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QFC Tournament 835 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DJ Bucky (ranked 6680 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markeese Regent (ranked 6908 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DJ Bucky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markeese Regent!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bucky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Regent takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Regent pushes Bucky up against the cage in a clinch.
Bucky blocks a body shot from Regent.
Bucky working aggressively here.
Regent has Bucky pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Regent pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bucky tumbling to the mat - Regent dives into Bucky's guard.
Regent makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Regent is stalling in the full guard.
Bucky is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bucky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Regent on the ground.
Regent's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regent with a nice head shot there.
Regent throws a big elbow that misses.
Regent is stalling in the full guard.
Regent wants to stand but Bucky has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Regent preventing the sweep.
Regent tries to stand but Bucky is controlling from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bucky lands with a nice body punch.
Bucky lands with a cross.
Bucky lands a jab to the head.
Regent fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bucky to the ground. Regent is now in Bucky's guard.
Regent stays in close to Bucky's body and controls the position.
Regent advances position into side control!
Bucky on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Regent controlling from side mount.
Regent looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regent staying calm.
It looks like Regent might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Regent 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bucky is trying to work for a sweep but Regent has mounted him!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Regent controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Regent looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Regent putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markeese Regent dominated that round.
That's time! Bucky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Regent gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Regent breaks from the clinch.
Bucky lands a slapping body shot.
Bucky drops Regent with a beautiful combination! Regent stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bucky is looking for the KO!
Regent is rocked!
It looks like Markeese Regent has been cut.
Bucky pounces like a tiger and cracks Regent with a vicious hook! Regent is down but not out! Bucky follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). DJ Bucky!
During a confident post fight interview, DJ Bucky thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Leka (ranked 6077 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Battle (ranked 5919 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pekka Leka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyrone Battle!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Darius Henderson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leka defending well as Battle loads up on a big left hand.
Leka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battle dodges the punch combination from Leka.
Battle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Battle slips a jab from Leka.
Nice cross by Battle.
Battle slips under a jab.
Battle lands a slapping body shot.
Battle throws a lazy right hand but Leka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leka throws an overhand right that lands on Battle's shoulder, as Battle tries to avoid the shot.
Battle misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Battle throws a sloppy body shot
and Leka counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle lands a jab to Leka's midsection.
Battle lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leka misses with a hook. Battle ducked under it nicely.
Battle lands a nice shot that snaps Leka's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Leka just misses with a punch to the body.
Pekka Leka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battle throws a body shot but no joy.
Battle moves into the clinch.
Battle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Battle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leka tries to throw a body punch but Battle avoids it by throwing Leka back against the cage.
Leka effectively controlling the action here.
Battle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leka or not.
Leka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Battle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leka swings wildly with an uppercut but Battle uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leka blocks an uppercut.
Battle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leka.
Leka blocking some punches.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Battle misses with a punch to the body.
Battle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leka backwards.
Leka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Leka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pekka Leka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Battle.
Battle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Battle up against the cage.
Battle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battle tries a body shot but Leka blocks it.
Leka can't break the clinch.
Leka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leka blocks a body shot from Battle.
Battle struggles to land a body shot inside as Leka controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Battle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Battle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leka misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Battle.
Battle swings wildly with an uppercut but Leka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leka's elbow.
Leka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrone Battle will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Battle slips under a jab.
Pekka Leka is winning the standup battle so far.
Battle looks to score with a jab to the body but Leka is just out of range.
Leka throws a hook but Battle avoids it easily.
Battle staying out of range there.
Leka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Battle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leka moves away.
Leka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Battle clinches up against the cage.
Leka blocks an uppercut.
Battle swings wildly with an uppercut but Leka uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyrone Battle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Battle swings wildly with an uppercut but Leka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leka is working Battle over against the cage.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leka can't break the clinch.
Battle pushes Leka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
Battle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Battle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Battle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Leka.
A nice left hand lands by Battle.
Battle is working for takedown but Leka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Battle scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Leka.
Good body shot from Battle.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Leka.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Leka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
Battle tries a body shot but Leka blocks it.
Battle struggles to land a body shot inside as Leka controls his hands.
Battle tries a body shot but Leka blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pekka Leka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Battle.
Battle tries a body shot but Leka blocks it.
Battle is working Leka over against the cage.
Battle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Battle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leka is trying to maintain a safe position but Battle gets an underhook and turns Leka into the cage.
Battle lands a hook that snaps the head of Leka backwards.
Battle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lekas head.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside.
Leka slows down the pace here.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leka's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leka wants to stall.
Battle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Battle can't find room to land a body shot as Leka controls the action.
Battle can't find room to land a body shot as Leka controls the action.
Battle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leka prevents it.
Leka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Battle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Leka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Battle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leka was well out of range. Poor timing from Battle.
Battle jabs Leka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leka takes a swing at Battle's ribcage but misses.
Leka throws a right hand that misses
and Battle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Battle is leaning against Leka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle has a couple of punches blocked by Leka.
Leka misses with a punch on the inside.
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Battle working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle lands a shoulder strike.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leka's elbow.
Battle working aggressively here.
Battle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle working aggressively here.
Battle misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battle.
Leka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battle misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Battle misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Leka.
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Battle.
Nice body punch from Battle.
Battle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Leka.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
Battle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Battle tries a body shot but Leka blocks it.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Leka gets underhooks to prevent Battle's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Battle.
Battle lands a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Battle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Leka blocks a body shot from Battle.
Battle lands a hook that snaps the head of Leka backwards.
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
Battle tries a body shot but Leka blocks it.
Battle tries a body shot but Leka blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battle.
Battle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leka tries to break free but Battle pushes him back against the cage.
Battle lands a hook that snaps the head of Leka backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battle.
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leka is looking to break free of the clinch but Battle has double underhooks.
Battle has a couple of punches blocked by Leka.
Pekka Leka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Battle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Battle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Battle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Tyrone Battle!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Tyrone Battle!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Tyrone Battle!
Tyrone Battle wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eli Casey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph White (ranked 6348 p4p, 555 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eli Casey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph White!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Casey gets slowly back to his feet.
Joseph White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White gets tackled into the cage by Casey. Casey maintains the clinch.
White is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Casey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Casey stalling.
Casey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. White gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Casey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Casey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Casey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Casey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
White is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
White throws a lazy right hand but Casey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Casey drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
White is trying to drag Casey to the mat but Casey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White can't get the takedown.
Casey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
White thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Casey pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
Casey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casey has his feet on White's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Casey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with White but White pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, jab by White - just one landing.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Casey.
Casey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Joseph White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from White does no damage.
White fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Casey on the side of the head.
White lands a nice hook to Casey's body. Casey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Casey drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
White changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Casey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Casey lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White misses with the combination.
White misses with a straight right.
Casey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Casey counters by moving into the clinch.
Casey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
White successfully pulls guard.
Casey cracks White with a solid left hand.
Casey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
White keeping full guard, as Casey tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casey postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
White being controlled here, momentarily.
White keeping full guard, as Casey tries to pass.
White looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Casey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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 Eli Casey will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
White bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Casey shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense.
White throws a body punch but Casey moves out of range.
White slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Casey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
Casey looks for a takedown but White sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Casey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Casey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for White.
Some wild striking there from White.
Casey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White throws a nice looking combination but Casey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Casey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Casey throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
Casey avoids a punch combination nicely.
White throws a series of punches but Casey moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casey clinches up against the cage.
Casey looking for a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Casey.
Casey is trying to pull guard but White has him pressed against the cage.
White jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Casey walks away with a smile on his face. White gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
White jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White misses with a wild combination.
Casey shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
Joseph White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White throws a right hand that Casey ducks under and follows up with a left that Casey also avoids with ease.
Casey defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Casey on that attempt.
Casey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
White is trying to get back to half guard.
White is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Casey is working White over with some ground and pound from side control.
White is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Casey off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casey wants to control his opponent's hands but White gets his hands free.
Casey manages to reverse the position and now he's in White's guard. Nice work there by Casey.
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!
Casey passes White's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casey controlling the action here.
Casey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Casey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Casey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White has managed to free his arm - good work.
White is trying to maintain the position but Casey is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Casey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White lands a slapping body shot.
Casey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Casey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White throws a counter combo.
A right-left combo lands from White.
It looks like Eli Casey has been cut.
White lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Casey at a distance.
White throws a series of punches but Casey moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from White.
Casey slips under a jab from White.
White tries to bum rush Casey with a series of wild strikes but Casey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Casey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with White but White pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White swinging wildly here.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Casey throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
Casey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Casey.
Casey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Casey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White misses with the combination.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a jab to the body
and Casey counters with an outside leg kick.
Donk. White catches Casey right on the button with a cross.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
Casey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
White unleashes a big counter combination but Casey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Casey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White throws a body punch but Casey moves out of range.
Eli Casey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White lands with a right hand.
Casey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White loads up on a big right hand but Casey slips the punch.
Casey closes the distance and pushes White back into the cage.
White is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Casey is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casey tries to pull guard but White holds him up against the cage and eventually Casey drops back down to his feet.
White fails to pull guard.
White jumps guard but Casey stands there with White around his waist. White gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
White is pressed up against the cage. Casey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag White down to the mat. White avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Casey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. White was covering up waiting for the punch and Casey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Casey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Casey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Joseph White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Casey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
Casey stopping the sweep attempt from White.
Casey stays in close to White's body and controls the position.
Casey passes into half guard.
Casey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White 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 Damien Edna scores the fight for Joseph White!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Joseph White!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Joseph White!
Joseph White wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cy Cartwright (ranked 6628 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Battle (ranked 5909 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cy Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Isaiah Battle!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Darius Henderson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Battle circles away easily
and Battle counters with a stiff right hand.
Cartwright shoots in but no luck this time.
Cartwright fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Battle to the ground. Cartwright is now in Battle's guard.
Cartwright connects with a couple of short punches.
Cartwright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Cartwright is working Battle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Battle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cartwright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cartwright is in close to Battle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Battle wants to stand up but Cartwright is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom.
Cartwright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
Cartwright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Battle's head.
Cartwright works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cartwright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Battle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright lands with a punch from half guard.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Battle is working from the bottom.
Cartwright slips a nice elbow through Battle's hands, connecting with Battle's forehead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cartwright wants to control but Battle is keeping him busy.
Cartwright is pressing down on Battle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Battle is holding on for now.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cartwright lands with a punch from half guard.
Cartwright winds up and cracks Battle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Battle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Battle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cartwright scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cartwright is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Battle is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cy Cartwright!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bez Berry (ranked 6909 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Battle (ranked 5921 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bez Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerome Battle!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Donatello Bradman and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Berry doesn't manage to clinch there - Battle circles away.
Battle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Berry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Battle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berry wants to clinch.
Battle thuds his right hand into Berry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Battle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Battle scores with a body shot.
Battle lands with a shot to the body.
Battle cracks Berry with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Battle has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Berry to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battle ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Berry out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Battle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dre Battle (ranked 5917 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Taishan (ranked 6907 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dre Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Taishan!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Watson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taishan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taishan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Battle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taishan momentarily.
Battle scores with a body shot.
Taishan 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.
Battle lands with a right hand.
Battle lands a big right hand that sends Taishan crashing to the mat! Battle stays standing though and waves Taishan back to his feet!
Taishan is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taishan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Battle is able to avoid easily.
Taishan is still on wobbly legs! Can Battle finish him?
Taishan is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Battle doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Taishan crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Taishan's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dre Battle!
After the fight, Dre Battle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Battle (ranked 5920 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kjetil Arnljotsson (ranked 3950 p4p, 419 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Arnljotsson's choice of entrance music: Bolt Thrower - Behind Enemy Lines. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamal Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kjetil Arnljotsson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnljotsson connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jamal Battle has been cut.
A combination from Arnljotsson does no damage.
Arnljotsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Battle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Battle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arnljotsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arnljotsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Arnljotsson tries to keep at a distance but Battle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arnljotsson tries to pull guard but Battle won't allow it.
Battle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Battle tries to throw a body punch but Arnljotsson avoids it by throwing Battle back against the cage.
Arnljotsson tries to pull guard but Battle won't allow it.
A short right from Battle.
Battle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arnljotsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnljotsson is trying to pull guard but Battle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jamal Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kjetil Arnljotsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle gets through Arnljotsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battle.
Battle misses with some punches.
Arnljotsson blocking some punches.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arnljotsson's elbow.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Battle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arnljotsson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Battle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battle gets through Arnljotsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battle tries a body shot but Arnljotsson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnljotsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Battle works on Arnljotsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Arnljotsson jumps guard but Battle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Battle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle lands a shoulder strike.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Arnljotsson.
Battle tries a body shot but Arnljotsson blocks it.
Nice body punch from Battle - that landed with a thud.
Arnljotsson looks winded!
Battle gets through Arnljotsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battle lands with a left to the head.
Battle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arnljotsson backwards.
Arnljotsson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Arnljotsson with a big uppercut! Arnljotsson tries to clinch up but Battle pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Arnljotsson to the mat! Arnljotsson covers up and Battle unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jamal Battle!
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