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The Syndicate: Part XXXV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Ripplestomp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripplestomp comes to the cage accompanied by Sex on Fire. Man is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: All My Life. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Ripplestomp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Man!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Man trying to mount his opponent but Ripplestomp defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ripplestomp is looking to control Man's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ripplestomp avoid being mounted?
Man tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ripplestomp.
Ripplestomp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripplestomp wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
Ripplestomp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Ripplestomp tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ripplestomp as he jumps to the side.
Ripplestomp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ripplestomp closes the distance and clinches.
Man tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
John Ripplestomp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Man.
Ripplestomp using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Man looks gassed!
Man tries to pull guard but Ripplestomp won't allow it.
Ripplestomp with a knee to the head.
Man works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripplestomp is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Knees to the body from Ripplestomp.
Ripplestomp gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ripplestomp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ripplestomp is tying to control. Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ripplestomp lands strikes from half guard.
Man is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ripplestomp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ripplestomp's back!
I really don't envy Ripplestomp right now.
Ripplestomp is trying to get back to his feet but Man has full control of the position and if anything, Ripplestomp has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Man doesn't have the hooks in and Ripplestomp manages to turn into his guard.
Ripplestomp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Man looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Man wants to sweep here but Ripplestomp controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ripplestomp stuffs the takedown.
Ripplestomp fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ripplestomp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Man shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ripplestomp pinned against the cage. Ripplestomp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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.
Ripplestomp moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ripplestomp tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Ripplestomp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Man or perhaps it was just good defense by Ripplestomp which made him look bad.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Ripplestomp tries to sprawl out of it but Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ripplestomp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ripplestomp avoids the body shot from Man.
Ripplestomp doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ripplestomp dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ripplestomp tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Ripplestomp tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Ripplestomp, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Ripplestomp against the cage but Ripplestomp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Man scores with a takedown into Ripplestomp's guard.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Ripplestomp is retaining full guard.
Ripplestomp trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Ripplestomp is retaining full guard.
Ripplestomp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ripplestomp is working away from the top position though.
Man tries to roll over but Ripplestomp keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripplestomp is keen to just control but Man is a slippery customer.
Man preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Man is looking for a sweep. Ripplestomp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Man is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ripplestomp is working away from the top position though.
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Man fails to land the takedown.
Ripplestomp doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Man closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Man trying to control the action but Ripplestomp is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Man seems content to control.
Man tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ripplestomp.
Man is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is trying to control the action in half guard but Ripplestomp is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ripplestomp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Man postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ripplestomp to stand up.
Man lands a high kick!
Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ripplestomp but Ripplestomp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John Ripplestomp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Man.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Man closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ripplestomp to the mat! Ripplestomp manages to get full guard.
Ripplestomp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
Man passes Ripplestomp's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ripplestomp's head.
Ripplestomp wants to control but Man is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Man is working for a kimura but Ripplestomp is defending it quite comfortably.
Man passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ripplestomp misses with a takedown attempt
so Man counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ripplestomp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Man passes Ripplestomp's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Man prevents Ripplestomp from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Man in particular looking to stall.
Man wants to free his trapped foot but Ripplestomp is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Man wants to control the pace but Ripplestomp is squirming around nicely.
Man gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Ripplestomp closes the distance but Man moves to the side
and Man counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ripplestomp is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Man lands a nice short elbow.
Man is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripplestomp is looking to get back to is feet but Man passes into side control.
Man has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ripplestomp is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Man yanks on the arm and Ripplestomp is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Man!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kerry Sibley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Montros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sibley comes to the cage accompanied by Beautifull people. Montros has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kerry Sibley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Montros!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montros closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sibley to the mat! Sibley manages to get full guard.
Montros must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sibley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Montros manages to get himself to full guard.
Sibley trying to control the position from guard on top but Montros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montros wants to stand and escape but Sibley is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sibley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montros swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montros is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sibley manages to break the clinch.
Sibley tries for a takedown but Montros circles away easily
and Montros holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sibley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Montros takes the fight into the clinch.
Sibley lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Montros pushes Sibley off looking to stand but Sibley dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sibley gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sibley tries to keep at a distance but Montros has taken the fight into the clinch.
Montros wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sibley pulls guard successfully.
Montros would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Montros looks gassed!
Sibley trying to keep a closed guard but Montros is proving a slippery customer.
Sibley wants to sweep but no luck.
Sibley trying to keep a closed guard but Montros is proving a slippery customer.
Sibley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Montros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Montros wants to stand but Sibley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montros stopping the sweep attempt from Sibley.
Montros stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Montros closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sibley to the mat! Sibley manages to get full guard.
Montros stands up from Sibley's guard - Montros perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Montros stuns Sibley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sibley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Montros tries to avoid it but Sibley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Montros to the ground. Montros escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sibley throws a sloppy head kick
and Montros counters with a series of strikes. Sibley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Montros connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montros clinches up with Sibley and pushes him back against the cage.
Montros is trying to maintain a safe position but Sibley gets an underhook and turns Montros into the cage.
Montros landing knees to the body.
Sibley pulls guard successfully.
Montros tries to stand but Sibley is controlling from the bottom.
Sibley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sibley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Montros wants to stand but Sibley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sibley trying to control the position here.
Montros really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sibley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montros stands and steps away. Sibley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montros circles away from the clinch attempt
and Montros counters with a one-two to the body.
Montros works over Sibley's head and body with a nice combination.
Montros lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sibley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Montros.
Montros thuds a left hand into Sibley's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Montros.
No luck for Sibley with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kerry Sibley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montros clinches up with Sibley and pushes him back against the cage.
Montros breaks the clinch.
Montros rushes Sibley and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montros is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Montros wants to get back to striking at distance but Sibley won't allow it.
Montros manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Montros 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.
Montros has closed the distance and engaged Sibley in a clinch.
Montros is trying to break the clinch but Sibley has him pressed against the cage.
Sibley decides to pull guard.
Montros gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sibley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sibley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montros is fending him off so far but Sibley persists. Nope, Montros circles away and we're back to standing.
Sibley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montros swivels and escapes.
Montros lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Montros fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sibley, pushing him back against the cage.
Montros has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sibley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sibley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sibley clinches but Montros breaks the clinch
and Montros counters with a left to the body.
Montros shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sibley's guard.
Montros stands up from Sibley's guard - Montros perhaps looking for a knockout.
Montros rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sibley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sibley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sibley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Montros has Sibley pressed against the cage.
Montros is trying to maintain a safe position but Sibley gets an underhook and turns Montros into the cage.
Sibley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Montros uses from the top position.
Montros decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sibley, up you get!
Montros fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sibley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montros circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kerry Sibley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sibley shoots for a double leg takedown but Montros sprawls well. He's pushed Sibley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A solid body kick from Montros.
Montros bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Montros lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
An inside leg kick lands from Montros.
Montros stuffs the takedown.
Sibley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montros lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Montros. That snapped Sibley's head back.
Sibley throws a sloppy head kick
and Montros counters with a three punch combo that has Sibley backing up. Sibley nods at Montros to acknowledge the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Montros.
Sibley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sibley is nestled in close to Montros, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Montros holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Montros blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sibley.
Montros tries to kick Sibley off but Sibley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sibley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Montros is controlling Sibley's trapped leg to prevent Sibley from advancing to side control.
Montros is trying to stand up here but Sibley is controlling him well.
Montros kicks off Sibley and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sibley looks to score with a jab to the body but Montros is just out of range.
Montros ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sibley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montros as he jumps to the side.
Sibley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No joy there for Montros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montros throws a front kick that sends Sibley stumbling back into the cage.
Sibley takes a swing at Montros's ribcage but misses.
Montros lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Montros shoots in for a takedown but Sibley shows good takedown defense.
Sibley misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Montros. No joy for Sibley on that attempt.
Montros lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Montros buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Montros - just one landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Montros.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Montros darts in and clinches Sibley up against the cage.
Sibley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montros drives through with a takedown into guard.
Montros stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sibley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montros goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Montros lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice shot lands for Montros.
Sibley looks to clinch
and Montros counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Montros.
Montros sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montros stands and steps away. Sibley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Montros is working the combinations to good effect here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sibley throws a nice looking combination but Montros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Montros instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Montros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sibley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sibley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montros counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sibley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Montros is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Montros wants to break free but Sibley has control.
Sibley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Montros pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Montros can't break the clinch.
Sibley tries to score a body lock takedown but Montros shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kerry Sibley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montros wants to break the clinch but can't.
Montros wants to get back to striking at distance but Sibley won't allow it.
Montros wants to break the clinch but can't.
Montros pressing his opponent against the cage.
Montros breaks from the clinch.
Montros closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sibley prevents Montros from breaking the clinch.
Montros avoids the elbow strike from Sibley, against the cage.
Montros breaks the clinch.
Sibley tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sibley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montros swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sibley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montros's waist but Montros gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sibley off to one side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Montros!
Kerry Sibley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Sibley misses
and Montros holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Montros.
Montros wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Montros is trying to break the clinch but Sibley has him pressed against the cage.
Montros wants to get back to striking at distance but Sibley won't allow it.
Montros breaks the clinch.
Sibley swinging wilding here.
Montros swats away the attempt to clinch by Sibley.
Sibley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montros swivels and escapes.
Montros clinches.
Montros tries for a takedown but Sibley manages to get underhooks.
Sibley misses with a body punch.
Montros breaks the clinch.
Montros connects with a crisp jab.
Sibley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sibley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montros keeping moving, preventing Sibley from controlling successfully.
Sibley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Montros's head.
Sibley wants to pass the guard but Montros is keeping the position.
Montros managing to control the position.
Sibley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Montros wants to stand but Sibley is controlling the position.
Sibley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Montros dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sibley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Montros off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sibley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Montros but Montros pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Montros darts in and clinches Sibley up against the cage.
Sibley works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Montros keeping full guard, as Sibley tries to pass.
Montros kicks Sibley off and gets to his feet.
Montros wants to clinch up but Sibley keeps it at a distance.
Sibley tries to bum rush Montros with a series of wild strikes but Montros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montros throws a combination. Sibley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sibley fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Montros does no damage.
Montros clinches with his opponent.
Montros breaks the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Montros. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Montros.
Sibley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Montros looks to land a combination but Sibley avoids it well.
Montros ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Montros tries to clinch there but Sibley circles away.
Montros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sibley throws a hook to the side of Montros's head but Montros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montros throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sibley on the side of the head.
Kerry Sibley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montros goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A nice combination there by Montros.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Montros.
Well Montros 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Montros!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Ryan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shane Williams's chin.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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, Shane Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Williams. Ryan shrugs it off though.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryan swivels and escapes.
Ryan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Williams falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ryan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Ryan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Del Phonics (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Graffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graffin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by American Jesus by Bad Religion. Greg Graffin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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200 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Del Phonics!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greg Graffin!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graffin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phonics paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phonics keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Graffin.
Phonics has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phonics there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Graffin.
Phonics rushes Graffin and presses him up against the cage.
Graffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Graffin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phonics is looking to clinch but Graffin is avoiding it.
Phonics tries a low kick but Graffin avoids it.
A combination from Graffin does no damage.
Graffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phonics manages to avoid it.
Phonics tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graffin clinches but Phonics breaks the clinch
and Phonics counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phonics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graffin looking to stall.
Graffin wants to break free but Phonics has control.
Graffin is trying to stall.
Graffin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Graffin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phonics just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graffin's brow.
Phonics taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Phonics fails to land.
Phonics landing knees to the body.
Phonics connects with a nasty looking knee right to Graffin's face.
Phonics with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Graffin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phonics pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Graffin looks gassed!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Phonics misses with a knee to the head.
Phonics prevents Graffin from breaking the clinch.
Phonics throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Phonics lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Phonics lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Greg Graffin has been cut.
Graffin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Graffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phonics is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Del Phonics is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phonics keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phonics clinches up with Graffin and pushes him back against the cage.
Graffin looking to slow down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Phonics.
Graffin tries to break the clinch but Phonics is controlling the position.
Phonics gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Graffin.
Graffin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Phonics fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Del Phonics has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Graffin.
Phonics misses with a head kick.
Phonics darts in and clinches Graffin up against the cage.
Phonics tries to land knees in the clinch but Graffin avoids the damage to the body.
Phonics avoids the elbow strike from Graffin, against the cage.
Graffin throws an elbow but it misses.
Phonics misses with a knee strike.
Phonics landing knees to the head.
Graffin tries to land knees in the clinch but Phonics avoids the damage to the body.
Graffin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phonics with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phonics pushes off an throws an elbow but Graffin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phonics lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Graffin letting Phonics take a breather here.
Phonics landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Phonics has Graffin pressed against the cage.
Phonics tries to land a knee to the head but Graffin blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Phonics.
Phonics lands a knee to the head.
Phonics keeps control of Graffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Graffin throws an elbow but misses.
Phonics throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Graffin blocks it with crossed arms.
Phonics tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Graffin tries to land a knee to the head but Phonics blocks with his arms.
Graffin blocks an elbow strike from Phonics.
Graffin can't break the clinch.
Phonics tries to throw a body punch but Graffin avoids it by throwing Phonics back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Phonics throws an elbow but misses.
Phonics prevents Graffin from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Phonics.
Graffin misses with an elbow strike.
Phonics using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Graffin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Graffin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phonics smiles and moves away.
Phonics has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graffin missing with knees to the body.
Graffin blocks the elbow strike.
Phonics throws an elbow that misses.
Phonics breaks the clinch.
Graffin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phonics counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Graffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Phonics is just out of range.
Phonics forces Graffin back against the cage and clinches.
Phonics misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graffin.
Graffin lands an elbow just above Phonics 's eye.
A knee to the head by Graffin.
Graffin dodges an elbow strike from Phonics.
The referee calls for Phonics to work.
Phonics misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Graffin.
Graffin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Phonics dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Graffin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Phonics avoids the body shot from Graffin.
Phonics is looking to clinch but Graffin is avoiding it.
Phonics closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Graffin wants to get back to striking at distance but Phonics won't allow it.
Graffin pulls guard effortlessly.
Phonics wants to control from the top but Graffin keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phonics drops back looking for a leg! Graffin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Graffin manages to kick Phonics off! Phonics jumps back into Graffin's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phonics looking to sit in guard and control but Graffin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phonics is working an open guard so Graffin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Graffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Graffin misses.
Phonics has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Graffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phonics.
Phonics explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graffin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phonics finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Phonics rushes Graffin and presses him up against the cage.
Graffin is trying to break free.
Phonics scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Phonics.
Phonics throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Phonics tries to land a knee to the head but Graffin blocks with his arms.
Phonics lands a nice elbow.
Phonics scores a nice knee to the body.
Phonics lands a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Phonics throws an elbow but misses.
Phonics misses with a knee strike.
Phonics misses with a knee to the head.
Graffin lands a knee to the body.
Graffin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Graffin throws an elbow that misses.
Phonics misses with a knee to the head.
Phonics throws an elbow but it misses.
Still in the clinch, Graffin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phonics throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graffin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Graffin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Phonics stalling in the clinch but Graffin improves position.
Graffin has hold of one of Phonics's legs. Phonics is fighting the takedown attempt but Graffin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Graffin looking to sit in guard and control but Phonics gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Graffin trying to keep a closed guard but Phonics is proving a slippery customer.
Graffin wants to sweep here but Phonics controlling him for the moment.
Graffin has momentary wrist control but Phonics slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phonics looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Graffin is trying to control the position but Phonics postures up.
Phonics trying to control but Graffin is working from the bottom.
Phonics throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Phonics dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Greg Graffin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Phonics.
Del Phonics is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graffin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Phonics counters with a thumping low kick.
Phonics fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phonics tries to clinch there but Graffin circles away.
Graffin looks to throw a body kick
and Phonics counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Phonics breaks the clinch.
Phonics thows a body kick. Graffin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Phonics goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Phonics darts in and clinches Graffin up against the cage.
Phonics tries to stall but Graffin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Phonics misses with a knee strike.
Graffin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phonics missing with knees to the body.
Graffin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phonics tries a knee to the head but Graffin blocks it.
Phonics lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phonics misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graffin.
Graffin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Graffin can't get the takedown.
Graffin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phonics has a couple of punches blocked by Graffin.
Phonics managing to block the knees to the body from Graffin.
Phonics blocks an elbow strike.
Phonics pushes off an throws an elbow but Graffin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Graffin looking to throw knees to the head but Phonics is blocking nicely.
Graffin throws an elbow but it misses.
Graffin looking to slow down the pace here.
Phonics creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phonics misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phonics just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graffin's brow.
Graffin drags the fight down to the ground.
Phonics lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Phonics throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graffin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Phonics tries to free his leg and advance position but Graffin is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Phonics postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Phonics drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Graffin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Phonics has Graffin in his guard.
Graffin looking to sit in guard and control but Phonics gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Phonics keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Graffin's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graffin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Phonics passes Graffin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Phonics looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Graffin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Graffin taking some punishment here, with Phonics in his half guard.
Graffin wants to improve his position but Phonics is controlling well.
Greg Graffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Graffin trying to control but Phonics postures up.
Nice strikes from Phonics there.
Phonics landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Phonics takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Phonics takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Phonics passes to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Phonics showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phonics, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Del Phonics!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melanie Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melanie Powers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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21
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dexter Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Melanie Powers!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews checks a low kick from Powers.
Powers tries to clinch up but Andrews circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Andrews goes for an armbar but Powers turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Powers.
Powers drops back looking for a leg! Andrews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andrews manages to kick Powers off! Powers jumps back into Andrews's guard.
Powers is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Andrews has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Powers is looking to defend but Andrews has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Powers! Andrews pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Powers taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dexter Andrews!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pat Elwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Koala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pat Elwood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pat Elwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kid Koala!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elwood closes the distance and clinches up with Koala, looking for a takedown. Elwood pushes Koala against the cage but Koala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koala misses with a double jab.
Elwood shoots in for a takedown but Koala shows good takedown defense.
Elwood darts in and clinches Koala up against the cage.
Elwood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koala avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Elwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Elwood has him pressed against the cage.
Koala wants to break free but Elwood has control.
Koala tries to break the clinch but Elwood is controlling the position.
Koala is trying to break free.
Elwood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Koala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koala has had enough of the clinch but Elwood keeps him there for the moment.
Koala breaks from the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Koala.
Elwood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koala throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from Koala does no damage.
Elwood pushes Koala up against the cage in a clinch.
Elwood is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Elwood leaning his opponent against the cage.
Elwood tries for a takedown but Koala manages to get underhooks.
Elwood lands a takedown into guard.
Elwood drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Koala dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koala stands up from Elwood's guard - Koala perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elwood scores with a takedown into Koala's guard.
Elwood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elwood controlling from the top position.
Koala wants to stand up but Elwood is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elwood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elwood works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Elwood controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Elwood thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Koala to regain full guard.
Elwoodis looking to pass into half guard but Koala pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Koala is in guard.
Elwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koala is one step ahead there.
Koala trying to stand up but can't free himself from Elwood's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kid Koala will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Elwood shoots for a takedown but Koala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Elwood shoots in for a double leg but Koala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Elwood fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Koala sprawls well initially but Elwood persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Elwood throws a strike but Koala avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Elwood sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koala's guard.
Koala is staying active underneath Elwood, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Elwood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Koala defending well though.
Elwood is keen to just control but Koala is a slippery customer.
Elwood trying to advance position but Koala counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elwood wants to control from the top but Koala keeps moving.
Elwood trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Koala manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Koala wants to stand but Elwood has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Elwood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Elwood trying to control the position.
Koala preventing the sweep.
Elwood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Elwood wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Koala is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elwood is trying to get back to full guard.
Elwood trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Elwood tries to hold on but Koala pushes him away.
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.
Elwood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Elwood wants to control but Koala is having none of it.
Koala is looking to stand but Koala has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elwood can't escape the position.
Koala wants to get back to his feet but Elwood is holding on tight.
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 Pat Elwood will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Koala lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Koala misses.
Elwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koala.
Elwood clinches up with Koala and pushes him back against the cage.
Elwood keeps control of Koala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Koala prevents a takedown attempt there.
Koala wants to get back to striking at distance but Elwood won't allow it.
Elwood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Koala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Elwood breaks from the clinch.
Elwood moves into range and clinches up with Koala.
Koala blocks the elbow strike.
Elwood wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Elwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koala tries to break the clinch but Elwood is controlling the position.
Koala prevents the takedown attempt.
Elwood tries to score a body lock takedown but Koala shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Elwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Koala controls his hands.
Koala tries to break the clinch but Elwood is controlling the position.
Koala can't break the clinch.
Elwood wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elwood prevents Koala from breaking the clinch.
Koala is pressed up against the cage. Elwood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koala down to the mat. Koala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koala scores with a one two! Elwood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Pat Elwood has been cut.
Elwood clinches up against the cage.
Koala has had enough of the clinch but Elwood keeps him there for the moment.
Elwood trying to land knees to the body.
Koala can't break the clinch.
Koala has had enough of the clinch but Elwood keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koala is looking to break free of the clinch but Elwood has double underhooks.
Elwood wants a takedown but no success here.
Koala has had enough of the clinch but Elwood keeps him there for the moment.
Elwood tries for a takedown but Koala manages to get underhooks.
Koala wants to break free but Elwood has control.
Elwood leaning against his opponent.
Koala prevents a takedown attempt there.
Koala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Elwood.
Koala wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Elwood goes for a takedown attempt but Koala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kid Koala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koala throws a right hand that Elwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Elwood also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Koala.
Elwood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koala stalks Elwood and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Elwood's face. Elwood staggers backwards, shaken.
Koala throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Elwood is rocked!
Elwood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koala tries to avoid it but Elwood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koala to the ground. Koala escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oh Elwood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elwood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koala swinging wilding here.
Koala lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Koala.
Elwood dodges the punch combination from Koala.
Koala throws a nice looking combination but Elwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koala stuffs the takedown attempt from Elwood. Elwood gets slowly back to his feet.
Elwood seems to have got his legs back now.
Koala lands with a nice combination. Elwood backs away looking to recover.
Elwood has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Koala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elwood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Koala does no damage.
Koala throws a right hand that Elwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Elwood also avoids with ease.
Elwood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koala's waist but Koala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elwood off to one side.
Koala misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Koala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koala 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 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kid Koala!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sho Kazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sho Kazuki has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sho Kazuki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Watts!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuki with a hook.
Watts drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Watts taking a breather here.
Kazuki is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Watts advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuki tries to improve his position but instead Watts has taken his back!
Kazuki is in bad spot here.
Kazuki is working hard here to advance position.
Watts biding his time, looking for the opening.
Let's hope that Watts has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kazuki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kazuki moves into full guard.
Kazuki is trying to hold Watts in close to prevent damage but Watts has managed to pass into half guard.
Kazuki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kazuki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kazuki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kazuki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazuki looking for a sweep. Not yet Kazuki, not yet.
Kazuki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Watts!
Watts tries to lock up and control but Kazuki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kazuki jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Watts is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Watts and Kazuki has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kazuki tries for a kimura but Watts is defending well.
Kazuki is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazuki tries to stand but Watts is controlling his head.
Watts tries to bench press Kazuki off him but Kazuki keeps the position.
Watts prevents Kazuki from improving position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watts manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watts wants to free his trapped foot but Kazuki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Watts dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Watts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kazuki.
Watts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Watts lands in his opponent's guard.
Kazuki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Watts seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Watts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Kazuki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kazuki is on top in guard.
Kazuki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Watts is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Watts has escaped and now he's on top!
Watts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kazuki has an active guard here but Watts has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuki wants to control but Watts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kazuki is looking to improve his position.
Kazuki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Watts is working away from the top position though.
Watts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kazuki looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts stalling.
Watts is looking to advance position but Kazuki won't allow it.
Kazuki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Watts wants to control from the top but Kazuki keeps moving.
Watts is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ken Watts just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Watts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Watts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kazuki misses with a few strikes there.
Kazuki scores with the left hand. Watts knows he should have avoided that one.
Kazuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watts moves away.
Kazuki throws a lazy right hand but Watts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kazuki punishes Watts's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Kazuki misses.
Watts blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Kazuki. No joy for Watts on that attempt.
Kazuki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watts feints and as Kazuki raises his hands in defense, Watts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuki working a defensive guard here.
Kazuki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Watts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kazuki seems to be working for a kimura but Watts defends the submission attempt.
Kazuki seems to be working for a kimura but Watts defends the submission attempt.
Kazuki wants to work for an arm triangle but Watts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Watts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazuki is working away from the top position though.
Kazuki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Watts defends it well.
Kazuki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Watts wants to control but Kazuki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Watts controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A shot to de liver by Kazuki. Beautiful body shot.
Kazuki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ken Watts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazuki throws a lazy right hand but Watts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sho Kazuki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazuki misses the shot to the body.
Sho Kazuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watts.
Kazuki throws a looping overhand right but Watts ducks down to avoid it.
Kazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Kazuki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Watts in his tracks.
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.
Kazuki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kazuki just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazuki throws an overhand right that lands on Watts's shoulder, as Watts tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Kazuki misses.
Watts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kazuki just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazuki with a poor takedown
and Watts counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Watts.
Kazuki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kazuki keeping moving, preventing Watts from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sho Kazuki did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Watts drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kazuki is not content to let Watts control the position.
Ken Watts has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuki is looking to regain half guard here but Watts keeps moving and retains side control.
Watts is looking to take a break and control but Kazuki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuki is looking for a sweep.
Watts takes a little break here. Kazuki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kazuki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Watts dodges the punch combination from Kazuki.
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.
Kazuki thuds his right hand into Watts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Watts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kazuki stops Watts from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Watts is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kazuki has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Watts is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kazuki is trying to reverse the position but instead Watts has taken his back - oops!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuki tries to break free.
Watts trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kazuki doesn't escape.
Watts controlling well, preventing Kazuki from escaping the position.
Kazuki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Watts not doing much here.
Kazuki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Watts is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kazuki is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazuki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Watts dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kazuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Watts is just out of range.
Kazuki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kazuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watts staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Kazuki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Watts doesn't seem phased though.
A combination from Kazuki does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kazuki!
Kazuki lands a jab to Watts's midsection.
Watts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Watts showed some decent athleticism there.
Kazuki is looking to improve his position.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts wants to take a breather but Kazuki is having none of it.
Watts with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kazuki gets back to full guard.
Kazuki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Watts 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 Kazuki.
Kazuki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Watts staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuki is looking to regain half guard here but Watts keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Watts stalls from top position.
Kazuki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Watts off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Watts right now.
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.
Kazuki is cranking Watts's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Watts! He's tightened the choke and Watts is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sho Kazuki!
Sho Kazuki retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Penduko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedro Penduko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pedro Penduko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Augusto Ricardo!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penduko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Penduko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ricardo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ricardo is trying to get back to half guard.
Penduko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Penduko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ricardo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ricardo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ricardo is trying to control Penduko's posture but Penduko avoids it.
Ricardo is pushing Penduko's head away, looking to escape. Penduko manages to hold on to the position though.
Ricardo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ricardo is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricardo gets back to full guard.
Ricardo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ricardo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Penduko gets full guard.
Ricardo chips away with some ground and pound.
Ricardo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ricardo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ricardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Penduko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ricardo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ricardo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Penduko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penduko wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penduko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ricardo wants to sweep here but Penduko controlling him for the moment.
Penduko tries to free his leg and advance position but Ricardo is retaining full guard.
Ricardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penduko is one step ahead there.
Penduko takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Penduko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ricardo is keeping the position for now.
Penduko is breathing heavily.
Ricardo punching from the bottom - just letting Penduko know he's still in a fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penduko looking to pass the guard.
Ricardo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Penduko!
Ricardo lands a big shot there that rocks Penduko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Penduko is in a horrible position here. Ricardo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ricardo trying to control but Penduko is having none of it.
Ricardo lands a big elbow.
Ricardo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penduko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
BOOM! Ricardo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Penduko is desperately trying to improve his position but Ricardo has a good base and remains in mount.
Ricardo with the ground and pound from mount.
Penduko is looking to improve his position but Ricardo isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo with the ground and pound from mount.
Ricardo breaks from Penduko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ricardo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ricardo landing punches.
Ricardo cracks Penduko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Penduko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Penduko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ricardo working for a submission but Penduko is keeping him at bay.
Penduko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ricardo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Penduko's face.
Ricardo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Penduko is looking to improve his position but Ricardo isn't that keen on the idea.
Ricardo breaks from Penduko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Ricardo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ricardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penduko moves away.
Ricardo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Penduko!
Augusto Ricardo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ricardo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Penduko is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Ricardo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ricardo with good strikes from the mount here!
Ricardo with a couple of short strikes.
Ricardo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Ricardo.
Penduko taking shots to the head.
Penduko is desperately trying to improve his position but Ricardo has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice elbow there by Ricardo.
Ricardo lands a big shot there that rocks Penduko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ricardo scoring with strikes but Penduko is staying in there.
Ricardo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Ricardo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ricardo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ricardo working the ground and pound effectively.
Ricardo landing strikes from the mount and Penduko is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ricardo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ricardo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Penduko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Penduko is trying desperately to improve position.
Penduko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Penduko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ricardo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Penduko manages to get to full guard.
Penduko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo landing some decent shots from guard.
Ricardo cracks Penduko with a solid left hand.
Penduko keeping moving, preventing Ricardo from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Penduko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ricardo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ricardo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ricardo wants to control from the top but Penduko keeps moving.
Ricardo wanted to stand there but Penduko had control of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Ricardo misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricardo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Penduko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Penduko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ricardo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Penduko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ricardo is just riding it out for now. Penduko eventually gives up the hold.
Ricardo tries to roll over but Penduko keeps him under control.
Ricardo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ricardo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo trying to control the position.
Penduko 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.
Penduko stopping the sweep attempt from Ricardo.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ricardo is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penduko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ricardo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penduko has momentary wrist control but Ricardo slips an elbow through the middle.
Ricardo forces his way into half guard.
Ricardo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Ricardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ricardo.
Ricardo landing a few strikes.
Ricardo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ricardo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ricardo dominating with strikes here.
Ricardo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Penduko is desperately trying to improve his position but Ricardo has a good base and remains in mount.
Ricardo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ricardo trying to control but Penduko is having none of it.
Ricardo lands with some strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ricardo working Penduko over with strikes here.
Penduko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ricardo lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricardo is tying to control. Penduko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ricardo lands with a punch from half guard.
Ricardo drops an elbow to the side of Penduko's head.
Ricardo lands with a punch from half guard.
Penduko is trying to get back to full guard.
Penduko gets full guard.
Ricardo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ricardo stands up over Penduko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ricardo distracts Penduko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ricardo tries to free his leg and advance position but Penduko is retaining full guard.
Penduko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ricardo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ricardo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ricardo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Penduko's head.
Ricardo landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo works over Penduko with some ground and pound from guard.
Ricardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Penduko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penduko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ricardo passes into half guard.
Penduko tries to get to full guard but Ricardo has control of the leg.
Penduko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penduko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ricardo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ricardo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Penduko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ricardo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Penduko looking for submissions off his back.
Ricardo trying to mount his opponent but Penduko defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ricardo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ricardo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Penduko is bucking up trying to escape but Ricardo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ricardo landing shots from mount.
Penduko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ricardo wants to control the pace but Penduko is squirming around nicely.
Ricardo cracks Penduko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Ricardo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Penduko can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Penduko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ricardo landing strikes from the mount and Penduko is in trouble!
Ricardo landing strikes from the mount.
Ricardo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ricardo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Penduko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Penduko is in a horrible position here. Ricardo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ricardo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Penduko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Penduko gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Ricardo there.
Ricardo throwing shots but Penduko is blocking nicely.
Penduko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ricardo works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Ricardo really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Penduko looks for a takedown but Ricardo sprawls well.
Ricardo throws a chopping leg kick but Penduko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Penduko shoots and misses
and Ricardo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ricardo.
Ricardo is posturing up here but Penduko has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ricardo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ricardo has to tap! Slick submission there by Penduko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pedro Penduko!
Pedro Penduko retains his bantamweight title!
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