughlin has mounted him!
MacLaughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fredrick can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick tries to lock up and control but MacLaughlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alex MacLaughlin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

MacLaughlin stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
MacLaughlin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fredrick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacLaughlin tries to avoid it but Fredrick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacLaughlin to the ground. MacLaughlin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fredrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

MacLaughlin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fredrick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fredrick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacLaughlin to keep the fight standing.
Alex MacLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fistfighter Fredrick.
Fredrick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fredrick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MacLaughlin.

MacLaughlin jumps into guard, dragging Fredrick to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLaughlin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
MacLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Fredrick from controlling successfully.
Fredrick being controlled here momentarily.
Fredrick wants to control from the top but MacLaughlin keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLaughlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

MacLaughlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fredrick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacLaughlin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacLaughlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Fredrick throws his legs up looking for a submission but MacLaughlin uses it to pass to side control.

MacLaughlin is working to tighten his grip on Fredrick's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Fredrick has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but MacLaughlin is really squeezing tight and eventually Fredrick passes out! MacLaughlin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alex MacLaughlin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Baptiste (ranked 5009 p4p, 4918 weight class) and Joey Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Baptiste
vs
Richardson

194 cm
18
156
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
24
149
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacques Baptiste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Richardson !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson has a takedown stuffed.
Baptiste lands a high kick!
Baptiste shoots in for a double leg but Richardson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richardson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baptiste.
Richardson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baptiste defends it nicely.

Richardson pushes Baptiste up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baptiste wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Baptiste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baptiste is looking to take this one to the mat.
Baptiste tries to pull guard but Richardson won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baptiste escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Baptiste pushes Richardson up against the cage in a clinch.
Richardson can't get the takedown.

Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baptiste has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Richardson .

Richardson clinches.

Baptiste successfully pulls guard.
Baptiste not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson advances position into side control!
Richardson lands some shots froms side control.

Richardson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baptiste to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baptiste is defended easily by Richardson .
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baptiste.
Baptiste throws a head kick that misses.
Baptiste is breathing heavily.

Richardson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Baptiste sprawls well initially but Richardson persists and gets the takedown 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!
Richardson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Richardson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Richardson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richardson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Baptiste eats them both and turns towards Richardson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Richardson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson lands a body punch.
Baptiste tries to pull guard but Richardson holds him up against the cage and eventually Baptiste drops back down to his feet.
Baptiste trying to land knees to the body.

Richardson jumps guard and drags Baptiste to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Richardson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baptiste is aware though and is defending well.
Richardson pulls Baptiste in close to prevent any damage.

Richardson looking for a guillotine here but Baptiste defends easily.
Richardson looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson wants to stand and escape but Baptiste is having none of it.
Baptiste tries to stand but Richardson is controlling from the bottom.
Richardson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Richardson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Richardson rushes Baptiste and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Richardson dominated that round.
That's time! Baptiste's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Richardson cracks a nice hook into Baptiste's ribs.
Richardson shoots in and drives through. Baptiste sprawls well.
Baptiste with a poor takedown

and Richardson counters by clinching up.
Richardson jumps guard but Baptiste stands there with Richardson around his waist. Richardson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Richardson gets underhooks to prevent Baptiste's takedown attempt.

Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baptiste really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Richardson .
You can see the frustration on Baptiste's face as Richardson controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Richardson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Baptiste tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richardson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Baptiste. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptiste throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richardson 's waist but Richardson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baptiste off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Richardson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baptiste on his heels. He'll look to pass Baptiste's guard now, I'm sure.
Richardson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Baptiste has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Richardson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Baptiste.
Richardson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baptiste tries to control but Richardson manages to take his back.
Richardson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Baptiste.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Baptiste hold on?
Baptiste rolls, trying to escape but Richardson keeps control of the position.
Baptiste is working hard here to advance position.

Richardson working for a choke but Baptiste is defending well.
Richardson tries to keep control of the position but Baptiste is staying busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Richardson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Baptiste has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Richardson lands a shot to the head.
Richardson has Baptiste flattened out and is raining down punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Baptiste defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Joey Richardson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richardson controlling well, preventing Baptiste from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson controlling the position well here. Baptiste rolled but Richardson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Baptiste staying busy and making it hard for Richardson to control.
Richardson controlling from the back.
Baptiste wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richardson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Baptiste's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Richardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Baptiste's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Richardson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Richardson stands up and beckons Baptiste to his feet.
Baptiste is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baptiste shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richardson but Richardson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Richardson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Baptiste was covering up waiting for the punch and Richardson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Richardson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptiste keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully.
Baptiste is trying to keep Richardson in close.

Richardson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Baptiste shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richardson sprawls well. Richardson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baptiste gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baptiste wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Richardson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Richardson shoots for a takedown but Baptiste saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Richardson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Baptiste looking to control.
Richardson chips away with some ground and pound.
Richardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Baptiste is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richardson throwing strikes from guard but Baptiste blocks nicely.
Baptiste will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Richardson stands and steps away. Baptiste gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Richardson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Richardson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Richardson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Baptiste is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baptiste wants to control but Richardson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Richardson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Richardson decides to stand back up.

Richardson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Baptiste tries to kick Richardson off in order to stand up. Richardson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Baptiste showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richardson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Joey Richardson !
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Joey Richardson !
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Joey Richardson !

Joey Richardson wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeMar Houston (ranked 5010 p4p, 4876 weight class) and Damn Girl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Houston
vs
Girl

200 cm
18
178
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
215
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeMar Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damn Girl!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Houston gets a double leg takedown into Girl's guard.
Houston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Houston wants to control from the top but Girl keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houston wants to stand but Girl has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but Girl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Girl keeping full guard, as Houston tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston is stalling in the full guard.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but Girl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Houston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Girl. That snapped Houston's head back.

It looks like DeMar Houston has been cut.
Damn Girl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Houston shoots and misses
and Girl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Houston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Girl sends Houston crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Girl is motioning to the referee to let Houston up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Houston is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girl fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Girl ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Houston's jaw. Houston's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Girl does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damn Girl!
A less than humble Damn Girl misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Sinclair (ranked 4871 p4p, 3005 weight class) and Jack Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 366 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.

Sinclair
vs
Callahan

190 cm
25
210
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
214
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Callahan!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair is looking to clinch.
Callahan misses with a straight right.
Callahan lands a nice hook to Sinclair's body. Sinclair takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Callahan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sinclair doesn't seem bothered though.
Callahan thuds a left hand into Sinclair's body.
Callahan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sinclair on the side of the head.

It looks like Anthony Sinclair has been cut.
Callahan throws a series of punches but Sinclair avoids them all with ease.
Callahan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Callahan tries to get set, Sinclair tries to push him back and clinch up but Callahan manages to avoid the attempt.

Sinclair closes the distance and clinches.

Sinclair pulls guard effortlessly.

Callahan is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sinclair has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Callahan is looking to defend but Sinclair has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Callahan! Sinclair pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Callahan taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Sinclair!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chame Boxing Champ (ranked 4954 p4p, 5006 weight class) and Mike Booger (ranked 540 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.

Boxing Champ
vs
Booger

190 cm
18
198
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
210
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chame Boxing Champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Booger!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boxing Champ gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Boxing Champ has his foot on Booger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Booger works his way back into a safe position though.
Booger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boxing Champ works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Booger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boxing Champ. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Booger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boxing Champ looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Booger throws a big right hand that misses.
Booger stays in close to Boxing Champ's body and controls the position.
Boxing Champ lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxing Champ wants to control from the top but Booger keeps moving.
Boxing Champ preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Booger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boxing Champ gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boxing Champ trying to control but Booger is working from the bottom.
Booger trying to keep a closed guard but Boxing Champ is proving a slippery customer.
Boxing Champ wants to pass the guard but Booger is keeping the position.
Boxing Champ is looking to work some ground and pound but Booger has wrist control.
Boxing Champ lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boxing Champ throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Booger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boxing Champ scoring with some ground and pound.
Boxing Champ with a flurry of punches that miss.
Booger wants to sweep here but Boxing Champ controlling him for the moment.
Boxing Champ's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Booger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxing Champ is one step ahead there.
Boxing Champ slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Booger clinches with his opponent.

Booger manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boxing Champ got a little sloppy there for a moment and Booger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boxing Champ has managed to get both his arms back between Booger's legs - danger averted.
Boxing Champ scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boxing Champ pushing down on Booger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boxing Champ wants to take a breather but Booger is having none of it.
Boxing Champ passes into side control, despite Booger's attempt to control the position.
Boxing Champ trying to control the action but Booger is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booger wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Booger is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Boxing Champ creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Boxing Champ 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Booger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Booger on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Booger is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Boxing Champ is controlling him well.
Boxing Champ controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Booger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boxing Champ lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booger is trying to control Boxing Champ's posture but Boxing Champ avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chame Boxing Champ dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Booger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boxing Champ appears to be looking for a big counter.

Booger rushes Boxing Champ and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Booger drags the fight down to the ground.

Boxing Champ drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boxing Champ jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxing Champ trying to control the position from guard on top but Booger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxing Champ is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boxing Champ throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxing Champ postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boxing Champ postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boxing Champ content to stall in guard here.
Boxing Champ in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Booger keeping moving, preventing Boxing Champ from controlling successfully.
Boxing Champ scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boxing Champ is looking to work some ground and pound but Booger has wrist control.
Booger keeping moving, preventing Boxing Champ from controlling successfully.

Booger is looking for a triangle here but Boxing Champ uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Booger takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boxing Champ wants to control but Booger is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ grinds an elbow into Booger's temple.
Booger is trying to control Boxing Champ's posture but Boxing Champ avoids it.
Booger takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Boxing Champ scoring with punches from side control.
Boxing Champ wants to control but Booger is keeping him busy.

Boxing Champ is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Booger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Booger takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Boxing Champ creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ lands a decent elbow from side control.
Boxing Champ is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Booger can do to turn this around?

Boxing Champ tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boxing Champ is looking to take a break and control but Booger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Booger is trying to improve his position.

Boxing Champ thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Booger tries to buck Boxing Champ off but Boxing Champ is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ scoring with punches and elbows.
Booger is not content to let Boxing Champ control the position.

Boxing Champ tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boxing Champ scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Boxing Champ wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Booger, who protects the arm well.
Booger is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chame Boxing Champ dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Boxing Champ misses with a looping right.
Boxing Champ fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boxing Champ is defended easily by Booger.
Booger tries to counter with a clinch but Boxing Champ shakes him off and moves away.
Chame Boxing Champ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Booger throws a head kick but Boxing Champ moves out of range.
Boxing Champ shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chame Boxing Champ. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Booger lands a hook that snaps the head of Boxing Champ backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booger lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Booger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boxing Champ shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Booger as he avoids it easily.

Booger looking to score a takedown here. Boxing Champ is defending well but Booger drives through and ends up in Boxing Champ's guard.
Booger stopping the sweep attempt from Boxing Champ.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Booger tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxing Champ is retaining full guard.
Booger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Booger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Booger preventing the sweep.
Boxing Champ is trying to keep Booger in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Booger won't allow Boxing Champ to sweep him here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Booger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Booger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxing Champ keeps working.
Boxing Champ regains full guard. Nicely done.
Booger is fighting to break Boxing Champ's control of his arms but Boxing Champ is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boxing Champ is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Boxing Champ is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booger postures up.
Boxing Champ lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Booger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Booger is looking to take a break and control but Boxing Champ is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boxing Champ wants to control but Booger is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boxing Champ knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Booger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boxing Champ regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Booger.
Booger trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxing Champ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Booger content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Boxing Champ has locked up a guillotine! Boxing Champ's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Booger is holding on here and Boxing Champ must be using up a lot of energy. Booger has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Boxing Champ gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chame Boxing Champ!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Sonnen (ranked 4877 p4p, 4920 weight class) and Jeff King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen Wala as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sonnen
vs
King

170 cm
25
200
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
181
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff King!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

King feints and as Sonnen raises his hands in defense, King changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sonnen is keeping the position for now.

Sonnen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think King should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sonnen has tightened it up now! King should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Danny Sonnen!
In defeat, Jeff King stepped up to the mic, saying 'I came up short this time but yall better believe I'm coming right back until i get a title'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Do (ranked 2993 p4p, 4919 weight class) and Jesem Tijaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Do
vs
Tijaki

190 cm
25
205
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
144
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesem Tijaki!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tijaki blocks a head kick by Do.
Do dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Do moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Do with a nice cross.
Do misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Do there.
Do misses with the combination.
Tijaki throws out a leg kick but Do moves out of range and Tijaki only half commits.

Tijaki rushes Do and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tijaki can't break the clinch.
Do landing knees to the head.
Tijaki takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Do tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tijaki's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Do lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tijaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tijaki scores with a hook to the body.
Do tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Do blocking some punches.

Tijaki pulls guard effortlessly.

Tijaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do wants to stand and escape but instead Tijaki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Do will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tijaki preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tijaki stands up from Do's guard - Tijaki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ken Do seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tijaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Do sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Do has closed the distance and engaged Tijaki in a clinch.
Tijaki has had enough of the clinch but Do keeps him there for the moment.
Do is working Tijaki over against the cage.

Tijaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Do connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tijaki's hands.
A nice leg kick from Do, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Tijaki.

Do darts in and clinches Tijaki up against the cage.
Tijaki wants a takedown.
Tijaki looks winded!
Do lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Do connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tijaki's face.
Nice body punch from Do - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do scores with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Do.
Do pushes Tijaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Do with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Do lands a body shot.
Do lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tijaki.
Do digs a right hand into Tijaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tijaki's gas tank.
Do putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tijaki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Do landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good body shot from Do.
Tijaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ken Do has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesem Tijaki.
Do scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Do.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Do unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Do lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Do.
Do using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Do landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Do looking to throw knees to the head but Tijaki is blocking nicely.
Do lands with a light punch inside.
Do misses with a body punch.
Tijaki avoiding damage as Do throws knees to the body.
Tijaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Do landing knees to the head.
Tijaki prevents a body shot from Do.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Do - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Do throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Do dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Do has taken the fight to the clinch.
Do putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tijaki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tijaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Do avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Do.
Do lands an elbow that stopped Tijaki in his tracks for a moment.
Do landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Do utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Do with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Do lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Do lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Do with a knee to the head.
Tijaki trying to control the position but instead, Do has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tijaki into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Do lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tijaki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Do lands a knee to the body.
Do lands with a short shot to the head.
Do lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Do lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice elbow from Do.
Do lands a shot to the body.
Do connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tijaki's face.
Do is working Tijaki over against the cage.
Do lands a knee to the body.
Do landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Do lands a knee to the body.
Do lands an elbow inside that Tijaki shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Do.
Tijaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Do gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Do connects with a knee to the head.
A short left from Do.
Tijaki is trying to push Do away but Do has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tijaki fails to pull guard.
Ken Do has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesem Tijaki.
Do lands an elbow inside.
Do crunches a lovely knee into Tijaki's ribcage.
Do lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Do is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tijaki can do to turn this around?
Do lands a hook that snaps the head of Tijaki backwards.
Do scores a nice knee to the body.
Do makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tijaki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Do lands an uppercut.
Do utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Do throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tijakis head.
Do scores a nice knee to the body.
Do landing knees to the body.
Do scores with a shot to the side of Tijaki's head.
Do throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Do pushes Tijaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Tijaki manages to pull guard.

Do stands up and waves to Tijaki to follow him.
The crowd cheers as Do lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tijaki doesn't seem phased though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Do lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Do. Beautiful body shot.
Tijaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Do defends it nicely.
Do lands a head kick!
Do lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Do rushes Tijaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Do dominated that second round.
That's time! Do's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tijaki blocks a head kick by Do.
Tijaki shoots in and drives through. Do sprawls well.
Tijaki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Do misses with the combination.
Do lands with a nice body punch.
Do misses with a head kick.
Do throws a head kick but Tijaki moves out of range.
Do throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tijaki shoots in and drives through. Do sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Do clinches.
Tijaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ken Do has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesem Tijaki.
Do working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ken Do has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tijaki takes a shot to the head.
Tijaki looking for a takedown.
Do landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Do.
Do lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tijaki backwards.
Do lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tijaki backwards.
Tijaki takes an elbow to the temple.
Do utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Do lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Do.
Do works on Tijaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Do cracks Tijaki with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Do connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tijaki's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tijaki avoiding damage as Do throws knees to the body.
Tijaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Do avoids the damage to the body.
Do with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Tijaki drags the fight down to the ground.
Do is looking to work some ground and pound but Tijaki has wrist control.
Do slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tijaki trying to keep a closed guard but Do is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Do looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tijaki.

Do has taken the fight to the clinch.
Do with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Do with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Do.

Tijaki is rocked!
Do lands a right hand.
Tijaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Do finish him?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Do obliges.
Do lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Do.
Jesem Tijaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ken Do is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Do lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Do showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Do, 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 John Mangel scores the fight for Ken Do!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Ken Do!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Ken Do!

Ken Do wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenosha Teh Oshawa (ranked 4874 p4p, 4787 weight class) and Jorge Desania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Teh Oshawa
vs
Desania

190 cm
25
195
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
220
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenosha Teh Oshawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jorge Desania!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Topper Green and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teh Oshawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Desania is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Desania pushes Teh Oshawa up against the cage in a clinch.
Teh Oshawa managing to block the knees to the body from Desania.
Desania blocks a body shot from Teh Oshawa.
Teh Oshawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Desania controls his hands.
Desania is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Desania is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Teh Oshawa is defending well for now.
Teh Oshawa misses with some punches.

Teh Oshawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teh Oshawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Teh Oshawa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Teh Oshawa.

Desania clinches up with Teh Oshawa and pushes him back against the cage.
Teh Oshawa avoiding damage as Desania throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teh Oshawa.
Teh Oshawa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desania tries to land a knee to the head but Teh Oshawa blocks with his arms.
Desania tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Desania lands a nice uppercut.
Teh Oshawa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Teh Oshawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Desania gets through Teh Oshawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Teh Oshawa lands a shot to the body.
Teh Oshawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Teh Oshawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Teh Oshawa lands with a right to the head.
Teh Oshawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Desania is looking to control Teh Oshawa's arms but Teh Oshawa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Desania has his back to the cage.
Teh Oshawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Teh Oshawa as Desania tries to tie him up.
Teh Oshawa can't find room to land a body shot as Desania controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teh Oshawa avoiding damage as Desania throws knees to the body.
Teh Oshawa lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teh Oshawa avoiding damage as Desania throws knees to the body.
Teh Oshawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Desania tries to land knees in the clinch but Teh Oshawa avoids the damage to the body.
Teh Oshawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Teh Oshawa managing to block the knees to the body from Desania.
Desania swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Desania tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Desania blocks a body shot from Teh Oshawa.
Teh Oshawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Desania has a couple of punches blocked by Teh Oshawa.
Teh Oshawa managing to block the knees to the body from Desania.
Teh Oshawa tries to throw a body punch but Desania avoids it by throwing Teh Oshawa back against the cage.
Desania throws a knee to the head but misses.
Desania tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Teh Oshawa avoids it.
Teh Oshawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teh Oshawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Desania uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teh Oshawa lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teh Oshawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Desania uses good head movement to avoid it.
Desania utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Teh Oshawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Teh Oshawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teh Oshawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Desania's elbow.
Teh Oshawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teh Oshawa.

Teh Oshawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Desania takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Desania uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teh Oshawa.
Desania tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Teh Oshawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Teh Oshawa jabs at Desania's body.
Desania tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Teh Oshawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Teh Oshawa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Desania counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desania is looking to clinch but Teh Oshawa is avoiding it.
Desania tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Teh Oshawa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desania closes the distance but Teh Oshawa moves to the side
letting Teh Oshawa counter with a right hand.
Nice cross by Teh Oshawa.
Teh Oshawa keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, jab by Teh Oshawa - just one landing.
Desania tries to clinch up but Teh Oshawa circles away and keeps his distance.

Desania rushes Teh Oshawa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Teh Oshawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Desania is struggling to control the position.
Teh Oshawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Teh Oshawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Teh Oshawa gets through Desania's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teh Oshawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenosha Teh Oshawa dominated that round.
That's time! Teh Oshawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Teh Oshawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Desania gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Teh Oshawa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Desania is looking to clinch.
Desania tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teh Oshawa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Desania tries to clinch up but Teh Oshawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Desania tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teh Oshawa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Teh Oshawa throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Desania crashing down! Desania tries to stagger back to his feet but Teh Oshawa just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Desania asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenosha Teh Oshawa!