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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Channon Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Demarcco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christopher Demarcco will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Channon Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Christopher Demarcco!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demarcco throws a chopping leg kick but Storm manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Channon Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demarcco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demarcco fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Storm is out of range.
Storm misses with the combination.
Demarcco moves into the clinch.
Demarcco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Demarcco has Storm pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demarcco lands an elbow just above Storm 's eye.
Storm changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Demarcco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Storm misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarcco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut lands for Storm. That snapped Demarcco's head back.
Storm checks the leg kick.
Storm throws the left hand but Demarcco avoids the punch easily.
Demarcco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Good work by Storm as he checks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Demarcco.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Storm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demarcco.
Storm throws a series of punches but Demarcco moves out of range.
Storm checks a low kick from Demarcco.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Demarcco throws a leg kick but Storm sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Demarcco tries to close the distance and clinch but Storm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Storm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Storm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Demarcco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarcco blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Demarcco.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demarcco.
Storm throws a series of punches but Demarcco moves out of range.
Storm blocks a low kick nicely.
Demarcco throws a leg kick but Storm checks it.
Demarcco has managed to clinch.
Demarcco lands an elbow inside that Storm shrugs off.
It looks like Channon Storm has been cut.
Storm tries to pull guard but Demarcco holds him up against the cage and eventually Storm drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demarcco pushes off an throws an elbow but Storm leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Demarcco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Demarcco.
Demarcco slows down the pace here.
Demarcco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Storm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Storm is breathing heavily.
Demarcco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm is trying to force a seperation but Demarcco has the dominant position.
Storm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Storm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Demarcco has him pressed against the cage.
Demarcco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Demarcco lands a damaging elbow.
Demarcco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Storm's face.
Demarcco stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Demarcco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Channon Storm's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Demarcco cracks the inside of Storm's front leg.
Demarcco tries to score with a low kick but Storm moves his leg out of the way.
Demarcco wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
Demarcco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Storm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Demarcco gets a clinch.
Demarcco missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demarcco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Storm is defending well for now.
Demarcco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Demarcco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Storm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Demarcco scores a nice knee to the body.
Storm being controlled against the cage.
Demarcco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarcco avoiding damage.
Demarcco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Storm's defenses.
Storm can't break the clinch.
Demarcco just leaning against Storm, taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Demarcco.
Storm takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls for Demarcco to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Christopher Demarcco.
Demarcco walks into a straight right hand from Storm.
Demarcco connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demarcco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Demarcco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Storm is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demarcco.
Demarcco pivots, looking for a leg kick but Storm is out of range and Demarcco settles back down.
Demarcco moves into the clinch.
Demarcco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Demarcco to work.
Storm takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarcco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Demarcco lands a good knee to the midsection. Storm won't want to take too many of those.
Demarcco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Storm is trying to force a seperation but Demarcco has the dominant position.
A knee to the head by Demarcco.
Christopher Demarcco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Demarcco controlling the action here for a moment.
Demarcco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Demarcco obliges.
Demarcco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Storm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demarcco lands a nice elbow.
Storm takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Demarcco.
Demarcco dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Demarcco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Demarcco stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm is looking to break free of the clinch but Demarcco has double underhooks.
Storm fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Demarcco lands a knee to the head.
Demarcco lands a knee to the body.
Demarcco lands a damaging elbow.
Demarcco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Demarcco lands an elbow inside that Storm shrugs off.
Storm is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Demarcco's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Demarcco lands an elbow just above Storm 's eye.
Demarcco scores with a knee to the head.
Demarcco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Storm's defenses.
Stalling in the clinch from Demarcco.
Nice elbow from Demarcco.
Nice elbow from Demarcco.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Demarcco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Demarcco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Storm's defenses.
Storm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Demarcco pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Channon Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demarcco closes the distance and pushes Storm back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Demarcco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Channon Storm's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Storm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demarcco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Storm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Demarcco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
Storm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demarcco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Storm misses.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Demarcco's head but Demarcco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarcco takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Christopher Demarcco has been cut.
Demarcco throws a leg kick which misses Storm's front leg but catches the back leg as Storm tries to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Storm.
Demarcco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Demarcco tries to close the distance and clinch but Storm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Demarcco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Demarcco tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.
Demarcco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Storm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Channon Storm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demarcco wants to clinch.
Storm misses with a wild combination.
Demarcco throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Demarcco misses with a head kick.
Demarcco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm lunges at Demarcco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Demarcco's hand.
Demarcco is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
Storm blocks a low kick nicely.
Demarcco rushes Storm and presses him up against the cage.
Demarcco leaning his opponent against the cage.
Storm is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Demarcco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Demarcco misses with a knee strike.
Channon Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demarcco scores a nice knee to the body.
Demarcco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Demarcco lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demarcco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Storm's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demarcco scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demarcco stalling the fight.
Demarcco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Christopher Demarcco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bit of stalling here from Demarcco.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Christopher Demarcco.
Storm checks a leg kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Demarcco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Demarcco winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Demarcco!
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