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QFC Tournament 979 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Layla London (ranked 4991 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Cranswick (ranked 4718 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 super 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, Layla London!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dale Cranswick!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Watson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranswick is looking to clinch but London is avoiding it.
London tries to counter with a takedown but Cranswick is quick to defend against it.
London looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cranswick scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cranswick tries to clinch there but London circles away.
London misses the shot to the body.
Cranswick doesn't manage to clinch there - London circles away.
London staying out of range there.
London drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cranswick sprawls and moves away.
Cranswick wants to clinch.
Cranswick tries to close the distance and clinch but London swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
London scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Cranswick's face as London controls the position.
London gets to mount! Cranswick was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cranswick is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
London controlling from mount.
Cranswick is looking to improve his position but London isn't that keen on the idea.
London controlling from mount.
London is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cranswick to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cranswick shrugs it off.
London controlling the position easily from mount.
London looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cranswick can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranswick has left one of his arms exposed and London doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Cranswick screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Layla London!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Diokane (ranked 4680 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bully Boy (ranked 2892 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 super 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, John Diokane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bully Boy!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diokane with a strong takedown there and he's ended up in side control.
Boy is rocked!
Boy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boy is still in real trouble! Can Diokane finish him?
Diokane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boy defends it well.
Still in half guard, Diokane seems content to control.
Boy seems to have recovered his senses.
Diokane passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boy!
Diokane controlling from the full mount.
Boy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diokane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diokane has control of Boy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Boy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diokane controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy is looking to get to half guard.
Diokane is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diokane throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Boy has his hands clasped together but Diokane breaks the hold and Boy is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Diokane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Diokane!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JimBob Walton (ranked 5195 p4p, 392 weight class) and Ted Teddy (ranked 4791 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 super 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, JimBob Walton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ted Teddy!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Darius Henderson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teddy shoots in and gets a takedown into Walton's guard.
Teddy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walton's guard.
Teddy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teddy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Walton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teddy is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teddy pulls Walton in to control the position.
Walton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Teddy looking for a guillotine here but Walton defends easily.
Walton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Teddy for as long as he can get away with.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Teddy is on top in guard.
Walton can't keep his opponent in guard - Teddy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Walton tries to roll over but Teddy keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teddy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Teddy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Teddy trying to pass the guard but Walton defending well.
Walton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Teddy is working away from the top position though.
Teddy trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walton wants to control but Teddy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Teddy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walton!
Teddy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walton is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teddy landing strikes from the mount and Walton is in trouble!
Walton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Walton landing small, sideways elbows.
Teddy not doing much here.
Walton is trying to stand back up but Teddy is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teddy wants to pass to mount but Walton is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Teddy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Teddy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Teddy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Walton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Teddy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Walton is trying to control the position but Teddy postures up.
Teddy trying to move into half guard but instead Walton has managed to sweep!
Teddy is trying to control the position but Walton postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teddy has a closed guard, preventing Walton from standing up.
Ted Teddy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Teddy keeping moving, preventing Walton from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teddy pulls Walton in to control the position.
Walton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Teddy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Walton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Teddy is trying to defend but Walton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Walton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Teddy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teddy wants to get back to his feet.
Teddy trying to control from the bottom.
Walton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Walton wants to pass the guard but Teddy is defending well.
Teddy lands with a few short shots to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teddy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walton's back!
Teddy looking for the RNC.
Walton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Teddy.
Teddy is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Walton is defending well though. Teddy let's go of the attempt for now.
Teddy is breathing heavily.
Walton is trying to break free.
Teddy seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Walton's chin but Walton turns very nicely into Teddy's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Walton.
Walton postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Teddy trying to keep a closed guard but Walton is proving a slippery customer.
Walton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walton wants to control from the top but Teddy keeps moving.
Walton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teddy swivels though and keeps the full 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 JimBob Walton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Teddy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walton but Walton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Teddy shoots in and bounces Walton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Teddy works over Walton with some ground and pound from guard.
Walton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton is pulling down on Teddy's head. It's preventing any offense from Teddy, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teddy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walton wants to stand up but Teddy is controlling him.
Teddy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Teddy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Walton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Teddy's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teddy pulls Walton in to control the position.
Walton trying to control but Teddy is working from the bottom.
Teddy looking to control.
Teddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walton is one step ahead there.
Walton trying to control but Teddy is working from the bottom.
Walton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Teddy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Walton, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teddy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Teddy has managed to get both his arms back between Walton's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Teddy won't allow Walton to get back to his feet.
Teddy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four 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.
Teddy postures up and lands a big shot to Walton's brow.
Teddy wants to pass the guard but Walton is keeping the position.
Teddy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Teddy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walton's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
JimBob Walton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ted Teddy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Walton enables Teddy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Walton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Teddy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Teddy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Ted Teddy!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Ted Teddy!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Ted Teddy!
Ted Teddy wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nayo Lopez (ranked 2864 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Varian (ranked 4734 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 super 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, Nayo Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Varian!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varian fails with the takedown.
Varian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Varian has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Varian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Varian on the inside.
Varian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lopez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varian looks for a takedown but Lopez sprawls well.
Nayo Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Varian.
Varian tests Lopez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Varian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Varian pushes him off.
Lopez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Varian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lopez.
Lopez sets himself, and Varian steps forward looking for the clinch! Lopez avoids it this time.
Varian shoots in for a double leg but Lopez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Varian moves into the clinch.
Varian gets control of Lopez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Varian will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Varian is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Varian is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Varian has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Varian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wanted to stand there but Varian had control of the position.
Varian is pulling down on Lopez's head. It's preventing any offense from Lopez, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varian is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lopez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Varian breaks the clinch.
Varian tries a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez wants to clinch up but Varian keeps it at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Varian has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lopez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lopez tries to roll but Varian sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What can Lopez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Varian 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.
Lopez wants to clinch up but Varian keeps it at a distance.
Varian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez wants to clinch up but Varian keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Varian.
Varian closes the distance and clinches.
Varian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lopez after a bit of a struggle.
Varian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lopez.
Varian successfully pulls guard.
Kevin Varian has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varian pushes Lopez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lopez keeps Varian at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown but Varian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lopez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nayo Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez stuffs the takedown attempt from Varian. Varian gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopez feinted with a counter takedown.
Varian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lopez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nayo Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varian digs a right hand underneath Lopez's ribcage. Lopez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Varian has Lopez pushed against the cage.
Lopez prevents the takedown attempt.
Lopez trying to stall but Varian improves his position.
Lopez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lopez's efforts to push away.
Varian manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Varian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Varian wants to sweep but no luck.
Varian is breathing heavily.
Varian seems keen to control Lopez's posture.
Varian throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Varian is pulling down on Lopez's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varian keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez being controlled here momentarily.
Varian keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Varian keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lopez doesn't manage to clinch there - Varian circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Varian shoots in and drives through. Lopez sprawls well.
Varian fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Varian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lopez's waist but Lopez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Varian off to one side.
Lopez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Varian.
Varian stuffs the takedown attempt from Lopez. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopez is looking to land body kicks.
Varian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varian misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopez misses the target.
Varian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopez fails with the takedown
and Varian moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Varian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Varian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Varian darts in looking for a takedown but Lopez gets double underhooks and turns Varian into the cage.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Varian moves into the clinch.
Varian leaning his opponent against the cage.
Varian jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varian pulls Lopez in close to his closed guard and prevents Lopez from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lopez is looking to stand up but Varian won't let him.
Lopez looking to sit in guard and control but Varian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lopez is trying to hold Varian in close to prevent damage but Varian has managed to pass into half guard.
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.
Varian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Varian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopez defends it well.
Lopez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Varian on the ground.
Varian moves into full mount! Lopez won't be happy about that!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Varian throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Varian throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varian punching from mount but Lopez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lopez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Varian throws some wild stikes that Lopez manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Varian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Varian misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varian looking to finish with strikes here!
Varian is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lopez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Varian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Varian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Varian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight for Kevin Varian!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Kevin Varian!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Kevin Varian!
Kevin Varian wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Hughes (ranked 4668 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Baker (ranked 4769 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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270 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Eric Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Baker!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Baker misses its intended target.
Hughes drives through and clinches with Baker against the cage.
Baker taking a breather.
Hughes takes a shot to the head.
Hughes manages to break the clinch.
Hughes throws a wild hook but Baker just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Hughes gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Baker raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Baker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vernon White (ranked 4598 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Leds (ranked 2863 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 MT
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Vernon White!
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 Leds!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and White makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick by Leds misses
and White counters with a nice body shot.
White paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leds closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Leds pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
White scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leds wants to clinch
letting White counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Vernon White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Leds.
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leds.
As Leds backs away, White returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vernon White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leds tries to clinch up.
White half committed to a counter leg kick.
Leds looks winded!
White fakes the leg kick and cracks Leds in the body.
Leds doesn't succeed with the takedown
and White counters with a big right hand! Oh Leds is in trouble here! White follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vernon White!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Lily (ranked 5198 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Gruff (ranked 4707 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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300 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Chris Lily!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buster Gruff!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lily ducks under a wild hook from Gruff.
Gruff 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.
Nice shot lands for Gruff.
Gruff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lily looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Buster Gruff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruff misses with a series of wild punches.
Lily takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lily takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Chris Lily has been cut.
The fighters circling - Gruff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Lily was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Gruff. Those never looked like landing.
Gruff looks to land a combination but Lily avoids it well.
A big right from Gruff misses.
Lily seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gruff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lily takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruff lands a right hook to the body.
Lily takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gruff scores with a shot to the body.
Gruff lands a nice shot to the body.
Lily uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gruff.
Gruff connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lily showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gruff.
Lily throws a head kick that misses.
Lily tries to move into range but Gruff moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gruff throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lily is breathing heavily.
Gruff tests Lily's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gruff throws a body punch but Lily moves out of range.
Gruff lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A lazy left from Gruff finds it's target.
Lily takes one to the side of the head.
Lily is rocked!
Gruff drops Lily with a big left hand! Lily is injured, injured bad! Gruff jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Gruff!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ninja Muskels (ranked 4740 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryker Gordon (ranked 4855 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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145 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Ninja Muskels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryker Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gordon enables Muskels to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gordon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gordon looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Muskels is defending well. Gordon quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Muskels has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gordon celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryker Gordon!
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