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NFC 170 1st round PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Crisp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Indestructible. James Crisp will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good elbows
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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, Fedor Emelianen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Crisp!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Crisp wants to get back to his feet but Emelianen drags him back down.
Emelianen working away.
Crisp is looking to reverse the position.
Crisp wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Crisp gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Emelianen in particular looking to stall.
Emelianen is breathing heavily.
Emelianen is pressing down on Crisp's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crisp is holding on for now.
Crisp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelianen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Emelianen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crisp moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianen stops Crisp from standing up.
Emelianen stopping the sweep attempt from Crisp.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianen wants to get up but he can't break Crisp's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Crisp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crisp trying to strike off his back.
Emelianen content to stall in guard here.
Crisp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Emelianen stops Crisp from standing up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crisp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emelianen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crisp misses with a two punch combination.
Emelianen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crisp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crisp misses with a few strikes there.
Crisp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emelianen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emelianen moves in looking to clinch but Crisp pushes him off.
Emelianen is looking to clinch but Crisp is avoiding it.
Crisp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Emelianen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crisp won't be happy with that.
Crisp is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crisp is looking to get back to his feet here but Emelianen is keeping cool and he's managed to take Crisp's back.
Crisp looking very determined here, making life difficult for Emelianen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Emelianen has the hooks in. Crisp is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Crisp is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Emelianen.
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.
Crisp controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Crisp is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
A good leg kick by Emelianen.
Crisp clinches but Emelianen breaks the clinch
and Emelianen counters with a takedown into side control.
Emelianen happy to just control the position for now.
Crisp manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crisp closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Emelianen to the mat! Emelianen manages to get full guard.
Crisp landing with the ground and pound.
Emelianen trying to control the position.
Emelianen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Emelianen is working hard here to advance position.
Emelianen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crisp is controlling him.
Emelianen wants to sweep here but Crisp controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crisp postures up and lands a big shot to Emelianen's brow.
Crisp scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Emelianen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emelianen keeping full guard, as Crisp tries to pass.
Emelianen trying to control the position.
Crisp prevents Emelianen from getting back to his feet.
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.
Emelianen is adopting a defensive guard.
Emelianen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Crisp keeps the fight on the outside.
Crisp misses with a takedown
and Emelianen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Emelianen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crisp wants to get back to his feet.
Crisp tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianen not doing much here.
Emelianen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Crisp is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fedor Emelianen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Vagrant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Battery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus Battery will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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285 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Vagrant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Battery!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vagrant misses with a few strikes there.
Battery is looking to clinch but Vagrant is avoiding it.
Vagrant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Battery tries to clinch there but Vagrant circles away.
Battery moves in looking to clinch but Vagrant pushes him off.
Maximus Battery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battery pushes Vagrant up against the cage in a clinch.
Battery using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vagrant is breathing heavily.
Battery lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Josh Vagrant has been cut.
Battery with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Battery with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Battery lands an elbow that stopped Vagrant in his tracks for a moment.
Battery lands an elbow inside.
Vagrant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Battery connects with a knee to the head.
Josh Vagrant's cut is getting worse.
Battery connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vagrant's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battery lands a nice elbow.
Battery lands an elbow inside that Vagrant shrugs off.
Battery with a knee to the head.
Josh Vagrant's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Battery lands a knee to the body.
Battery using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Battery lands an elbow that stopped Vagrant in his tracks for a moment.
Battery creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vagrant's defenses.
Battery gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Josh Vagrant's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Battery lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Josh Vagrant's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maximus Battery!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poly Styrene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styrene has chosen Men at work - Land down under (Gotcha feat. Mission remix 2009) as his entrance music. Josh Howell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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255 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Howell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Poly Styrene!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Howell as Styrene shoots in.
Styrene fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Styrene looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howell is fending him off so far but Styrene persists. Nope, Howell circles away and we're back to standing.
Josh Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poly Styrene.
Styrene misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Styrene tries to close the distance and clinch but Howell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howell has Styrene up against the cage in a clinch.
Styrene letting Howell take a breather here.
Howell gets underhooks to prevent Styrene's takedown attempt.
Howell lands a nice knee to the body.
Howell jumps guard.
Howell kicks Styrene off and gets to his feet.
Howell darts in and clinches Styrene up against the cage.
Howell 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.
Styrene is trying to stand up here but Howell is controlling him well.
Styrene looks gassed!
Howell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Styrene has a takedown stuffed.
Styrene fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Styrene looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howell is fending him off so far but Styrene persists. Nope, Howell circles away and we're back to standing.
Howell closes the distance and clinches.
Howell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Styrene uses from the top position.
Howell pushes Styrene off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Styrene tries for a takedown but Howell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Howell drags the fight down to the ground.
Howell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Styrene is looking to stand up but Howell won't let him.
Howell is pulling down on Styrene's head to control his posture.
Styrene avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Howell kicks Styrene off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Howell pushes down on Styrene's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Styrene is staying active underneath Howell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Styrene makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Howell tries to clinch
and Styrene counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styrene working away.
Styrene decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Howell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Styrene gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Howell counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Styrene!
Howell looking to control and managing it successfully.
You get the feeling that Styrene really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Howell content just to control the position here.
Styrene tries to buck Howell off but he can't manage it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell content just to control the position here.
Howell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Howell controlling from mount.
Howell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Styrene trying desperately to get to his feet.
Howell controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styrene wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
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.
Howell with good strikes from the mount here!
Styrene is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Howell is working for a guillotine from mount but Styrene frees his head quite easily.
Styrene is squirming around, avoiding Howell's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howell controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Howell dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Styrene misses with a takedown
so Howell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Styrene pushes Howell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Howell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howell tries to clinch up but Styrene circles away and keeps his distance.
Styrene moves into the clinch successfully.
Styrene has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Howell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Styrene looking for a takedown.
Josh Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poly Styrene.
Howell landing knees to the head.
Styrene drops down looking for an ankle pick but Howell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howell clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Poly Styrene has been cut.
Knees to the body from Howell.
Howell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Howell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Styrene goes for a takedown in the clinch but Howell prevents it.
Howell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Styrene stands and steps away. Howell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Styrene has his takedown stuffed
so Howell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Styrene wants to stand and escape but Howell is having none of it.
Howell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styrene wants to stand up but Howell is controlling him.
Styrene can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Howell controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styrene wants to stand and escape but Howell is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Styrene fails with the takedown
and Howell counters by clinching up.
Howell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Styrene lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Styrene wants a takedown.
Howell stops a takedown attempt from Styrene.
Howell gets underhooks to prevent Styrene's takedown attempt.
Styrene drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Styrene tries for a takedown. No joy.
Howell stalling.
Styrene goes for a takedown in the clinch but Howell prevents it.
Howell trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howell stops a takedown attempt from Styrene.
Howell gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Howell wants to stand but Styrene has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Styrene is trying to stand up here but Howell is controlling him well.
Styrene is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Howell gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Styrene misses with a takedown
and Howell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Howell.
Poly Styrene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Howell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Howell is pressed up against the cage. Styrene has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Howell down to the mat. Howell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Howell closes the distance and pushes Styrene back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Howell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Howell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julen Pandiani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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174 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
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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, Julen Pandiani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Drake!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandiani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drake scores with a shot to the body.
Pandiani is looking to clinch but Drake is avoiding it.
Pandiani swinging wilding here.
Drake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Julen Pandiani has been cut.
Pandiani slips a jab and a cross from Drake.
Pandiani tries to clinch there but Drake circles away.
Pandiani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drake lands with an uppercut that bounces Pandiani off the cage and back into rage.
Drake lands a glancing blow to the side of Pandiani's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandiani tries to clinch up.
Pandiani ducks straight into an uppercut from Drake and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Pandiani maanges to regain guard straight away.
Pandiani is rocked!
Drake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake thows a big elbow that misses.
Pandiani scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Drake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drake dances in with a quick combination. Pandiani is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Drake snaps Pandiani's head back. Pandiani stumbles backwards against the cage. Drake steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Pandiani's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Pandiani just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Drake!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Sam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chong comes to the cage accompanied by Death Angel - Falling Asleep. Bad Sam has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jason Chong's chin.
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Chong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bad Sam!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chong as he avoids it easily.
Chong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sam.
No joy there for Chong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chong pinned against the cage. Chong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sam.
Jason Chong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bad Sam.
Chong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sam shoots in and bounces Chong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chong keeping moving, preventing Sam from controlling successfully.
Sam looks gassed!
Sam is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sam drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sam has Chong in his guard.
Sam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sam trying to keep a closed guard but Chong is proving a slippery customer.
Sam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chong wants to stand but Sam has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sam has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chong is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sam.
Sam looks to move to half guard but instead Chong has passed into mount! Damn!
Sam sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sam gets full guard.
Sam has a closed guard, preventing Chong from standing up.
Sam wants to control but Chong passes easily into half guard.
Sam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sam is pulling down on Chong's head. It's preventing any offense from Chong, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Chong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sam fails with a takedown attempt.
Chong misses with a two punch combination.
Sam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chong as he avoids it easily.
Sam misses the shot to the body.
Sam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jason Chong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bad Sam.
Chong throws a series of strikes that have Sam backpedaling.
Chong misses with a series of wild punches.
Chong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Chong as he connects with a hook.
Chong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sam's sensitive parts.
Sam is breathing heavily.
Sam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chong as he jumps to the side.
Chong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sam looks for a takedown but Chong sprawls well.
Chong throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Sam colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Chong as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Sam is left battered and dazed whilst Chong and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Chong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aviv Glazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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170 lbs
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174 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aviv Glazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glazer feints and as Alvarez raises his hands in defense, Glazer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Glazer throwing strikes but missing.
Glazer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glazer tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Glazer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing Glazer from standing up.
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Glazer wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Glazer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Glazer from controlling successfully.
Glazer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Glazer trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Glazer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Glazer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Glazer from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glazer looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Glazer is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Alvarez trying to control but Glazer is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glazer wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glazer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Glazer looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Glazer misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Glazer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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.
Glazer has Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Glazer's face.
Alvarez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alvarez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Glazer wants to get up but he can't break Alvarez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Alvarez has his foot on Glazer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Glazer works his way back into a safe position though.
Glazeris looking to pass into half guard but Alvarez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Alvarez is in guard.
Glazer throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Glazer is breathing heavily.
Glazer looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Alvarez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Glazer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glazer as he avoids it easily.
Glazer doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Glazer connects with the punch.
Glazer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alvarez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Glazer misses with a straight right.
Glazer tries to clinch up.
Glazer shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
Glazer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvarez pinned against the cage. Alvarez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Glazer feints and as Alvarez raises his hands in defense, Glazer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Glazer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Glazer stands up and waves to Alvarez to follow him.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glazer.
Glazer wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glazer throws a leg kick but Alvarez moved away.
Glazer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Glazer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Glazer tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Glazer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alvarez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez regains half guard.
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Glazer thows a huge punch but Alvarez dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alvarez won't allow Glazer to pass to mount.
Alvarez has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Glazer. Oh but Alvarez has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Glazer goes limp - he's gone! Alvarez jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thiago Alvarez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Saliva - Weight Of The World. Dwayne Evans has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dwayne Evans!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Collins finds it's way through Evans's defenses.
Evans misses with a straight right.
Evans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evans feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Evans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Collins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Evans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Collins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans forces his way into half guard.
Evans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Collins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Evans.
Evans is tying to control. Collins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is working for a kimura but Collins is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans trying to control from half guard but Collins is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans 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.
Collins trying to hold on to Evans's head to control him but Evans postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Evans is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Collins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Collins is looking to control Evans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Collins avoid being mounted?
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt - Collins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Collins is looking to score with low kicks.
Evans moves away from the strike by Collins.
Evans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Collins circles away.
Collins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Collins.
Collins is trying to get an arm triangle but Evans is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Evans can't do much from the bottom here.
Evans is not content to let Collins control the position.
Evans misses with a strike from the bottom.
Evans is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Collins swings around for an armbar but Evans sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Collins's guard.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brian Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Evans.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Evans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Evans shoots in and drives through. Collins sprawls well.
Evans feints and as Collins raises his hands in defense, Evans changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Collins has his hands on Evans's head, controlling the position.
Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dwayne Evans will probably get the nod.
That's time! Collins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
Collins misses with a double jab.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
Collins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Evans is out of range and Collins settles back down.
Collins misses with a double jab.
Evans lands with a slapping head kick.
A swing and a miss from Evans.
Evans scores a takedown into full mount!
Evans fails to move to back control.
Evans landing strikes, looking to finish!
Evans quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Evans but it's paid off an Collins is forced to tap! Nice work by Evans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dwayne Evans!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Sihoven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Jam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jam's choice of entrance music: Transylvania. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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134 lbs
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142 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommi Sihoven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Jam!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Jam.
Jam keeps the fight on the outside.
Sihoven tries to clinch up.
Sihoven tries to clinch but Jam is having none of it.
Sihoven shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sihoven has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sihoven is looking to clinch but Jam is avoiding it.
Jam keeps the fight on the outside.
Jam throws a nice looking combination but Sihoven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sihoven tries to clinch but Jam moves out of range.
Sihoven wants to clinch up but Jam keeps it at a distance.
Sihoven tries to clinch but Jam is having none of it.
Sihoven shoots in and drives through. Jam sprawls well.
Sihoven fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sihoven wants to clinch up but Jam keeps it at a distance.
Sihoven wants to clinch up but Jam keeps it at a distance.
Sihoven looks to throw a body kick
and Jam counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jam.
Jam throws a head kick that half lands.
Sihoven closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jam counters with a big head kick but Sihoven shrugs it off.
Sihoven doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jam counters with a head kick. That will keep Sihoven thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommi Sihoven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sihoven darts in trying to clinch
and Jam counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sihoven is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jam circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jam counters with a one-two to the body.
Sihoven throws a sloppy head kick
and Jam counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sihoven throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jam blocks it with crossed arms.
Sihoven is breathing heavily.
Sihoven is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jam is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sihoven to the mat. Sihoven regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jam drops back looking for a leg! Sihoven is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sihoven manages to kick Jam off! Jam jumps back into Sihoven's guard.
Jam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sihoven looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jam puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sihoven tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jam has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jam avoids the attempt from Sihoven to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jam is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Sihoven throws out a loose jab but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sihoven takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jam throws a combination. Sihoven tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sihoven has his takedown stuffed
and Jam counters with a big head kick but Sihoven shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sihoven tries to clinch
and Jam counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sihoven walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jam dips to his left and cracks Sihoven with an uppercut!
Sihoven gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Jam to counter with a crisp jab.
Jam throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jam clinches with his opponent.
Jam is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees to the body from Sihoven.
Jam avoiding damage as Sihoven throws knees to the body.
Jam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jam instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from Jam as the two fighters clinch.
Jam has Sihoven pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sihoven manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jam goes for a takedown attempt but Sihoven pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tommi Sihoven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jam lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Jam dominated that round.
That's time! Sihoven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jam throws a nice head kick!
Jam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jam circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jam counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sihoven tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sihoven trying to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jam takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jam blocks the elbow strike.
Sihoven misses with a knee to the head.
Jam tries to break the clinch but Sihoven is controlling the position.
Sihoven tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sihoven tries to land knees in the clinch but Jam avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sihoven fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sihoven tries to land a body kick
and Jam counters with a two punch combo.
Jam gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jam lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sihoven just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jam avoiding damage as Sihoven throws knees to the body.
Jam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sihoven just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tommi Sihoven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Jam.
Jam tries to pull guard but Sihoven holds him up against the cage and eventually Jam drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jam jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sihoven as he jumps to the side.
Sihoven darts in trying to clinch
and Jam counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sihoven's guard now.
Sihoven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jam passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam trying to control from half guard but Sihoven is working away.
Jam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sihoven is just riding it out for now. Jam eventually gives up the hold.
Sihoven is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sihoven is staying active underneath Jam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jam prevents Sihoven from improving his position.
Jam passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jam is standing up, even though he is in mount.
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.
Jam has a takedown stuffed.
Jam takes the fight into the clinch.
Sihoven misses with a knee to the head.
Sihoven trying to land knees to the body.
Jam tries to score a body lock takedown but Sihoven shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sihoven landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sihoven tries to land a knee to the head but Jam blocks with his arms.
Jam manages to break the clinch.
Jam looks for a takedown but Sihoven sprawls well.
Jam has managed to clinch.
Jam has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sihoven clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jam is landing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Jam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sihoven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Jam lands a nice shot that snaps Sihoven's head back.
Sihoven tries to clinch but Jam moves away
and Jam counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sihoven tries to clinch
and Jam counters with a right hand to the body.
Sihoven shoots and misses
and Jam counters with a left and a right that stings Sihoven.
Jam stalks Sihoven and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sihoven's face. Sihoven staggers backwards, shaken.
Jam lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jam clinches with his opponent.
Jam pushes off an throws an elbow but Sihoven leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sihoven misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jam.
Jam jumps guard but Sihoven stands there with Jam around his waist. Jam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sihoven tries to land a knee to the head but Jam blocks with his arms.
Jam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jam is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sihoven pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jam is trying to trip Sihoven. He has hold of a leg but Sihoven is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jam persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jam wants to control from the top but Sihoven keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam preventing the sweep.
Jam stands and steps away. Sihoven gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sihoven takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jam throws a lazy head kick
and Sihoven counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sihoven.
Jam manages to break the clinch.
Sihoven on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jam throws a series of strikes that have Sihoven backpedaling.
Jam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam throws a series of punches but Sihoven avoids them all with ease.
Jam lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sihoven tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jam counters with a left and a right that stings Sihoven.
Jam closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sihoven is trying to control Jam's posture but Jam avoids it.
Jam has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sihoven closes the distance but Jam moves to the side
and Jam counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam tries to bum rush Sihoven with a series of wild strikes but Sihoven uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tommi Sihoven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Jam.
Sihoven is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jam.
Sihoven tries to clinch up
and Jam counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jam throws a series of punches but Sihoven moves out of range.
Jam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sihoven's waist but Sihoven gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jam off to one side.
Sihoven tries for a takedown but Jam circles away easily
and Jam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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.
Sihoven closes the distance but Jam moves to the side
and Jam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sihoven tries to clinch
and Jam counters with a straight right hand.
Sihoven throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sihoven clinches but Jam breaks the clinch
and Jam counters by moving into the clinch.
Jam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Sihoven is predictable there
and Jam counters with a series of strikes. Sihoven will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jam throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tommi Sihoven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sihoven closes the distance but Jam moves to the side
and Sihoven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tommi Sihoven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob Jam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jam!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Jam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jam has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Jam!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Angel Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and River Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angel Torres!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, River Greywar!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres shoots in but Greywar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greywar moves into range and clinches up with Torres.
Greywar wants to get back to striking at distance but Torres won't allow it.
Torres has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Greywar uses from the top position.
Greywar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Torres dives on top into guard.
Greywar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greywar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greywar will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Greywar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torres's guard.
Greywar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Greywar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greywar passes Torres's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Greywar is taking a breather. Torres 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.
Greywar trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Greywar controlling the pace.
Greywar is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, River Greywar just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Torres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greywar.
Greywar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Greywar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Greywar trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Greywar with the ground and pound but Torres uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greywar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Torres is looking for a triangle but Greywar pushes his legs off easily.
Greywar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Torres throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Greywar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Greywar trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greywar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Torres will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Greywar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Torres dodges the ground and pound from Greywar.
Torres prevents Greywar from improving position.
Greywar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Torres tries to bench press Greywar off him but Greywar keeps the position.
Greywar scoring with punches from side control.
Greywar throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Greywar in side control, throwing shots but Torres defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
River Greywar dominated that round.
That's time! Torres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Torres scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Greywar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Greywar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Torres, pushing him back against the cage.
Greywar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Torres is trying to keep an underhook but Greywar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Greywar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torres defends it well.
Greywar trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Torres blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greywar.
Greywar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Torres sees it coming and defends easily.
Greywar working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres is in trouble now - Greywar has advanced to mount!
Torres blocking the ground and pound.
Greywar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Greywar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Torres. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Torres has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Greywar's lack of action.
Greywar seems to be working for a kimura but Torres defends the submission attempt.
Greywar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Greywar has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Greywar wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it.
Greywar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Torres is defending against the submission attempts here by Greywar.
Greywar is tying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Greywar throws a low kick, looking for Torres's leg but Torres calmly moves out of range.
Greywar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Torres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greywar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet.
Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Greywar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Greywar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greywar throws a strike but Torres rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Greywar trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greywar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Greywar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there.
Greywar is trying to keep Torres in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Torres tries for a takedown but Greywar circles away easily
and Greywar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
River Greywar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Greywar misses with a body kick.
Greywar throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
Greywar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Torres misses with a takedown
and Greywar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Greywar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Greywar advances to half guard.
Greywar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greywar trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Greywar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greywar throwing shots but Torres is blocking nicely.
Greywar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Greywar controlling the pace.
Greywar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
River Greywar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Greywar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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.
Greywar trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
Greywar controlling the pace.
Greywar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Greywar controlling the position easily from mount.
Greywar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Greywar trying to control but Torres is having none of it.
Greywar controlling from the full mount.
Greywar trying to control but Torres is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greywar controlling the position easily from mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, River Greywar just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greywar pushes Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
Torres keeps control of Greywar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greywar has had enough of the clinch but Torres keeps him there for the moment.
Greywar manages to break the clinch.
Greywar clinches up with Torres and pushes him back against the cage.
Torres fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
River Greywar really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Torres looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Greywar is looking for a triangle but Torres pushes his legs off easily.
Greywar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greywar had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Torres is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Greywar Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Torres's back instead.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Torres covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar missing with punches from the back.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Torres covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Greywar throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Greywar throwing damaging strikes from the back! Torres could be in trouble here!
Torres tries to roll but Greywar sticks to his back.
The referee is taking a good look at Torres as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Greywar!
Torres is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Torres is trying to break free.
Greywar has good solid back control here.
Greywar landing with strikes.
Greywar lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Greywar is throwing strikes by Torres counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Torres regains half guard.
Greywar trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres won't allow Greywar to pass to mount.
Greywar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Greywar is looking to advance position but Torres won't allow it.
Greywar is tying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Greywar 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.
Greywar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Greywar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Greywar tries to pass to full mount but Torres defends it.
Greywar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Torres keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Greywar in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Torres tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Greywar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). River Greywar! River Greywar retains his bantamweight title!
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