QFC Tournament 1135 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stormy Crow (ranked 4529 p4p, 4391 weight class) and Daniel Hebel (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.

Crow
vs
Hebel

197 cm
18
270
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stormy Crow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Hebel!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Hemmingworth and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Crow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crow.

It looks like Daniel Hebel has been cut.
Hebel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hebel fails with a takedown attempt.
Hebel looks for a takedown but Crow sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Crow misses the target.
Stormy Crow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hebel.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hebel.
Hebel fails to land the takedown.
Hebel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Crow does no damage.
Daniel Hebel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hebel tries for a takedown but Crow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hebel looks winded!
Crow with a nice cross.

Hebel is rocked!
Hebel drops his hands momentarily. Crow doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Hebel staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Hebel doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stormy Crow!

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FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudo Gongo (ranked 4589 p4p, 4645 weight class) and Vladimr Kozlov (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.

Gongo
vs
Kozlov

210 cm
23
260
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
21
155
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dudo Gongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vladimr Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Gongo tries to sprawl out of it but Kozlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gongo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gongo throwing a counter right hand but Kozlov manages to avoid it.

Kozlov gets a takedown into half guard.
Gongo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gongo trying to get back to full guard but Kozlov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gongo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gongo tries to get out of the position.
Kozlov is landing with some decent strikes but Gongo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gongo tries to hold on but Kozlov postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gongo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kozlov landing strikes from the mount and Gongo is in trouble!
Gongo wants to hold on but Kozlov pushes him away.
Gongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kozlov on the ground.
Kozlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kozlov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gongo hang on?
Kozlov lands with some strikes.

Kozlov is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Gongo is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimr Kozlov!

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FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Batt (ranked 4358 p4p, 4300 weight class) and John Big Papa (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.

Batt
vs
Big Papa

185 cm
23
170
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
23
300
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dylan Batt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Big Papa!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Topper Green and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Papa tries to clinch up but Batt circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Big Papa, as that shot connected.

It looks like Dylan Batt has been cut.
Big Papa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Big Papa misses.

Big Papa lands a big right hand that sends Batt crashing to the mat! Big Papa stays standing though and waves Batt back to his feet!
Batt throws a head kick that misses.
Batt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Big Papa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big Papa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batt moves away.
Are you kidding me?! Big Papa ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Batt clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Big Papa!
After winning the bout, John Big Papa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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pop
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Clemons (ranked 4473 p4p, 4320 weight class) and Char Donnay (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.

Clemons
vs
Donnay

195 cm
20
235
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
21
266
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

Good wrestler
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clarence Clemons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Char Donnay!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Topper Green and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Donnay shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clemons's guard.
Donnay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Donnay postures up.
Donnay postures up and lands a big shot to Clemons's brow.
Donnay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Donnay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Donnay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Clemons is rocked!
Donnay arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Clemons's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Char Donnay!

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giorgi Painter (ranked 4402 p4p, 4443 weight class) and Richard Homewood (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.

Painter
vs
Homewood

185 cm
19
155
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giorgi Painter !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Homewood!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Homewood is defended easily by Painter .

A momentary lapse in concentration from Homewood enables Painter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Homewood manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Homewood has his feet on Painter 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Homewood shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Painter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Homewood is aware though and is defending well.
Homewood preventing the sweep.
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!

Painter is working an open guard so Homewood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Painter has managed to clinch.
Homewood has a couple of punches blocked by Painter .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Homewood fails to pull guard.

Homewood manages to break the clinch.

Homewood drives through and clinches with Painter against the cage.
Painter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Homewood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Painter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Homewood just stands there and leans against the cage.

Homewood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Homewood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Giorgi Painter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Homewood.
Homewood shoots for a double leg takedown but Painter sprawls well. He's pushed Homewood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Painter shoots in and gets a takedown into Homewood's guard.
Painter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Homewood is trying to control the position but Painter postures up.
Homewood can't keep his opponent in guard - Painter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homewood pushes Painter off looking to stand but Painter dives back in and keeps control.
Homewood wants to control but Painter is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Homewood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Homewood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Homewood manages to get to full guard.

Homewood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Homewood looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homewood keeping moving, preventing Painter from controlling successfully.
Painter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Homewood is keeping the position for now.
Painter wants to control from the top but Homewood keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Homewood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Homewood shoots in and drives through. Painter sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Homewood closes the distance and clinches up with Painter , looking for a takedown. Homewood pushes Painter against the cage but Painter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Painter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Homewood thumps Painter with a low kick.
Homewood fails with a takedown attempt.
Painter tries to close the distance and clinch but Homewood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Homewood steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Painter .
Painter tries for a takedown but Homewood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Homewood has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Painter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Homewood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Homewood steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Homewood dives in for a single leg takedown but Painter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Painter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Homewood.

Painter shoots in and gets a takedown into Homewood's guard.
Painter wants to control from the top but Homewood keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Giorgi Painter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Painter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Homewood has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Painter has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Painter prevents the takedown attempt.
Homewood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Painter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Homewood controlling the action here for a moment.

Painter has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Homewood clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Homewood is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Painter off. It looks like it's working - Painter slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Homewood displaying calm under pressure there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Homewood is breathing heavily.
Painter with a lazy takedown attempt

and Homewood counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Painter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Homewood - that landed with a thud.
Homewood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Painter after a bit of a struggle.
Giorgi Painter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Homewood.

Painter breaks from the clinch.
Painter lands a right hook to the body.

Painter forces Homewood back against the cage and clinches.

Homewood drags the fight down to the ground.
Homewood is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Painter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Homewood is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Homewood holds on and takes a little breather.
Painter throws a strike but Homewood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Painter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Homewood's guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Homewood wants to sweep but no luck.
Homewood controlling the position.
Homewood looking for a sweep. Not yet Homewood, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homewood striking off his back but it's not causing Painter any problems.
Painter postures up.
Painter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Homewood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Painter wants to control from the top but Homewood keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Homewood is controlling Painter 's posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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.
Homewood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Painter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Homewood throws a lazy head kick
and Painter counters with a three punch combo that has Homewood backing up. Homewood nods at Painter to acknowledge the strikes.
Painter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Homewood circles away.
Painter goes for a double leg but Homewood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Homewood continues to drive forward.
Homewood wants a takedown.
Painter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Painter decides to pull guard.
Painter working a defensive guard but Homewood manages to pass into side control anyway.
Painter is not content to let Homewood control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Richard Homewood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Painter has managed to clinch.
Painter being controlled against the cage.
Homewood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Painter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homewood is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Homewood jumps guard but Painter stands there with Homewood around his waist. Homewood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Painter just leaning against Homewood, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Painter fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Homewood breaks from the clinch.
Painter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Homewood's head.
Homewood swats away the attempt to clinch by Painter .
Painter misses with a takedown attempt
and Homewood counters with a left and a right that stings Painter .
Homewood fails with a takedown attempt.
Giorgi Painter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Homewood.
Homewood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Painter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Homewood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Painter as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homewood shoots in looking for a takedown. Painter tries to sprawl out of it but Homewood keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Painter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Homewood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Painter .
Homewood steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Painter .
Homewood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Painter defends it nicely.
Painter throws a head kick but Homewood moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Painter . No joy for Homewood on that attempt.
Painter attempts a counter takedown but Homewood avoids it well and moves away.
Painter is looking to clinch but Homewood is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painter shoots in looking for a takedown but Homewood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Painter 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Homewood is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Painter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Painter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Homewood swinging wildly here.

Painter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Homewood's guard.
Painter tries to free his leg and advance position but Homewood is retaining full guard.
Painter wants to control from the top but Homewood keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Homewood has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Painter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Painter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Homewood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Painter tries to clinch up but Homewood circles away and keeps his distance.
Homewood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Giorgi Painter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Painter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Homewood napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Painter tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Homewood is trying to control Painter 's posture but Painter avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgi Painter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Painter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Giorgi Painter !
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Giorgi Painter !
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Giorgi Painter !

Giorgi Painter wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Betiskuda (ranked 4400 p4p, 4362 weight class) and Juicy Gum (ranked 440 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.

Betiskuda
vs
Gum

190 cm
23
248
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
280
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mario Betiskuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juicy Gum!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Betiskuda as Gum shoots in.
Gum tries for a takedown but Betiskuda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Betiskuda throws a quick counter head kick but Gum was just out of range.

Gum closes the distance and clinches.
Betiskuda working hard to break the clinch.
Betiskuda is trying to push Gum away but Gum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Betiskuda.
Betiskuda's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice left hand lands by Betiskuda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betiskuda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gum trying to stall but Betiskuda improves his position.

Gum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gum doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Betiskuda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mario Betiskuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juicy Gum.
Gum shoots in looking for a takedown but Betiskuda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gum shoots and misses
and Betiskuda counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Juicy Gum has been cut.
Juicy Gum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gum.
Gum misses with a shot to the body
and Betiskuda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gum looks winded!
Gum fails with a takedown attempt.
Betiskuda is looking for a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betiskuda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gum misses with a takedown
and Betiskuda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Betiskuda connects with a nice looking jab.
Betiskuda is looking to land body kicks.
Betiskuda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Betiskuda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Betiskuda avoids the body shot from Gum.
Betiskuda went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Betiskuda leaves Gum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Betiskuda throws a quick counter head kick but Gum was just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Betiskuda swivels and escapes.
Betiskuda thinks about countering with a head kick.
Betiskuda drops Gum with a straight right hand, right on the button! Betiskuda follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Betiskuda!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flop Le Blanc (ranked 4359 p4p, 4321 weight class) and Keagan Harkett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harkett has chosen Hope as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Le Blanc
vs
Harkett

175 cm
18
175
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
150
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Flop Le Blanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keagan Harkett!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Le Blanc shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harkett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Le Blanc has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Le Blanc throws a big right hand that misses.
Harkett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Blanc is one step ahead there.
Le Blanc wants to pass the guard but Harkett is keeping the position.

Harkett has his foot on Le Blanc's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Le Blanc works his way back into a safe position though.
Le Blanc with a nice head shot there.
Le Blanc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harkett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harkett pulls Le Blanc in close to his closed guard and prevents Le Blanc from doing any damage or advancing position.
Harkett throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Harkett wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Blanc with a nice head shot there.
Le Blanc stands up over Harkett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Le Blanc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Le Blanc with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harkett keeping moving, preventing Le Blanc from controlling successfully.
Le Blanc is in close to Harkett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Le Blanc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harkett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Le Blanc wants to control from the top but Harkett keeps moving.
Le Blanc scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harkett keeping moving, preventing Le Blanc from controlling successfully.
Le Blanc throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Blanc with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Le Blanc is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Le Blanc working some strikes from top position.
Le Blanc chips away with some ground and pound.

Harkett looking for a guillotine here but Le Blanc defends easily.
Le Blanc cracks Harkett with a solid left hand.
Le Blanc cracks Harkett with a solid left hand.
Harkett wants to sweep here but Le Blanc controlling him for the moment.
Le Blanc is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Blanc postures up and lands a big shot to Harkett's brow.
Harkett has momentary wrist control but Le Blanc slips an elbow through the middle.
Le Blanc is working Harkett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Le Blanc wants to pass the guard but Harkett is keeping the position.
Le Blanc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Le Blanc's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Le Blanc's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harkett is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Le Blanc trying to control but Harkett is working from the bottom.
Le Blanc scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Blanc with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harkett keeping moving, preventing Le Blanc from controlling successfully.
Le Blanc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harkett keeping moving, preventing Le Blanc from controlling successfully.
Le Blanc lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Le Blanc stands up over Harkett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Le Blanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Harkett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harkett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harkett looks winded!
Le Blanc lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flop Le Blanc dominated that round.
That's time! Le Blanc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Harkett gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Le Blanc to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Harkett manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Le Blanc shoots in for a double leg but Harkett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harkett tries to counter by closing the distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Le Blanc.
Harkett is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Le Blanc tries for a takedown but Harkett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flop Le Blanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Harkett moves into range and clinches up with Le Blanc.
Harkett prevents the takedown attempt.

Harkett breaks the clinch.
Le Blanc misses with a takedown attempt
and Harkett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Harkett drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harkett wants to control but Le Blanc is keeping him busy.

Harkett stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Blanc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harkett as he avoids it easily.

Harkett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Le Blanc is staying active underneath Harkett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Harkett stands up out of the half guard.

Harkett has managed to clinch.

Harkett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harkett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Le Blanc tries for a takedown but Harkett circles away easily
and Harkett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Flop Le Blanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Harkett clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harkett is trying to force a seperation but Le Blanc has the dominant position.
Le Blanc can't get the takedown.
Harkett can't break the clinch.
Harkett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkett tries to circle away but Le Blanc has him pinned against the cage.
Le Blanc goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harkett prevents it.
Le Blanc drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harkett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harkett wants to break free but Le Blanc has control.
Harkett is trying to push Le Blanc away but Le Blanc has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Le Blanc looking for a takedown.

Harkett breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Le Blanc is defended easily by Harkett.
Le Blanc fails with the takedown

and Harkett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Harkett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harkett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Le Blanc napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Le Blanc is looking to reverse the position.
Le Blanc looks to move to half guard but instead Harkett has passed into mount! Damn!

Harkett get's back to his feet.

Le Blanc gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Le Blanc has a closed guard, preventing Harkett from standing up.
Le Blanc keeping moving, preventing Harkett from controlling successfully.
Harkett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Le Blanc is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harkett is aware though and is defending well.
Harkett advances to half guard.

Le Blanc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Le Blanc is staying active underneath Harkett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harkett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Harkett escapes and gets back to his feet.
Le Blanc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harkett is fending him off so far but Le Blanc persists. Nope, Harkett circles away and we're back to standing.
Harkett stuffs the takedown.

Harkett rushes Le Blanc and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harkett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harkett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Le Blanc drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harkett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Harkett breaks the clinch.
Le Blanc fails with the takedown
and Harkett counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keagan Harkett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A nice combination there by Harkett.
Harkett lands a jab.

Le Blanc closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harkett quickly recovers to half guard.

Harkett has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Le Blanc is on him like a limpet, forcing Harkett back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harkett gets underhooks to prevent Le Blanc's takedown attempt.
Harkett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Le Blanc tries to score a body lock takedown but Harkett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harkett tries to break the clinch but Le Blanc is controlling the position.

Harkett breaks the clinch.
Le Blanc shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Harkett counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flop Le Blanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Harkett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harkett lands in his opponent's guard.
Harkett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkett stopping the sweep attempt from Le Blanc.
Harkett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Le Blanc working for a triangle but Harkett defends it easily.

Le Blanc looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Le Blanc looking for a guillotine here but Harkett defends easily.
Le Blanc on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Le Blanc tries to get out of the position.

Harkett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Le Blanc has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harkett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Le Blanc is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flop Le Blanc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.

Le Blanc is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harkett is aware though and is defending well.
Le Blanc trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Harkett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harkett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Harkett pushes down on Le Blanc's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Le Blanc actively working from the bottom here.

Le Blanc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Harkett is working for a submission of some sort.

Le Blanc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Le Blanc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Harkett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Le Blanc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harkett.
Harkett wants to take a breather but Le Blanc is having none of it.
Le Blanc blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harkett.
Harkett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harkett is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Le Blanc is in all sorts of trouble here.
Le Blanc bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Le Blanc with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Harkett manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Harkett breaks the clinch.

Harkett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Le Blanc looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Le Blanc is looking to regain half guard here but Harkett keeps moving and retains side control.
Le Blanc gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Keagan Harkett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Le Blanc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keagan Harkett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harkett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Keagan Harkett!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Keagan Harkett!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Keagan Harkett!

Keagan Harkett wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Keagan Harkett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Not Carlos (ranked 4470 p4p, 4341 weight class) and Gavin Roper (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.

Not Carlos
vs
Roper

192 cm
19
243
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Not Carlos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gavin Roper!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Donatello Bradman and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roper tries to clinch up.
Roper doesn't manage to clinch there - Not Carlos circles away.
Roper is looking to clinch but Not Carlos is avoiding it.
Roper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Not Carlos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roper doesn't manage to clinch there - Not Carlos circles away.

Not Carlos moves into the clinch.
Roper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Not Carlos just stands there and leans against the cage.

Not Carlos breaks from the clinch.

Not Carlos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Not Carlos walks away with a smile on his face. Roper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Not Carlos looks to land a combination. Roper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Gavin Roper has been cut.
Not Carlos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roper tries to clinch up.

Not Carlos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Roper did well to prevent Not Carlos getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Not Carlos is looking to take a break and control but Roper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Roper looking for submissions off his back.

Roper actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roper has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Not Carlos. Oh but Roper has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Not Carlos goes limp - he's gone! Roper jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gavin Roper!
A victorious Gavin Roper thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.