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AXF 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Burt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steach Gibbins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burt comes to the cage accompanied by "I Luv It" - Young Jeezy. Gibbins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Immortal Corruptor. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Burt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steach Gibbins!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Gibbins there.
It looks like Henry Burt has been cut.
Gibbins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gibbins is trying to control the action in half guard but Burt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gibbins wants to take a breather but Burt is having none of it.
Gibbins is working for a submission of some sort.
Gibbins works his way into full mount!
Burt blocking the ground and pound.
Burt is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gibbins connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gibbins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Burt manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gibbins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burt tries to escape but Gibbins is in control.
Gibbins goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Burt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gibbins's guard! Nice work there by Burt!
Gibbins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gibbins looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gibbins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gibbins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gibbins is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Burt has his hands clasped together but Gibbins extends an breaks Burt's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gibbins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steach Gibbins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hansa Rachstakk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Leben Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hansa Rachstakk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Leben Jr!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Rachstakk blocks the low kick.
No joy there for Leben Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rachstakk is looking to clinch but Leben Jr is avoiding it.
Leben Jr pushes Rachstakk up against the cage in a clinch.
Leben Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rachstakk.
Leben Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rachstakk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rachstakk has Leben Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Leben Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Rachstakk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rachstakk keeps control of Leben Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rachstakk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leben Jr's efforts to push away.
Rachstakk successfully pulls guard.
Leben Jr throwing strikes from guard but Rachstakk blocks nicely.
Rachstakk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rachstakk can't keep his opponent in guard - Leben Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leben Jr is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rachstakk is trying to get back to full guard.
Leben Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rachstakk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rachstakk manages to get to full guard.
Rachstakk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leben Jr.
Rachstakk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leben Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leben Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leben Jr wants to stand but Rachstakk is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rachstakk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leben Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leben Jr wants to get up but he can't break Rachstakk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rachstakk has his feet on Leben Jr's thighs here. He's pushed Leben Jr off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Leben Jr screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hansa Rachstakk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Terminator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucious Hellavictorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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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, Cain Terminator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucious Hellavictorious!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terminator shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hellavictorious can't keep his opponent in guard - Terminator advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Terminator tries to pass to full mount but Hellavictorious defends it.
Hellavictorious wants to improve his position but Terminator is controlling well.
Terminator tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hellavictorious knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Terminator controlling the pace.
Terminator is just content to waste time from the top position. Hellavictorious takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hellavictorious looking to hit a scissor sweep but Terminator is one step ahead there.
Terminator in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terminator looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Terminator is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hellavictorious gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Terminator counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Terminator with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hellavictorious not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Terminator is looking to work some ground and pound but Hellavictorious has wrist control.
Terminator trying to control but Hellavictorious is working from the bottom.
Terminator works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terminator wants to take a breather but Hellavictorious is having none of it.
Terminator looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hellavictorious with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Terminator thows a huge punch but Hellavictorious dodges it nicely.
Terminator missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hellavictorious wants to control but Terminator is keeping busy.
Terminator stops Hellavictorious from getting back to his feet.
Terminator thows a huge punch but Hellavictorious dodges it nicely.
Terminator sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hellavictorious defending well though.
Terminator is breathing heavily.
Hellavictorious looking for submissions off his back.
Terminator throwing shots but Hellavictorious is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Hellavictorious. No joy for Terminator on that attempt.
Terminator gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hellavictorious misses with a leg kick.
Terminator will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hellavictorious lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hellavictorious tries to score a power double leg takedown but Terminator sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hellavictorious somewhat.
Terminator moves in looking to clinch but Hellavictorious pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Hellavictorious scores with a four punch combination!
Terminator swats away the attempt to clinch by Hellavictorious.
Hellavictorious fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terminator doesn't manage to clinch there - Hellavictorious circles away.
Terminator stuffs the takedown.
Cain Terminator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucious Hellavictorious.
Hellavictorious tries to close the distance and clinch up but Terminator swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hellavictorious shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Terminator pinned against the cage. Terminator gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Hellavictorious. No joy for Terminator on that attempt.
Jab by Hellavictorious.
Terminator shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hellavictorious but Hellavictorious pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hellavictorious looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Terminator is fending him off so far but Hellavictorious persists. Nope, Terminator circles away and we're back to standing.
Hellavictorious shoots in for a takedown but Terminator shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hellavictorious shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Terminator pinned against the cage. Terminator gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hellavictorious has his takedown stuffed
so Terminator counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Terminator dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hellavictorious misses with a takedown attempt - Terminator sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hellavictorious keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Terminator has a takedown stuffed.
Terminator keeps the fight on the outside.
Hellavictorious tries to clinch but Terminator is having none of it.
Hellavictorious doesn't manage to clinch there - Terminator circles away.
Hellavictorious shoots in for a double leg but Terminator sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Terminator swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hellavictorious counters with a left and a right that stings Terminator.
Nice straight punches there by Hellavictorious. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hellavictorious.
Terminator fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Terminator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hellavictorious shoots in but no luck this time.
Hellavictorious shoots in and drives through. Terminator sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hellavictorious.
Hellavictorious closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hellavictorious shoots in for a takedown but Terminator shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hellavictorious gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Terminator stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hellavictorious swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hellavictorious is trying to keep Terminator in close.
Terminator postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Terminator wants to control from the top but Hellavictorious keeps moving.
Hellavictorious tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hellavictorious is on top in guard.
Terminator looking for a sweep. Not yet Terminator, not yet.
Terminator is working hard here to advance position.
Hellavictorious loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hellavictorious in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Terminator wants to hit a switch here but Hellavictorious passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Terminator there!
Hellavictorious looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Terminator keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terminator has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Hellavictorious keeps control of the position as Terminator tries to break free.
Terminator staying busy and making it hard for Hellavictorious to control.
Hellavictorious might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Terminator kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hellavictorious is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Terminator has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Terminator manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hellavictorious's guard. Nice work there by Terminator.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terminator advances to half guard.
Terminator is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hellavictorious reverses the position - he's now on top in Terminator's guard.
Terminator is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hellavictorious drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hellavictorious jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hellavictorious wants to stand but Terminator has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cain Terminator overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Terminator is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lucious Hellavictorious will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Horrible takedown by Hellavictorious or perhaps it was just good defense by Terminator which made him look bad.
Hellavictorious misses with a hook.
Terminator has a takedown stuffed.
Terminator misses with a combination
and Hellavictorious counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Terminator is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cain Terminator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Terminator shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Terminator was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Terminator misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Terminator throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hellavictorious is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Terminator throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellavictorious is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hellavictorious wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Terminator.
Hellavictorious wants to control but Terminator is having none of it.
Hellavictorious avoids a strike by Terminator and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Terminator's guard! Fantastic escape!
Hellavictorious drops back looking for a leg! Terminator is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Terminator manages to kick Hellavictorious off! Hellavictorious jumps back into Terminator's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Terminator shoots in and drives through. Hellavictorious sprawls well.
That's two 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.
Hellavictorious misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Terminator.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Terminator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellavictorious doesn't manage to clinch there - Terminator circles away.
Hellavictorious misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hellavictorious with a lazy takedown attempt
and Terminator counters with a series of strikes. Hellavictorious will be more careful next time no doubt.
Terminator fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hellavictorious closes this distance looking for a takedown but Terminator circles away.
Terminator looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Terminator trying to pass the guard but Hellavictorious defending well.
Terminator with the ground and pound but Hellavictorious uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terminator looking to sit in guard and control but Hellavictorious gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hellavictorious won't allow Terminator to sweep him here.
Terminator trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Terminator looking for a sweep. Not yet Terminator, not yet.
Hellavictorious would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Terminator wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Terminator is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hellavictorious.
Terminator keeps the fight on the outside.
Hellavictorious scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hellavictorious displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Terminator.
Nice sprawl there from Terminator as Hellavictorious shoots in.
Terminator keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hellavictorious throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hellavictorious tries to clinch but Terminator is having none of it.
Terminator shoots in for a double leg but Hellavictorious sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hellavictorious misses with a takedown
and Terminator counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hellavictorious fails with a takedown attempt.
Terminator shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hellavictorious but Hellavictorious pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Terminator showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Terminator has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Terminator!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wacko Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blanket Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wacko Warner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wacko Warner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blanket Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warner blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch but Warner moves out of range.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Warner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Warner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Warner blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Warner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Warner tries to move to mount but Jackson blocks the move with his legs.
Jackson seems a little lost for a moment, as Warner dominates the positioning.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Warner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Warner throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jackson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Warner 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 one minute gone in the round.
Jackson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Warner.
Warner controlling his opponent.
Warner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Warner controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to hold on but Warner pushes him away.
Warner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Warner breaks from Jackson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Warner throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warner controlling the pace for now.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Warner has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to buck Warner off but Warner takes his back!
Warner is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Warner struggling to land strikes to the head as Jackson covers up.
Warner is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Warner has the hooks in. Jackson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Warner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jackson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jackson for a finish.
Warner biding his time, controlling Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Wacko Warner just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Warner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wacko Warner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Warner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Warner throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Warner keeps the fight on the outside.
Warner fails with a takedown attempt.
Warner closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Warner pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Warner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Warner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Warner fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wacko Warner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Warner counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Warner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Warner working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner thows a big elbow that misses.
Warner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warner is one step ahead there.
Warner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warner slips nicely into half guard.
Warner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Warner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Warner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Warner preventing the sweep.
Warner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Warner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Warner tries to pass.
Warner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Warner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wacko Warner dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Warner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson clinches but Warner breaks the clinch
and Warner counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Warner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Warner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wacko Warner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Jackson seems a little lost for a moment, as Warner dominates the positioning.
The strikes coming from Warner are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Warner in side control, throwing shots but Jackson defends.
Warner takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Warner crashes against the mat.
A lull in the action here.
Warner throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Warner is staying tight to Jackson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Wacko Warner just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Warner moves out of range easily.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Warner counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warner.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Warner blocks with his arms.
Warner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
and Warner counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackson's guard now.
Warner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Warner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Warner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jackson for as long as he can get away with.
Wacko Warner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Wacko Warner just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wacko Warner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Warner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wacko Warner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Indiana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Taylor Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Indiana!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart fails to land with a series of punches.
Hart moves in looking to clinch but Indiana pushes him off.
Hart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Indiana circles away.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but Indiana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Indiana misses.
A jab from Indiana finds it's way through Hart's defenses.
Indiana shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Hart takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Indiana sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Hart bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Indiana!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jemaine Clement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jemaine Clement!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Lee!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Clement is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clement has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Clement blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lee.
Lee prevents Clement from improving his position.
Lee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clement with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lee lands strikes from half guard.
Clement taking some punishment here, with Lee in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clement actively working from the bottom here.
Clement wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clement wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clement wants to get back to full guard but Lee has mounted him!
Lee with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Jemaine Clement has been cut.
Clement is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee landing strikes from the mount and Clement is in trouble!
Lee looking to control but Clement is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clement is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clement really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clement is in a horrible position here. Lee smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Clement is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a heavy elbow.
Jemaine Clement's cut is getting worse.
Lee is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Clement can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jemaine Clement's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee landing punches.
Clement is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee landing strikes from the mount.
Clement is rocked!
Jeez, Jemaine Clement's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jemaine Clement's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luke Lee!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex DeLarge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Costa Theopolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeLarge comes to the cage accompanied by You Shot Me Down by Nancy Sinatra. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex DeLarge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Costa Theopolis!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLarge avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeLarge shoots for a double leg takedown but Theopolis sprawls well. He's pushed DeLarge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Theopolis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeLarge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Theopolis is trying to defend but DeLarge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
DeLarge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theopolis keeps working.
DeLarge trying to pass the guard but Theopolis defending well.
Still in half guard, DeLarge seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLarge is trying to work for a kimura but Theopolis is defending well.
Still in half guard, DeLarge seems content to control.
Theopolis is trying is best to control the position here.
DeLarge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeLarge wants to pass to mount but Theopolis is defending the position.
DeLarge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DeLarge is trying to work for a kimura but Theopolis is defending well.
Theopolis desperately trying to maintain half guard.
DeLarge trying to pass the guard but Theopolis defending well.
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.
DeLarge works his way into side control.
DeLarge tries to move into full mount but can't pass Theopolis's legs.
DeLarge is working hard here to advance position.
DeLarge controls the position from side control.
DeLarge is looking to take a break and control but Theopolis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
DeLarge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no DeLarge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
DeLarge trying to control the position but Theopolis is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theopolis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex DeLarge dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Theopolis misses with a series of wild punches.
DeLarge throws out a loose jab but Theopolis uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Theopolis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Theopolis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Theopolis throws a hook but DeLarge blocks it.
Theopolis just misses with a punch to the body.
Theopolis throws a series of punches but DeLarge avoids them all with ease.
DeLarge stuns Theopolis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Theopolis throws an overhand right that lands on DeLarge's shoulder, as DeLarge tries to avoid the shot.
DeLarge fails with the takedown.
Theopolis walks into a straight right hand from DeLarge.
Theopolis throws a shot to the body.
Theopolis looks to score with a jab to the body but DeLarge is just out of range.
Costa Theopolis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theopolis connects with a good right hand that stumbles DeLarge. DeLarge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Theopolis waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract DeLarge.
Theopolis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Theopolis misses with an uppercut. DeLarge saw that one coming.
DeLarge scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
DeLarge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Theopolis has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLarge trying to control the action but Theopolis is working from the bottom.
DeLarge tries to advance to mount but Theopolis instead regains half guard.
DeLarge trying to advance position but Theopolis counters by regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Theopolis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
DeLarge drops back, looking for a kneebar! Theopolis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Theopolis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Theopolis!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theopolis is staying tight to DeLarge's torso, preventing him from escaping.
DeLarge is looking to reverse the position.
Theopolis working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLarge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Theopolis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Theopolis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeLarge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Theopolis in side control, just content to control the action for now.
DeLarge is trying to control Theopolis's posture but Theopolis avoids it.
DeLarge is not content to let Theopolis control the position.
You can see the frustration on DeLarge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Theopolis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from DeLarge.
Theopolis misses with a straight left.
Theopolis lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - DeLarge can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Theopolis and DeLarge drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Theopolis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Costa Theopolis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colin McDermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Putznaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putznaya comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sex Pistols - Did You No Wrong kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Colin McDermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Putznaya!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDermott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Putznaya gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McDermott to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Putznaya throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Putznaya 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.
McDermott thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Putznaya striking off his back but it's not causing McDermott any problems.
Putznaya striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Putznaya keeping full guard, as McDermott tries to pass.
McDermott drops back looking for a leg! Putznaya is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Putznaya manages to kick McDermott off! McDermott jumps back into Putznaya's guard.
Putznaya striking off his back but it's not causing McDermott any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McDermott shoots in for a double leg but Putznaya sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Victor Putznaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Putznaya.
McDermott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Putznaya clinches but McDermott breaks the clinch
and McDermott counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Putznaya!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott prevents Putznaya from getting the reversal.
Putznaya throwing hammer fists to the chest of McDermott. What's that going to do exactly?
McDermott wants to finish this one by submission but Putznaya is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McDermott.
McDermott blocks Putznaya's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Putznaya sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McDermott not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Putznaya slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Putznaya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDermott drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDermott jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Putznaya throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Putznaya can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putznaya is keeping the position for now.
McDermott is breathing heavily.
McDermott is pushing down on Putznaya's leg trying to pass to half guard. Putznaya is fighting to maintain full guard but McDermott has managed to sneak the leg through.
Putznaya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Putznaya throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McDermott is trying to work for a kimura but Putznaya is defending well.
Putznaya misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McDermott wants to free his trapped foot but Putznaya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Putznaya landing a few short strikes.
Putznaya punching from the bottom.
Putznaya landing strikes from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McDermott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Putznaya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDermott checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putznaya throws a shot from downtown. McDermott moves away and avoids it.
Putznaya looks to land a left hand but McDermott moved out of range nicely.
McDermott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Putznaya defends it nicely.
Putznaya throws a lazy right hand but McDermott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDermott.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Putznaya misses.
Putznaya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDermott. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by McDermott.
Nice defenses there by McDermott.
Putznaya misses with an uppercut. McDermott saw that one coming.
Putznaya checks a leg kick.
Putznaya darts in trying to clinch
and McDermott counters with a single leg into guard. Putznaya didn't expect that.
Putznaya 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.
McDermott passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott prevents Putznaya from improving his position.
Putznaya landing small, sideways elbows.
Putznaya throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McDermott is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Putznaya has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDermott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Putznaya is just riding it out for now. McDermott eventually gives up the hold.
Putznaya manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin McDermott dominated that 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.
Putznaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermott moves away.
McDermott drives through with a takedown into guard.
Putznaya will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Putznaya trying to strike off his back.
McDermott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putznaya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDermott is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Putznaya lands a decent punch to the body there.
Putznaya has his foot on McDermott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDermott works his way back into a safe position though.
Putznaya punching to the body, from the bottom.
Putznaya looking for a sweep. Not yet Putznaya, not yet.
McDermott thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Putznaya wants to sweep here but McDermott controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putznaya lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McDermott!
Putznaya landing strikes from the mount and McDermott is in trouble!
Putznaya lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McDermott hang on?
McDermott tries to lock up and control but Putznaya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McDermott is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Putznaya.
Putznaya avoids the attempt from McDermott to control.
Putznaya with good strikes from the mount here!
McDermott tries to hold on but Putznaya postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Putznaya cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putznaya lands a heavy elbow.
Putznaya landing shots from mount.
Colin McDermott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Putznaya lands a nice shot to the head.
Putznaya lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McDermott hang on?
Putznaya working McDermott over with strikes here.
Putznaya looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McDermott gets back to half guard.
McDermott is pressing down on Putznaya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDermott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDermott 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.
McDermott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Putznaya content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDermott wants to sweep here but Putznaya controlling him for the moment.
Putznaya postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putznaya working some strikes from top position.
McDermott is looking to sinch up a triangle. Putznaya throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McDermott's body to avoid the submission. McDermott has instead reached around Putznaya's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McDermott arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Colin McDermott!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scootsie Doubleday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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158 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Scootsie Doubleday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liam Machin!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Doubleday misses.
Some wild striking there from Doubleday.
Machin shoots in but Doubleday avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheers as Doubleday lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machin doesn't seem phased though.
Machin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Machin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doubleday is keeping the position for now.
Machin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Machin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doubleday keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully.
Doubleday wants to stand up but Machin is controlling him.
Machin trying to control but Doubleday is working from the bottom.
Doubleday scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Machin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Doubleday lands with a nice combination. Machin backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Liam Machin has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubleday throws a right and a left that Machin avoids nicely.
Doubleday doesn't manage to clinch there - Machin circles away.
Donk. Doubleday catches Machin right on the button with a cross.
Doubleday lands with a right that hurts Machin. Machin looks to clinch but Doubleday throws a short knee that drops Machin. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Scootsie Doubleday!
Scootsie Doubleday retains his lightweight title!
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