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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Duffeild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Haskell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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199 cm
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed |
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Duffeild! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Haskell! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Duffeild turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Duffeild slips a jab from Haskell. Haskell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haskell shoots in but no luck this time. Duffeild moves in looking to clinch but Haskell pushes him off. Haskell keeps the fight on the outside. Haskell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Duffeild looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Haskell lands a nice forearm strike. Haskell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Duffeild to see if he's OK. Haskell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Duffeild to see if he's OK. Duffeild might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Duffeild is looking to reverse the position. Haskell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Duffeild wants to control but Haskell postures up. Haskell scoring with punches from side control. This has been an exciting period of action! Haskell working the ground and pound. A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haskell scores with a couple of short elbows. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Haskell working the body and head with strikes. Duffeild wants to control but Haskell postures up. Duffeild really is a fat lump. Duffeild taking a bit of punishment here - Haskell scoring with strikes. Haskell is working Duffeild over with some ground and pound from side control. Duffeild is looking to regain half guard here but Haskell keeps moving and retains side control. Duffeild sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Duffeild has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haskell is working away from the top position though. 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. Haskell connects with a nice short shot to Duffeild's temple. Haskell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Duffeild trying to get back to full guard but Haskell takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Haskell unloading with bombs! Haskell looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Haskell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Haskell controlling the position easily from mount. Duffeild tries to hold on but Haskell pushes him away. Haskell cracks Duffeild with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Duffeild wants to hold on but Haskell pushes him away. Duffeild is desperately trying to improve his position but Haskell has a good base and remains in mount. Duffeild tries to lock up and control but Haskell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. A nice elbow there by Haskell. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Haskell avoids the attempt from Duffeild to control. Haskell landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Duffeild taking shots to the head. Haskell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Haskell content just to control the position here. Duffeild is in a horrible position here. Haskell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Duffeild is bucking up trying to escape but Haskell cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Duffeild is bucking up trying to escape but Haskell cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Haskell with shots to the head and body - Duffeild looks very uncomfortable down there. Duffeild is working to get back to half guard.
Haskell landing shots from mount. Haskell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Haskell prevents Duffeild from getting the reversal. Haskell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Duffeild slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. 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. Haskell connects with a nice short shot to Duffeild's temple. Duffeild is looking to control Haskell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duffeild avoid being mounted? The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haskell lands a nice short elbow. Haskell is nestled in close to Duffeild, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Haskell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Haskell lands strikes from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Haskell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Haskell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Haskell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Haskell misses with a hook. A jab from Haskell misses. Haskell misses with a looping right. A slow jab from Haskell misses its intended target. A solid body kick from Duffeild. Duffeild stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duffeild wants it to stay on the feet. Haskell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duffeild changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Duffeild fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duffeild wants to clinch up but Haskell keeps it at a distance.
That's six 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. Duffeild moves in looking to clinch but Haskell pushes him off. Haskell looks to land a left hand but Duffeild moved out of range nicely. Duffeild tries to clinch up. Duffeild staying out of range there. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haskell. Justin Duffeild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Haskell. Duffeild throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Haskell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A slow jab from Haskell misses its intended target. Duffeild tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Haskell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Duffeild displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haskell. Haskell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duffeild swivels and escapes. Duffeild tries to close the distance and clinch but Haskell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nice defenses there by Duffeild. Haskell throws a hook to the side of Duffeild's head but Duffeild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Duffeild tries to clinch there but Haskell circles away.
Haskell 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. Haskell shoots for a double leg takedown but Duffeild sprawls well. He's pushed Haskell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Duffeild with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duffeild tries to clinch up. Duffeild blocks a jab. Haskell fails with the takedown.
That's eight 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. Duffeild fails with the takedown. Haskell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duffeild sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Duffeild gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Haskell is pressed up against the cage. Duffeild has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Haskell down to the mat. Haskell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Haskell looks to land a right hand but Duffeild moved out of range. Nice cross by Haskell. Haskell throws a jab but it's blocked by Duffeild. Haskell's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Haskell duly obliges. Haskell misses with a wild combination.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Haskell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duffeild swivels and escapes. Haskell throws a hook but Duffeild avoids it easily. Haskell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duffeild tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haskell swats him away and circles back towards the center. Duffeild fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duffeild wants to clinch up but Haskell keeps it at a distance. Duffeild staying out of range there. Haskell throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Haskell missing with a left hand there. Duffeild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Duffeild wants to clinch. A slapping leg kick lands for Duffeild.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Haskell dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Duffeild fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haskell looks for a takedown but Duffeild sprawls well. Haskell misses with a hook to the body
and Duffeild counters with a left and a right that stings Haskell. Justin Duffeild is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Duffeild bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Haskell dives in and grabs Duffeild's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duffeild pushes down on Haskell's head and hops out. Haskell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duffeild counters with a nice leg kick. A nice combination there by Duffeild.
Duffeild wants to clinch up but Haskell keeps it at a distance. The fighters circling - Haskell throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Duffeild lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Duffeild tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Haskell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duffeild counters with a head kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Duffeild lands with a slapping head kick. Haskell fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Justin Duffeild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Haskell. Duffeild dives in and grabs Haskell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haskell pushes down on Duffeild's head and hops out. Duffeild shoots in for a takedown but Haskell shows good takedown defense. Duffeild moves in looking to clinch but Haskell pushes him off. Haskell lands with a straight right. Duffeild didn't see that one coming. Eddie Haskell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Haskell misses. Duffeild clinches with his opponent.
Duffeild drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haskell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Haskell stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Duffeild stops a takedown attempt from Haskell.
Duffeild wants a takedown but no success here.
Haskell looking to stall.
Duffeild drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haskell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Duffeild tries to score a body lock takedown but Haskell shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Duffeild gets underhooks to prevent Haskell's takedown attempt.
Duffeild manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Duffeild has momentary wrist control but Haskell slips an elbow through the middle. Haskell stopping the sweep attempt from Duffeild. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haskell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Haskell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Haskell is looking to work some ground and pound but Duffeild has wrist control. Haskell landing with the ground and pound. Duffeild is trying to keep Haskell in close.
Haskell wants to control from the top but Duffeild keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. A shot to the body from Haskell misses and Duffeild counters with a leg kick. Haskell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duffeild counters with a stiff right hand. Duffeild moves away from the strike by Haskell. Haskell keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Duffeild defending well as Haskell loads up on a big left hand. Duffeild takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haskell thows a left - swing and a miss! Duffeild tries to clinch up but Haskell circles away and keeps his distance. Haskell throws a jab when Duffeild was well out of range. Haskell loads up on a big right hand but Duffeild slips the punch. A big left from Haskell misses. Haskell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duffeild avoids it really well and circles away. Duffeild moves in looking to clinch but Haskell pushes him off.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Haskell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duffeild circles away. Duffeild plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Horrible takedown by Haskell or perhaps it was just good defense by Duffeild which made him look bad. A chopping leg kick lands by Duffeild. Duffeild tries to clinch up but Haskell circles away and keeps his distance. Haskell pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Duffeild tries to clinch but Haskell moves out of range. Haskell misses with a double jab
and Duffeild counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haskell's knee momentarily. Duffeild is looking to clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Haskell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Haskell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haskell swats away the attempt to clinch by Duffeild. Haskell throws a combination that misses and Duffeild counters by clinching up. Duffeild wants a takedown.
Haskell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Haskell works his foot free and advances to mount. Haskell trying to control but he's not successful this time. Haskell lands a big shot there that rocks Duffeild but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Haskell with a couple of short strikes. Haskell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Duffeild working to try and regain half guard.
Haskell lands a big shot there that rocks Duffeild but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Haskell. Duffeild regains half guard. Nice strikes from Haskell there. Haskell working the head and body with strikes. Haskell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Haskell 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. Duffeild on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Haskell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Haskell drops an elbow to the side of Duffeild's head. Duffeild is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haskell scores with a couple of nice shots. Duffeild has hold of Haskell's hands but Haskell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Duffeild has hold of Haskell's hands but Haskell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Duffeild trying to control here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Haskell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Duffeild. Haskell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haskell showed some decent athleticism there. Duffeild tries to roll over but Haskell keeps him under control. Haskell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Haskell landing strikes from the mount and Duffeild is in trouble! Eddie Haskell has got the better of the ground game so far. Haskell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Duffeild is in a horrible position here. Haskell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Haskell lands a nice shot to the head. Haskell with shots to the head and body - Duffeild looks very uncomfortable down there. Haskell working the ground and pound effectively.
Haskell with the ground and pound from mount. Duffeild is working to get back to half guard.
Haskell wants to finish this one by submission but Duffeild is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Haskell. Haskell punishing his opponent with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Justin Duffeild will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Duffeild tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Haskell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duffeild counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Haskell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duffeild momentarily.
Haskell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duffeild as he avoids it easily. Haskell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duffeild as he jumps to the side. Haskell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duffeild pinned against the cage. Duffeild gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Justin Duffeild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Haskell. Duffeild is looking to clinch but Haskell is avoiding it.
Duffeild tries to close the distance and clinch but Haskell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Duffeild clinches up with Haskell and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haskell stops a takedown attempt from Duffeild.
Haskell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Haskell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Haskell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Haskell is trying to maintain a safe position but Duffeild gets an underhook and turns Haskell into the cage. Duffeild has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haskell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Duffeild tries for a takedown but Haskell manages to get underhooks.
Duffeild successfully pulls guard.
Haskell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Duffeild is trying to control the position but Haskell postures up. Duffeild looking for a sweep. Not yet Duffeild, not yet. Haskell working some strikes from top position. Haskell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Duffeild looking for a guillotine here but Haskell defends easily.
Haskell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duffeild's head. Haskell won't allow Duffeild to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Duffeild on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haskell misses with an uppercut. Duffeild defending well as Haskell loads up on a big left hand. Haskell moves in looking to clinch but Duffeild pushes him off. Duffeild doesn't manage to clinch there - Haskell circles away.
Duffeild moves out of range as Haskell strikes. Haskell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Haskell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Duffeild defending well as Haskell loads up on a big left hand. Haskell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Haskell throws a series of strikes that have Duffeild backpedaling.
Duffeild fails to land the takedown. Duffeild shoots in for a takedown but Haskell shows good takedown defense. Haskell throws a combination that misses and Duffeild counters with a straight right hand. Haskell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Haskell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duffeild sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Duffeild moves out of range as Haskell strikes. A punch lands to the side of Duffeild 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Haskell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Duffeild's half guard. Duffeild trying to control from the bottom.
Haskell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Nice strikes from Haskell there. Haskell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Haskell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duffeild's head. Haskell is nestled in close to Duffeild, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Haskell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Haskell throws a combination that misses and Duffeild counters with a good low kick that Haskell was not able to check.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Duffeild tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haskell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duffeild somewhat. Duffeild takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Duffeild ducks under a wild hook from Haskell. Haskell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Haskell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Haskell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Duffeild slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Haskell trying to control from Duffeild's half guard. Duffeild has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Haskell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Haskell connects with a couple of short punches. Haskell tries to free his leg and advance position but Duffeild is retaining full guard. Duffeild is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haskell is aware though and is defending well. Haskell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Haskell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Duffeild had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haskell defends it easily. Duffeild trying to keep a closed guard but Haskell is proving a slippery customer.
Haskell postures up and lands a big shot to Duffeild's brow. Haskell stands up over Duffeild, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Duffeild utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Haskell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Haskell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Haskell misses with a combination
and Duffeild counters with a low kick, right behind Haskell 's knee. Haskell misses with an uppercut. Duffeild saw that one coming. Haskell misses with a looping left. Justin Duffeild is winning the standup battle so far. The fight stays on the outside here - Duffeild looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Haskell throws a big shot that misses. Haskell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duffeild counters with a single leg into guard. Haskell didn't expect that. Haskell thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Duffeild working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haskell's head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Haskell controlling the position. Haskell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Haskell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duffeild manages to get himself to full guard.
Haskell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Haskell's corner is telling him to maintain position. Duffeild is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Duffeild wants to pass the guard but Haskell is defending well. Duffeild not landing any meaningful shots this time. Haskell is looking to improve his position.
Haskell has one foot on Duffeild's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Haskell throws a combination that misses and Duffeild counters with a lovely straight right hand! A punch combination from Haskell misses. Duffeild slips a jab from Haskell. Haskell misses with a straight left. A big left from Haskell misses. Haskell slaps away a takedown attempt from Duffeild, before circling back to the center of the mat. Haskell misses with a looping left. Duffeild tries to close the distance and clinch but Haskell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Haskell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Duffeild works his way to full guard. Good work. Haskell connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Eddie Haskell. I think Haskell 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Haskell!
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