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SCC 75 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel has chosen Get Out Of My Room as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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290 lbs
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225 lbs
2 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robin Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester misses with a takedown attempt
and Gabriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gabriel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Winchester regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabriel winds up and cracks Winchester with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gabriel wants to control but Winchester is keeping him busy.
Winchester tries to get to full guard but Gabriel has control of the leg.
Gabriel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Winchester moves into full guard.
Gabriel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gabriel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gabriel stopping the sweep attempt from Winchester.
Gabriel passes Winchester's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel trying to control the action but Winchester is working from the bottom.
Winchester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabriel wants to take a breather but Winchester is having none of it.
Gabriel stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Gabriel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Winchester misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Robin Winchester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gabriel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gabriel showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winchester is breathing heavily.
Gabriel trying to mount his opponent but Winchester defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel prevents Winchester from improving his position.
Winchester wants to control but Gabriel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Winchester tries to get to full guard but Gabriel has control of the leg.
Gabriel uses his free foot to push down on Winchester's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Winchester.
Gabriel controlling the pace for now.
Gabriel dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gabriel tries to control but Winchester wriggling away.
Gabriel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Winchester kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gabriel 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.
Gabriel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Justin Gabriel was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Winchester throws a hook to the side of Gabriel's head but Gabriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winchester doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gabriel counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Winchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel digs a right hand into Winchester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Winchester's gas tank.
Gabriel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gabriel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gabriel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gabriel controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gabriel passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Gabriel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gabriel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Winchester was covering up waiting for the punch and Gabriel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gabriel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gabriel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gabriel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Justin Gabriel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gabriel passes to side control.
Gabriel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winchester keeps working.
Winchester is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Winchester is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Winchester is looking for a sweep.
Gabriel working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Winchester is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gabriel connects with a decent elbow.
Gabriel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Winchester has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gabriel lands some shots froms side control.
Gabriel stands up.
Winchester gets caught flat footed, as Gabriel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel looking to sit in guard and control but Winchester gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Winchester throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gabriel 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.
Gabriel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Winchester engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gabriel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabriel is keeping the position for now.
Winchester wants to control from the top but Gabriel keeps moving.
Robin Winchester has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gabriel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gabriel in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Winchester is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gabriel working the ground and pound from side control.
Gabriel looking to control but instead Winchester has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gabriel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gabriel tries to pass to full mount but Winchester defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Gabriel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gabriel rushes Winchester and presses him up against the cage.
Winchester has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Winchester wants a takedown but no success here.
Winchester has Gabriel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gabriel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gabriel manages to break the clinch.
Gabriel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Winchester!
Gabriel stands up from mount. Strange move.
Gabriel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gabriel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Winchester pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gabriel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gabriel trying to pass the guard but Winchester defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel moves nicely into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winchester tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gabriel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Winchester is not content to let Gabriel control the position.
Winchester is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gabriel landing strikes.
Robin Winchester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gabriel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Winchester is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gabriel working the body and head with strikes.
Gabriel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Winchester gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel is looking to take a break and control but Winchester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gabriel trying to control from half guard but Winchester is working away.
Gabriel stalling.
Winchester tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gabriel decides to stand up.
Gabriel shoots in and gets a takedown into Winchester's guard.
Gabriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Winchester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winchester 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.
Gabriel postures up in Winchester's guard and throws a big left but Winchester blocks it.
Winchester 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.
Gabriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Winchester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Gabriel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gabriel 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Gabriel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Take Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigmund Royal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Take Down has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Take Down seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Take Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sigmund Royal!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Down keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Royal wants to get back to his feet.
Down is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Royal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Down wants to improve his position but Royal is controlling well.
Down manages to get to full guard.
Down is pulling down on Royal's head. It's preventing any offense from Royal, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Down'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.
Royal wants to get up but he can't break Down's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions 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.
Down managing to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Royal throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Royal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Down sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Royal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Down counters with a stiff right hand.
Down shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Down pushes down on Royal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Royal looks gassed!
Down lands strikes from half guard.
Down is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Down controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down drops an elbow to the side of Royal's head.
Well, if Down is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Down looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Down slows the pace down in half guard.
Down passes the guard and advances to mount!
BOOM! Down connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Down is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Royal is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Royal flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Down anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Royal and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Down slips an arm under Royal chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Down has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Down is squeezing on Royal like an anaconda would it's prey. Royal fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Take Down!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Henning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wojtek Svalbard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henning kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is In For the Count ( Perfect Twist). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Henning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wojtek Svalbard!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henning slaps away a takedown attempt from Svalbard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henning drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Svalbard taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svalbard is looking to regain half guard here but Henning keeps moving and retains side control.
Svalbard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Henning's best efforts.
Svalbard wants to improve his position but Henning is controlling well.
Henning thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svalbard's head.
Henning prevents Svalbard from improving his position.
Henning wants to free his trapped foot but Svalbard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svalbard wants to improve his position but Henning is controlling well.
Henning trying to control from half guard but Svalbard is working away.
Henning is thwarting Svalbard's attempts to control the position.
Henning wants to take a breather but Svalbard is having none of it.
Henning not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Svalbard is staying active underneath Henning, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We're going to have a standup here because Joe Henning wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Svalbard tries to clinch
and Henning decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Svalbard's guard.
Henning being controlled here momentarily.
Svalbard looking for a guillotine here but Henning defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svalbard looking for a sweep. Not yet Svalbard, not yet.
Henning is fighting to break Svalbard's control of his arms but Svalbard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Svalbard controls Henning momentarily but Henning frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wojtek Svalbard was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Henning shoots in but Svalbard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Svalbard wants to clinch but Henning slips to the side
and Henning counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Henning.
Svalbard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henning holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svalbard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Henning blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Henning to work.
Henning tries to pull guard but Svalbard won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Henning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Svalbard as Henning tries to tie him up.
Svalbard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henning walks away with a smile on his face. Svalbard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Svalbard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henning counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Svalbard's guard now.
Svalbard is pulling down on Henning's head to control his posture.
Henning looking to pass the guard.
Henning is breathing heavily.
Henning wants to control from the top but Svalbard keeps moving.
Svalbard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svalbard 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.
Svalbard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Henning trying to control but Svalbard is working from the bottom.
Henning got a little sloppy there for a moment and Svalbard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henning has managed to get both his arms back between Svalbard's legs - danger averted.
Henning avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svalbard controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Henning dominated that round.
That's time! Henning's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Henning throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Svalbard's waist but Svalbard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henning off to one side.
Svalbard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henning.
Joe Henning is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henning circles away from the clinch attempt
and Henning counters by moving into the clinch.
Svalbard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Henning prevents Svalbard from breaking the clinch.
Svalbard is working for takedown but Henning is calmly controlling the position for now.
Svalbard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henning gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Svalbard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joe Henning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wojtek Svalbard.
Henning manages to break the clinch.
Wojtek Svalbard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svalbard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henning manages to avoid it.
Henning fails with a takedown attempt.
Svalbard shoots in for a takedown but Henning shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henning bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henning wants to stand but Svalbard has his arm trapped.
Svalbard holds on to Henning's head and controls the position momentarily.
Svalbard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Svalbard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Henning is squirming around, avoiding Svalbard's attempts to control the action.
Svalbard gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svalbard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Henning on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Henning tries to get out of the position.
Svalbard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Henning can't do much from the bottom here.
Henning on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The referee asks Svalbard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Svalbard prefers to stall for the moment though.
Svalbard stands up.
Henning shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Svalbard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Henning's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svalbard is pushing down on Henning's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henning is fighting to maintain full guard but Svalbard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Svalbard is looking for a kimura but Henning is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Svalbard to get the leverage.
Henning tries to roll over but Svalbard keeps him under control.
Svalbard decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Svalbard!
Svalbard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Svalbard showed some decent athleticism there.
Svalbard passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svalbard takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Henning to pass into mount.
Svalbard moves to the back position.
Henning trying to get back to his feet but Svalbard is in full control for now.
Henning tries to escape but Svalbard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henning is working hard here to advance position.
Henning preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Svalbard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wojtek Svalbard 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Svalbard has a takedown stuffed.
Henning throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Svalbard was covering up waiting for the punch and Henning finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Henning has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Svalbard trying to control the position here.
Svalbard working a defensive guard here.
Wojtek Svalbard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svalbard 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svalbard has Henning pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wojtek Svalbard was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Svalbard fails with the takedown
so Henning counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Svalbard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Svalbard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henning defends well.
Svalbard is trying to control the position but Henning postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henning tries to free his leg and advance position but Svalbard is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svalbard looking for a guillotine here but Henning defends easily.
Svalbard keeping moving, preventing Henning from controlling successfully.
Henning sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Joe Henning just wasn't active enough.
Svalbard with a poor takedown
and Henning counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joe Henning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wojtek Svalbard.
Svalbard misses with a takedown attempt
and Henning counters with an inside leg kick.
Henning lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Svalbard darts in trying to clinch
and Henning counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svalbard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henning!
Henning wants to hold on but Svalbard pushes him away.
Svalbard stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Svalbard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Henning counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Svalbard moves to clinch but Henning breaks away
and Henning counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Svalbard!
Svalbard tries to hold on but Henning postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svalbard is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Henning is staying active.
Henning controlling the pace for now.
Svalbard gets back to half guard.
Svalbard is trying to control but can't.
Henning is keen to just control but Svalbard is a slippery customer.
Svalbard is concentrating on defense, preventing Henning from advancing position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henning shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Svalbard pinned against the cage. Svalbard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Henning with a lazy takedown attempt
and Svalbard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svalbard wants to control from the top but Henning keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Henning showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Henning 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Henning!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Day Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man comes to the cage accompanied by Dayman Remix. Day Man has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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20
153 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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25
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Day Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edward Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Baxter misses
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man throws out a leg kick but Baxter moves out of range and Man only half commits.
Baxter throws a head kick that misses
and Man counters with a good low kick that Baxter was not able to check.
Baxter looks gassed!
Baxter misses with an uppercut
and Man makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Baxter blocks a low kick nicely.
Baxter blocks a head kick by Man.
A head kick misses from Man.
Baxter tries to clinch
and Man counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Baxter! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Day Man!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chicharito Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Jackons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jackons's choice of entrance music: Dream On. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jorge Jackons was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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24
155 lbs
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25
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chicharito Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jorge Jackons!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackons throws out the jab.
Jackons tries to clinch up
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackons wants to clinch but Velasquez slips to the side
and Velasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Velasquez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackons did well to prevent Velasquez getting side control.
Velasquez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Velasquez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Velasquez landing strikes from the mount.
Velasquez goes for an armbar but Jackons turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jackons.
Velasquez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Velasquez has Jackons pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackons trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Velasquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackons wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
Velasquez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackons puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackons wants to stand up but Velasquez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jackons trying to control from half guard but Velasquez is working away.
Velasquez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Velasquez is doing well to control the position and prevent Jackons from advancing to side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jorge Jackons was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jackons tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Velasquez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackons!
Velasquez with shots to the head and body - Jackons looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jackons takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Velasquez raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackons?
Jackons is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Velasquez breaks from Jackons's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Jackons that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Velasquez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jackons hang on?
Velasquez landing strikes from the mount.
Jackons looks gassed!
Velasquez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jackons is now in Velasquez's guard. A big mistake from Velasquez there, giving up the dominant position!
Velasquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackons wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackons has hold of Velasquez's hands but Velasquez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Velasquez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Velasquez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackons's head.
Velasquez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez wants to pass to mount but Jackons is defending the position.
Velasquez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chicharito Velasquez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackons closes the distance looking to clinch
and Velasquez counters with a single leg into guard. Jackons didn't expect that.
Velasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Velasquez stands up and waves to Jackons to follow him.
Velasquez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Velasquez is pushing down on Jackons's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackons is fighting to maintain full guard but Velasquez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Velasquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Velasquez working the head and body with strikes.
Jackons is breathing heavily.
Velasquez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Velasquez works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackons bucks up and tries to throw Velasquez off but instead Velasquez has got his back!
Jackons is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Velasquez gets his way!
Velasquez scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jackons is looking for a way out.
Velasquez looking for the choke from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Velasquez.
Velasquez is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez looking for the choke from the back.
Velasquez lands shots from the back.
Velasquez connects with a big shot to the side of Jackons's head.
Velasquez is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Velasquez is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Jackons up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Velasquez throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jackons could be in trouble here!
Velasquez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Velasquez is landing with strikes from the back.
Velasquez is punishing Jackons with strikes - can he finish him?!
Jackons is trapped and Velasquez is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Jackons defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez trying to control the position.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Jackons from controlling successfully.
Velasquez working a defensive guard here.
Velasquez is working an open guard so Jackons takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackons tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Velasquez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackons!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasquez landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chicharito Velasquez dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Velasquez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Velasquez working the head and body with strikes.
Velasquez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Velasquez winds up and cracks Jackons with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Velasquez lands strikes from half guard.
Velasquez 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.
Velasquez trying to pass the guard but Jackons defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Velasquez working Jackons over with strikes.
Velasquez throwing shots but Jackons is blocking nicely.
Velasquez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackons regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Velasquez.
That's two 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.
Velasquez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackons is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackons has escaped and now he's on top!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Velasquez is on top in guard.
Velasquez cracks Jackons with a solid left hand.
Jackons is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Velasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez thows a big elbow that misses.
Velasquez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackons manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Velasquez has Jackons in his guard.
Jackons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jorge Jackons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velasquez 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.
Jackons is fighting to break Velasquez's control of his arms but Velasquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jackons is looking to stand up but Velasquez won't let him.
Velasquez has Jackons pulled in close to control his posture.
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.
Velasquez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Velasquez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackons!
Velasquez dominating with strikes here.
Jackons really wants to buck Velasquez off and get back to his feet.
Velasquez lands a nice shot to the head.
Jackons is in a horrible position here. Velasquez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chicharito Velasquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackons takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chicharito Velasquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Velasquez 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chicharito Velasquez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
186 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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26
172 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathan Riseman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Riseman. Riseman maintains the clinch.
Riseman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riseman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riseman is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith rushes Riseman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Riseman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Riseman tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Riseman.
Riseman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riseman prevents it.
Riseman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Riseman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Riseman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Riseman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jonathan Riseman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Smith.
Riseman prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Riseman scores a nice knee to the body.
Riseman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Riseman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Riseman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Riseman with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Riseman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riseman crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Riseman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Riseman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Riseman tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith prevents Riseman from getting back to his feet.
Smith distracts Riseman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Riseman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Riseman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Jonathan Riseman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith avoids the head kick by Riseman.
Riseman tries a head kick but it misses.
Riseman tries to clinch up
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Riseman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Riseman regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Riseman has wrist control.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riseman has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith won't allow Riseman to get back to his feet.
Smith won't allow Riseman to sweep him here.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Riseman has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riseman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riseman circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Riseman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
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.
Riseman tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riseman tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Riseman tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Riseman tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Riseman drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Riseman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Riseman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riseman trying to land knees to the body.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Riseman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Riseman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jonathan Riseman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Smith.
A head kick misses from Riseman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Riseman.
Riseman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riseman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riseman wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
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.
Riseman stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riseman. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riseman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Riseman sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riseman tries to clinch up.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Riseman doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Riseman is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smith won't allow Riseman to get back to his feet.
Riseman keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Riseman wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Riseman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riseman is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Riseman working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith won't allow Riseman to get back to his feet.
Smith wants to control from the top but Riseman keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riseman wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Riseman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Riseman wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Riseman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Riseman wants to improve his position but instead Smith has moved into half guard.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith controlling the action here.
Riseman is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Riseman is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Riseman is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Riseman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Riseman is retaining full guard.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Riseman is keeping the position.
Smith stops Riseman from standing up.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Riseman is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Riseman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Riseman's head.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riseman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riseman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remo Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lan Mandragoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lan Mandragoran acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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19
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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20
240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Remo Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lan Mandragoran!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Williams.
Mandragoran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mandragoran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williams throws a solid leg kick but Mandragoran takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Williams.
Williams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Lan Mandragoran has been cut.
Mandragoran walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandragoran has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Mandragoran wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williams drops Mandragoran onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mandragoran is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mandragoran is rocked!
Williams lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mandragoran to his knees! Williams keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remo Williams!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Genzo Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey He (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genzo Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Genzo Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrey He!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
He throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Genzo Smith has been cut.
He connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big head kick from He and Smith is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Smith is rocked!
Smith controlling He's posture.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Genzo Smith wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for He, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into He's guard.
He looking to control.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as He works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but He is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith postures up in He's guard and throws a big left but He blocks it.
Smith passes He's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith 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.
He avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
He is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
He looks gassed!
Smith scores with a big shot! He's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save He! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genzo Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josef Gobbels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Nygard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nygard is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - Creeping Death. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josef Gobbels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leif Nygard!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nygard throws a right hand that misses
and Gobbels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gobbels misses with a wild body shot.
Nygard misses with an uppercut
and Gobbels counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gobbels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nygard.
Nygard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gobbels.
Nygard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gobbels on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nygard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gobbels counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nygard thinking.
Gobbels checks a low kick from Nygard.
Nygard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gobbels. Nygard does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gobbels lands with a shot to the body.
Gobbels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nygard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gobbels counters with a nice body shot.
Nygard throws a right hand that misses
and Gobbels counters with a right hand to the body.
Nygard looks gassed!
Gobbels misses the shot to the body.
Gobbels connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gobbels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gobbels looks to land a combination. Nygard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Leif Nygard has been cut.
Gobbels with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nygard counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gobbels. Nygard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nygard misses with a left hand
and Gobbels counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Gobbels.
Gobbels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nygard manages to avoid it.
Gobbels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nygard manages to avoid it.
Gobbels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nygard.
Nygard is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gobbels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Gobbels as he connects with a hook.
Nygard clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nygard is leaning against Gobbels and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nygard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nygard prevents Gobbels from breaking the clinch.
Nygard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nygard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nygard trying to land knees to the body.
Nygard pushes off an throws an elbow but Gobbels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gobbels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nygard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gobbels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nygard misses with an elbow strike.
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.
Gobbels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nygard pushes Gobbels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gobbels tries to break free but Nygard pushes him back against the cage.
Nygard misses with an elbow over the top.
Nygard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nygard misses with an elbow over the top.
Gobbels wants to break free but Nygard has control.
Nygard missing with knees to the body.
Nygard pushes off an throws an elbow but Gobbels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gobbels really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gobbels tries to break the clinch but Nygard is controlling the position.
Nygard lands an elbow just above Gobbels 's eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nygard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josef Gobbels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leif Nygard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nygard avoids the body shot from Gobbels.
Gobbels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nygard.
Nygard misses with a body shot
and Gobbels counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nygard slips a jab and a cross from Gobbels.
Nygard throws an off balance right hand
and Gobbels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gobbels connects with a body shot.
Nygard ducks under a wild hook from Gobbels.
Gobbels cracks a nice hook into Nygard's ribs.
Gobbels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gobbels stuns Nygard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gobbels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nygard moves away.
Nygard misses with an uppercut
and Gobbels counters with a solid body kick.
Nygard is breathing heavily.
Gobbels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nygard moves away.
Gobbels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gobbels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nygard throws a poor cross that misses
and Gobbels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab from Nygard.
Gobbels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nygard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Nygard fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nygard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gobbels's brow.
Nygard tries a body shot but Gobbels blocks it.
Gobbels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gobbels tries to circle away but Nygard has him pinned against the cage.
Nygard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gobbels's elbow.
Gobbels can't break the clinch.
Gobbels managing to block the knees to the body from Nygard.
Nygard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gobbels has had enough of the clinch but Nygard keeps him there for the moment.
Nygard digs a right hand into Gobbels's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gobbels's gas tank.
Gobbels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygard misses with a hook
and Gobbels counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nygard thinking.
Leif Nygard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gobbels thows a body shot but no joy.
Nygard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gobbels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nygard.
Nygard throws a poor cross that misses
and Gobbels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nygard misses with a hook
and Gobbels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Gobbels. Those never looked like landing.
Gobbels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nygard sprawls well. Nygard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gobbels gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gobbels connects with a body shot.
Gobbels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gobbels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nygard avoids it really well and circles away.
Nygard tries to bum rush Gobbels with a series of wild strikes but Gobbels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nygard blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josef Gobbels dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leif Nygard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gobbels displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gobbels misses with a wild body shot.
Nygard throws a lazy uppercut
and Gobbels counters with an inside leg kick.
Nygard throws a poor cross that misses
and Gobbels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nygard swings widly with a right hand
and Gobbels counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gobbels.
Gobbels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nygard moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Gobbels.
Nygard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gobbels misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gobbels.
Gobbels digs a good hook to Nygard's body.
Gobbels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gobbels cracks a nice hook into Nygard's ribs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gobbels.
Gobbels is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A low kick from Nygard is predictable there
and Gobbels counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gobbels is trying to control. Nygard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gobbels controlling the action here.
Gobbels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gobbels 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gobbels seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gobbels takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gobbels is trying to control the action in half guard but Nygard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gobbels is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nygard defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gobbels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gobbels uses his free foot to push down on Nygard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nygard.
Nygard tries to hold on but Gobbels pushes him away.
Gobbels fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gobbels looking to control but Nygard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nygard is looking to improve his position but Gobbels isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nygard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josef Gobbels clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Leif Nygard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gobbels with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nygard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gobbels misses the shot to the body.
Gobbels digs a good body shot into Nygard's ribs.
Nygard misses with an uppercut
and Gobbels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gobbels is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gobbels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nygard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nygard is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
No joy there for Gobbels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gobbels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nygard can do to turn this around?
Gobbels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nygard avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gobbels throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nygard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gobbels misses with a wild body shot.
Gobbels lands a jab to Nygard's midsection.
Nygard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gobbels swings for the body but Nygard moves out of range.
Gobbels misses with a wild body shot.
That's two 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.
Gobbels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nygard manages to avoid it.
Gobbels is looking to wear down Nygard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the body from Gobbels misses
and Gobbels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nygard throws an off balance right hand
and Gobbels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gobbels misses with a jab to the body
and Nygard counters with a left to the body.
Gobbels swings for the body but Nygard moves out of range.
Good exchange - Nygard coming out on top.
Gobbels misses the body punch
and Nygard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nygard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gobbels takes a swing at Nygard's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygard misses with an uppercut
and Gobbels counters with a straight right hand.
Nygard digs a good body shot into Gobbels's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gobbels.
Gobbels throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gobbels scores with a nice head shot.
Nygard moves in looking to clinch but Gobbels pushes him off.
Nygard throws a right hand that misses
and Gobbels counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gobbels lands a nice hook to Nygard's body. Nygard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gobbels has his takedown stuffed
and Nygard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Gobbels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gobbels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nygard was well out of range. Poor timing from Gobbels.
Gobbels has a takedown stuffed.
A combination from Gobbels does no damage.
Gobbels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nygard.
Gobbels throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nygard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josef Gobbels had his way with Leif Nygard in that round.
The cut man is working on Leif Nygard's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nygard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gobbels thows a body shot but no joy.
Gobbels looks to land a combination. Nygard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nygard looks to score with a jab to the body but Gobbels is just out of range.
Gobbels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nygard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gobbels counters with a nice body shot.
Nygard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nygard is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gobbels shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Gobbels there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nygard wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gobbels.
Nygard is squirming around, avoiding Gobbels's attempts to control the action.
Gobbels connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gobbels looking to finish with strikes here!
Gobbels tries to control but Nygard wriggling away.
Josef Gobbels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gobbels controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
We're going to have a standup here because Josef Gobbels wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nygard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gobbels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nygard tries to clinch but Gobbels is having none of it.
Nygard dodges the punch combination from Gobbels.
Gobbels throws a body punch but Nygard moves out of range.
Leif Nygard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nygard misses with a right hand
and Gobbels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josef Gobbels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gobbels, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:44
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:44
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josef Gobbels!
Josef Gobbels retains his middleweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
205 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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23
220 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darius Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark blocks a jab.
Thomas throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stark misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Stark throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Stark dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Stark moved out of range.
Stark misses the body punch
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Stark misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Stark moves out of range.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
Stark shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darius Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thomas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Thomas misses
and Stark counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stark.
Thomas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thomas tries to get out of the position.
Stark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stark thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Thomas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thomas slips under a jab.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a combination
and Stark counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thomas's guard now.
Stark wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Stark stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stark on the ground.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stark working some strikes from top position.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stark slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark slips nicely into half guard.
Stark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stark.
Stark sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thomas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thomas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thomas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stark.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
Stark landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stark advances to half guard.
Stark is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Thomas to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Stark stands up over Thomas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stark distracts Thomas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stark thows a big elbow that misses.
Thomas looking to control.
Stark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas can't keep his opponent in guard - Stark advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stark 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Stark.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Stark slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws a combination. Stark tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stark throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Stark.
Darius Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Stark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Stark counter with a right hand.
Thomas swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
That's two 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.
A jab from Thomas finds it's way through Stark's defenses.
Stark avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Stark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Stark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Thomas duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark jabs Thomas right on the nose. Thomas blinks but takes it well.
Thomas slips a jab from Stark.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stark's head.
That's four 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.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stark counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Thomas clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stark misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stark.
Thomas misses with a hook
and Stark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stark throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Stark.
Thomas scores with a jab. Stark acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Stark.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stark in his tracks.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stark.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a hook
and Stark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Stark's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stark counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thomas's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but Stark is having none of it.
Stark content to stall in guard here.
Stark prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Thomas trying to control the position.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stark controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Darius Thomas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stark misses the jab.
Thomas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thomas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darius Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stark drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stark postures up.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stark stands and throws Thomas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stark working the head with strikes.
Thomas taking a bit of punishment here - Stark scoring with strikes.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thomas manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to get back to is feet but Stark passes into side control.
Check out the look on Stark's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Stark taking a breather here.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
Stark scores with punches from side control.
Stark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thomas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stark trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stark is working Thomas over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stark working the head and body with strikes.
Thomas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stark.
Stark trying to control the position but Thomas is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stark has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thomas defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Stark seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Thomas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas parries the strikes from Stark easily there. Stark is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thomas to escape.
Tony Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darius Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stark working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Stark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thomas 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:47
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 48:47
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Thomas!
Darius Thomas retains his light heavyweight title!
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