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QFC Tournament 31 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reek Havok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reek Havok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yuri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Boyka or perhaps it was just good defense by Havok which made him look bad.
Reek Havok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyka walks straight into a right hand from Havok - that's dropped him! Havok jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Boyka from any more punishment! Boyka complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Reek Havok!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Borg Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bjorn Borg Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Magnus Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borg Jr defends it nicely.
Oooooh!!! Borg Jr has knocked Schmidt down with a huge combo! Borg Jr steps away and waves a wobbly Schmidt back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Magnus Schmidt has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borg Jr connects with a nice cross there... Schmidt is looking wobbly and Borg Jr recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Schmidt to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Borg Jr jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bjorn Borg Jr!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Jan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ur Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jan Jan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, ur Down!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Down with a poor takedown
and Jan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jan is looking to advance position but Down won't allow it.
Jan is working for a kimura but Down is defending it quite comfortably.
Jan stands up from half guard.
Jan throws a right hand that Down ducks under and follows up with a left that Down also avoids with ease.
Down misses with a jab, cross combination.
Down feints a jab promting Jan to slip. Down then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Down moves out of range of the body kick from Jan.
Jan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Down has an active guard here but Jan has managed to pass into half guard.
Down looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Down is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jan pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Down looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jan passes into side control!
Jan just content to control the position.
Jan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jan decides to stand back up. Jan steps back and let's Down get back to his feet.
Jan moves into the clinch.
Down avoiding damage as Jan throws knees to the body.
Down wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jan has him pressed against the cage.
Jan pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jan holds on and takes a little breather.
Down must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Down trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jan is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Down has his hands clasped together but Jan extends an breaks Down's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jan Jan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andr Fern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lachlan Chomley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chomley has chosen Wheel In The Sky as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andr Fern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lachlan Chomley!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chomley has closed the distance and engaged Fern in a clinch.
Chomley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fern tries to get to full guard but Chomley has control of the leg.
Fern is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fern manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chomley is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fern uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Chomley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fern.
Sloppy strikes from Chomley. Those never looked like landing.
Chomley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chomley lands in his opponent's guard.
Chomley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fern working a defensive guard here.
Chomley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fern. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fern doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Chomley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fern has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chomley has managed to get both his arms back between Fern's legs - danger averted.
Chomley content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fern looking for a guillotine here but Chomley defends easily.
Fern being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chomley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fern's head.
Chomley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chomley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fern wants to get back to his feet but Chomley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lachlan Chomley will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chomley tries to close the distance and clinch but Fern swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chomley scores with a one two! Fern had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chomley shoots in and bounces Fern off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fern has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chomley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chomley won't allow Fern to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fern is looking to sinch up a triangle. Chomley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fern's body to avoid the submission. Fern has instead reached around Chomley's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fern arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andr Fern!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Misual Hmingthang Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Father Earth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Misual Hmingthang Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Father Earth!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hmingthang Ii closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Earth's guard.
Hmingthang Ii wants to stand but Earth has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Earth keeping full guard, as Hmingthang Ii tries to pass.
Hmingthang Ii passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Earth is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hmingthang Ii wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Earth, who protects the arm well.
Earth sneaks back into half guard.
Hmingthang Ii is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hmingthang Ii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Earth sees it coming and defends easily.
Earth is looking for a sweep. Hmingthang Ii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hmingthang Ii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Earth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hmingthang Ii.
Earth gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hmingthang Ii trying to control but Earth is working from the bottom.
Earth looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Earth is looking for a triangle but Hmingthang Ii pushes his legs off easily.
Earth working for a triangle but Hmingthang Ii defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earth keeping full guard, as Hmingthang Ii tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Earth is on top in guard.
Hmingthang Ii is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Earth is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earth is pushing down on Hmingthang Ii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hmingthang Ii is fighting to maintain full guard but Earth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Earth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Earth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Earth passes to full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Earth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Father Earth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hmingthang Ii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Earth.
Hmingthang Ii wants to clinch up but Earth keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hmingthang Ii is defended easily by Earth.
Nice jab there from Hmingthang Ii.
Hmingthang Ii cracks Earth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Earth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hmingthang Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Earth.
Hmingthang Ii tries to clinch there but Earth circles away.
Misual Hmingthang Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hmingthang Ii slaps away a takedown attempt from Earth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Earth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hmingthang Ii but Hmingthang Ii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Misual Hmingthang Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Father Earth.
Hmingthang Ii pushes Earth up against the cage in a clinch.
Hmingthang Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hmingthang Ii doesn't manage to clinch there - Earth circles away.
Hmingthang Ii misses with a two punch combination.
Earth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Earth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Earth prevents Hmingthang Ii from getting the reversal.
Earth moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hmingthang Ii has worked his arm free - good work by Hmingthang Ii!
Hmingthang Ii can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hmingthang Ii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Earth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hmingthang Ii keeps working.
Earth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hmingthang Ii, who protects the arm well.
Hmingthang Ii managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Earth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Earth's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Earth trying to control the action but Hmingthang Ii is working from the bottom.
Earth lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hmingthang Ii down.
Hmingthang Ii is looking for a sweep.
Earth is looking to take a break and control but Hmingthang Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Father Earth has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hmingthang Ii tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Earth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Earth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hmingthang Ii is trying to control Earth's posture but Earth avoids it.
Earth is working to tighten is grip on Hmingthang Ii's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hmingthang Ii has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Earth is really squeezing tight and eventually Hmingthang Ii passes out! Earth breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Father Earth!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Pham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Melvin Pham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hammer Fist!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist tries for a takedown but Pham circles away easily
and Pham counters with a nice double leg into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pham decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fist tried to score with a low kick but Pham checks it.
Fist shoots in looking for a takedown but Pham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fist's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pham is defended easily by Fist.
Fist with a poor takedown
and Pham counters by moving into the clinch.
Melvin Pham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Fist.
Fist tries to pull guard but Pham forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fist is working for takedown but Pham is calmly controlling the position for now.
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!
Pham has had enough of the clinch but Fist keeps him there for the moment.
Pham gets control of Fist's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pham will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pham has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fist has passed into side control.
Pham wants to control but Fist postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pham regains half guard.
Fist is looking to stall here but Pham recovers full guard.
Pham pulls Fist in close to his closed guard and prevents Fist from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist prevents Pham from getting back to his feet.
Fist trying to control but Pham is working from the bottom.
Fist wants to get up but he can't break Pham's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pham keeping moving, preventing Fist from controlling successfully.
Hammer Fist has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pham closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pham wants to pass to mount but Fist is defending the position.
Fist tries to roll over but Pham keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pham is looking to take a break and control but Fist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pham pulls his head out easily.
Fist tries to kick Pham off but Pham keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fist is trying to get back to full guard.
Pham is looking to take a break and control but Fist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist is trying to control but can't.
Pham controlling the pace.
Pham prevents Fist from standing back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Melvin Pham wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pham shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fist has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pham is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fist keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Pham dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fist misses with a takedown attempt - Pham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fist fails with the takedown
and Pham counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fist!
Fist wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pham.
Pham trying to control but Fist is having none of it.
Fist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pham controlling from mount.
Fist is squirming around, avoiding Pham's attempts to control the action.
Fist working to try and regain half guard.
Pham controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pham.
Fist tries to reverse the position but Pham maintains control.
Pham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fist is looking to escape.
Fist gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pham is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fist looking to control.
Pham stopping the sweep attempt from Fist.
Fist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist is looking to stand back up but Pham counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fist.
Pham decides to return to a standing position.
Fist shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fist was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pham is squirming around, avoiding Fist's attempts to control the action.
Fist avoids the attempt from Pham to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pham keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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 Melvin Pham will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fist gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pham counters by clinching up.
Fist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fist is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pham tries to circle away but Fist has him pinned against the cage.
Pham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fist fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pham.
Fist shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pham sprawls well. Pham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fist gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pham counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pham.
Melvin Pham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Fist.
Fist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fist is keeping the position for now.
Fist wants to sweep here but Pham controlling him for the moment.
Pham trying to control the position from guard on top but Fist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fist wants to control but Pham passes easily into half guard.
Pham is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist wants to control but Pham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pham trying to control from half guard but Fist is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fist wants to control but Pham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fist shoots in for a takedown but Pham shows good takedown defense.
Fist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pham defends it nicely.
Fist shoots and misses
and Pham counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fist tries to kick Pham off in order to stand up. Pham Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pham is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fist throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Pham thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pham controlling his opponent.
Pham raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pham has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fist's face.
Fist throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pham. What's that going to do exactly?
Pham manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fist to take his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist tries to break free.
Pham struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pham biding his time, controlling Fist.
Fist covering up well and avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pham throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Pham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pham, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight for Melvin Pham!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Melvin Pham!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Melvin Pham!
Melvin Pham wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulf Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good elbows
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ulf Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan throws a sloppy head kick and Schmidt moves out of range easily.
Schmidt darts in and clinches Hogan up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Schmidt.
Hogan is trying to pull guard but Schmidt has him pressed against the cage.
Schmidt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hogan breaks from the clinch.
Hogan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hogan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown by Hogan or perhaps it was just good defense by Schmidt which made him look bad.
Hogan looks for a takedown but Schmidt sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan gets a clinch.
Schmidt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hogan is trying to pull guard but Schmidt has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schmidt.
Schmidt lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schmidt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hogans head.
Hogan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schmidt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schmidt stalling in the clinch.
Hogan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are getting on Schmidt's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Schmidt can't find room to land a body shot as Hogan controls the action.
Schmidt lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee calls for Schmidt to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ulf Schmidt.
Schmidt has closed the distance and engaged Hogan in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Schmidt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt keeps control of Hogan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schmidt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A shot in the inside from Schmidt.
Schmidt slows down the pace here.
Schmidt lands a hook that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
Schmidt is stalling here.
Schmidt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schmidt smiles and moves away.
Hogan is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Schmidt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt misses with a two punch combination.
Ulf Schmidt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schmidt scores with a nice right hand.
Hogan moves into range and clinches up with Schmidt.
Hogan manages to pull guard.
Schmidt 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.
Hogan is trying to control the position but Schmidt postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schmidt fails to land with a series of punches.
Schmidt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Schmidt.
Schmidt moves into range and clinches up with Hogan.
Stalling in the clinch from Schmidt.
Schmidt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Schmidt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Schmidt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
A short right from Schmidt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogan has had enough of the clinch but Schmidt keeps him there for the moment.
Schmidt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Schmidt continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulf Schmidt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Schmidt forces Hogan back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Schmidt.
Hogan working hard to break the clinch.
Hogan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schmidt prevents it.
Come on Schmidt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hogan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schmidt has Hogan pushed against the cage.
Schmidt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hogan is trying to break free.
Schmidt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ulf Schmidt.
Schmidt has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hand to the body from Schmidt.
Stalling in the clinch from Schmidt.
Schmidt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hogan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schmidt prevents it.
Schmidt cracks Hogan with a nice body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Schmidt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Schmidt controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ulf Schmidt.
Schmidt drives through and clinches with Hogan against the cage.
A short right from Schmidt on the inside.
Schmidt lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is keeping an eye on Schmidt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hogan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schmidt to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmidt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt effectively controlling the action here.
Schmidt pushes Hogan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hogan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ulf Schmidt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schmidt stalls.
Hogan trying to stall but Schmidt improves his position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Schmidt.
Hogan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmidt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hogan is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Schmidt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hogan wants to take the fight to the mat but Schmidt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Schmidt.
A right hand to the body from Schmidt.
Schmidt is pushing Hogan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Schmidt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schmidt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ulf Schmidt.
Schmidt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hogan counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt pushes Hogan up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulf Schmidt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hogan throws a head kick but Schmidt moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Schmidt.
Hogan shoots in and drives through. Schmidt sprawls well.
Hogan shoots in and drives through. Schmidt sprawls well.
Schmidt pushes Hogan up against the cage in a clinch.
Schmidt pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Schmidt on the inside.
Hogan is trying to force a seperation but Schmidt has the dominant position.
Hogan is looking to break free of the clinch but Schmidt has double underhooks.
Schmidt is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ulf Schmidt.
Hogan keeps the fight on the outside.
Schmidt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Schmidt. Those never looked like landing.
Schmidt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hogan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Schmidt - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt stalls.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schmidt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schmidt avoiding damage.
Hogan wants a takedown but no success here.
A left hand lands to the body for Schmidt.
Schmidt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schmidt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schmidt.
Schmidt scores with a shot to the side of Hogan's head.
Schmidt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
Schmidt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt scores with a shoulder strike.
Schmidt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hogans head.
Schmidt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Schmidt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schmidt lands with a short shot to the head.
Schmidt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hogan.
Schmidt lands a body shot.
Schmidt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is trying to break free.
Hogan manages to pull guard.
Ulf Schmidt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hogan holds on and takes a little breather.
Schmidt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schmidt misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmidt moves into the clinch.
Paul Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schmidt stalling in the clinch.
Hogan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulf Schmidt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schmidt 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Ulf Schmidt!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Ulf Schmidt!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Ulf Schmidt!
Ulf Schmidt wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Gram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Rakhimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Gram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Timur Rakhimov!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gram pushes Rakhimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Gram manages to break the clinch.
Gram instigates a clinch.
Gram lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rakhimov has had enough of the clinch but Gram keeps him there for the moment.
Rakhimov has had enough of the clinch but Gram keeps him there for the moment.
Gram manages to break the clinch.
Rakhimov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gram moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rakhimov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gram eats them both and turns towards Rakhimov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gram rushes Rakhimov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gram fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rakhimov connects with a crisp jab.
Gram tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakhimov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gram closes the distance and pushes Rakhimov back into the cage.
Rakhimov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gram to keep the fight standing.
Gram connects with a knee to the head.
Rakhimov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rakhimov is trying to drag Gram to the mat but Gram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gram forces Rakhimov back against the cage and clinches.
Rakhimov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gram has closed the distance and engaged Rakhimov in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gram gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gram gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rakhimov is working for takedown but Gram is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ryan Gram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Rakhimov.
Gram breaks the clinch.
Gram fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rakhimov moves away.
A slow jab from Rakhimov misses its intended target.
Gram pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gram clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gram connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rakhimov's face.
It looks like Timur Rakhimov has been cut.
Gram landing knees to the head.
Rakhimov is rocked!
Rakhimov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rakhimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Gram finish him?
Gram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gram moves into the clinch successfully.
Gram controlling the action here for a moment.
Gram with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gram has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Rakhimov - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Gram, and another! Rakhimov is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ryan Gram!
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