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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hussey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Slim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Hussey looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Hussey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Slim!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hussey swivels and escapes.
Slim moves out of range as Hussey throws a body kick.
Hussey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slim.
Hussey lands the left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hussey lands a nice shot to the body.
Slim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hussey circles away.
Michael Hussey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Slim.
Slim looks winded!
Slim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hussey sprawls well. Hussey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slim gets slowly back to his feet.
Jim Slim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A right-left combo lands from Hussey.
Hussey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slim's hands.
Hussey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Slim shoots in looking for a takedown. Hussey tries to sprawl out of it but Slim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hussey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hussey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hussey lunges at Slim with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slim's hand.
Hussey tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slim needs to keep his hands up - Hussey had a free shot at his head there.
Slim gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hussey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slim somewhat.
Hussey tries to clinch up.
Hussey lands a jab-cross combination.
Slim takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hussey tries to work over Slim's front leg with a kick but Slim checks it.
Hussey connects with the punch.
Hussey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Slim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hussey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hussey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Slim moves out of range of the leg kick from Hussey.
Hussey lands with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hussey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slim doesn't seem bothered though.
Hussey fails with the takedown.
Slim shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hussey as he jumps to the side.
Slim is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hussey is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Slim.
Slim has his takedown stuffed
and Slim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hussey tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slim fails with a takedown attempt.
Hussey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slim pinned against the cage. Slim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hussey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Slim.
Slim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hussey prevents Slim from improving position.
Slim is trying to get an arm triangle but Hussey is defending well.
Slim is trying to get an arm triangle but Hussey is defending well.
Slim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussey is trying to get back to his feet.
Slim wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hussey, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Hussey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slim goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hussey rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Slim's guard! Nice work there by Hussey!
Hussey trying to control but Slim is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hussey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slim's head.
Slim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hussey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slim keeping moving, preventing Hussey from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hussey dominated that round.
That's time! Hussey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slim.
Hussey lands with a nice combination. Slim backs away looking to recover.
Slim shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hussey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hussey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hussey looking to control.
Slim drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hussey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Slim has Hussey in his guard.
Slim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hussey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hussey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slim has his foot on Hussey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hussey works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slim looking for a guillotine here but Hussey defends easily.
Hussey is in close to Slim's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hussey chips away with some ground and pound.
Jim Slim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hussey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slim's head.
Slim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hussey wants to pass the guard but Slim is keeping the position.
Slim has his foot on Hussey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hussey works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hussey wants to control from the top but Slim keeps moving.
Slim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hussey advances position into side control!
Hussey works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Slim is trying to work for a sweep but Hussey has mounted him!
Hussey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussey breaks from Slim's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Slim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussey pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hussey prevents Slim from getting the reversal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Slim tries to improve his position but Hussey has taken his back! Hussey has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Slim tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Hussey pushes Slim away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Hussey!
After winning the bout, Michael Hussey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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