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The Syndicate: Part XXXXVI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Baldacchino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Polar Bare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doctor Baldacchino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Polar Bare!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldacchino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baldacchino lands a nice shot to the body.
Bare moves away from the strike by Baldacchino.
Bare fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bare fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bare.
Doctor Baldacchino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Polar Bare.
Baldacchino throws a shot from downtown. Bare moves away and avoids it.
Baldacchino lands a slapping body shot.
Bare is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baldacchino throws out a powerful jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bare.
Bare looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldacchino is trying to get back to full guard.
Bare is trying to work for a kimura but Baldacchino is defending well.
Bare with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bare is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Baldacchino has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bare looks gassed!
Baldacchino wants to control but Bare is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baldacchino has his hands clasped together around Bare's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bare is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baldacchino gets full guard.
Baldacchino controlling the position.
Baldacchino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bare manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baldacchino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bare manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bare stopping the sweep attempt from Baldacchino.
Bare wants to control from the top but Baldacchino keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bare preventing the sweep.
Bare is looking to work some ground and pound but Baldacchino has wrist control.
Baldacchino has Bare pulled in close to control his posture.
Bare wants to control from the top but Baldacchino keeps moving.
Baldacchino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bare trying to control the position from guard on top but Baldacchino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bare takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baldacchino 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.
Doctor Baldacchino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Baldacchino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bare.
Nice uppercut lands for Baldacchino. That snapped Bare's head back.
Bare closes the distance and clinches up with Baldacchino, looking for a takedown. Bare pushes Baldacchino against the cage but Baldacchino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bare closes the distance and clinches up with Baldacchino, looking for a takedown. Bare pushes Baldacchino against the cage but Baldacchino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bare takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baldacchino. That's going to slow Bare down.
Baldacchino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baldacchino lands with a straight right. Bare didn't see that one coming.
A left and a right from Baldacchino both land. Nice combination.
Baldacchino scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bare gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Baldacchino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baldacchino lands a nice looking body shot.
Baldacchino 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.
Bare shoots in for a takedown but Baldacchino shows good takedown defense.
Polar Bare is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baldacchino misses with a double jab.
Baldacchino cracks Bare with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bare takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bare takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice takedown defense from Baldacchino. No joy for Bare on that attempt.
Baldacchino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bare walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baldacchino scores with a three punch combo!
Bare is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Baldacchino.
Baldacchino lands a head shot.
Baldacchino lands with a shot to the body.
Baldacchino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bare on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baldacchino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bare looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bare moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baldacchino works over Bare's head and body with a nice combination.
Baldacchino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baldacchino lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baldacchino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldacchino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baldacchino.
Baldacchino clinches up with Bare and pushes him back against the cage.
Baldacchino is trying to maintain a safe position but Bare gets an underhook and turns Baldacchino into the cage.
Baldacchino can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Baldacchino turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Baldacchino is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bare has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baldacchino working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldacchino controls the position.
Baldacchino wants to control but Bare is keeping him busy.
Baldacchino tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baldacchino has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Baldacchino controlling the position.
Baldacchino's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bare manages to work his way to half guard, despite Baldacchino's best efforts.
Baldacchino passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bare!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldacchino controlling the position easily from mount.
Baldacchino trying to control but Bare is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baldacchino is really struggling to control Bare but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Doctor Baldacchino just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Baldacchino throws a looping overhand right but Bare ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Baldacchino dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bare scores with a takedown into Baldacchino's guard.
Bare stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baldacchino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baldacchino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bare is one step ahead there.
Bare wants to control from the top but Baldacchino keeps moving.
Bare looking to pass the guard.
Baldacchino 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.
Bare trying to control but Baldacchino is working from the bottom.
Bare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldacchino is trying to keep Bare in close.
Bare wants to control from the top but Baldacchino keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Baldacchino jabs at Bare's body.
Bare keeps the fight on the outside.
Baldacchino lands an overhand right.
Baldacchino cracks Bare with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baldacchino tries to clinch but Bare is having none of it.
Baldacchino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bare can do to turn this around?
Bare shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baldacchino but Baldacchino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab from Baldacchino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldacchino with a hook.
Baldacchino lands a nice looking body shot.
Baldacchino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baldacchino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baldacchino scores with a sloppy right hand. Bare should have avoided that one.
Bare has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bare there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baldacchino scores with a nice head shot.
Doctor Baldacchino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baldacchino lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Baldacchino scores with the left hand. Bare knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldacchino catches Bare with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bare gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baldacchino lands with a nice body punch.
Baldacchino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bare's head.
Doctor Baldacchino is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Baldacchino does it's job there.
Bare shoots for a double leg takedown but Baldacchino sprawls well. He's pushed Bare's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baldacchino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Baldacchino does it's job there.
Baldacchino lands a nice looking body shot.
Baldacchino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baldacchino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bare is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bare jumps guard but Baldacchino stands there with Bare around his waist. Bare gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Doctor Baldacchino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Polar Bare.
Bare jumps into guard, dragging Baldacchino to the mat.
Polar Bare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baldacchino advances to half guard.
Baldacchino wants to pass to mount but Bare is defending the position.
Baldacchino controlling the action here.
Baldacchino is thwarting Bare's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doctor Baldacchino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baldacchino 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doctor Baldacchino!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Funaki Fujiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fujiwara's entrance music is T.N.T. by Tonedeff. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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160 lbs
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159 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Funaki Fujiwara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dexter Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fujiwara.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fujiwara but Fujiwara pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fujiwara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrews looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Andrews is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fujiwara 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.
Fujiwara is looking for a triangle but Andrews pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fujiwara is on top in guard.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
Andrews looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fujiwara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fujiwara advances position into side control!
Fujiwara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andrews, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara tries to stand but Andrews is controlling his head.
Fujiwara is breathing heavily.
Andrews sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Andrews 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 Fujiwara. Oh but Andrews has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Fujiwara goes limp - he's gone! Andrews jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dexter Andrews!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mick Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Disis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Disis has chosen Polly Jean Harvey - Angry Johnny as his entrance music. Johnny Disis 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mick Dundee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Disis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dundee loads up on a big right hand but Disis slips the punch.
Dundee stuffs the takedown.
Dundee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Disis moves away.
Disis needs to keep his hands up - Dundee had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Johnny Disis has been cut.
Disis slips a jab from Dundee.
Dundee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dundee scores with a nice strike.
Disis moves in looking to clinch but Dundee pushes him off.
Disis clinches up against the cage.
Dundee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Disis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Disis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dundee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dundee is looking to improve his position but Disis isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dundee is working hard here to advance position.
Disis has control of Dundee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dundee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dundee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dundee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dundee is trying to get back to full guard.
Dundee is breathing heavily.
Disis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Disis wants to pass to mount but Dundee is defending the position.
Dundee gets full guard.
Disis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dundee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Disis cracks Dundee with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Disis pushes down on Dundee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dundee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Disis trying to control from half guard but Dundee is working away.
Disis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dundee is looking to improve his position.
Dundee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Disis is trying to work for a kimura but Dundee is defending well.
Disis is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee tries to get to full guard but Disis has control of the leg.
Disis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Disis slips a straight right by Dundee.
Disis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dundee.
Mick Dundee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Disis slips a straight right by Dundee.
Dundee wants to clinch.
A big left from Dundee misses.
Disis shoots in for a takedown but Dundee shows good takedown defense.
Disis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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.
Dundee throws a hook but Disis blocks it.
Dundee stuffs the takedown.
Mick Dundee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Disis.
Dundee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dundee misses with an uppercut.
Dundee misses with a wild combination.
Disis tries to clinch but Dundee moves out of range.
Disis misses with a series of wild punches.
Disis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dundee gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Disis regains guard.
Disis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Disis trying to keep a closed guard but Dundee is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Disis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dundee is one step ahead there.
Dundee advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Dundee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Disis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Disis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dundee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Disis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dundee!
Disis landing strikes from the mount.
Dundee wants to hold on but Disis pushes him away.
Dundee is trying desperately to improve position.
Dundee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dundee is looking to improve his position.
Disis works his way into full mount!
Disis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Disis punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee is working to get back to half guard.
Disis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dundee is surviving well by controlling Disis's body position as best he can.
Dundee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dundee tries to lock up and control but Disis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dundee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Disis with the ground and pound from mount.
Dundee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Disis has control of Dundee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dundee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Disis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Disis.
Dundee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Disis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dundee is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Disis.
Disis has control of Dundee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dundee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dundee tries to hold on but Disis pushes him away.
Dundee is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Disis.
Disis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dundee hang on?
Disis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dundee is surviving well by controlling Disis's body position as best he can.
Dundee 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.
Dundee is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Disis pulls his head out easily.
Disis is working for a kimura but Dundee is defending it quite comfortably.
Dundee wants to get back to full guard.
Dundee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dundee is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee is trying to get back to full guard.
Disis passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnny Disis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Disis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dundee is squirming around, avoiding Disis's attempts to control the action.
Dundee is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dundee taking shots to the head.
Disis looking to control but Dundee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dundee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Disis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Disis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Disis shoots in but Dundee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dundee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Disis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dundee is trying to drag Disis to the mat but Disis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dundee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dundee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Disis.
Disis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mick Dundee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Disis.
Dundee misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dundee loads up on a big right hand but Disis slips the punch.
Disis tries to clinch up but Dundee circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dundee looks to land a combination but Disis avoids it well.
Dundee looks to throw the jab but Disis is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disis shoots in and drives through. Dundee sprawls well.
Disis slips under a jab.
Dundee throws a hook to the side of Disis's head but Disis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Disis fails with a takedown attempt.
Dundee misses with a hook.
Disis slips under a jab from Dundee.
Disis wants to clinch.
Dundee takes one to the chin there.
Disis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dundee missing with a left hand there. Disis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dundee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dundee throws a hook to the side of Disis's head but Disis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Disis.
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.
Disis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dundee as he jumps to the side.
Dundee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Disis drives through and clinches with Dundee against the cage.
Dundee manages to break the clinch.
Disis closes the distance and clinches.
Dundee fails to pull guard.
Dundee lands a left hand.
Disis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dundee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dundee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Disis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Disis uses his free foot to push down on Dundee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dundee.
Disis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Disis with good strikes from the mount here!
Dundee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disis wants to work for an arm triangle but Dundee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Disis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dundee sees it coming and defends easily.
Dundee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dundee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Disis.
Disis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dundee looking for a guillotine here but Disis defends easily.
Disis trying to control but Dundee is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee is looking for a triangle but Disis pushes his legs off easily.
Dundee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Disis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Disis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Disis prevents Dundee from improving his position.
Disis trying to control from half guard but Dundee is working away.
Dundee is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Disis pulls his head out easily.
Disis wants to control but Dundee is keeping him busy.
Dundee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Disis.
I think Disis 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny Disis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heywood Jablowme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jablowme comes to the cage accompanied by hells bells. The key to victory for Heywood Jablowme has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heywood Jablowme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Dover!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dover dodges the punch combination from Jablowme.
Dover fails to land the takedown.
Jablowme darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dover regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dover looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jablowme passes into side control.
Dover gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dover wants to get back to full guard but Jablowme has mounted him!
Dover is looking to improve his position but Jablowme isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jablowme dominating with strikes here.
Dover is trying desperately to improve position.
Jablowme wants to control the pace but Dover is squirming around nicely.
Jablowme is landing with some decent strikes but Dover is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover is working to get back to half guard.
Jablowme trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Dover tries to reverse the position but Jablowme maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jablowme lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dover is desperately trying to improve his position but Jablowme has a good base and remains in mount.
Jablowme looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jablowme tries to control but Dover wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dover working to try and regain half guard.
Dover sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dover makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jablowme!
Dover looking to secure an arm triangle but Jablowme defends it well.
Dover looks gassed!
Dover goes for an armbar but Jablowme turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jablowme.
Dover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jablowme is one step ahead there.
Jablowme wants to control from the top but Dover keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jablowme doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jablowme manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dover is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dover keeping full guard, as Jablowme tries to pass.
Dover manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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 Heywood Jablowme will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dover doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jablowme counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dover fails with the takedown
and Jablowme counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jablowme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jablowme gets a takedown into half guard.
Dover wants to improve his position but Jablowme is controlling well.
Dover looking for submissions off his back.
Dover is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jablowme working the head and body with strikes.
Dover regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dover is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dover thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dover throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jablowme controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jablowme manages to get himself to full guard.
Dover has gone for a leg lock! Jablowme slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dover's guard.
Dover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jablowme is one step ahead there.
Dover had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jablowme is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dover Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jablowme's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dover has hold of Jablowme's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jablowme manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dover prevents Jablowme from getting the reversal.
Dover jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jablowme manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jablowme parries the strikes from Dover easily there. Dover is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jablowme to escape.
Ben Dover has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jablowme knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dover is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jablowme knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jablowme tries to bench press Dover off him but Dover keeps the position.
Dover has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jablowme!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dover looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jablowme swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dover sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jablowme's guard.
Dover tries to pass to full mount but Jablowme defends it.
Dover works his way into full mount!
Jablowme has given up his back. Will we see Dover going for some submissions?
Jablowme preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jablowme is defending well though. Dover let's go of the attempt for now.
Jablowme covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jablowme is trying to stand back up.
Dover is working for a rear naked choke. Jablowme is not defending it well and Dover has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Jablowme refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Jablowme's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Dover!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Litoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Litoris might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Khia - My Neck, my Back. Smith has chosen Oh Well. as his entrance music. Mike Litoris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Litoris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Smith!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Litoris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Litoris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Litoris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Litoris looking to pass the guard.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Litoris's guard.
Litoris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Litoris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Litoris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith looks gassed!
Litoris is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Litoris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litoris is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
Smith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Smith won't enjoy being in this position. Litoris looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Smith is tapping - it's over boys! Litoris picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Litoris!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bane Baphomet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Suspiria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baphomet kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2 Pac - Hail Mary. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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23
153 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bane Baphomet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Suspiria!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suspiria fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baphomet lands a glancing blow to the side of Suspiria's head.
Baphomet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Suspiria checks a low kick from Baphomet.
Baphomet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suspiria tries to clinch but Baphomet is having none of it.
Baphomet gets a takedown into half guard.
Suspiria wants to improve his position but Baphomet is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Suspiria actively working from the bottom here.
Baphomet decides to stand and escape the position.
Suspiria wants to clinch.
Baphomet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suspiria circles away quickly and effectively.
Baphomet tries for a takedown but Suspiria sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baphomet really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suspiria walks into a straight right hand from Baphomet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suspiria is looking to clinch but Baphomet is avoiding it.
Baphomet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suspiria has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baphomet finds it's way round the side to connect with Suspiria's head.
Suspiria is rocked!
Baphomet drops Suspiria with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Suspiria! Baphomet dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Bane Baphomet!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Penduko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Greg MacDonald was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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135 lbs
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150 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pedro Penduko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greg MacDonald!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penduko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacDonald as he avoids it easily.
Penduko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacDonald lands a two punch combo.
MacDonald scores with a nice right hand.
MacDonald lands a jab to the head.
MacDonald drops Penduko with a left right combo! MacDonald follows him down to the ground into side control.
Penduko is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Penduko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MacDonald off and has taken his back!
Penduko tightening his grip on MacDonald, looking for the choke.
MacDonald is trying to get back to his feet but Penduko has full control of the position and if anything, MacDonald has just worked his way into a worse spot.
MacDonald is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Penduko's arms.
Penduko working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Penduko is looking for the choke from the back position but MacDonald is controlling his hands well.
Penduko patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Penduko is breathing heavily.
Penduko looking to break MacDonald's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. MacDonald remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Penduko will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Penduko is not going to allow MacDonald to sit and survive in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Penduko's arms.
MacDonald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Penduko has his opponent's back but MacDonald is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Penduko.
MacDonald stalks Penduko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Penduko's face. Penduko staggers backwards, shaken.
MacDonald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacDonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penduko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
MacDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Penduko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald pushes Penduko off and scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from MacDonald misses.
MacDonald is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
MacDonald lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
MacDonald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Penduko on the side of the head.
MacDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greg MacDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for MacDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacDonald scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penduko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice combination there by MacDonald.
MacDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penduko.
Penduko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacDonald.
No luck for Penduko with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penduko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacDonald throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg MacDonald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacDonald misses with a wild combination.
MacDonald throws a combination. Penduko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
MacDonald misses with a double jab.
Pedro Penduko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacDonald swinging wilding here.
MacDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
MacDonald thuds a left hand into Penduko's body.
MacDonald scores with a jab to the jaw.
Greg MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDonald is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Greg MacDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacDonald throws a low kick, looking for Penduko's leg but Penduko calmly moves out of range.
A jab from MacDonald misses.
MacDonald connects with the punch.
MacDonald bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Penduko's head backwards.
MacDonald lands a two punch combo.
Penduko slips a straight right by MacDonald.
Penduko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penduko advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penduko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Penduko tries for a kimura but MacDonald is defending well.
Penduko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, MacDonald rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Penduko's guard! Nice work there by MacDonald!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penduko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! MacDonald escapes and throws Penduko's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald controlling the position.
MacDonald gets to mount! Penduko was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
MacDonald controlling the pace for now.
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.
Penduko is looking to get to half guard.
MacDonald controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg MacDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Penduko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacDonald.
Nice cross by MacDonald.
MacDonald jabs at Penduko's body.
MacDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Penduko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice straight punches there by MacDonald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacDonald.
MacDonald misses with the combination.
MacDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
MacDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacDonald jabs at Penduko's body.
Penduko ducks right into an uppercut from MacDonald.
MacDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacDonald looks to land a combination but Penduko avoids it well.
MacDonald lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
MacDonald misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
MacDonald scores with a jab.
Penduko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MacDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacDonald throws a series of strikes that have Penduko backpedaling.
Penduko shoots in for a double leg but MacDonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MacDonald throws a body punch but Penduko moves out of range.
Penduko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacDonald throws out the jab.
MacDonald throws a hook but Penduko blocks it.
MacDonald looks to land a combination but Penduko avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from MacDonald does no damage.
Penduko checks a leg kick.
Penduko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Penduko lands in his opponent's guard.
Penduko drops back looking for a leg! MacDonald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacDonald manages to kick Penduko off! Penduko jumps back into MacDonald's guard.
Penduko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacDonald's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald tries to roll over but Penduko keeps him under control.
Penduko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Penduko is trying to work for a kimura but MacDonald is defending well.
Penduko tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg MacDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacDonald winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg MacDonald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Tyler had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doc Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson looks to throw the jab but Tyler is out of range.
Tyler has a takedown stuffed.
Tyler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Patterson tries to avoid it but Tyler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Patterson to the ground. Patterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Patterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Patterson wants to control but Tyler passes into side.
Tyler remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tyler in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tyler trying to control the action but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Patterson wants to control but Tyler postures up.
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.
Tyler throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Patterson but Patterson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tyler lands in his opponent's guard.
Patterson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tyler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tyler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tyler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Patterson for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson 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.
Patterson working for a triangle but Tyler defends it easily.
Patterson 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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Patterson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tyler has passed into half guard!
Tyler controlling the pace.
Patterson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Patterson wants to control but Tyler is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyler blocks the strikes from Patterson.
Tyler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Tyler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tyler shoots for a double leg takedown but Patterson sprawls well. He's pushed Tyler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyler shoots in looking for a takedown. Patterson tries to sprawl out of it but Tyler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Patterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tyler trying to control the action but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Patterson is trying to maintain the position but Tyler is very close to passing his half guard.
Patterson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Patterson is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Patterson has one foot on Tyler's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tyler shoots for a takedown but Patterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Tyler with that takedown attempt.
Patterson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Patterson is looking to advance position but Tyler won't allow it.
Patterson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tyler sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler moves into full guard.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
Patterson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tyler throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tyler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tyler wants to pass the guard but Patterson is defending well.
Tyler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Patterson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tyler dives into side control.
Patterson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tyler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Patterson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Patterson struggling a bit here.
Tyler controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Patterson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tyler manages to get to full guard.
Tyler pulls Patterson in close to prevent any damage.
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 Jake Tyler 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. This is the final round!
Tyler misses with a takedown attempt
and Patterson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tyler!
Patterson can't control as he wanted to and Tyler manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Tyler won't allow Patterson to pass to mount.
Tyler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Patterson is working away from the top position though.
Patterson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Patterson trying to control from half guard but Tyler is working away.
Tyler wants to control but Patterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jake Tyler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tyler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Patterson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Patterson's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson rolls, trying to escape but Tyler keeps control of the position.
Patterson prevents Tyler from getting a body triangle.
Tyler controls the action.
Patterson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tyler's guard. Nice work there by Patterson.
Patterson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tyler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tyler has escaped and now he's on top!
Tyler slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson tries to get to full guard but Tyler has control of the leg.
Tyler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jake Tyler just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tyler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patterson.
Tyler 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.
Tyler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Patterson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyler is one step ahead there.
Tyler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tyler trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Patterson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Patterson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tyler has passed into side control.
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.
Patterson looks to move to half guard but instead Tyler has passed into mount! Damn!
Tyler controlling the position easily from mount.
Tyler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Tyler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyler, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Tyler!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sho Kazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaughn Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sho Kazuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vaughn Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuki throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kazuki punishes Taylor's body with a nice straight punch.
Kazuki tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kazuki scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor gets a takedown into half guard.
Taylor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kazuki is just riding it out for now. Taylor eventually gives up the hold.
Taylor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taylor seems to be looking for submissions.
Kazuki tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuki throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Kazuki defends the submission attempt.
Taylor is looking for a kimura here.
Taylor looks gassed!
It looks like Taylor is going to stand back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kazuki lands with a nice combination. Taylor backs away looking to recover.
Kazuki misses with a series of wild punches.
Kazuki throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kazuki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kazuki cracks a nice hook into Taylor's ribs.
A combination from Kazuki does no damage.
Kazuki lands a body shot.
A jab from Kazuki misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taylor.
Kazuki tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kazuki is looking to wear down Taylor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taylor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kazuki throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kazuki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kazuki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kazuki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kazuki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taylor in his tracks.
Taylor gets a takedown into half guard.
Taylor 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! Kazuki is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vaughn Taylor!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerlach Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Belyakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belyakov has chosen Chocolate Salty Balls as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gerlach Rutger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Belyakov!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belyakov.
Belyakov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Gerlach Rutger has been cut.
Belyakov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Belyakov is pressed up against the cage. Rutger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Belyakov down to the mat. Belyakov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Belyakov tries to clinch up.
Belyakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belyakov tries to avoid it but Rutger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belyakov to the ground. Belyakov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Belyakov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belyakov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Belyakov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Belyakov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Belyakov crunches a lovely knee into Rutger's ribcage.
Rutger is trying to stall.
Belyakov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belyakov connects with a knee to the head.
Belyakov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Belyakov landing knees to the head.
Rutger is breathing heavily.
Rutger tries to pull guard but Belyakov holds him up against the cage and eventually Rutger drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerlach Rutger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belyakov lands a nice knee to the body.
Rutger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Belyakov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belyakov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rutger's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belyakov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rutger's face.
Rutger is rocked!
Gerlach Rutger's cut is getting worse.
Belyakov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Rutger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belyakov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rutger can't break the clinch.
Belyakov connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Rutger badly! Rutger tumbles to the floor and Belyakov stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Belyakov!
Alexander Belyakov is the new light heavyweight champion!
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