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Legacy 24: Redemption PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Flannery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flannery's entrance music is Elk Hunt - Trevor Jones and Randy Edelman. A fine choice. Jones has chosen The Kangaroo Song as his entrance music. Jerry Flannery could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert Jones's chin.
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224 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerry Flannery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Jones!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flannery misses with a few strikes there.
Flannery could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones is looking to clinch but Flannery is avoiding it.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Flannery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jerry Flannery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flannery tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Flannery is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flannery.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Flannery.
Jones is looking to control Flannery's arms but Flannery gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flannery pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Flannery.
Flannery wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones tries to pull guard but Flannery won't allow it.
Jerry Flannery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Jones.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Flannery lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flannery misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Flannery.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Flannery down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Flannery, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones is looking to clinch but Flannery is avoiding it.
Flannery scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones shoots in and bounces Flannery off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones tries to stand but Flannery is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flannery is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Flannery keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Flannery wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flannery lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Flannery's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flannery is keeping the position for now.
Flannery keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Flannery wriggles free and stands up.
Flannery connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Flannery throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flannery paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones looks gassed!
Flannery scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Flannery - just one landing.
Flannery jabs at Jones's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flannery fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Flannery circles away.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Flannery, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Flannery against the cage but Flannery circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flannery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flannery lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Flannery.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Flannery pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flannery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flannery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Flannery dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Flannery stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Flannery preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Flannery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flannery is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones trying to control but Flannery is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones gets to his feet. Flannery looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannery rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flannery.
Flannery tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Flannery.
Donk. Flannery catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Flannery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones throws a head kick but Flannery moves out of range.
A combination from Flannery does no damage.
Jerry Flannery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flannery has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Flannery is trying to break free.
Flannery is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones tries to work over Flannery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flannery.
Jones stalling.
Flannery is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Flannery on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flannery pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Flannery misses
and Jones moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Flannery is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Flannery is trying to break free.
Flannery wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jerry Flannery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Jones.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Flannery's brow.
Jones pulls Flannery into guard.
Flannery wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flannery's guard.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Flannery blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Flannery wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Flannery keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Flannery is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flannery lands a two punch combo.
Jones is rocked!
Flannery scores with a nice strike.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Flannery finish him?
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Flannery scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Flannery lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Flannery moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Jones goes down! Can Flannery finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones 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.
Flannery would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannery preventing the sweep.
Jones striking off his back, scoring a few points.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flannery is posturing up here but Jones has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Flannery tries to roll out but it's too tight and Flannery has to tap! Slick submission there by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Exvanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Exvanderson comes to the cage accompanied by Ready To Fight. Ralph Kong told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jeremiah Exvanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ralph Kong!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exvanderson throws a series of punches but Kong moves out of range.
Exvanderson throws a right hand that Kong ducks under and follows up with a left that Kong also avoids with ease.
Kong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Exvanderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jeremiah Exvanderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exvanderson throws a shot to the body.
Exvanderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Exvanderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Exvanderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Exvanderson is working Kong over against the cage.
Exvanderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Exvanderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kong fails with the takedown.
Jeremiah Exvanderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Kong.
Exvanderson swinging wilding here.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Exvanderson in his tracks.
Exvanderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Kong rushes Exvanderson and presses him up against the cage.
Exvanderson takes a shot to the head.
Exvanderson misses with a knee strike.
Kong jumps guard.
Kong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kong working for a triangle but Exvanderson defends it easily.
Exvanderson stopping the sweep attempt from Kong.
Kong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exvanderson wants to stand but Kong is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Exvanderson is breathing heavily.
Kong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kong 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.
Kong wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Exvanderson is now in half guard.
Kong gets full guard.
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.
Kong working for submissions but it's allowed Exvanderson to get to half guard.
Kong wants to improve his position but Exvanderson is controlling well.
Exvanderson wants to take a breather but Kong is having none of it.
Kong is trying to maintain the position but Exvanderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Exvanderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kong controlling the position for now.
Kong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Exvanderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Exvanderson's back!
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.
Kong working for the choke.
Exvanderson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Exvanderson wants to control his opponent's hands but Kong gets his hands free.
Exvanderson turns into Kong and is now in his guard.
Exvanderson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kong's guard.
Kong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Exvanderson wants to stand but Kong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Exvanderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kong is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeremiah Exvanderson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kong avoids the body shot from Exvanderson.
Exvanderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kong.
Kong gets a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Kong.
Exvanderson wants to improve his position but Kong is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Exvanderson is refusing to be controlled, as Kong sits in half guard.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Exvanderson tries to roll over but Kong keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is looking to take a break and control but Exvanderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kong stops Exvanderson from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Exvanderson tries to clinch
and Kong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kong.
Kong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kong looking to sit in guard and control but Exvanderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kong lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Exvanderson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kong unloading with bombs!
Kong controlling from the full mount.
Exvanderson really wants to buck Kong off and get back to his feet.
Kong goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Exvanderson is on top in guard.
Kong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kong lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Exvanderson!
Kong is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Exvanderson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kong landing punches.
Kong controlling from mount.
Kong cracks Exvanderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kong raining down shots from the mount!
Kong in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kong working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kong landing shots from mount.
Kong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Exvanderson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kong has taken his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Kong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Exvanderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Exvanderson managing to control the position.
Kong wants to control from the top but Exvanderson keeps moving.
Exvanderson has his foot on Kong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kong works his way back into a safe position though.
Kong won't allow Exvanderson to get back to his feet.
Exvanderson trying to keep a closed guard but Kong is proving a slippery customer.
Kong drops back, looking for a kneebar! Exvanderson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Exvanderson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Exvanderson!
Kong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kong trying to control the action but Exvanderson is working from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ralph Kong just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Exvanderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Exvanderson's guard.
Exvanderson keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
Kong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Exvanderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong slips nicely into half guard.
Kong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kong trying to mount his opponent but Exvanderson defends it.
Exvanderson is trying to stand up here but Kong is controlling him well.
Exvanderson is staying active underneath Kong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Exvanderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kong postures up in Exvanderson's guard and throws a big left but Exvanderson blocks it.
Kong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Exvanderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kong wants to control from the top but Exvanderson keeps moving.
Kong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Exvanderson keeping full guard, as Kong tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Exvanderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kong has Exvanderson in his guard.
Kong is trying to keep Exvanderson in close.
Exvanderson stands up from Kong's guard - Exvanderson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Exvanderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph Kong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kong 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Kong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cael Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Grant Fletcher was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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159 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
2 - 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cael Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grant Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Henderson cracks Fletcher with a solid left hand.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Fletcher has wrist control.
Henderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fletcher had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Henderson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Fletcher Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Henderson's back instead.
Can Henderson hold on?! Fletcher is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Henderson is keeping busy.
Henderson trying to control the action but Fletcher just sinks the hooks in.
Henderson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fletcher wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher wants to get back to his feet.
Henderson punching from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fletcher has his takedown stuffed
and Henderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fletcher taking some punishment here, with Henderson in his half guard.
Henderson is controlling the pace.
Fletcher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderson is working away from the top position though.
Henderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to advance position but Fletcher won't allow it.
Henderson decides to stand and escape the position.
Henderson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Henderson lands in his opponent's guard.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Fletcher keeps moving.
Fletcher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Henderson gets to his feet. Fletcher looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fletcher looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fletcher's guard.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Henderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Henderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fletcher's head.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Fletcher has wrist control.
Henderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Henderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fletcher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Fletcher keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fletcher is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Henderson throws the kick towards the body but Fletcher avoids it.
Henderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fletcher 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fletcher gets caught flat footed, as Henderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fletcher is trying to keep Henderson in close.
Fletcher is working an open guard so Henderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fletcher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Henderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Henderson wants to break free but Fletcher has control.
Henderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fletcher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Fletcher.
Fletcher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henderson.
Henderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fletcher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fletcher missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson looking for a takedown.
Henderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fletcher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Henderson can't break the clinch.
Fletcher breaks from the clinch.
Henderson has Fletcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Fletcher keeps control of Henderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fletcher prevents the takedown attempt.
Fletcher with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henderson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fletcher clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Henderson tries to get the hooks in deep but Fletcher pushed the leg off.
Henderson cracks Fletcher with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Fletcher from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Henderson scores with punches from the back.
Henderson landing with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson cracks Fletcher with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Fletcher from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Henderson is punishing Fletcher with strikes - can he finish him?!
Henderson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fletcher defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Henderson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fletcher's body.
Henderson'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.
Henderson lands strikes to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson controlling from the back.
Henderson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Henderson lands strikes to the head.
Cael Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Henderson.
Henderson loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Fletcher hold on?
Henderson punishes Fletcher with strikes from the back mount.
Henderson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Henderson throwing damaging strikes from the back! Fletcher could be in trouble here!
Henderson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Henderson is working the ground and pound. Can Fletcher escape?
Henderson scores with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher is in bad spot here.
Fletcher trying to control the action but Henderson just sinks the hooks in.
Fletcher is trying to break free.
Fletcher trying to control the action but Henderson just sinks the hooks in.
Henderson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Fletcher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Henderson 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Henderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fletcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fletcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson is stalling in the full guard.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Fletcher looking to control.
Henderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fletcher is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fletcher has escaped and now he's on top!
Henderson wants to sweep here but Fletcher controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Henderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fletcher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderson is working away from the top position though.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Fletcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fletcher slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Fletcher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fletcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fletcher throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Henderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fletcher's guard.
Henderson won't allow Fletcher to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Henderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fletcher wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Fletcher on that attempt.
Henderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fletcher. That one must have hurt.
Fletcher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Henderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Henderson is pushing down on Fletcher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fletcher is fighting to maintain full guard but Henderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Henderson winds up and cracks Fletcher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Henderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson is thwarting Fletcher's attempts to control the position.
Henderson moves into full mount! Fletcher won't be happy about that!
Henderson breaks from Fletcher's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Henderson dominating with strikes here.
Grant Fletcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fletcher sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cael Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Henderson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heath Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Crump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heath Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Crump!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Crump 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crump 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.
Crump fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crump takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crump throws a nice looking combination but Hill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crump shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hill pinned against the cage. Hill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Heath Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Hill catches Crump right on the button with a cross.
Hill lands the left hand.
A jab from Hill finds it's way through Crump's defenses.
Crump shoots for a takedown but Hill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Heath Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Crump.
Hill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hill displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hill throws a one two combo.
Hill fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crump on the side of the head.
Hill scores with a hook.
Crump drops his hands momentarily and Hill takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hill is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hill is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill misses with a kick to the body.
Hill lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Hill.
Decent striking displayed by Hill there.
Hill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Hill. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hill.
Hill lands with a nice body punch.
Crump walks into a stiff left hand from Hill.
Heath Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crump is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hill.
Crump moves out of range of the body kick.
Crump closes the distance and clinches up with Hill, looking for a takedown. Crump pushes Hill against the cage but Hill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crump drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hill cracks Crump with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crump takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crump on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hill throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hill throws a wild body kick that Crump sees coming a mile off.
Hill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crump looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill stuns Crump with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Hill lands a nice shot that snaps Crump's head back.
Hill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crump has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hill finds it's way round the side to connect with Crump's head.
Hill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crump takes one to the chin there.
Hill lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill's corner calls for a 1-2. Hill obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crump is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hill is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Crump.
Hill clobbers Crump with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crump fails to land the takedown.
Hill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hill lands a jab to Crump's midsection.
Hill works Crump's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Hill catches Crump right on the button with a cross.
Crump shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hill as he avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hill, as that shot connected.
Hill bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hill misses with a body kick.
Hill throws a right and a left that Crump avoids nicely.
Crump shoots for a double leg takedown but Hill sprawls well. He's pushed Crump's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hill stalks Crump and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crump's face. Crump staggers backwards, shaken.
Hill throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crump shoots in but no luck this time.
Hill clinches with his opponent.
Hill can't break the clinch.
Hill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hill wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crump has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hill wants to get back to striking at distance but Crump won't allow it.
Hill tries to break the clinch but Crump is controlling the position.
Hill is looking to break free of the clinch but Crump has double underhooks.
Hill can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill can't break the clinch.
Hill wants to get back to striking at distance but Crump won't allow it.
Hill wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hill is trying to break free.
Crump manages to pull guard.
Hill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crump on the ground.
Hill is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Crump has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hill is looking to defend but Crump has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hill! Crump pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hill taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jason Crump!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trent Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Stuber Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stuber Jr has chosen Crank That (Travis barker Remix) as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trent Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Stuber Jr!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuber Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stuber Jr looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Thunder decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thunder passes the guard and advances to mount!
Thunder with shots to the head and body - Stuber Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder working for a guillotine from mount but Stuber Jr is in no mood to give up.
Thunder mounts Stuber Jr! Really nice guard pass there!
Stuber Jr is looking to improve his position but Thunder isn't that keen on the idea.
Thunder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thunder working for a submission but Stuber Jr is keeping him at bay.
Thunder scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stuber Jr?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stuber Jr has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stuber Jr!
Thunder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stuber Jr won't allow Thunder to get back to his feet.
Stuber Jr wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Stuber Jr preventing the sweep.
Thunder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stuber Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thunder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thunder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stuber Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stuber Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stuber Jr preventing the sweep.
Thunder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stuber Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder wants to sweep but no luck.
Thunder trying to control the position here.
Stuber Jr trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Thunder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stuber Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stuber Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thunder 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 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.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Stuber Jr from controlling successfully.
Thunder throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stuber Jr uses it to pass to side control.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stuber Jr wants to stand but Thunder is controlling his arm.
Thunder is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thunder wants to improve his position but Stuber Jr is controlling well.
Thunder gets full guard.
Thunder looking for a guillotine here but Stuber Jr defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Thunder dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thunder looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thunder has gone for a leg lock! Stuber Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thunder's guard.
Thunder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stuber Jr won't allow Thunder to sweep him here.
Stuber Jr prevents Thunder from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thunder working for a triangle but Stuber Jr defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stuber Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Thunder looking to pass the guard.
Thunder won't allow Stuber Jr to sweep him here.
Stuber Jr controls Thunder momentarily but Thunder frees himself.
Thunder trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stuber Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stuber Jr looking to pass the guard.
Stuber Jr trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Stuber Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thunder kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thunder misses with a takedown
and Stuber Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stuber Jr breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder misses with a takedown attempt
and Stuber Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thunder gets full guard.
Stuber Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thunder controlling Stuber Jr's posture.
Thunder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thunder is trying to keep Stuber Jr in close.
Stuber Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stuber Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thunder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thunder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stuber Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thunder looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stuber Jr has picked Thunder up and slammed him! Thunder can't keep hold of the triangle and Stuber Jr manages to pass to side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Thunder manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Thunder is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Stuber Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Thunder is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Stuber Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stuber Jr won't allow Thunder to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Thunder dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Stuber Jr misses with a double jab.
Stuber Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Thunder counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thunder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thunder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thunder is looking to advance position but Stuber Jr won't allow it.
Stuber Jr is staying active underneath Thunder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stuber Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Thunder.
Stuber Jr trying to hold on to Thunder's head to control him but Thunder postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thunder moves nicely into side control.
Thunder stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Stuber Jr misses with a takedown
and Thunder counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stuber Jr won't be happy with that.
Stuber Jr is trying to control Thunder's posture but Thunder avoids it.
Stuber Jr pushes Thunder away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thunder gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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.
Thunder throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stuber Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Thunder wants to control but Stuber Jr is keeping him busy.
Thunder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stuber Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trent Thunder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thunder advances nicely into full mount.
Thunder has hold of Stuber Jr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stuber Jr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Thunder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder fails to advance to Stuber Jr's back.
Thunder looking for a guillotine from mount but Stuber Jr is having none of it.
Thunder with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Thunder throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Thomas Stuber Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
BOOM! Thunder connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Thunder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thunder is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stuber Jr is surviving well by controlling Thunder's body position as best he can.
Thunder looking to secure an arm triangle but Stuber Jr defends it well.
Thunder wants to control the pace but Stuber Jr is squirming around nicely.
Thunder goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stuber Jr is on top in guard.
Thunder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Thunder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thunder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Thunder!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Scott has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Scott!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
Scott closes the distance and clinches.
Simpson wants a takedown.
Simpson is working for takedown but Scott is calmly controlling the position for now.
Simpson successfully pulls guard.
Simpson can't keep his opponent in guard - Scott advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Scott controlling the action here.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
I looks like Scott might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Simpson won't allow Scott to pass to mount.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Scott has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Scott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simpson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scott is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Despite being in the dominant position, Sean Scott just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scott throws a low kick but Simpson avoids it.
Simpson tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Simpson shoots for a double leg takedown but Scott sprawls well. He's pushed Simpson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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.
Scott throws a wild body kick that Simpson sees coming a mile off.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Simpson.
Scott holds on to Simpson's head and controls the position momentarily.
Scott regains half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Scott is controlling Simpson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Simpson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Scott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Simpson.
Scott gets back to full guard.
Scott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simpson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott 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.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scott pushes Simpson away with a front kick.
Scott misses with a body kick.
Scott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
Simpson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Simpson gets the takedown into side control.
Simpson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott sneaks back into half guard.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Simpson is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simpson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Scott.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Simpson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean Scott will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Simpson throws out a leg kick but Scott moves out of range and Simpson only half commits.
Scott tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simpson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Scott is doing well to control the position and prevent Simpson from advancing to side control.
Scott is trying to control but can't.
Simpson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scott slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simpson trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson being controlled here momentarily.
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simpson looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Sean Scott just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simpson tries to clinch but Scott moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scott.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scott but Scott pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Josh Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scott throws a leg kick which misses Simpson's front leg but catches the back leg as Simpson tries to avoid it.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simpson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Scott trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson passes Scott's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Scott wants to control but Simpson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scott pushes Simpson off and gets back to his feet.
Scott stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good leg kick by Simpson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Scott throws a body kick that misses.
Simpson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simpson off to one side.
Simpson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simpson feints and as Scott raises his hands in defense, Simpson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scott lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Simpson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson holds on to Scott as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
You get the feeling that Simpson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Simpson tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Simpson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scott controlling his opponent.
Simpson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Simpson wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Simpson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Simpson blocks a head kick by Scott.
Scott connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scott gets the takedown into side control.
Scott is looking to take a break and control but Simpson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
An elbow from Scott crashes against the mat.
Scott has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Scott avoids the attempt from Simpson to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simpson tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Simpson is trying to escape the mount.
Simpson tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Simpson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simpson tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Simpson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott controlling the pace for now.
Simpson tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Simpson is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simpson wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Josh Simpson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson gets back to half guard.
Scott prevents Simpson from improving his position.
Scott seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Simpson is trying to control but can't.
Simpson is doing well to control the position and prevent Scott from advancing to side control.
Scott prevents Simpson from improving his position.
Scott is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simpson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Scott trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.
Simpson wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Sean Scott just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scott lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scott 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Scott!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coach Goochman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goochman has chosen Public Enemy - He Got Game as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Ivan Eriksson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ivan Eriksson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Coach Goochman!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goochman tries to work over Eriksson's front leg with a kick but Eriksson checks it.
Goochman misses with a wild body shot.
Eriksson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some bone on bone action there as Eriksson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice shot lands for Eriksson.
A head kick misses from Eriksson.
Eriksson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goochman throws a leg kick but Eriksson moved away.
Goochman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Eriksson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goochman's guard.
Eriksson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eriksson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goochman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eriksson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goochman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Eriksson has picked Goochman up and slammed him! Goochman can't keep hold of the triangle and Eriksson manages to pass to side control!
Goochman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Eriksson's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Eriksson! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Goochman has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Eriksson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bahnie Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac has chosen Ill Bill - War Is My Destiny (Feat Immortal Technique & Max Cavalera) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bahnie Mac is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dante Kai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bahnie Mac!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai looks for a takedown but Mac sprawls well.
Kai throws a head kick that misses.
Mac decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mac seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mac thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kai wants to improve his position but Mac is controlling well.
Mac wants to work for an arm triangle but Kai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kai is not content to let Mac control the position.
Kai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mac.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac is trying to control the action in half guard but Kai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mac wants to free his trapped foot but Kai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kai tries a low kick but Mac avoids it.
Kai tries for a takedown but Mac circles away easily
and Mac counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kai won't be happy with that.
Mac working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mac throws a strike aimed at the side of Kai's head but Kai avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac tries for a kimura but Kai is defending well.
Kai is trying to get back to half guard.
Mac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mac swings around for an armbar but Kai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mac's guard.
Mac throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mac bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kai's guard.
Mac tries to free his leg and advance position but Kai is retaining full guard.
Mac looks gassed!
Mac won't allow Kai to sweep him here.
Kai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mac doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mac manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mac sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kai's guard.
Mac is trying to control the action in half guard but Kai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mac is controlling the pace.
Mac looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kai is trying to stand.
Mac trying to control from half guard but Kai is working away.
Mac is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mac.
Kai is looking to improve his position.
Mac is keen to just control but Kai is a slippery customer.
Kai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mac on the ground.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kai tries for a takedown but Mac circles away easily
and Mac counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bahnie Mac dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mac throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kai counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Mac.
Mac wants to land a leg kick but Kai is out of range.
Mac misses with a body shot.
Kai throws a sloppy head kick and Mac moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Kai misses
and Mac counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mac won't allow Kai to get back to his feet.
Mac passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on Mac's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac tries to move to mount but Kai blocks the move with his legs.
Kai is trying to improve his position.
Mac landing strikes.
Mac moves into full mount!
Mac looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mac trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai has given up his back here. Will Mac look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Mac controls the action.
Mac is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Kai with him. Kai is trying to defend but Mac has an arm under the chin now! Kai grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bahnie Mac! Bahnie Mac retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Bonjasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter has chosen THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ernesto Bonjasky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carter Potter!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter looks to land a right hand but Bonjasky moved out of range.
Bonjasky throws a head kick that misses.
Potter gets the takedown into side control.
Potter tries to advance to mount but Bonjasky denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonjasky tries to buck Potter off but Potter is having none of it.
An elbow from Potter crashes against the mat.
Bonjasky pushes Potter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Potter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bonjasky is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Potter.
Potter trying to control the position but Bonjasky is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonjasky throws a head kick but Potter moves out of range.
Potter scores with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bonjasky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bonjasky.
Bonjasky throws a sloppy head kick and Potter moves out of range easily.
Potter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Potter blocks a leg kick.
Bonjasky staying out of range there.
Bonjasky throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Potter's head.
It looks like Carter Potter has been cut.
Potter lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonjasky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Potter.
Potter scores with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Potter or perhaps it was just good defense by Bonjasky which made him look bad.
Bonjasky misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ernesto Bonjasky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonjasky defending well as Potter loads up on a big left hand.
Bonjasky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Potter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonjasky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonjasky throws a series of punches but Potter avoids them all with ease.
Potter has a takedown stuffed.
Ernesto Bonjasky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carter Potter.
Potter loads up on a big right hand but Bonjasky slips the punch.
Bonjasky misses with a body kick.
Bonjasky throws a head kick but Potter moves out of range.
Bonjasky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonjasky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Potter looks to land a right hand but Bonjasky moved out of range.
Bonjasky is looking to chop away at Potter's legs.
Potter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bonjasky in his tracks.
Bonjasky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Potter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonjasky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bonjasky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonjasky lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Potter backs up against the cage.
Bonjasky throws a nice head kick!
Bonjasky lands with a slapping head kick.
Potter tries for a takedown but Bonjasky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonjasky defending well as Potter loads up on a big left hand.
Bonjasky throws a head kick but Potter moves out of range.
Bonjasky tries a head kick but it misses.
Potter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Bonjasky.
A choreographed right hand from Potter misses the target.
Bonjasky slips under a jab from Potter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bonjasky.
Bonjasky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Potter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonjasky throws a nice head kick!
Potter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bonjasky is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potter misses with a wild combination.
Potter misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ernesto Bonjasky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carter Potter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Potter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonjasky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Potter misses with a body shot.
Bonjasky throws a head kick that misses.
Bonjasky's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bonjasky duly obliges.
Bonjasky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonjasky misses with a head kick.
Bonjasky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potter shoots in for a double leg but Bonjasky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ernesto Bonjasky is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonjasky throws a series of punches but Potter moves out of range.
Potter lands a nice hook to Bonjasky's body. Bonjasky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bonjasky misses with a head kick.
Bonjasky moves away from the strike by Potter.
Ernesto Bonjasky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonjasky blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter shoots in for a double leg but Bonjasky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bonjasky misses with a body shot.
Bonjasky throws a lazy head kick
and Potter counters with a straight right hand.
Bonjasky misses with a hook.
Potter takes a swing at Bonjasky's ribcage but misses.
Potter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potter shoots for a takedown but Bonjasky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ernesto Bonjasky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carter Potter.
Nice takedown defense from Bonjasky. No joy for Potter on that attempt.
Bonjasky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Potter counters with a one-two to the body.
Potter fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonjasky tries to bum rush Potter with a series of wild strikes but Potter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Bonjasky.
Bonjasky cracks the inside of Potter's front leg.
Bonjasky throws a head kick that Potter semi-blocks.
Bonjasky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bonjasky scores with a head kick.
Bonjasky misses with a looping left.
Bonjasky cracks the inside of Potter's front leg.
Bonjasky scores with a head kick.
A choreographed right hand from Potter misses the target.
A jab lands there for Potter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonjasky scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bonjasky as he jumps to the side.
Potter throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonjasky.
Bonjasky throws a leg kick which misses Potter's front leg but catches the back leg as Potter tries to avoid it.
Potter throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonjasky.
Bonjasky connects with a solid leg kick.
Potter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bonjasky's hands.
Bonjasky throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Potter's head.
That has opened up Carter Potter's cut even more.
Bonjasky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bonjasky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Potter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Potter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky misses with a head kick.
Bonjasky throws a series of punches but Potter moves out of range.
Potter avoids the head kick by Bonjasky.
Potter misses with the combination.
Bonjasky tries a head kick but it misses.
Potter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bonjasky throws a right hand that Potter ducks under and follows up with a left that Potter also avoids with ease.
Potter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bonjasky throws a head kick but Potter moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonjasky throws a big shot that misses.
Potter throws a leg kick
and Bonjasky counters with a big head kick but Potter shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Bonjasky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carter Potter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bonjasky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Potter throws out the jab.
Bonjasky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Potter counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonjasky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Potter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonjasky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bonjasky misses with a head kick.
Bonjasky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Potter defending well as Bonjasky loads up on a big left hand.
Potter misses with a body punch
and Bonjasky counters with a body kick.
Bonjasky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Bonjasky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Potter throws a body punch but Bonjasky moves out of range.
Bonjasky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bonjasky scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjasky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonjasky throws a nice head kick!
Potter avoids the head kick by Bonjasky.
Bonjasky throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Potter's head.
Bonjasky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Potter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Potter misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Potter passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bonjasky!
Potter with good strikes from the mount here!
Potter pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Potter punching from mount but Bonjasky doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bonjasky wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Potter.
Potter misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter throws some wild stikes that Bonjasky manages to avoid easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Potter there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Potter scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bonjasky working to try and regain half guard.
Potter with the ground and pound from mount.
Bonjasky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Potter landing strikes from the mount.
Potter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bonjasky wants to hold on but Potter pushes him away.
Potter with shots to the head and body - Bonjasky looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky working to try and regain half guard.
Bonjasky controls the position.
Bonjasky is desperately trying to improve his position but Potter has a good base and remains in mount.
Bonjasky avoids a series of strikes thrown by Potter.
Bonjasky wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Potter.
Potter won't let Bonjasky get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bonjasky regains half guard.
Bonjasky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Potter.
Potter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bonjasky is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
Potter misses with some ground and pound and Bonjasky recovers position to half guard.
Bonjasky is positioning himself well to prevent Potter advancing to mount.
Bonjasky is trying to get back to full guard.
Bonjasky is trying to stand back up but Potter is controlling him
Potter is trying to control the action in half guard but Bonjasky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Potter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bonjasky kicks Potter off and gets back to his feet.
Bonjasky throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ernesto Bonjasky did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Carter Potter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bonjasky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Potter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Potter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bonjasky pinned against the cage. Bonjasky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Potter waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Bonjasky.
Potter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonjasky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bonjasky moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bonjasky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonjasky throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Potter.
Potter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Potter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bonjasky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjasky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Potter looks for a takedown but Bonjasky sprawls well.
Ernesto Bonjasky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carter Potter.
A choreographed right hand from Potter misses the target.
Potter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bonjasky makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Potter really felt that one!
Potter lands a nice hook to Bonjasky's body. Bonjasky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bonjasky drops his hands momentarily and Potter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bonjasky avoids the body shot from Potter.
Potter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Potter throws a hook but Bonjasky avoids it easily.
Bonjasky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Potter does no damage.
Potter lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonjasky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Potter counters with a shoot takedown. Bonjasky fights it but they end up in guard.
Bonjasky has momentary wrist control but Potter slips an elbow through the middle.
Potter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bonjasky is looking to stand up but Potter isn't so interested in that idea.
Bonjasky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bonjasky keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bonjasky holds on and takes a little breather.
Potter postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bonjasky pushes Potter off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bonjasky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Potter fails to land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Bonjasky.
A head kick misses from Bonjasky.
A combination from Bonjasky does no damage.
Bonjasky ducks under a wild hook from Potter.
Bonjasky throws a jab when Potter was well out of range.
Bonjasky misses with a double jab.
Potter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potter lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter lands a nice shot that snaps Bonjasky's head back.
Potter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bonjasky counters with a head kick. That will keep Potter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Potter shoots for a takedown but Bonjasky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab lands there for Potter.
A head kick misses from Bonjasky.
Potter takes a swing at Bonjasky's ribcage but misses.
Bonjasky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Potter.
Potter misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Potter misses.
Potter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonjasky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bonjasky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Potter in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Carter Potter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carter Potter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bonjasky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Potter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bonjasky. That one must have hurt.
Bonjasky throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Potter's head.
Potter takes a swing at Bonjasky's ribcage but misses.
Potter misses with a wild body shot.
Potter misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Potter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Potter misses the body punch
and Bonjasky counters with a nice body kick.
A shot to the body from Potter misses
and Bonjasky counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bonjasky throws a series of punches but Potter avoids them all with ease.
Potter misses with a looping left.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bonjasky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potter.
Bonjasky thows a body kick. Potter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjasky connects with a high kick.
Bonjasky misses with an uppercut.
Bonjasky avoids the body shot from Potter.
Bonjasky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonjasky throws a head kick but Potter moves out of range.
No joy there for Bonjasky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Potter shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonjasky tries to sprawl out of it but Potter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonjasky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Potter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Potter works over Bonjasky's head and body with a nice combination.
Bonjasky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Potter's calf.
Potter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bonjasky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Potter avoids the body shot from Bonjasky.
Potter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonjasky.
Bonjasky swings for the body but Potter moves out of range.
Potter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonjasky swivels and escapes.
Bonjasky lands a nice looking body kick.
Bonjasky misses with a head kick.
Bonjasky cracks the inside of Potter's front leg.
Bonjasky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonjasky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Potter throws a body punch but Bonjasky moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky thuds his shin into the meat of Potter's side.
Bonjasky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Potter. That did some damage!
Bonjasky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonjasky stalks Potter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Potter's face. Potter staggers backwards, shaken.
Potter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ernesto Bonjasky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carter Potter.
Potter misses with a body shot.
Potter tests Bonjasky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonjasky walks into a straight right hand from Potter.
Potter misses with a takedown attempt - Bonjasky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bonjasky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carter Potter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonjasky manages to avoid it.
Bonjasky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bonjasky throws a half hearted mid kick.
Potter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonjasky as he avoids it easily.
Potter throws a right hand that Bonjasky ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonjasky also avoids with ease.
Bonjasky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Potter lands with a right that hurts Bonjasky. Bonjasky looks to clinch but Potter throws a short knee that drops Bonjasky. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Carter Potter!
Carter Potter is the new heavyweight champion!
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