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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BarDagul Bayagrakol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Brennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BarDagul Bayagrakol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Brennan!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brennan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bayagrakol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bayagrakol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like BarDagul Bayagrakol has been cut.
Brennan throws a right hand that Bayagrakol ducks under and follows up with a left that Bayagrakol also avoids with ease.
Brennan drives through and clinches with Bayagrakol against the cage.
Bayagrakol struggles to land a body shot inside as Brennan controls his hands.
Bayagrakol throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bayagrakol gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brennan.
Brennan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brennan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bayagrakol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brennan working a defensive guard here.
Bayagrakol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bayagrakol throwing strikes but missing.
Brennan seems keen to control Bayagrakol's posture.
Bayagrakol with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brennan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bayagrakol landing with the ground and pound.
Bayagrakol trying to control the position from guard on top but Brennan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bayagrakol throws a big elbow that misses.
Bayagrakol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bayagrakol has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bayagrakol prevents Brennan from getting back to his feet.
Bayagrakol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brennan trying to control the position.
Bayagrakol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brennan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brennan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bayagrakol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brennan wants to stand up but Bayagrakol is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bayagrakol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bayagrakol is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bayagrakol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bayagrakol's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brennan wants to clinch up but Bayagrakol keeps it at a distance.
Bayagrakol displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brennan.
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!
Bayagrakol fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brennan avoids it really well and circles away.
Bayagrakol blocks a head kick by Brennan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bayagrakol swivels and escapes.
BarDagul Bayagrakol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Brennan.
Brennan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bayagrakol has time to react.
Brennan misses with a looping right.
No luck for Bayagrakol with that takedown attempt.
Brennan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bayagrakol's half guard.
Bayagrakol wants to control but Brennan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brennan wants to pass to mount but Bayagrakol is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol trying to hold on to Brennan's head to control him but Brennan postures up.
Brennan wants to pass to mount but Bayagrakol is defending the position.
Bayagrakol punching from the bottom.
Bayagrakol trying to control but Brennan postures up.
Bayagrakol tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bayagrakol wants to control but Brennan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brennan is stalling here. Bayagrakol is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brennan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bayagrakol has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
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!
Bayagrakol working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brad Brennan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on BarDagul Bayagrakol's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brennan tries to clinch up but Bayagrakol circles away and keeps his distance.
Brennan moves into the clinch.
Bayagrakol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brennan taking a breather.
Brennan wants a takedown.
Brennan decides to pull guard.
Bayagrakol forces his way into half guard.
Bayagrakol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brennan is looking to improve his position.
Bayagrakol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brennan's head.
Brennan tries to kick Bayagrakol off but Bayagrakol keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bayagrakol works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bayagrakol throws some wild stikes that Brennan manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayagrakol with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bayagrakol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brennan wants to control but Bayagrakol is having none of it.
Brennan manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Brennan, under a barage of strikes from Bayagrakol.
Bayagrakol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brennan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bayagrakol.
Bayagrakol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brennan's head.
Bayagrakol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brennan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bayagrakol.
Bayagrakol is nestled in close to Brennan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brennan tries to kick Bayagrakol off but Bayagrakol keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brennan is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bayagrakol wants to pass to mount but Brennan is defending the position.
Bayagrakol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brennan is looking for a sweep. Bayagrakol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bayagrakol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brennan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bayagrakol.
Bayagrakol is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brennan!
BarDagul Bayagrakol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brennan blocking the ground and pound.
Bayagrakol lands a heavy elbow.
Brennan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bayagrakol.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bayagrakol throwing strikes here but Brennan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bayagrakol throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bayagrakol avoids the attempt from Brennan to control.
Bayagrakol lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bayagrakol unloads with some shots from mount but Brennan bucks and avoids them well.
Brennan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bayagrakol throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bayagrakol throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bayagrakol looking to finish with strikes here!
Brennan really wants to buck Bayagrakol off and get back to his feet.
Bayagrakol thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bayagrakol raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bayagrakol misses with a head shot.
Bayagrakol looking to finish with strikes here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brennan is working to get back to half guard.
Bayagrakol punching from mount but Brennan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bayagrakol has control of Brennan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brennan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bayagrakol scoring with strikes but Brennan is staying in there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bayagrakol prevents Brennan from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BarDagul Bayagrakol dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on BarDagul Bayagrakol's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bayagrakol shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brennan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brennan throws a nice looking combination but Bayagrakol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brennan wants to clinch up but Bayagrakol keeps it at a distance.
Bayagrakol shoots for a double leg takedown but Brennan sprawls well. He's pushed Bayagrakol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brennan misses with a body kick.
Bayagrakol leaves Brennan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brennan fails with a takedown attempt.
BarDagul Bayagrakol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Brennan.
Brennan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bayagrakol swats away the attempt to clinch by Brennan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brennan.
Brennan tries to clinch but Bayagrakol is having none of it.
Brennan lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brennan throws a series of punches but Bayagrakol avoids them all with ease.
Brennan looks to land a combination but Bayagrakol avoids it well.
Brennan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bayagrakol circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brennan throws a right hand that Bayagrakol ducks under and follows up with a left that Bayagrakol also avoids with ease.
Bayagrakol with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brennan counters with a two punch combo.
Bayagrakol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brennan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bayagrakol fails with the takedown.
Brennan misses with a combination
enabling Bayagrakol to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bayagrakol swivels and escapes.
Brennan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bayagrakol sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brennan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bayagrakol.
Brennan leaves Bayagrakol with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brennan shoots for a double leg takedown but Bayagrakol sprawls well. He's pushed Brennan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bayagrakol fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brad Brennan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bayagrakol connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brennan shoots in looking for a takedown but Bayagrakol manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brennan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brennan tries to close the distance and clinch but Bayagrakol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brennan moves into range and clinches up with Bayagrakol.
Bayagrakol working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brennan.
Brennan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brennan stalling in the clinch but Bayagrakol improves position.
Bayagrakol pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bayagrakol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brennan looking for a takedown.
Brennan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Brennan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brennan 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Brennan!
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energy
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RATING
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