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QFC Tournament 639 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Rotten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Legend (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 MT
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddy Rotten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Legend!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ron Honeybunn and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend pushes Rotten up against the cage in a clinch.
Legend is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rotten pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rotten pulls guard effortlessly.
Legend sitting in guard here, content to control.
Legend looking to pass the guard.
Legend throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rotten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend wants to pass the guard but Rotten is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rotten is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Legend is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rotten dodges the punch combination from Legend.
Rotten wants to clinch.
Legend has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rotten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rotten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rotten throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Legend has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rotten after a bit of a struggle.
Rotten misses with a knee to the head.
Rotten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Legend breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rotten tries to clinch there but Legend circles away.
Rotten wants to clinch.
Rotten tries to clinch there but Legend circles away.
Legend misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend clinches with his opponent.
Legend throws an elbow but it misses.
Rotten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Legend drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rotten gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Eddy Rotten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Legend.
Legend avoiding damage as Rotten throws knees to the body.
Legend blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rotten can't get the takedown.
Rotten is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rotten lands a knee to the head.
Legend leaning against his opponent.
Legend tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rotten smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Legend misses.
Legend looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend gets tackled into the cage by Rotten. Rotten maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Legend takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Legend jumps guard but Rotten turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Legend effectively controlling the action here.
Rotten pulls Legend into guard.
Legend is looking to work some ground and pound but Rotten has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rotten wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Legend manages to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legend looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eddy Rotten will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Legend shoots in looking for a takedown. Rotten tries to sprawl out of it but Legend keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rotten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Legend looks to move away, Rotten throws a big counter combo but Legend just gets out of the way.
Rotten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rotten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Legend.
Rotten fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend throws a low kick, looking for Rotten's leg but Rotten calmly moves out of range.
Legend keeps the fight on the outside.
Rotten tries to clinch but Legend moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Rotten. No joy for Legend on that attempt.
Eddy Rotten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Legend.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend tries for a takedown but Rotten sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rotten stuffs the takedown attempt from Legend. Legend gets slowly back to his feet.
Legend is breathing heavily.
Rotten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Legend swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rotten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Legend sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rotten somewhat.
Legend shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rotten as he jumps to the side.
As Legend looks to move away, Rotten throws a big counter combo but Legend just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Legend avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Legend closes the distance and clinches up with Rotten, looking for a takedown. Legend pushes Rotten against the cage but Rotten circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rotten stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rotten wants it to stay on the feet.
Rotten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Legend manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rotten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Legend manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rotten shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Legend defends it nicely.
Johnny Legend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rotten tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotten wants to clinch up but Legend keeps it at a distance.
Legend pushes Rotten up against the cage in a clinch.
Rotten prevents the takedown attempt.
Rotten has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Legend avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rotten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rotten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Legends head.
Rotten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rotten misses with a knee strike.
Legend tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rotten obliges.
A knee to the head by Rotten.
Rotten landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rotten fails to pull guard.
Rotten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legend backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legend blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rotten just misses with a elbow thrown towards Legend's brow.
Legend is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rotten pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rotten wants to take the fight to the mat but Legend manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rotten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legend can do to turn this around?
A knee to the head by Rotten.
Rotten connects with a nasty looking knee right to Legend's face.
Rotten lands an elbow inside.
Rotten tries to land a knee to the head but Legend blocks with his arms.
Legend blocks an elbow strike from Rotten.
Legend goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rotten prevents it.
Rotten looking to throw knees to the head but Legend is blocking nicely.
Legend takes an elbow to the temple.
Legend is trying to pull guard but Rotten has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Rotten dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rotten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Legend tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Legend throws a body kick that misses.
Rotten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Legend paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Legend blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rotten misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotten connects with a knee to the head.
Rotten working aggressively here.
Legend is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Legend changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rotten fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Legend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legend forces Rotten back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend avoids the elbow strike from Rotten, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rotten.
Rotten lands an elbow inside that Legend shrugs off.
Legend takes an elbow to the forehead.
Legend is rocked!
Clinched against the cage, Rotten lands a big elbow that drops Legend! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Legend is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddy Rotten!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bishop Brig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Zombie (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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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bishop Brig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Zombie!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ron Honeybunn and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brig scores with a head kick.
Brig lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zombie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brig is able to avoid easily.
A head kick from Brig lands but Zombie takes it in his stride.
Brig gets caught napping as Zombie dives in and scores a takedown. Brig manages to retain guard.
Brig wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zombie manages to pass to side control.
Zombie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zombie is working away from the top position though.
Brig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zombie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie lands with a punch from half guard.
Zombie stalling.
Brig is pressing down on Zombie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zombie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brig. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brig trying to keep a closed guard but Zombie is proving a slippery customer.
Zombie content to stall in guard here.
Zombie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zombie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zombie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zombie gets to his feet - Brig follows without any prompting.
Zombie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brig did well to prevent Zombie getting side control.
Still in half guard, Zombie seems content to control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zombie connects with a nice short shot to Brig's temple.
Zombie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brig is pressing down on Zombie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zombie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brig trying to control the position.
Zombie tries to free his leg and advance position but Brig is retaining full guard.
Brig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zombie's guard.
Brig wants to stand but Zombie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
Zombie pulls Brig in close to prevent any damage.
Zombie has his foot on Brig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brig works his way back into a safe position though.
Brig wants to stand but Zombie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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.
A close round but Rob Zombie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Zombie or perhaps it was just good defense by Brig, which made it look bad.
Good leg kick by Brig there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brig tries a head kick but it misses.
Zombie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zombie feints and as Brig raises his hands in defense, Zombie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brig is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brig is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brig is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Zombie is positioning himself well to prevent Brig advancing to mount.
Brig wants to get back to his feet.
Zombie is trying is best to control the position here.
Brig tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Zombie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zombie wants to get back to full guard.
Zombie holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brig wants to stand up but Zombie is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bishop Brig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Brig.
Brig lands with a kick to the temple. Zombie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bishop Brig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brig pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brig tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brig throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zombie.
Zombie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brig lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie forces Brig back against the cage and clinches.
Zombie breaks from the clinch.
Brig jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zombie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brig is looking to improve his position.
Zombie not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brig tries to get to full guard but Zombie has control of the leg.
Rob Zombie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zombie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zombie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brig gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bishop Brig dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Brig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zombie manages to avoid it.
Bishop Brig is winning the standup battle so far.
Brig misses with a series of wild punches.
Zombie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brig.
Zombie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zombie avoids the head kick by Brig.
Brig gets caught napping as Zombie dives in and scores a takedown. Brig manages to retain guard.
Brig wants to sweep but no luck.
Zombie lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie stands and throws Brig's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brig tries to bench press Zombie off him but Zombie keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zombie remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Brig is trying to control Zombie's posture but Zombie avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zombie stands up.
A head kick from Brig lands but Zombie takes it in his stride.
Bishop Brig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brig pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Brig.
Brig gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zombie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zombie preventing the sweep.
Brig wants to control but Zombie passes easily into half guard.
Brig pushes Zombie off looking to stand but Zombie dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie is taking a breather. Brig says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zombie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zombie is trying to work for a kimura but Brig is defending well.
Brig is looking for a sweep. Zombie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zombie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zombie wants to free his trapped foot but Brig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Zombie trying to advance position but Brig counters by regaining guard.
Brig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zombie controls the pace.
Brig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brig lands a high kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rob Zombie.
I think Zombie 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 for Bishop Brig!
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Bishop Brig!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Bishop Brig!
Bishop Brig wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Smultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan William (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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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Smultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alan William !
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Darius Henderson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
William tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smultz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smultz drives through with a takedown into William 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
William wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smultz manages to pass to side control.
Smultz moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from William .
William is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
William reaches up around Smultz's neck trying to control. But Smultz takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for William ! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! William is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Smultz celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jon Smultz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Virat Kohli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Evans (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
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Virat Kohli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Evans!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kohli pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Evans back to the cage. Kohli follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like George Evans has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kohli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kohli throws a leg kick but Evans checks it.
Evans scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kohli in his tracks.
A punch combination from Evans misses.
Kohli feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Evans sprawling to the canvas! Evans rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kohli finish him?!
Evans is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kohli connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Evans out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Virat Kohli!
A very excited looking Virat Kohli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Dunc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Teijeira (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 wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Dunc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcelo Teijeira!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teijeira has a takedown stuffed.
Dunc tries to clinch
and Teijeira counters with a two punch combo.
Dunc bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dunc is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Teijeira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dunc has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Teijeira doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunc circles away.
Dunc shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dunc showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teijeira trying to hold on to Dunc's head to control him but Dunc postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teijeira wants to get back to his feet.
Dunc passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dunc cracks Teijeira with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dunc looking to control and managing it successfully.
Teijeira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dunc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dunc working for a submission but Teijeira is keeping him at bay.
Dunc controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teijeira tries to lock up and control but Dunc gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dunc controlling from mount.
Dunc jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Teijeira is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Teijeira and Dunc has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dunc stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dunc fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Teijeira to the ground. Dunc is now in Teijeira's guard.
Teijeira is wriggling around but Dunc manages to pass to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teijeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Teijeira wants to control but Dunc is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dunc takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dunc is looking for a kimura but Teijeira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dunc to get the leverage.
Dunc perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunc seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Teijeira for as long as he can get away with.
Teijeira trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunc perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Dunc dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dunc closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dunc lands in his opponent's guard.
Dunc tries to free his leg and advance position but Teijeira is retaining full guard.
Teijeira trying to strike off his back.
Dunc chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teijeira keeping full guard, as Dunc tries to pass.
Dunc is stalling in the full guard.
Teijeira is trying to keep Dunc in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunc scoring with some ground and pound.
Dunc not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dunc stands and throws Teijeira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dunc advances to full mount.
Teijeira takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunc controlling from the full mount.
Kyle Dunc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dunc'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.
Dunc has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Dunc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunc looking to finish Teijeira with some ground and pound. This is bad for Teijeira!
Dunc controlling the pace for now.
Teijeira taking shots to the head.
Dunc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teijeira can do to turn this around?
Dunc lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Teijeira is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunc lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Teijeira is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunc working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dunc landing strikes from the mount and Teijeira is in trouble!
Dunc is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Teijeira has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dunc pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dunc working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teijeira can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Dunc dominated that second 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. 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.
Teijeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kyle Dunc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dunc drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dunc works to advance to full mount. Teijeira defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dunc controlling the position easily from mount.
Dunc landing strikes from the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunc content just to control the position here.
Dunc in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teijeira sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dunc seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dunc connects with a nice short shot to Teijeira's temple.
Dunc lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dunc connects with a nice short shot to Teijeira's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teijeira tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dunc manages to move to mount!
Dunc controlling from the full mount.
Dunc continues to stall.
Dunc punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunc controlling the pace for now.
Dunc has control of Teijeira's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Teijeira regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Teijeira in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dunc fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dunc lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dunc controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunc 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.
BOOM! Dunc connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dunc get's back to his feet.
Teijeira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dunc leaves Teijeira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunc looking to score a takedown here. Teijeira is defending well but Dunc drives through and ends up in Teijeira's guard.
Marcelo Teijeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle Dunc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Teijeira throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Dunc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dunc, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Kyle Dunc!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Kyle Dunc!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Kyle Dunc!
Kyle Dunc wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Vivas (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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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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 Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Vivas!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Watson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Vivas's guard.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Vivas is retaining full guard.
Johnson trying to move into half guard but instead Vivas has managed to sweep!
Vivas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vivas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vivas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vivas has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vivas lands a couple of digs.
Vivas cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Johnson is rocked!
Vivas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vivas postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Johnson's head off the mat! Johnson is out! He's out! Vivas jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Vivas!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur DragonHeart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DragonHeart kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Heart of Courage. 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
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arthur DragonHeart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erik Striker!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DragonHeart as he avoids it easily.
DragonHeart seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Striker is looking to clinch.
Striker shoots in for a takedown but DragonHeart shows good takedown defense.
DragonHeart looking to score a takedown here. Striker is defending well but DragonHeart drives through and ends up in Striker's guard.
Striker wants to get back to his feet but DragonHeart is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Striker is pulling down on DragonHeart's head. It's preventing any offense from DragonHeart, at least for the moment.
DragonHeart has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Striker is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DragonHeart trying to control the position from guard on top but Striker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Striker looking to hit a scissor sweep but DragonHeart is one step ahead there.
DragonHeart controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker is looking to stand up but DragonHeart isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Striker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Striker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DragonHeart counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Arthur DragonHeart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Striker.
DragonHeart stalling in the clinch.
Striker tries to circle away but DragonHeart has him pinned against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from DragonHeart.
Striker tries to circle away but DragonHeart has him pinned against the cage.
Striker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DragonHeart to keep the fight standing.
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.
DragonHeart prevents a takedown attempt there.
DragonHeart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Striker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DragonHeart defends well and Striker ends up having to push DragonHeart into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DragonHeart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Striker looks winded!
Striker tries for a takedown but DragonHeart circles away easily
and DragonHeart holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
DragonHeart manages to break the clinch.
Striker shoots and misses
and DragonHeart counters by moving into the clinch.
DragonHeart breaks from the clinch.
Striker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Striker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DragonHeart throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
DragonHeart feints and as Striker raises his hands in defense, DragonHeart changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
DragonHeart trying to control the position from guard on top but Striker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DragonHeart gets to his feet - Striker follows without any prompting.
DragonHeart fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Striker avoids it really well and circles away.
Striker throws a leg kick
and DragonHeart counters by moving into the clinch.
DragonHeart stalling the fight.
Stalling in the clinch from DragonHeart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker tries to break the clinch but DragonHeart is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Striker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DragonHeart pulls guard.
DragonHeart wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are working up against the cage. DragonHeart manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DragonHeart breaks from the clinch.
Striker shoots in for a takedown but DragonHeart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DragonHeart fails to land the takedown.
Striker is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DragonHeart misses with a takedown attempt - Striker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur DragonHeart dominated that round.
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.
Striker throws a nice looking combination but DragonHeart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Striker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DragonHeart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Striker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DragonHeart.
Striker wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DragonHeart defends it nicely.
DragonHeart seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DragonHeart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Striker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DragonHeart somewhat.
Striker wants to clinch.
DragonHeart swats away the attempt to clinch by Striker.
DragonHeart shoots in but no luck this time.
Striker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur DragonHeart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Striker goes for a double leg but DragonHeart avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DragonHeart continues to drive forward.
Striker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like DragonHeart was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Erik Striker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Striker is breathing heavily.
DragonHeart has managed to clinch.
DragonHeart manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Striker misses.
Striker throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Striker looks to move away, DragonHeart throws a big counter combo but Striker just gets out of the way.
Striker is looking to clinch.
Striker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
DragonHeart went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
DragonHeart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Striker pinned against the cage. Striker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DragonHeart drives through and clinches with Striker against the cage.
DragonHeart has Striker pressed against the cage, preventing Striker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
DragonHeart manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting DragonHeart here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Striker working hard to break the clinch.
DragonHeart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DragonHeart has Striker up against the cage in a clinch.
DragonHeart breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Striker.
Striker tries a head kick but it misses.
Striker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Striker has a takedown stuffed.
DragonHeart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Striker can do to turn this around?
DragonHeart looks for a takedown but Striker sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DragonHeart fails to land the takedown.
DragonHeart tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Striker defends well and DragonHeart ends up having to push Striker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur DragonHeart dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Striker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Striker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from DragonHeart.
DragonHeart lands a high kick!
DragonHeart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Striker tries to score a power double leg takedown but DragonHeart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Striker somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DragonHeart darts in and clinches Striker up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DragonHeart goes for a takedown attempt but Striker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur DragonHeart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DragonHeart scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
DragonHeart tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Striker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
DragonHeart working away.
DragonHeart slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DragonHeart decides to stand back up.
Striker darts in looking for a takedown but DragonHeart gets double underhooks and turns Striker into the cage.
Striker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Striker tries to clinch but DragonHeart is having none of it.
DragonHeart takes the fight into the clinch.
DragonHeart with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
DragonHeart decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DragonHeart is proving hard to escape from.
Striker trying to control but DragonHeart is working from the bottom.
Striker wants to stand but DragonHeart is controlling his posture from full guard.
DragonHeart scrambles and gets back to his feet.
DragonHeart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Striker as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DragonHeart to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arthur DragonHeart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DragonHeart trying to control but Striker is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erik Striker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arthur DragonHeart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DragonHeart controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur DragonHeart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DragonHeart 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Arthur DragonHeart!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Arthur DragonHeart!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Arthur DragonHeart!
Arthur DragonHeart wins by unanimous decision!
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