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Legacy 38 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianfranco Pagliera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pagliera is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Snot - Get Some. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gianfranco Pagliera!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pagliera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Jones misses.
Pagliera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones misses with a hook. Pagliera ducked under it nicely.
Pagliera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Pagliera shoots in.
Randy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Pagliera tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pagliera ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Pagliera's defenses.
Pagliera clinches with his opponent.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Pagliera has double underhooks.
Pagliera prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Pagliera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Pagliera has double underhooks.
Pagliera has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Randy Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianfranco Pagliera.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Pagliera won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Pagliera has double underhooks.
Pagliera looking for a takedown.
Pagliera breaks from the clinch.
Randy Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pagliera fails to land the takedown.
Pagliera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Pagliera tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones clobbers Pagliera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pagliera tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Pagliera moves away from the strike by Jones.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pagliera.
Jones swings for the body but Pagliera moves out of range.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Pagliera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Pagliera persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pagliera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagliera scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pagliera throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Pagliera shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pagliera lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pagliera wants to clinch.
Pagliera tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
No luck for Pagliera with that takedown attempt.
Pagliera is looking to clinch.
Jones stuns Pagliera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pagliera rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Pagliera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pagliera has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pagliera tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagliera missing with knees to the body.
Pagliera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Pagliera goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pagliera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pagliera fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Pagliera moved out of range.
Pagliera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Pagliera's shoulder, as Pagliera tries to avoid the shot.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pagliera tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Pagliera wants to clinch.
Pagliera shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Pagliera slips the punch.
Pagliera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Pagliera is having none of it.
Pagliera advances position into side control!
Jones tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is covering up but some of the strikes from Pagliera are getting through and doing damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Randy Jones will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones avoids the head kick by Pagliera.
Pagliera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Pagliera persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Pagliera tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Pagliera shoots in but no luck this time.
Pagliera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Pagliera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pagliera tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Pagliera misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones throws a right hand that Pagliera ducks under and follows up with a left that Pagliera also avoids with ease.
Pagliera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Pagliera's head but Pagliera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pagliera tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pagliera wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Pagliera moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pagliera is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Pagliera tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Gianfranco Pagliera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pagliera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pagliera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagliera tries to clinch up.
Pagliera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Pagliera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Randy Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianfranco Pagliera.
Pagliera takes the fight into the clinch.
Pagliera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pagliera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones is trying to break free.
Pagliera wants to stall.
Pagliera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagliera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pagliera shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Pagliera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pagliera at a distance.
Pagliera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pagliera counters by clinching up.
Jones wants to break free but Pagliera has control.
Pagliera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pagliera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pagliera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pagliera tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Pagliera drops back down to his feet.
Jones avoiding damage as Pagliera throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagliera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Pagliera's takedown attempt.
Pagliera jumps guard but Jones stands there with Pagliera around his waist. Pagliera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones wants to break free but Pagliera has control.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Pagliera.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pagliera trying to land knees to the body.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Pagliera has double underhooks.
Pagliera tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones wants to break free but Pagliera has control.
Pagliera tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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.
Pagliera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pagliera prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pagliera has him pressed against the cage.
Pagliera has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pagliera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Pagliera lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Pagliera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Pagliera persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Pagliera is looking to clinch.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pagliera counters with a thumping low kick.
Pagliera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
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 Randy Jones 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pagliera closes the distance and clinches.
Pagliera wants a takedown.
Pagliera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pagliera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Randy Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianfranco Pagliera.
Pagliera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones avoiding damage as Pagliera throws knees to the body.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Pagliera.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Pagliera keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to break free.
Pagliera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pagliera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Pagliera keeps him there for the moment.
Pagliera wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Pagliera is controlling the position.
Pagliera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Pagliera tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Pagliera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Pagliera is controlling the position.
Pagliera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pagliera backs up against the cage.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pagliera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones cracks Pagliera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones thuds a left hand into Pagliera's body.
Pagliera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Pagliera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Pagliera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pagliera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pagliera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Pagliera shoots in.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pagliera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pagliera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Randy Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pagliera throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Gianfranco Pagliera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagliera slips under a jab.
Pagliera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Pagliera shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pagliera lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones clobbers Pagliera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pagliera closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Pagliera pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Pagliera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pagliera.
Pagliera looking for a takedown.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pagliera wants to stall.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Pagliera moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagliera connects with a solid leg kick.
Pagliera is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Pagliera forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Pagliera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pagliera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Pagliera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Pagliera shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Pagliera wants to clinch.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Pagliera.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asmodeus Godraker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godraker has chosen Set Fire to the Hive as his entrance music. Asmodeus Godraker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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248 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Asmodeus Godraker!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godraker throws a hook but Harrison blocks it.
Godraker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harrison avoids a kick to the body.
Godraker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harrison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Godraker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harrison.
Harrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Godraker wants to land a leg kick but Harrison is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Godraker.
Godraker throws a body punch but Harrison moves out of range.
Harrison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Godraker wants to get back to full guard but Harrison has passed into side control.
Harrison working Godraker over with strikes here.
Harrison lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Harrison is working for a guillotine from mount but Godraker frees his head quite easily.
Harrison with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
It looks like Asmodeus Godraker has been cut.
Harrison putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Godraker is trying to escape the mount.
Godraker looks gassed!
Harrison punishing his opponent with strikes.
Harrison punishing his opponent with strikes.
That has opened up Asmodeus Godraker's cut even more.
Harrison is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Godraker is surviving well by controlling Harrison's body position as best he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison lands with some strikes.
Harrison moves to the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrison is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Godraker won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Harrison off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyler Harrison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between bobby slugger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crock Chestner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for bobby slugger has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, bobby slugger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crock Chestner!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chestner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
slugger wants to get back to his feet but Chestner drags him back down.
Chestner tries to move into full mount but can't pass slugger's legs.
slugger is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
slugger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chestner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
slugger is trying to control Chestner's posture but Chestner avoids it.
slugger is trying to buck Chestner off.
Chestner working away.
Chestner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chestner tries to clinch there but slugger circles away.
slugger tries to clinch there but Chestner circles away.
Chestner darts in trying to clinch
and slugger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
slugger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Chestner!
Chestner regains half guard.
slugger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chestner keeps working.
slugger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chestner's head.
Chestner is looking to escape.
slugger is tying to control. Chestner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chestner manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Chestner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by slugger.
slugger fails with the takedown
and Chestner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chestner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
slugger wants to stand up but Chestner is controlling him.
slugger keeping moving, preventing Chestner from controlling successfully.
Chestner looks gassed!
Chestner stopping the sweep attempt from slugger.
Chestner trying to control but slugger is working from the bottom.
slugger is looking to stand up but Chestner isn't so interested in that idea.
slugger can't keep his opponent in guard - Chestner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chestner controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
slugger is trying to stand.
slugger controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
slugger trying to control but Chestner postures up.
slugger is looking to escape.
Chestner is taking a breather. slugger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
slugger wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
slugger desperately trying to maintain half guard.
slugger is trying to stand up here but Chestner is controlling him well.
slugger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if slugger tries to get out of the position.
slugger holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
slugger is refusing to be controlled, as Chestner sits in half guard.
slugger is pressing down on Chestner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chestner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
slugger wants to stand up but Chestner is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crock Chestner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - slugger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chestner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
slugger punishes Chestner's body with a nice straight punch.
slugger wants to clinch.
slugger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
slugger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - slugger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
slugger clinches with his opponent.
Chestner is breathing heavily.
slugger breaks from the clinch.
slugger gets a clinch.
slugger has had enough of the clinch but Chestner keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
slugger ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. slugger no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chestner stops slugger from standing up.
Chestner wants to stand but slugger is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chestner stops slugger from standing up.
slugger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
slugger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
slugger is looking to stand up but Chestner isn't so interested in that idea.
slugger pulls Chestner in close to his closed guard and prevents Chestner from doing any damage or advancing position.
slugger is looking to stand up but Chestner isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
slugger kicks Chestner off and gets to his feet.
slugger rushes Chestner and presses him up against the cage.
Chestner wants to break the clinch but can't.
slugger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chestner has had enough of the clinch but slugger keeps him there for the moment.
Chestner takes a shot to the head.
slugger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
slugger lands an elbow just above Chestner 's eye.
slugger breaks from the clinch.
slugger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chestner's head backwards.
Chestner circles away from the clinch attempt.
slugger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chestner counters with a nice double leg into side control. slugger won't be happy with that.
Chestner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestner wants to control but slugger is keeping him busy.
slugger is trying to control Chestner's posture but Chestner avoids it.
slugger is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
slugger is trying to work for a sweep but Chestner has mounted him!
slugger is wriggling around trying to escape.
slugger really wants to buck Chestner off and get back to his feet.
Chestner is standing up, even though he is in mount.
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.
slugger lands a two punch combo.
slugger shoots and misses
and Chestner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
slugger is looking to get back to full guard here but Chestner has managed to pass to side control instead.
slugger wants to try and get back to his feet.
Chestner looking to control but slugger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chestner is working for a guillotine from mount but slugger frees his head quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
slugger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Crock Chestner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
slugger moves into range and clinches up with Chestner.
Chestner tries to pull guard but slugger won't allow it.
slugger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chestner is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
slugger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
slugger throws a head kick that half lands.
Chestner throws a head kick but slugger moves out of range.
slugger doesn't manage to clinch there - Chestner circles away.
slugger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chestner closes this distance looking for a takedown but slugger circles away.
slugger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by slugger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
slugger moves into range and clinches up with Chestner.
slugger landing knees to the head.
Chestner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but slugger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
bobby slugger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crock Chestner.
Chestner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. slugger just stands there and leans against the cage.
slugger breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
slugger connects with a high kick.
slugger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
slugger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
slugger wants to break free but Chestner has control.
Chestner tries to pull guard but slugger won't allow it.
slugger tries to break the clinch but Chestner is controlling the position.
Chestner wants to stall.
slugger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chestner has him pressed against the cage.
slugger breaks the clinch.
slugger lands a head kick. Chestner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A decent looking cross lands there for slugger.
slugger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chestner throws a sloppy head kick
and Chestner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
slugger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
slugger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chestner on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
slugger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chestner.
slugger lands a head kick!
Chestner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming slugger to the mat! slugger manages to get full guard.
slugger wants to get back to his feet but Chestner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
slugger is looking to stand back up but Chestner counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by slugger.
Chestner tries to pass the half guard into mount. slugger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chestner is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and slugger reverses the position - he's now on top in Chestner's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chestner keeping full guard, as slugger tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
slugger is working hard here to advance position.
slugger wants to control from the top but Chestner keeps moving.
slugger preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
slugger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
slugger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chestner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from slugger.
slugger manages to break the clinch.
slugger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick from slugger lands but Chestner takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
slugger throws a series of punches but Chestner avoids them all with ease.
Chestner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
slugger is trying to stand.
slugger trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Still in half guard, Chestner seems content to control.
slugger is looking to escape.
Chestner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chestner tries to control but slugger wriggling away.
bobby slugger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crock Chestner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
bobby slugger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chestner 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crock Chestner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ah Ming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Sydney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ah Ming has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 lbs
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265 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ah Ming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sid Sydney!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sydney doesn't manage to clinch there - Ming circles away.
Sydney stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Ming with that takedown attempt.
Ming avoids the head kick by Sydney.
Sydney rushes Ming and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ming really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ming has Sydney pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ming pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sydney tumbling to the mat - Ming dives into Sydney's guard.
Sydney is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sydney is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ming sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ming scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ming avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sydney had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ming is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sydney Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ming's back instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sydney is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ming defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sydney looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydney throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Ming is really stuck here.
Sydney working for a choke but Ming is defending well.
Ming defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sydney's arms.
Ming rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ming manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sydney wants to pass the guard but Ming is keeping the position.
Ming striking off his back.
Ming punching to the body, from the bottom.
Ming pulls Sydney in close to his closed guard and prevents Sydney from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ming 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.
Sydney has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ming is proving hard to escape from.
Ming seems keen to control Sydney's posture.
Ming will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sydney wants to pass the guard but Ming is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ming 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.
Ming bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sydney's guard.
Ming is stalling in the full guard.
Ming has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sydney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sydney keeping full guard, as Ming tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ming accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ming is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ming works over Sydney with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ming trying to control but Sydney is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ming keeps the fight on the outside.
Sydney moves in looking to clinch but Ming pushes him off.
Sydney with a poor takedown
and Ming counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ming controlling the pace.
Ming frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ming raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sydney wants to hold on but Ming pushes him away.
Ming takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ming scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ah Ming dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sydney.
You can see the frustration on Ming's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sydney is trying to get an arm triangle but Ming is defending well.
Ming manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ming wants to control but Sydney is keeping him busy.
Sydney is positioning himself well to prevent Ming advancing to mount.
Sydney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ming.
Sydney should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ming slips a nice elbow through Sydney's hands, connecting with Sydney's forehead.
Sydney trying to control here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sydney makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sydney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydney throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sydney can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ming controls the pace.
Ming sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sydney's guard.
Sydney is looking for a sweep. Ming is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ming keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ming thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sydney's head.
Sydney is staying active underneath Ming, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sydney makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ming rushes Sydney and presses him up against the cage.
Sydney tries for a takedown but Ming manages to get underhooks.
Ming drags the fight down to the ground.
Sydney trying to control the position from guard on top but Ming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sydney wants to pass the guard but Ming is keeping the position.
Ming throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ming trying to strike off his back.
Sydney wants to stand but Ming is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ming lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sydney!
Ming controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sydney tries to reverse the position but Ming maintains control.
Ming looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ming lands with some strikes.
Sydney is desperately trying to improve his position but Ming has a good base and remains in mount.
Ming landing strikes from the mount and Sydney is in trouble!
Ming tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sydney in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sydney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ming controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Sydney tries to hold on but Ming postures up.
Ming scoring with strikes but Sydney is staying in there.
Sydney is trying to escape the mount.
Sydney is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ming controlling from the full mount.
Sydney is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ming lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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 Ah Ming will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sydney tries to clinch but Ming is having none of it.
Sydney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sid Sydney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ming bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sydney gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ming prevents Sydney from getting the reversal.
Ming punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ming knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sydney on the ground.
Ming punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sydney wants to get back to his feet.
Sydney tries to hold on but Ming postures up.
Ming looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sydney can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydney tries to buck Ming off but he can't manage it.
Ming looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ming scoring with strikes but Sydney is staying in there.
Sydney is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ah Ming overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ming connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sydney wants to control but Ming is having none of it.
BOOM! Ming connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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.
Ming unloading with bombs!
Sydney tries to hold on but Ming postures up.
Ming tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sydney is working to get back to half guard.
Ming lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ming tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sydney really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ming working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sydney is bucking up trying to escape but Ming cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ming with a couple of short strikes.
Ming lands a heavy elbow.
Ming wants to control but Sydney has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Ming wants to free his trapped foot but Sydney is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ming throwing shots but Sydney is blocking nicely.
Sydney is not content to let Ming control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sydney manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sydney keeping moving, preventing Ming from controlling successfully.
Ming throwing strikes from guard but Sydney blocks nicely.
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.
Sydney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sydney wants to pass to mount but Ming is defending the position.
Sid Sydney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ming controlling the position for now.
Ming is trying to maintain the position but Sydney is very close to passing his half guard.
Sydney prevents Ming from improving his position.
Ming wants to control but Sydney is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ah Ming showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ming, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ah Ming!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Strom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strom comes to the cage accompanied by You Lost it for Yourself. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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22
198 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gunnar Strom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Strom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Strom backs up against the cage.
Strom looks to land a right hand but Skywalker moved out of range.
Strom closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Luke Skywalker has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Skywalker.
Strom scores with a jab to the body.
Skywalker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab lands there for Strom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skywalker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skywalker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strom takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Strom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Skywalker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Strom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skywalker moves away.
Skywalker tries to move into range but Strom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That has opened up Luke Skywalker's cut even more.
Strom cracks Skywalker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strom thuds his right hand into Skywalker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Skywalker is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strom throws a shot to the body.
Skywalker looks gassed!
Strom lands a head shot.
Skywalker is rocked!
Skywalker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strom drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Skywalker right on the button. Skywalker goes down! Strom follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Strom gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Strom!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Go Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coach Goochman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goochman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Public Enemy - He Got Game. This should be fireworks!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Go Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Coach Goochman!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goochman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yamamoto to the mat! Yamamoto manages to get full guard.
Goochman wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Goochman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yamamoto had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Goochman is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Yamamoto Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Goochman's back instead.
Goochman trying to control the position but Yamamoto manages to sink in the hooks.
Goochman is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Yamamoto is staying active.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goochman is keeping busy.
Yamamoto is working the ground and pound. Can Goochman escape?
Goochman breaks Yamamoto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goochman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goochman has gone for a leg lock! Yamamoto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Goochman's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goochman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goochman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yamamoto tries to stand but Goochman is controlling from the bottom.
Goochman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yamamoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goochman looks gassed!
Yamamoto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goochman, up you get!
Goochman is looking to chop away at Yamamoto's legs.
Goochman misses with a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yamamoto manages to break the clinch.
Goochman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yamamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goochman throws a chopping leg kick but Yamamoto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yamamoto sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Goochman to the ground! Yamamoto dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Coach Goochman has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goochman takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Yamamoto's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Go Yamamoto!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mac Fry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Fry had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mac Fry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparrow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab, jab by Fry - just one landing.
Sparrow has a takedown stuffed.
Fry scores with a head kick.
Mac Fry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparrow avoids the body shot from Fry.
Fry throws a sloppy head kick and Sparrow moves out of range easily.
Sparrow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fry's waist but Fry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sparrow off to one side.
Mac Fry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sparrow.
Sparrow blocks a head kick by Fry.
Fry tries to clinch up but Sparrow circles away and keeps his distance.
Sparrow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sparrow trying to control the position but Fry is working away.
Fry wants to control but Sparrow postures up.
Sparrow decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fry to his feet.
Fry scores with a jab to the body.
Fry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fry cracks Sparrow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sparrow takes a swing at Fry's ribcage but misses.
Fry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sparrow looks gassed!
Fry lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fry scores with a jab to the body.
Sparrow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fry controlling the action here.
Fry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Fry there.
Fry is keen to just control but Sparrow is a slippery customer.
Fry with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sparrow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fry trying to control the action but Sparrow is working from the bottom.
Fry is trying to work for a kimura but Sparrow is defending well.
Fry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparrow keeps working.
Fry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fry working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparrow moves away.
Sparrow is looking to slow Fry down with leg kicks.
Fry just misses with a punch to the body.
Sparrow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fry counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sparrow keeping moving, preventing Fry from controlling successfully.
Fry is really struggling to control Sparrow but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fry is posturing up here but Sparrow has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Fry tries to roll out but it's too tight and Fry has to tap! Slick submission there by Sparrow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Sparrow!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunner State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). State comes into the arena with Blaze Of Glory by Bon Jovi blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Spade's choice of entrance music: Ace Of Spades. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gunner State!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Spade!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spade shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts State as he jumps to the side.
State scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
State throws a right and a left that both miss.
State fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from State misses the target.
Gunner State seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from State.
Spade throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around State's waist but State gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spade off to one side.
State circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Spade with that takedown attempt.
Gunner State has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Spade.
State pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
State throws a nice looking combination but Spade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
State lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by State.
Spade is rocked!
State is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spade.
Spade is still on wobbly legs! Can State finish him?
Spade throws a sloppy head kick and State moves out of range easily.
Spade seems to have recovered his senses.
Spade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from State.
State misses with the combination.
Spade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but State paws at him with a jab and circles away.
State connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot lands for State.
State looks to land a combination but Spade avoids it well.
Spade tries to close the distance and clinch up but State swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from State misses.
Spade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
State misses with a straight left.
A big right from State misses.
State misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown by Spade or perhaps it was just good defense by State which made him look bad.
State will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
State takes a swing at Spade's ribcage but misses.
Spade avoids a punch combination nicely.
State gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spade looks gassed!
State manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
State misses with the combination.
State scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
State throws a good cross that connects.
Spade closes this distance looking for a takedown but State circles away.
Spade slips a jab and a cross from State.
Nice sprawl there from State as Spade shoots in.
State fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
State's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and State duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
State misses with a head kick.
State fails to land with a series of punches.
Spade walks into a stiff left hand from State.
Spade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling State to score with a decent uppercut.
Spade takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gunner State is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
State misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spade clinches with his opponent.
State tries to break the clinch but Spade is controlling the position.
State lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
State on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
State slowing the pace effectively.
State manages to break the clinch.
State punishes Spade's body with a nice straight punch.
Spade moves away from the strike by State.
State scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
State swinging wilding here.
Spade has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spade fails to land with a series of punches.
State throws a series of strikes that have Spade backpedaling.
State is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
State lands with a slapping head kick.
State circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade has managed to clinch.
A hook to the body from State.
State lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
State presses Spade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spade wants to get back to striking at distance but State won't allow it.
State working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from State.
Spade fails to pull guard.
State lands with a right to the head.
State breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
State is working the combinations to good effect here.
State throws a right hand that Spade ducks under and follows up with a left that Spade also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - State scores with a four punch combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Spade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
State stalks Spade and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spade's face. Spade staggers backwards, shaken.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but State paws at him with a jab and circles away.
State misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spade moves in looking to clinch but State pushes him off.
State throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner State dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spade shoots in for a takedown but State shows good takedown defense.
Spade tries to close the distance and clinch up but State swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from State does no damage.
State connects with a nice looking jab.
Spade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
State connects with a body shot.
Spade tries to close the distance and clinch up but State swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts State, as that shot connected.
State lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spade misses with a takedown attempt - State sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
State connects with a looping right hand.
State cracks Spade with a good jab.
State swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
State lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
State throws a right and a left that both miss.
State with a nice cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State scores with a jab to the head.
A lazy left from State finds it's target.
State is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spade shoots in for a double leg but State sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gunner State has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Spade.
State lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
State throws a right hand that Spade ducks under and follows up with a left that Spade also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from State misses.
State throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spade holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
State presses Spade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spade looking for a takedown.
State lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
State breaks the clinch.
State misses with a series of wild punches.
State throws a hook but Spade blocks it.
No luck for Spade with that takedown attempt.
Gunner State is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
State fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade slips a jab and a cross from State.
Spade shoots in and bounces State off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
State trying to keep a closed guard but Spade is proving a slippery customer.
State throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
State doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
State wants to get back to his feet but Spade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
State keeping moving, preventing Spade from controlling successfully.
Spade is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but State has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Spade is looking to defend but State has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Spade! State pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Spade taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gunner State!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wiremu Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James VonBrunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wiremu Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James VonBrunn!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell checks a low kick from VonBrunn.
VonBrunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
VonBrunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Wiremu Russell has been cut.
Russell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Russell misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from VonBrunn fails to land.
Russell prevents a takedown attempt there.
VonBrunn has had enough of the clinch but Russell keeps him there for the moment.
Russell prevents VonBrunn from breaking the clinch.
VonBrunn lands with a right to the head.
VonBrunn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Russell gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russell wants to pass to mount but VonBrunn is defending the position.
Russell thows a huge punch but VonBrunn dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
VonBrunn wants to improve his position but Russell is controlling well.
VonBrunn tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
VonBrunn is looking for a sweep. Russell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Russell trying to pass the guard but VonBrunn defending well.
VonBrunn misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VonBrunn is trying to control but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
VonBrunn throws a head kick that misses.
Russell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
VonBrunn misses with a straight left.
Russell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by VonBrunn.
Russell takes one to the side of the head.
VonBrunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
VonBrunn has Russell pushed against the cage.
Russell misses with a punch to the body.
VonBrunn prevents the takedown attempt.
Russell tightens his grip and picks VonBrunn up, before dumping him to the ground. VonBrunn manages to land in guard.
Russell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
VonBrunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russell is one step ahead there.
VonBrunn is trying to control the position but Russell postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
VonBrunn taking a bit of punishment here - Russell scoring with strikes.
Russell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
VonBrunn is looking for a sweep.
Russell is looking to take a break and control but VonBrunn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
VonBrunn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Russell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Russell landing a few strikes.
Russell trying to control the action but VonBrunn is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Russell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at VonBrunn to see if he's OK.
VonBrunn wants to control but Russell postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, VonBrunn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Russell is breathing heavily.
VonBrunn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Russell's best efforts.
Russell is looking to stall here but VonBrunn recovers full guard.
VonBrunn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russell's guard.
VonBrunn landing with the ground and pound.
VonBrunn trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.
VonBrunn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Russell is proving hard to escape from.
Russell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VonBrunn works over Russell with some ground and pound from guard.
VonBrunn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Russell looking for a sweep. Not yet Russell, not yet.
VonBrunn lands a couple of digs.
VonBrunn works over Russell with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
VonBrunn trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.
VonBrunn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Russell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but VonBrunn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
VonBrunn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Russell's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
VonBrunn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
VonBrunn landing some decent shots from guard.
VonBrunn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James VonBrunn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wiremu Russell'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.
VonBrunn scores with a leg kick.
VonBrunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Russell is just out of range.
VonBrunn lands a nice shot that snaps Russell's head back.
Russell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but VonBrunn swivels and escapes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by VonBrunn.
VonBrunn lands a jab to Russell's midsection.
VonBrunn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
James VonBrunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
VonBrunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Russell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by VonBrunn.
VonBrunn cracks Russell with a good jab.
Wiremu Russell's cut is getting worse.
VonBrunn connects with a nice looking jab.
Russell is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! VonBrunn throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Russell is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James VonBrunn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Old Greg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Greg's choice of entrance music: Love Games. Old Greg told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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195 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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198 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Old Greg!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Greg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Greg throws a strike but Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva has his foot on Greg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greg works his way back into a safe position though.
Greg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Greg advances position into side control!
Silva struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Greg are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Greg misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Greg working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Greg is putting a hurting on Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Greg postures up.
Greg misses with the ground and pound.
Silva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Greg.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Greg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Greg tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Greg shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Greg's front leg but catches the back leg as Greg tries to avoid it.
Silva cracks the inside of Greg's front leg.
Greg looks gassed!
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva feints and then cracks Greg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Greg down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Old Greg has been cut.
Greg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva catches Greg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Greg on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Greg to the canvas! Silva follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Silva!
Fedor Silva is the new middleweight champion!
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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