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QFC Tournament 615 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gennaro Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toyo Jaaboo (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gennaro Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Toyo Jaaboo!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Steve Erwin and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito keeps the fight on the outside.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Jaaboo moves out of range easily.
Esposito drops Jaaboo with a huge uppercut! Jaaboo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Esposito is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennaro Esposito!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Delroy Azavedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Tybura (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Delroy Azavedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcin Tybura!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tybura scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tybura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Azavedo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Azavedo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azavedo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tybura is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Tybura manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azavedo looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Azavedo is trying to pull guard but Tybura has him pressed against the cage.
Azavedo is trying to drag Tybura to the mat but Tybura just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tybura wants a takedown but no success here.
Tybura has Azavedo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tybura pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Azavedo tumbling to the mat - Tybura dives into Azavedo's guard.
Azavedo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tybura looking to pass the guard.
Azavedo working a defensive guard here.
Tybura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Azavedo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tybura won't allow Azavedo to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azavedo being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Azavedo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Azavedo is trying to control the position but Tybura postures up.
Azavedo is looking for a triangle but Tybura pushes his legs off easily.
Tybura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azavedo wants to stand up but Tybura is controlling him.
Tybura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Azavedo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azavedo trying to control the position.
Azavedo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Tybura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Azavedo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tybura as he avoids it easily.
Tybura tries to counter with a clinch but Azavedo shakes him off and moves away.
Azavedo throws a nice head kick!
Azavedo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tybura should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tybura managing to block the knees to the body from Azavedo.
Azavedo misses with a punch on the inside.
Tybura successfully pulls guard.
Azavedo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tybura keeping moving, preventing Azavedo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tybura controlling Azavedo's posture.
Azavedo stands and throws Tybura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tybura is working to avoid the ground and pound but Azavedo connects with a decent elbow.
Tybura stops Azavedo from passing to mount.
Azavedo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tybura sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tybura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tybura is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Azavedo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Azavedo stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Azavedo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tybura can do to turn this around?
Tybura shoots in and drives through. Azavedo sprawls well.
Tybura instigates a clinch.
Azavedo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tybura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Azavedo clinches up with Tybura and pushes him back against the cage.
Azavedo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Azavedo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delroy Azavedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azavedo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tybura smiles and moves away.
Azavedo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Azavedo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Azavedo being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tybura is continuing to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azavedo is trying to keep Tybura in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Delroy Azavedo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tybura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Azavedo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tybura is looking to get back to his feet here but Azavedo is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tybura's back.
Tybura looking very determined here, making life difficult for Azavedo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azavedo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tybura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tybura wants to control his opponent's hands but Azavedo gets his hands free.
Tybura prevents Azavedo from getting a body triangle.
Azavedo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tybura is trying to break free.
Tybura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azavedo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Azavedo wants to control but Tybura is keeping busy.
Azavedo throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Delroy Azavedo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Azavedo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tybura has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tybura covering up well and avoiding damage.
Tybura defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Azavedo's arms.
Tybura can't escape the position.
Azavedo throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Tybura!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tybura covering up well under a series of strikes from Azavedo.
Azavedo wants to control but Tybura is keeping busy.
Marcin Tybura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tybura wants to escape the position.
Azavedo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azavedo controlling well, preventing Tybura from escaping the position.
Delroy Azavedo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Azavedo trying to control momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Delroy Azavedo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Azavedo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Delroy Azavedo!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Delroy Azavedo!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Delroy Azavedo!
Delroy Azavedo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Zeuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Pickering (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thor Zeuz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronnie Pickering!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeuz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pickering, pushing him back against the cage.
Pickering lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zeuz backwards.
It looks like Thor Zeuz has been cut.
Zeuz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zeuz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pickering uses from the top position.
Zeuz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zeuz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pickering wants to get back to full guard.
Zeuz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickering trying to get back to full guard but Zeuz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeuz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pickering is looking to escape.
Zeuz controlling from mount.
Zeuz tries to control but Pickering wriggling away.
Pickering really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zeuz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zeuz controlling from the full mount.
Pickering defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zeuz.
Pickering is trying to reverse the position but instead Zeuz has taken his back - oops!
Zeuz tries to keep control of the position but Pickering is staying busy.
Zeuz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pickering can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeuz controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeuz looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Zeuz controlling from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Zeuz manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Pickering just trying to survive but Zeuz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pickering might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zeuz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zeuz is hanging on to Pickering's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeuz struggling to land strikes to the head as Pickering covers up.
Zeuz has the hooks in. Pickering is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Zeuz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pickering is defending well though. Zeuz let's go of the attempt for now.
Pickering is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zeuz missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Zeuz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thor Zeuz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zeuz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zeuz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zeuz or perhaps it was just good defense by Pickering, which made it look bad.
Nice shot by Pickering.
Pickering throws a body punch but Zeuz moves out of range.
Zeuz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Zeuz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pickering. Zeuz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pickering scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zeuz in his tracks.
Zeuz moves forwards but Pickering connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeuz with a poor takedown
and Pickering counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pickering connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zeuz momentarily.
Thor Zeuz's cut is getting worse.
Thor Zeuz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zeuz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Pickering.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pickering has Zeuz pressed against the cage, preventing Zeuz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Pickering.
Pickering lands with a right to the head.
Zeuz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Pickering.
Pickering pushes Zeuz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pickering lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pickering working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thor Zeuz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pickering working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Pickering - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Pickering.
Pickering lands with a left to the head.
Jeez, Thor Zeuz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Pickering lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Pickering.
Pickering lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pickering lands a hook that snaps the head of Zeuz backwards.
Pickering scores with a shot to the side of Zeuz's head.
Pickering lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zeuz is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thor Zeuz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ronnie Pickering!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Blacky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Anderson (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joel Blacky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blacky tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson forces Blacky back against the cage and clinches.
Blacky looking for a takedown.
Anderson cracks Blacky with a nice body shot.
Blacky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blacky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Alex Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blacky fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blacky shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Blacky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Blacky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blacky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Blacky.
Blacky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
Alex Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson.
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Blacky drags the fight down to the ground.
Blacky is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blacky wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
Blacky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blacky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blacky is breathing heavily.
Blacky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson wanted to stand there but Blacky had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blacky wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blacky tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Blacky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blacky was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Blacky wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blacky has time to react.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Blacky.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Blacky avoids it with no problem.
Blacky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blacky somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blacky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
A punch lands to the side of Blacky 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blacky throws a right hand that misses
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson.
Blacky takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Blacky's defenses.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blacky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Anderson 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.
Blacky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blacky at a distance.
Blacky throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
It looks like Alex Anderson has been cut.
Blacky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blacky misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Blacky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Blacky fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Blacky's head.
Blacky falls off balance throwing a combination
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blacky is defended easily by Anderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Blacky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blacky shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson with a jab.
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Blacky.
Blacky manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blacky wants a takedown but no success here.
Blacky really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blacky is trying to break free.
Blacky working hard to break the clinch.
Blacky has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blacky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Blacky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blacky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joel Blacky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blacky looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Blacky tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anderson is trying to push Blacky away but Blacky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blacky tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
Blacky tries to land a knee to the head but Anderson blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a body punch.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blacky drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson throws a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Blacky 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Anderson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blacky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Blacky connects with a knee to the head.
Blacky wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Blacky is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Blacky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blacky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blacky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Blacky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blacky, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blacky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blacky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson rushes Blacky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blacky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Blacky is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Blacky is looking for a takedown.
Anderson tries to work over Blacky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blacky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blacky is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson is trying to push Blacky away but Blacky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Blacky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Blacky.
Anderson is trying to push Blacky away but Blacky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blacky tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blacky prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Alex Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blacky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson digs a right hand into Blacky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blacky's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blacky.
Blacky working hard to break the clinch.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blacky or not.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blacky working hard to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Joel Blacky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blacky tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson 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 Alex Anderson!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Alex Anderson!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Alex Anderson!
Alex Anderson wins by unanimous decision!
Alex Anderson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glyn Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Fare (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
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glyn Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Fare!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fare keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Evans.
Evans darts in looking for a takedown but Fare gets double underhooks and turns Evans into the cage.
Fare drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fare wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans really is a fat lump.
Fare forces his way into half guard.
Fare content to control rather than advance.
Fare is trying for a kimura here. Evans looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fare wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Fare!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilivasi Veitayaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricki Sutton (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ilivasi Veitayaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricki Sutton!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Chris Dean and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veitayaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sutton, pushing him back against the cage.
Sutton wants a takedown but no success here.
Sutton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Veitayaki has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sutton is trying to keep an underhook but Veitayaki manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Veitayaki is looking for a kimura but Sutton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Veitayaki to get the leverage.
Veitayaki thows a huge punch but Sutton dodges it nicely.
Sutton is trying to stand back up but Veitayaki is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veitayaki is looking for a kimura but Sutton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Veitayaki to get the leverage.
Veitayaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sutton on the ground.
Sutton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Veitayaki pulls his head out easily.
Veitayaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sutton's head.
Veitayaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sutton is trying to control but can't.
Sutton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sutton looking for a sweep. Not yet Sutton, not yet.
Veitayaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Veitayaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sutton's head.
Veitayaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sutton is rocked!
Veitayaki is pushing down on Sutton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sutton is fighting to maintain full guard but Veitayaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sutton is still in real trouble! Can Veitayaki finish him?
Veitayaki scores with a big shot! Sutton's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Sutton! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilivasi Veitayaki!
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