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Infliction SHW GP Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vic Prince Gapuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zedicus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Heroes as his entrance music. Zedicus Jones acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Vic Prince Gapuz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zedicus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a hook but Gapuz blocks it.
Jones tries to clinch up but Gapuz circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Gapuz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gapuz swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow just above Gapuz 's eye.
It looks like Vic Prince Gapuz has been cut.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gapuz backwards.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gapuz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gapuz tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gapuz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gapuz wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gapuz blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Gapuz blocks it.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gapuz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gapuz prevents Jones from standing back up.
Gapuz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Gapuz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gapuz is breathing heavily.
Gapuz is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gapuz stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gapuz trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Jones tries to kick Gapuz off but Gapuz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gapuz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Gapuz eventually gives up the hold.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Gapuz circles away.
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.
Jones tries to clinch but Gapuz moves out of range.
Gapuz drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Gapuz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones is looking to clinch but Gapuz is avoiding it.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Gapuz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes Gapuz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gapuz's face.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Gapuz blocks an elbow strike.
Gapuz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Prince Gapuz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Gapuz circles away.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Gapuz moved out of range nicely.
Jones tries to clinch up but Gapuz circles away and keeps his distance.
Gapuz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Gapuz's head but Gapuz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zedicus Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gapuz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gapuz ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gapuz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gapuz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zedicus Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vic Prince Gapuz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gapuz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gapuz keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones rushes Gapuz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gapuz's face.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Gapuz blocks it.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Gapuz blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Gapuz blocks it.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gapuz tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gapuz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jones regains guard immediately.
Gapuz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gapuz trying to move into half guard but instead Jones has managed to sweep!
Gapuz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones stands up from Gapuz's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Gapuz moved out of range nicely.
Gapuz swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gapuz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to clinch but Gapuz is avoiding it.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Gapuz circles away.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Gapuz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones with a knee to the head.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gapuz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gapuz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Prince Gapuz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gapuz blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Jones.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
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.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gapuz blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones with a knee to the head.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Gapuz.
Gapuz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Gapuz tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gapuz's face.
Gapuz has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gapuz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Gapuz is blocking nicely.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gapuz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gapuz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zedicus Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vic Prince Gapuz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gapuz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gapuz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Gapuz pushes him off.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gapuz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Gapuz circles away.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Jones misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gapuz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Gapuz with that takedown attempt.
Gapuz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gapuz takes one to the chin there.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Gapuz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gapuz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gapuz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gapuz slips a jab from Jones.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones is looking to clinch but Gapuz is avoiding it.
Jones tries to clinch but Gapuz moves out of range.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gapuz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gapuz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gapuz slips under a jab from Jones.
Gapuz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gapuz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gapuz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gapuz is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jones reverses the position - he's now on top in Gapuz's guard.
Gapuz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jones escapes and throws Gapuz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jones stands up and beckons Gapuz to his feet.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones wants to clinch up but Gapuz keeps it at a distance.
Gapuz keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Gapuz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Gapuz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones lands with a cross.
Gapuz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones tries to clinch but Gapuz is having none of it.
Gapuz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gapuz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zedicus Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Gapuz moves away and avoids it.
Vic Prince Gapuz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones tries to clinch but Gapuz moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zedicus Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zedicus Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otis B Driftwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otis B Driftwood is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Otis B Driftwood!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Black staying calm.
Driftwood 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.
Black controlling the position for now.
Driftwood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Driftwood trying to control from half guard but Black is working away.
Driftwood is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driftwood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Black defends it well.
Black keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Black is not content to let Driftwood control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Black tries to clinch but Driftwood moves out of range.
Black stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Driftwood with a poor takedown
and Black counters with a three punch combo that has Driftwood backing up. Driftwood nods at Black to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Driftwood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Driftwood looks gassed!
Well, if Black is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Black prevents Driftwood from improving his position.
Black is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Driftwood is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black controlling the pace.
Black tries to pass to full mount but Driftwood defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Black's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Black is looking to advance position but Driftwood won't allow it.
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.
Driftwood wants to get back to full guard but Black has mounted him!
Driftwood working to try and regain half guard.
Black controlling the position easily from mount.
Black is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Driftwood can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Black content just to control the position here.
Driftwood really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Black dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Black scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Driftwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
Driftwood misses with a looping left.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Driftwood with a lazy takedown attempt
and Black counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Driftwood thinking.
Black displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Black throws a left that rocks Driftwood and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Black dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Driftwood regain composure!
Driftwood is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Black has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Driftwood is still in real trouble! Can Black finish him?
Driftwood is breathing heavily.
Black stands up and beckons Driftwood to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Driftwood seems to have recovered his senses.
Black tries to clinch but Driftwood is having none of it.
Black keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driftwood.
Driftwood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Driftwood there as he acknowledges the shot.
Black misses with the combination.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Driftwood moves away and avoids it.
Black wants to clinch up but Driftwood keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Driftwood fails with the takedown
and Black makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Black is looking to clinch but Driftwood is avoiding it.
Driftwood throws a shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it.
Black swinging wilding here.
Black scores with a three punch combo!
Jab from Black.
Black throws a shot to the body.
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Black.
Black lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Driftwood can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Black and Driftwood drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Black.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Black!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Lagerback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathen Cerebus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagerback comes to the cage accompanied by Bubbles - Bidibodi Bidibu. The key to victory for Lars Lagerback has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lars Lagerback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathen Cerebus!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerebus fails to land with a series of punches.
Lagerback tries to clinch there but Cerebus circles away.
Lagerback misses with a low kick as Cerebus jumps back.
Lagerback feints and then cracks Cerebus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cerebus down.
Jonathen Cerebus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lagerback has closed the distance and engaged Cerebus in a clinch.
Cerebus has Lagerback pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lagerback manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cerebus fails to pull guard.
Lagerback landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Lagerback.
A knee to the head by Lagerback.
Cerebus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lagerback prevents it.
Lars Lagerback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathen Cerebus.
Cerebus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lagerback.
Cerebus looks gassed!
Lagerback lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cerebus backwards.
Lagerback pushes Cerebus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lagerback working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lagerback connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cerebus's face.
Lagerback with a knee to the head.
Lagerback lands an elbow just above Cerebus 's eye.
Lagerback stalling.
Cerebus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lagerback connects with a knee to the head.
Cerebus is rocked!
Lagerback landing knees to the head.
Cerebus is still on wobbly legs! Can Lagerback finish him?
Nice elbow from Lagerback.
Lagerback landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagerback connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Cerebus badly! Cerebus tumbles to the floor and Lagerback stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Lagerback!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koji Matsuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsuda has chosen 科学忍者隊ガッチャ as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Koji Matsuda!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matsuda's guard.
Myers tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsuda is retaining full guard.
Myers postures up.
Myers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matsuda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Myers has Matsuda in his guard.
Myers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Myers keeping full guard, as Matsuda tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers 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.
Matsuda stays in close to Myers's body and controls the position.
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.
Matsuda trying to stand up but can't free himself from Myers's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Myers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Myers 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.
A slow jab from Myers misses its intended target.
Matsuda throws a nice looking combination but Myers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Myers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Myers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matsuda pinned against the cage. Matsuda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Myers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matsuda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Matsuda.
Matsuda with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Myers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matsuda scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matsuda lands a knee to the body.
Matsuda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matsuda lands a nice knee to the body.
Matsuda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matsuda with a knee to the head.
Matsuda misses with a knee strike.
Matsuda tries to land a knee to the head but Myers blocks with his arms.
Matsuda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Myers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Matsuda tries a knee to the head but Myers blocks it.
Matsuda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Myers blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Myers.
Myers pushes off an throws an elbow but Matsuda leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Myers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Matsuda keeps control of Myers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Myers can't get the takedown.
Myers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Myers is trying to break free.
Matsuda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Myers's defenses.
Matsuda lands a damaging elbow.
Myers working aggressively here.
Matsuda lands a knee to the head.
Matsuda misses with a knee to the head.
Matsuda with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers misses with an elbow strike.
Matsuda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Matsuda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Myers's face.
Myers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matsuda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Myers.
Myers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matsuda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Myers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myers misses with some punches.
Matsuda misses with a knee to the head.
Matsuda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matsuda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matsuda misses with a knee strike.
Matsuda lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matsuda tries to land a knee to the head but Myers blocks with his arms.
Matsuda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuda tries a knee to the head but Myers blocks it.
Myers is looking to control Matsuda's arms but Matsuda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Myers has his back to the cage.
Matsuda lands a nice elbow.
Matsuda lands a nice knee to the body.
Matsuda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Myers tries to land knees in the clinch but Matsuda avoids the damage to the body.
Matsuda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Myers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Matsuda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matsuda misses with a knee to the head.
Myers looking to stall.
Myers throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda landing knees to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuda.
A short left from Myers.
Myers can't break the clinch.
Matsuda scores with a knee to the head.
Matsuda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matsuda managing to block the knees to the body from Myers.
Matsuda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Myers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Matsuda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Matsuda misses with a knee strike.
Matsuda dodges an elbow strike from Myers.
Myers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matsuda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matsuda.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matsuda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Myers managing to block the knees to the body from Matsuda.
Matsuda blocks an elbow strike from Myers.
Myers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matsuda blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuda.
The is referee keeping an eye on Matsuda - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matsuda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matsuda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuda.
Myers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matsuda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Myers's face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuda.
Matsuda tries to land a knee to the head but Myers blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myers throws an elbow but misses.
Matsuda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matsuda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsuda throws a head kick that Myers semi-blocks.
Myers closes the distance and clinches up with Matsuda, looking for a takedown. Myers pushes Matsuda against the cage but Matsuda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Myers connects with a jab.
Matsuda tries to clinch there but Myers circles away.
Matsuda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koji Matsuda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Matsuda tries to close the distance and clinch but Myers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsuda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Myers, pushing him back against the cage.
Matsuda lands an elbow inside.
Matsuda breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Myers misses
and Matsuda counters by moving into the clinch.
Myers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myers shoots and misses
and Matsuda counters with a one-two to the body.
Koji Matsuda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myers has a takedown stuffed.
Matsuda doesn't manage to clinch there - Myers circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Myers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matsuda - the referee stops the clock and Myers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matsuda. Myers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matsuda tries to clinch up but Myers circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matsuda counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Myers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuda breaks the clinch.
Koji Matsuda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsuda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matsuda avoids the elbow strike from Myers, against the cage.
Matsuda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuda lands a knee to the body.
Matsuda landing knees to the body.
Matsuda with a knee to the head.
Myers has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuda.
Matsuda scores with a knee to the head.
Myers misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myers.
Matsuda lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matsuda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Myers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsuda landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda misses with a knee to the head.
Matsuda scores with a knee to the head.
Myers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Myers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matsuda prevents it.
Matsuda misses with a knee strike.
Matsuda dodges an elbow strike from Myers.
Matsuda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matsuda connects with a knee to the head.
Myers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Myers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Matsuda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Myers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Matsuda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matsuda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Myers blocks it with crossed arms.
Matsuda scores a nice knee to the body.
Matsuda blocks an uppercut.
Matsuda scores a nice knee to the body.
Myers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matsuda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matsuda blocks an uppercut.
Myers avoiding damage.
Matsuda gets underhooks to prevent Myers's takedown attempt.
Myers wants to get back to striking at distance but Matsuda won't allow it.
Myers wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda lands a nice knee to the body.
Matsuda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Myers's face.
A short left from Myers.
Myers avoiding damage as Matsuda throws knees to the body.
Matsuda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Myers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matsuda lands a knee to the head.
Matsuda misses with a knee strike.
Matsuda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Matsuda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Myers looking to stall.
Myers misses with some punches.
Matsuda is pressed up against the cage. Myers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matsuda down to the mat. Matsuda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matsuda slips under a jab from Myers.
Matsuda is looking to clinch but Myers is avoiding it.
Myers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matsuda, pushing him back against the cage.
Matsuda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Myers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuda.
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.
Myers swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Myers.
Myers tries a body shot but Matsuda blocks it.
Matsuda connects with a knee to the head.
Matsuda blocking some punches.
Matsuda lands an elbow that stopped Myers in his tracks for a moment.
Matsuda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Myers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Myers tries to pull guard but Matsuda won't allow it.
Myers wants to stall.
Matsuda looking to throw knees to the head but Myers is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Matsuda.
Matsuda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matsuda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Myers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Myers misses with some punches.
Matsuda prevents a body shot from Myers.
Matsuda dodges an elbow strike from Myers.
Matsuda lands an elbow inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Myers lands a left hand.
Matsuda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matsuda lands a knee to the head.
Matsuda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Myers.
Matsuda blocks a body shot from Myers.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koji Matsuda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matsuda 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koji Matsuda!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between London Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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281 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, London Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse James!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James shoots in and drives through. Paul sprawls well.
Paul tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Paul connects with the punch.
It looks like Jesse James has been cut.
Paul swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paul.
Paul scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Paul.
Paul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paul throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Paul works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Paul fails to land with a series of punches.
James throws a shot from downtown. Paul moves away and avoids it.
Paul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paul moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That has opened up Jesse James's cut even more.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paul.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paul.
Paul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as James backs up against the cage.
Paul swinging wilding here.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul thows a body shot but no joy.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paul slips under a jab.
James tries to clinch but Paul is having none of it.
Paul lands with a right hand.
The cut above Jesse James's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
James looks gassed!
Paul displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Paul lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paul jabs at James's body.
Paul scores with a one two! James had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jesse James's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jesse James's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). London Paul!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Woolley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cameron Woolley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bradley Iverson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson shoots in but no luck this time.
Iverson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Woolley to the mat! Woolley manages to get full guard.
Iverson stands up over Woolley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Woolley has his foot on Iverson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iverson works his way back into a safe position though.
Woolley is looking for a triangle but Iverson pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iverson wanted to stand there but Woolley had control of the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Iverson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Iverson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Woolley's head.
Iverson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Woolley's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woolley trying to control from the bottom.
Iverson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Iverson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Iverson shoots in but Woolley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Woolley is looking to clinch but Iverson is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Iverson misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iverson.
Cameron Woolley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Iverson.
The fighters circling - Iverson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woolley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Iverson looks gassed!
Woolley looking to secure an arm triangle but Iverson defends it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Iverson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Woolley wants to finish this one by submission but Iverson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Woolley.
Iverson working to try and regain half guard.
Woolley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Woolley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson regains half guard.
Iverson is holding on to half guard well.
Woolley wants to free his trapped foot but Iverson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Iverson wants to improve his position but Woolley is controlling well.
Iverson manages to get to full guard.
Iverson 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.
Iverson looking for a guillotine here but Woolley defends easily.
Woolley stopping the sweep attempt from Iverson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woolley passes into half guard.
Iverson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Woolley wants to take a breather but Iverson is having none of it.
Iverson is defending against the submission attempts here by Woolley.
Iverson tries to roll over but Woolley keeps him under control.
Woolley is trying to work for a kimura but Iverson is defending well.
Iverson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Iverson missing with punches from the bottom.
Woolley is working for a kimura but Iverson is defending it quite comfortably.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Iverson looks to land a left hand but Woolley moved out of range nicely.
Woolley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Iverson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Iverson misses with a hook.
Woolley forces Iverson back against the cage and clinches.
Woolley is trying to trip Iverson. He has hold of a leg but Iverson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Woolley persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Iverson wants to stand up but Woolley is controlling him.
Woolley trying to control the position from guard on top but Iverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Woolley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Iverson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Woolley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Iverson won't be happy with that.
Iverson tries to improve position but can't.
Iverson can't do much from the bottom here.
Woolley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Iverson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Iverson is not content to let Woolley control the position.
Iverson is trying to get back to half guard.
Woolley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Iverson tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson tries to escape but Woolley is in control.
Iverson is trying to improve his position.
Woolley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Iverson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Woolley tries for a kimura but Iverson is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iverson is looking to reverse the position.
Iverson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Iverson wants to control but Woolley postures up.
Iverson gets back to half guard.
Woolley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Woolley is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Iverson trying to control but Woolley postures up.
Iverson is looking to improve his position.
Iverson is in trouble now - Woolley has advanced to mount!
Iverson tries to hold on but Woolley pushes him away.
Iverson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Woolley tries to control but Iverson wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Woolley is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Iverson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Iverson tries to lock up and control but Woolley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Iverson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Woolley with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Woolley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Woolley is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Iverson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Iverson regains half guard.
Cameron Woolley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woolley works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Iverson wants to get back to his feet.
Iverson reaches up and holds on to Woolley to control the position.
Iverson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Iverson wants to hold on but Woolley pushes him away.
Woolley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Iverson is surviving well by controlling Woolley's body position as best he can.
Woolley wants to finish this one by submission but Iverson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Woolley.
Iverson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Woolley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A jab from Iverson misses.
Woolley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Iverson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Iverson showed some decent athleticism there.
Iverson is working for a kimura but Woolley is defending it quite comfortably.
Woolley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Woolley.
Iverson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Iverson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Woolley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iverson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iverson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Iverson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Woolley looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Iverson is defending well. Woolley quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Iverson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Woolley celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cameron Woolley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Fiddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaron Fiddle!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fiddle has eaten all the pies!
The fighters circling - Fiddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fiddle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Aaron Fiddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiddle swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Fiddle misses.
The fighters circling - Fiddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fiddle throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Fiddle misses its intended target.
Fiddle throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Travis Turner has been cut.
Fiddle jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
Turner slips under a jab from Fiddle.
Horrible takedown by Turner or perhaps it was just good defense by Fiddle which made him look bad.
Fiddle keeps the fight on the outside.
Fiddle missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fiddle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Turner looks for a takedown but Fiddle sprawls well.
A big right from Fiddle misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner moves away from the strike by Fiddle.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Turner or perhaps it was just good defense by Fiddle which made him look bad.
Fiddle misses with a straight left.
Fiddle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fiddle scores with a punch to the head.
Fiddle connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner takes the fight into the clinch.
Turner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fiddle prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner is looking to advance position but Fiddle won't allow it.
Fiddle is defending against the submission attempts here by Turner.
Turner stops Fiddle from getting back to his feet.
Turner trying to mount his opponent but Fiddle defends it.
Fiddle pushes Turner off looking to stand but Turner dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fiddle won't allow Turner to pass to mount.
Fiddle kicks off Turner and gets to his feet.
Turner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Aaron Fiddle has been cut.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fiddle as he avoids it easily.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fiddle as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fiddle is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big right from Fiddle misses.
Turner shoots for a takedown but Fiddle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fiddle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fiddle throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Turner with that takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fiddle, as that shot connected.
Aaron Fiddle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fiddle connects with a single shot there.
Fiddle lands a lovely overhand right.
Travis Turner's cut is getting worse.
Fiddle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner slips under a jab from Fiddle.
Fiddle misses with an uppercut.
Fiddle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiddle prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner breaks the clinch.
Turner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fiddle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fiddle circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Fiddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turner.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fiddle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Fiddle connects with a looping right hand.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Fiddle.
Turner slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turner misses with a head kick.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fiddle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Nice takedown defense from Fiddle. No joy for Turner on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Fiddle dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fiddle throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fiddle throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Fiddle gets caught flat footed, as Turner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Turner pushes down on Fiddle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiddle keeps working.
Fiddle is trying to stand up here but Turner is controlling him well.
Turner slips a nice elbow through Fiddle's hands, connecting with Fiddle's forehead.
Turner is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Fiddle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fiddle tries to kick Turner off but Turner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Turner throwing shots but Fiddle is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is pressing down on Fiddle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiddle is holding on for now.
Turner trying to control from half guard but Fiddle is working away.
Turner wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiddle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiddle pushes Turner off looking to stand but Turner dives back in and keeps control.
Fiddle pushes Turner off and gets back to his feet.
Travis Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fiddle looks like he's trying to stand up.
Turner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Turner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fiddle is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner is tying to control. Fiddle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turner working over Fiddle with some ground and pound. Fiddle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fiddle manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Turner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fiddle to the mat! Fiddle manages to get full guard.
Turner 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.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turner prevents Fiddle from getting back to his feet.
Turner advances position into side control!
Turner 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.
Turner lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiddle keeps working.
Turner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fiddle tries to escape but Turner is in control.
Turner working the body and head with strikes.
Turner is chipping away with strikes.
Fiddle pushes Turner away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Turner gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fiddle is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fiddle tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
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.
Fiddle looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Turner has Fiddle flattened out and is raining down punches.
Turner lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Turner is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Fiddle won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Turner off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Travis Turner!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Alvez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Fred Patterson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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230 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Alvez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab-cross combination lands for Alvez and sends Patterson crashing to the mat! Alvez follows him down to the mat - Patterson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Patterson is rocked!
It looks like Fred Patterson has been cut.
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!
Alvez controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Patterson is out! Alvez gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chuck Alvez!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton comes to the cage accompanied by Voices. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Benjamin Hopkins enters the cage!
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295 lbs
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299 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Orton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benjamin Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orton swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to clinch up.
Hopkins wants to clinch.
Hopkins clinches up with Orton and pushes him back against the cage.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Orton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopkins has closed the distance and engaged Orton in a clinch.
Hopkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Orton blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins prevents Orton from breaking the clinch.
Hopkins keeps control of Orton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orton can't break the clinch.
Hopkins has Orton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hopkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Orton is trying to break free.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Orton.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins keeps control of Orton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hopkins looking to stall.
Hopkins has had enough of the clinch but Orton keeps him there for the moment.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orton is trying to break free.
A short right from Hopkins.
Orton letting Hopkins take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Orton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hopkins tries to clinch there but Orton circles away.
Orton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Benjamin Hopkins has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hopkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Jason Orton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orton connects with a stiff jab that staggers Hopkins - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Orton!
Jason Orton retains his super heavyweight title!
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