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Legacy 27: Combat PBP Commentary |
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 Tyler Hellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Exvanderson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ready To Fight. Hellstrom has chosen Firestarter as his entrance music. Tyler Hellstrom 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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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jeremiah Exvanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler Hellstrom!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exvanderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exvanderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hellstrom.
Exvanderson is rocked!
It looks like Jeremiah Exvanderson has been cut.
Hellstrom fails with the takedown
and Exvanderson counters with a two punch combo.
Exvanderson slips under a jab from Hellstrom.
Hellstrom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hellstrom throws a shot from downtown. Exvanderson moves away and avoids it.
Exvanderson throws a head kick that misses.
Hellstrom fails with a takedown attempt.
Exvanderson throws a sloppy head kick and Hellstrom moves out of range easily.
Hellstrom bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hellstrom stands up and beckons Exvanderson to his feet.
Exvanderson throws a series of strikes that have Hellstrom backpedaling.
A punch combination from Exvanderson misses.
Hellstrom throws a series of punches but Exvanderson moves out of range.
Hellstrom lands a right hook to the body.
Exvanderson is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hellstrom is looking to slow Exvanderson down with leg kicks.
Hellstrom lands with a straight right. Exvanderson didn't see that one coming.
Hellstrom throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellstrom lands with a shot to the body.
Exvanderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hellstrom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hellstrom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Exvanderson circles away.
Jeremiah Exvanderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Hellstrom.
Hellstrom tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hellstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Exvanderson.
Exvanderson misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Exvanderson.
Hellstrom cracks a nice hook into Exvanderson's ribs.
Hellstrom slow jab from Exvanderson misses its intended target.
Hellstrom takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hellstrom is rocked!
Hellstrom scores with a nice right hand.
Hellstrom is still on wobbly legs! Can Exvanderson finish him?
Exvanderson stalks Hellstrom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hellstrom's face. Hellstrom staggers backwards, shaken.
Exvanderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Exvanderson ducks right into an uppercut from Hellstrom.
Exvanderson closes the distance and clinches up with Hellstrom, looking for a takedown. Exvanderson pushes Hellstrom against the cage but Hellstrom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Exvanderson misses with a hook. Hellstrom ducked under it nicely.
Hellstrom connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Exvanderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exvanderson misses with a double jab
and Hellstrom moves into the clinch.
Hellstrom seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Exvanderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Exvanderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Exvanderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hellstrom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hellstrom swinging wilding here.
Exvanderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hellstrom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hellstrom lands with an uppercut that bounces Exvanderson off the cage and back into rage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hellstrom moves out of range of the body kick.
Hellstrom is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Exvanderson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hellstrom.
Hellstrom cracks a nice hook into Exvanderson's ribs.
Hellstrom explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hellstrom scores with a sloppy right hand. Exvanderson should have avoided that one.
Exvanderson lands a two punch combo.
Exvanderson closes the distance and clinches up with Hellstrom, looking for a takedown. Exvanderson pushes Hellstrom against the cage but Hellstrom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hellstrom throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Exvanderson tries to bum rush Hellstrom with a series of wild strikes but Hellstrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hellstrom slips a jab and a cross from Exvanderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exvanderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hellstrom counters with a two punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Exvanderson!
Exvanderson lands with a straight right. Hellstrom didn't see that one coming.
Hellstrom throws a lazy right hand but Exvanderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Exvanderson lands with a slapping head kick.
Exvanderson throws a right and a left that Hellstrom avoids nicely.
Exvanderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Exvanderson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hellstrom throws a hook but Exvanderson blocks it.
Exvanderson scores with a one two! Hellstrom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Exvanderson throws a left that rocks Hellstrom and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Exvanderson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Hellstrom regain composure!
Exvanderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Exvanderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hellstrom is trying to get back to half guard.
Exvanderson gets to mount! Hellstrom was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exvanderson controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Exvanderson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hellstrom turns into him and now he's in Exvanderson's guard.
Hellstrom wants to stand but Exvanderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Exvanderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Exvanderson, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Hellstrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremiah Exvanderson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Exvanderson throws a looping overhand right but Hellstrom ducks down to avoid it.
Exvanderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyler Hellstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hellstrom lands a head shot.
Hellstrom slips a jab and a cross from Exvanderson.
Exvanderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Exvanderson tries to bum rush Hellstrom with a series of wild strikes but Hellstrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Exvanderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hellstrom clinches up against the cage.
Hellstrom lands a damaging elbow.
Hellstrom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hellstrom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hellstrom.
A shot in the inside from Hellstrom.
Hellstrom tries for a takedown but Exvanderson manages to get underhooks.
Exvanderson manages to break the clinch.
Hellstrom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Exvanderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hellstrom.
Hellstrom moves into the clinch.
Hellstrom throws a head punch that misses.
Hellstrom tries a knee to the head but Exvanderson blocks it.
Exvanderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Exvanderson wants to break free but Hellstrom has control.
Hellstrom wants to break free but Exvanderson has control.
Exvanderson breaks from the clinch.
Hellstrom moves in looking to clinch but Exvanderson pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exvanderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Exvanderson shoots for a takedown but Hellstrom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hellstrom is breathing heavily.
Exvanderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hellstrom tries to avoid it but Exvanderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hellstrom to the ground. Hellstrom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremiah Exvanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Exvanderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Exvanderson as he connects with a hook.
Exvanderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Exvanderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Exvanderson lands a jab-cross combination.
Hellstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Exvanderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Exvanderson misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Exvanderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hellstrom slips under a jab from Exvanderson.
Hellstrom wants to clinch up but Exvanderson keeps it at a distance.
Exvanderson misses with the combination.
Exvanderson throws a right and a left that Hellstrom avoids nicely.
Hellstrom avoids the body shot from Exvanderson.
Exvanderson with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom scores with a nice right hand.
Hellstrom moves in looking to clinch but Exvanderson pushes him off.
A combination from Hellstrom does no damage.
Exvanderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hellstrom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Exvanderson breaks from the clinch.
Hellstrom jabs at Exvanderson's body.
Hellstrom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Exvanderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Exvanderson digs a good body shot into Hellstrom's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hellstrom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Exvanderson.
Jeremiah Exvanderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Exvanderson misses with a two punch combination.
Exvanderson shoots in for a takedown but Hellstrom shows good takedown defense.
Exvanderson throws a one two combo.
Exvanderson throws a right and a left that Hellstrom avoids nicely.
Exvanderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hellstrom pinned against the cage. Hellstrom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Exvanderson throws a sloppy head kick and Hellstrom moves out of range easily.
Exvanderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exvanderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hellstrom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Exvanderson both land. Nice combination.
Exvanderson lands with a nice combination. Hellstrom backs away looking to recover.
Hellstrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Exvanderson throws a series of punches but Hellstrom moves out of range.
Hellstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Exvanderson coming out on top.
Exvanderson misses with a few strikes there.
Hellstrom slips a jab and a cross from Exvanderson.
Hellstrom fails with a takedown attempt.
Hellstrom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hellstrom throws a nice looking combination but Exvanderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Exvanderson.
Hellstrom dodges the punch combination from Exvanderson.
Hellstrom rushes Exvanderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hellstrom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exvanderson breaks from the clinch.
Exvanderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hellstrom.
Exvanderson throws a nice looking combination but Hellstrom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Exvanderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Exvanderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hellstrom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Exvanderson waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Hellstrom. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Hellstrom to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Exvanderson is pushing down on Hellstrom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hellstrom is fighting to maintain full guard but Exvanderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Exvanderson prevents Hellstrom from improving his position.
Hellstrom regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hellstrom keeping moving, preventing Exvanderson from controlling successfully.
Hellstrom trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellstrom trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hellstrom will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeremiah Exvanderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeremiah Exvanderson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hellstrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exvanderson manages to avoid it.
Hellstrom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Exvanderson tries to avoid it but Hellstrom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Exvanderson to the ground. Exvanderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hellstrom with a poor takedown
and Exvanderson counters with a head kick. That will keep Hellstrom thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hellstrom throws a lazy right hand but Exvanderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Exvanderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hellstrom.
Exvanderson works over Hellstrom's head and body with a nice combination.
Hellstrom scores with a nice head shot.
Exvanderson swings for the body but Hellstrom moves out of range.
Exvanderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Exvanderson misses with a head kick.
Hellstrom looks to land a left hand but Exvanderson moved out of range nicely.
Exvanderson jabs at Hellstrom's body.
Hellstrom tries to clinch but Exvanderson is having none of it.
Hellstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hellstrom tries to clinch there but Exvanderson circles away.
Hellstrom stuffs the takedown.
Exvanderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Exvanderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hellstrom counters with an inside leg kick.
Hellstrom gets a clinch.
Hellstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Hellstrom as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hellstrom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hellstrom tries to score a body lock takedown but Exvanderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jeremiah Exvanderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Hellstrom.
Hellstrom prevents Exvanderson from breaking the clinch.
Exvanderson drags the fight down to the ground.
Exvanderson 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.
Exvanderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hellstrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hellstrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Exvanderson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hellstrom manages to pass to side control.
Hellstrom is thwarting Exvanderson's attempts to control the position.
Exvanderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exvanderson keeping moving, preventing Hellstrom from controlling successfully.
Exvanderson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hellstrom is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Exvanderson.
Hellstrom misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hellstrom working the ground and pound.
Hellstrom gets to mount! Exvanderson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Exvanderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hellstrom working Exvanderson over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exvanderson tries to hold on but Hellstrom postures up.
Exvanderson is working to get back to half guard.
Hellstrom throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Exvanderson because Hellstrom loaded up on that one.
Hellstrom avoids the attempt from Exvanderson to control.
Hellstrom controlling from mount.
Exvanderson wants to control but Hellstrom is having none of it.
Exvanderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Hellstrom has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hellstrom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hellstrom scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hellstrom throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Exvanderson because Hellstrom loaded up on that one.
Hellstrom scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Exvanderson?
Hellstrom scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hellstrom putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Poor strikes thrown by Hellstrom there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hellstrom landing strikes from the mount.
Hellstrom looking to ground and pound but Exvanderson is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Hellstrom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hellstrom has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Hellstrom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zues Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan James has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zues Orion's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zues Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan James!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James looks to land a combination but Orion avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
James looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Orion trying to control the position.
Orion 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.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion striking off his back but it's not causing James any problems.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James gets a takedown into half guard.
James prevents Orion from improving his position.
James looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Orion trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
Orion flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
James looks gassed!
Orion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orion has a closed guard, preventing James from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Orion as James shoots in.
Orion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a takedown into side control.
Orion sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James tries to pass to full mount but Orion defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control the pace.
James prevents Orion from improving his position.
James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
James tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Orion wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
Orion wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
James gets a takedown into half guard.
James is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Orion wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Orion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan James dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Orion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a single leg into guard. Orion didn't expect that.
Orion keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Orion lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for James!
Orion can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
Orion misses with a head shot.
James is breathing heavily.
Orion looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to hold on but Orion pushes him away.
Orion landing punches.
Orion wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
Orion throwing strikes here but James is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Orion is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but James is surviving well by controlling Orion's body position as best he can.
Poor strikes thrown by Orion there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Orion has control of James's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and James regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Orion moves to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looking very determined here, making life difficult for Orion.
Orion is trying to stick to James's back but James is turning into Orion. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Orion's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by James.
James controlling from the top position.
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Orion swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Orion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James instigates a clinch.
Orion lands a knee to the body.
Orion crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
Orion crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
Orion lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Jordan James has been cut.
James is trying to break the clinch but Orion has him pressed against the cage.
Orion pulls guard effortlessly.
Orion striking off his back but it's not causing James any problems.
Orion working a defensive guard here.
Orion looking for a sweep. Not yet Orion, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Orion is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
Orion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Orion's head.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zues Orion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jordan James's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by James.
Orion gets back to half guard.
Orion trying to control but James postures up.
James wants to stand up but Orion is controlling the position.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Orion gets full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Orion.
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Orion.
Jordan James has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Orion trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
James darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Orion is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
Orion won't allow James to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that James 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.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Orion trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Orion tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Orion cracks James with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Orion has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning James to stand back up!
James is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. James is working away from the top position though.
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orion.
Orion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
Orion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jordan James.
I think James 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan James!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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170 lbs
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176 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jordan.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Phoenix is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Phoenix tries to pull guard but Jordan won't allow it.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jordan stalling against the cage.
Jordan can't break the clinch.
Phoenix wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Phoenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Jordan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Phoenix lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Phoenix fails to pull guard.
Phoenix tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jordan manages to break the clinch.
Jordan has Phoenix up against the cage in a clinch.
Jordan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Brad Phoenix has been cut.
A short right from Jordan on the inside.
Jordan prevents the takedown attempt.
Jordan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jordan throws a head kick but Phoenix moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jordan! Phoenix is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Jordan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Heretic Anthem. Philip King has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jake Tyler's chin.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Philip King!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler has a takedown stuffed.
King throws a leg kick but Tyler checks it.
Tyler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyler shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Tyler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tyler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tyler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tyler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tyler tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tyler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tyler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tyler wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tyler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tyler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler stops King from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tyler controls the pace.
Tyler is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
Tyler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tyler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler stays in close to King's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyler.
Tyler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tyler trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Tyler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tyler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from King - the referee stops the clock and Tyler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says King. Tyler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tyler misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if King can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tyler in side control, throwing shots but King defends.
A lull in the action here.
Tyler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tyler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Tyler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tyler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
King prevents Tyler from moving into mount.
Tyler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tyler wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
Tyler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for King!
King is squirming around, avoiding Tyler's attempts to control the action.
King wants to hold on but Tyler pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. King looks a forlorn figure.
Tyler working the ground and pound effectively.
Tyler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape.
Tyler dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler dominating with strikes here.
Tyler throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tyler with shots to the head and body - King looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tyler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tyler breaks from King's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, King has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tyler with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tyler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of King's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler has isolated one of King's arms. King looking to fight him off but Tyler twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Tyler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Coach Goochman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goochman comes to the cage accompanied by Public Enemy - He Got Game. Coach Goochman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Coach Goochman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Connor McNamara!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goochman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McNamara throws a head kick that misses.
Goochman scores a takedown into full mount!
Goochman is working for a guillotine from mount but McNamara frees his head quite easily.
McNamara holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Goochman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Goochman goes for an armbar but McNamara turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McNamara.
McNamara trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goochman's guard.
McNamara keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goochman's head.
McNamara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McNamara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goochman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McNamara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Goochman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goochman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goochman is looking for a triangle but McNamara pushes his legs off easily.
Goochman is breathing heavily.
McNamara wants to get up but he can't break Goochman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Goochman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McNamara trying to control but Goochman is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goochman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Goochman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McNamara is now in Goochman's guard. A big mistake from Goochman there, giving up the dominant position!
McNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Goochman 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.
McNamara wants to get up but he can't break Goochman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Goochman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goochman working for a triangle but McNamara defends it easily.
McNamara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara wanted to stand there but Goochman had control of the position.
Goochman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McNamara manages to get himself to full guard.
Goochman wants to control from the top but McNamara keeps moving.
Goochman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goochman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goochman trying to control the position from guard on top but McNamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goochman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McNamara is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Goochman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Goochman advances to mount.
Goochman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goochman takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Goochman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Goochman tries to keep control of the position but McNamara is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coach Goochman dominated that round.
That's time! Goochman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Goochman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McNamara prevents Goochman from moving into mount.
McNamara wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Goochman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McNamara, who protects the arm well.
Goochman swings around for an armbar but McNamara sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Goochman's guard.
Goochman working for submissions but it's allowed McNamara to get to half guard.
McNamara wants to stand but Goochman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Goochman is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McNamara with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara wants to get back to his feet.
Goochman regains full guard. Nicely done.
McNamara wants to stand but Goochman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Goochman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McNamara!
McNamara flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
McNamara flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
McNamara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McNamara is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McNamara can't escape the position.
Goochman working for a guillotine from mount but McNamara is in no mood to give up.
McNamara is in all sorts of trouble here.
McNamara manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McNamara trying to control here.
McNamara wants to get back to his feet.
Goochman is working for a kimura but McNamara is defending it quite comfortably.
McNamara regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara wants to stand up but Goochman is controlling him.
Goochman is pushing down on McNamara's leg trying to pass to half guard. McNamara is fighting to maintain full guard but Goochman has managed to sneak the leg through.
McNamara missing with punches from the bottom.
McNamara looking for submissions off his back.
McNamara wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Goochman tries a low kick but McNamara avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McNamara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McNamara shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Goochman is trying to control but can't.
McNamara slips a nice elbow through Goochman's hands, connecting with Goochman's forehead.
Coach Goochman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McNamara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goochman keeps working.
Goochman is looking for a sweep. McNamara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goochman trying to control here.
Goochman wants to improve his position but McNamara is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McNamara connects with a nice short shot to Goochman's temple.
McNamara lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Connor McNamara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Goochman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goochman misses with a head kick.
Goochman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McNamara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Coach Goochman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as McNamara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Coach Goochman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McNamara checks a low kick from Goochman.
McNamara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McNamara checks a leg kick.
McNamara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goochman throws a leg kick that misses.
Goochman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Goochman wants to work for an arm triangle but McNamara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McNamara is refusing to be controlled, as Goochman sits in half guard.
McNamara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goochman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McNamara is trying to maintain the position but Goochman is very close to passing his half guard.
Goochman is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McNamara has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goochman is looking for a kimura but McNamara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goochman to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNamara wants to stand back up but Goochman manages to pass into side control.
Goochman throws a strike aimed at the side of McNamara's head but McNamara avoids it well.
McNamara is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNamara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McNamara.
Goochman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McNamara wants to stand but Goochman is controlling the position.
Goochman pushes down on McNamara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Goochman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McNamara's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goochman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goochman uses his free foot to push down on McNamara's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McNamara.
Goochman looking for a guillotine from mount but McNamara is having none of it.
Goochman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McNamara manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Goochman wants to control but McNamara is keeping him busy.
McNamara tries to escape but Goochman is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goochman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Goochman is looking to take a break and control but McNamara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McNamara wants to get back to his feet.
Goochman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McNamara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McNamara gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goochman is tying to control. McNamara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goochman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Goochman looking to ground and pound but McNamara is blocking nicely.
Goochman working for a guillotine from mount but McNamara is in no mood to give up.
Goochman looking to secure an arm triangle but McNamara defends it well.
Goochman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McNamara defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Goochman.
McNamara sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coach Goochman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goochman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coach Goochman!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Claus Mueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spade has chosen Ace Of Spades as his entrance music. Claus Mueller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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22
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Claus Mueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Spade!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mueller pushes Spade up against the cage in a clinch.
Mueller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spade.
Spade drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mueller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spade lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spade has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mueller is trying to keep an underhook but Spade manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mueller trying to hold on to Spade's head to control him but Spade postures up.
Mueller is trying to stand.
Mueller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mueller wants to improve his position but Spade is controlling well.
Mueller kicks off Spade and gets to his feet.
Mueller on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spade shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spade's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mueller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade connects with a couple of short punches.
Spade thows a big elbow that misses.
Mueller wants to sweep here but Spade controlling him for the moment.
Spade stays in close to Mueller's body and controls the position.
Spade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spade lands a couple of digs.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mueller tries to work over Spade's front leg with a kick but Spade checks it.
Mueller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mueller is breathing heavily.
Mueller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It looks like Mueller is going to stand back up.
Spade is pressing down on Mueller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mueller is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Spade has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mueller is looking to defend but Spade has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mueller! Spade pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mueller taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Spade!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ralph Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy shoots in but Kong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCarthy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kong looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCarthy is one step ahead there.
McCarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Kong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McCarthy wants to sweep here but Kong controlling him for the moment.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kong postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy pulls Kong in close to prevent any damage.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
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.
Kong tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kong tests McCarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kong gets the takedown into side control.
Kong tries to advance position but instead McCarthy slips a leg back in to half guard.
McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kong is thwarting McCarthy's attempts to control the position.
McCarthy manages to get to full guard.
Kong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McCarthy with shots to the head and body - Kong looks very uncomfortable down there.
McCarthy with the ground and pound from mount.
McCarthy landing strikes from the mount.
McCarthy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kong has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McCarthy wants to take his opponent's back but Kong doesn't allow it.
Kong throwing hammer fists to the chest of McCarthy. What's that going to do exactly?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McCarthy.
Kong tries to lock up and control but McCarthy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McCarthy looking to control and managing it successfully.
McCarthy wants to control the pace but Kong is squirming around nicely.
McCarthy controlling the position easily from mount.
McCarthy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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.
Kong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCarthy works his way to his opponent's back.
McCarthy controlling well, preventing Kong from escaping the position.
McCarthy is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Kong has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but McCarthy has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Kong taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. McCarthy doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan McCarthy!
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