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KDU 13 - Lucky 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge threesixfive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jorge threesixfive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Logan!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Logan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
threesixfive prevents Logan from improving position.
threesixfive tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Logan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Logan tries to advance to mount but threesixfive denies him.
Logan trying to control the action but threesixfive is working from the bottom.
Logan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on threesixfive's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
threesixfive has one of Logan's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Logan wants to stand but threesixfive is controlling his arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Logan throws a leg kick but threesixfive sees it coming and moves out of range.
Logan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? threesixfive is fending him off so far but Logan persists. Nope, threesixfive circles away and we're back to standing.
threesixfive ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Logan shoots in for a double leg but threesixfive sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jorge threesixfive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Logan.
Logan looks gassed!
threesixfive gets a takedown into half guard.
threesixfive trying to control from half guard but Logan is working away.
Well, if threesixfive is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
threesixfive is trying to control. Logan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Logan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
threesixfive controlling the action here.
Logan tries to roll over but threesixfive keeps him under control.
threesixfive frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
threesixfive controlling from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jorge threesixfive just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
threesixfive misses with a takedown
and Logan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
threesixfive is looking to stand up but Logan isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
threesixfive is pulling down on Logan's head to control his posture.
threesixfive keeping moving, preventing Logan from controlling successfully.
threesixfive lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Logan!
threesixfive controlling from the full mount.
Logan tries to reverse the position but threesixfive maintains control.
threesixfive controlling his opponent.
threesixfive has control of Logan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Logan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
threesixfive swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Logan is now in threesixfive's guard. A big mistake from threesixfive there, giving up the dominant position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Logan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
threesixfive has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Logan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
threesixfive pulls Logan in close to prevent any damage.
threesixfive looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Logan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Logan fails with the takedown
and threesixfive counters by clinching up.
threesixfive is fighting off a takedown attempt but Logan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip threesixfive to the mat. threesixfive regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Logan postures up.
threesixfive pulls Logan in to control the position.
threesixfive is trying to control the position but Logan postures up.
Logan being controlled here momentarily.
James Logan has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jorge threesixfive just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Logan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and threesixfive connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
threesixfive tries to close the distance and clinch up but Logan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice combination there by threesixfive.
threesixfive changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Logan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Logan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but threesixfive wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
threesixfive in side control, just content to control the action for now.
threesixfive seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Logan for as long as he can get away with.
threesixfive thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
threesixfive working away.
threesixfive looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Logan manages to get back to half guard.
threesixfive sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Logan wants to improve his position but threesixfive is controlling well.
threesixfive trying to control from half guard but Logan is working away.
Logan tries to get to full guard but threesixfive has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
threesixfive keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Logan trying to control but threesixfive postures up.
threesixfive is keen to just control but Logan is a slippery customer.
Logan tries to get to full guard but threesixfive has control of the leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
threesixfive tries to clinch but Logan is having none of it.
threesixfive shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Logan as he jumps to the side.
threesixfive scores with a three punch combo!
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.
Logan misses with a takedown
and threesixfive counters with a series of strikes. Logan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jorge threesixfive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Logan.
Logan with a poor takedown
and threesixfive counters with a nice double leg into guard.
threesixfive advances to half guard.
threesixfive wants to control but Logan is keeping him busy.
Logan is looking to improve his position.
Logan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
threesixfive trying to control from half guard but Logan is working away.
threesixfive passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge threesixfive dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
threesixfive lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Logan tries for a takedown but threesixfive circles away easily
and threesixfive counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by threesixfive.
threesixfive sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Logan trying to control the position here.
threesixfive content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Logan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
threesixfive 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.
threesixfive trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
threesixfive pushing down on Logan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if threesixfive is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Logan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
threesixfive stopping the sweep attempt from Logan.
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.
Logan is trying to keep threesixfive in close.
threesixfive is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Logan is looking to stand up but threesixfive isn't so interested in that idea.
threesixfive not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jorge threesixfive just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
threesixfive gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
threesixfive controls Logan momentarily but Logan frees himself.
threesixfive has a closed guard, preventing Logan from standing up.
threesixfive not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
threesixfive seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
threesixfive'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.
Logan looking to pass the guard.
Logan stays in close to threesixfive's body and controls the position.
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.
threesixfive escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Logan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Logan trying to control the position from guard on top but threesixfive is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Logan got a little sloppy there for a moment and threesixfive has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Logan has managed to get both his arms back between threesixfive's legs - danger averted.
Logan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. threesixfive swivels though and keeps the full guard.
threesixfive keeping moving, preventing Logan from controlling successfully.
Logan won't allow threesixfive to sweep him here.
Logan stops threesixfive from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge threesixfive showed his dominance in that final round.
Well threesixfive 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge threesixfive!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casper Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kelly's choice of entrance music: Fistfull of Dollars. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Casper Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ned Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelly circles away quickly and effectively.
Orion tries to clinch but Kelly moves out of range.
Orion goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Ned Kelly has been cut.
Orion drops Kelly with a right and a left! Orion comes rushing in but Kelly regains his composure and manages to keep Orion in guard.
Kelly is rocked!
Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard.
Kelly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly looking for a triangle here. Orion is fighting it but it looks tight! Kelly pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Orion is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ned Kelly!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lidel Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Farid Ruslanitov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lidel Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Farid Ruslanitov!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lidel Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruslanitov tries to close the distance and clinch but Castro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castro throws the left hand but Ruslanitov avoids the punch easily.
Castro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruslanitov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Castro.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruslanitov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruslanitov clinches up against the cage.
Castro working aggressively here.
Ruslanitov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castros head.
It looks like Lidel Castro has been cut.
Castro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ruslanitov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Castro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Castro manages to break the clinch.
Ruslanitov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruslanitov tries to clinch there but Castro circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Castro lands a jab to Ruslanitov's midsection.
Castro connects with a crisp jab.
Castro misses the shot to the body.
Ruslanitov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castro.
Ruslanitov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruslanitov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castro.
Castro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Castro throws a wild body kick that Ruslanitov sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro misses with an uppercut. Ruslanitov saw that one coming.
Castro throws a nice looking combination but Ruslanitov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruslanitov moves in looking to clinch but Castro pushes him off.
Ruslanitov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruslanitov was well out of range. Poor timing from Castro.
Ruslanitov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castro misses with a looping left.
Ruslanitov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanitov moves into the clinch successfully.
Castro is trying to force a seperation but Ruslanitov has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruslanitov.
Ruslanitov lands a hook that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Castro breaks the clinch.
Castro lands with a cross.
Castro throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruslanitov.
Ruslanitov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Castro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castro misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruslanitov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Castro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Castro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castro missing with a left hand there. Ruslanitov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruslanitov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruslanitov moves into the clinch.
Castro wants to get back to striking at distance but Ruslanitov won't allow it.
Castro breaks the clinch.
Ruslanitov has closed the distance and engaged Castro in a clinch.
Ruslanitov is working Castro over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ruslanitov.
Castro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruslanitov has him pressed against the cage.
Castro is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruslanitov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruslanitov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruslanitov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Castro tries to break free but Ruslanitov pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ruslanitov.
Ruslanitov keeps control of Castro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ruslanitov lands a left hand.
Ruslanitov scores with a hook to the body.
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 Lidel Castro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lidel Castro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ruslanitov tries to close the distance and clinch but Castro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castro throws a hook to the side of Ruslanitov's head but Ruslanitov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruslanitov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ruslanitov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruslanitov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Farid Ruslanitov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castro misses with a straight right.
Ruslanitov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruslanitov blocks a jab.
Ruslanitov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castro throws out the jab.
Jab by Ruslanitov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruslanitov rushes Castro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Castro blocks an uppercut.
Ruslanitov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ruslanitov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Ruslanitov works on Castro's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruslanitov.
Castro is trying to break free.
Castro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ruslanitov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castros head.
Castro wants to get back to striking at distance but Ruslanitov won't allow it.
Ruslanitov is stalling here.
A short uppercut from Ruslanitov.
Ruslanitov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castro or not.
Ruslanitov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Farid Ruslanitov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ruslanitov pushes Castro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Ruslanitov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruslanitov.
Ruslanitov scores with a hook to the body.
Castro takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls for Ruslanitov to work.
Ruslanitov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Castro manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Castro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws the left hand but Ruslanitov avoids the punch easily.
Ruslanitov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruslanitov moves out of range as Castro strikes.
Ruslanitov is looking to clinch but Castro is avoiding it.
Ruslanitov ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Ruslanitov tries to clinch there but Castro circles away.
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castro connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Castro misses.
Ruslanitov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanitov slips a straight right by Castro.
Castro throws a body punch but Ruslanitov moves out of range.
Castro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Ruslanitov.
Castro looks to land a left hand but Ruslanitov moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Castro misses.
Castro throws a shot from downtown. Ruslanitov moves away and avoids it.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruslanitov moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruslanitov tries to clinch but Castro is having none of it.
Castro lands with an overhand left.
Ruslanitov slips a jab from Castro.
A punch combination from Ruslanitov misses.
Ruslanitov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruslanitov moves in looking to clinch but Castro pushes him off.
Ruslanitov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castro throws out the jab.
Ruslanitov is looking to clinch.
Ruslanitov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castro circles away quickly and effectively.
Castro slips a jab and a cross from Ruslanitov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farid Ruslanitov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lidel Castro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Castro connects with a looping right hand.
Ruslanitov is looking to clinch but Castro is avoiding it.
Castro throws a hook but Ruslanitov blocks it.
Ruslanitov doesn't manage to clinch there - Castro circles away.
Castro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Castro misses the target.
Castro throws a jab when Ruslanitov was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruslanitov moves in looking to clinch but Castro pushes him off.
Ruslanitov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruslanitov is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruslanitov wants to clinch.
Castro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Castro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruslanitov tries to clinch there but Castro circles away.
Castro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castro misses with a looping left.
Castro throws out a loose jab but Ruslanitov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Castro.
Castro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Castro misses.
Castro throws a hook but Ruslanitov avoids it easily.
Ruslanitov moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruslanitov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruslanitov tries to clinch there but Castro circles away.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ruslanitov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castro, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Ruslanitov.
Castro is trying to break free.
Castro is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruslanitov has double underhooks.
Ruslanitov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castros head.
A frustrated look appears on Castro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Castro is trying to break free.
Ruslanitov scores with a shot to the side of Castro's head.
Castro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Castro working hard to break the clinch.
Ruslanitov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Castro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Castro manages to break the clinch.
Ruslanitov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castro connects with a right hand. Ruslanitov shakes it off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Castro takes a swing at Ruslanitov's ribcage but misses.
Ruslanitov clinches with his opponent.
Ruslanitov throws a punch but it's blocked by Castro.
Ruslanitov has Castro pressed against the cage, preventing Castro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ruslanitov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castros head.
A frustrated look appears on Castro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Castro fails to land.
A short right from Ruslanitov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanitov lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ruslanitov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castro or not.
Castro tries to break the clinch but Ruslanitov is controlling the position.
Castro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruslanitov.
Castro working hard to break the clinch.
Ruslanitov lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruslanitov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castro.
Ruslanitov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Castro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruslanitov.
Ruslanitov is pushing Castro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Castro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castro just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruslanitov tries to close the distance and clinch but Castro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruslanitov.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Farid Ruslanitov.
I think Ruslanitov 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Farid Ruslanitov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brunson Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bocephus Addams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Addams has chosen Coheed and Cambria - Gravemakers and Gunslingers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brunson Doyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bocephus Addams!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Addams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doyle pinned against the cage. Doyle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Addams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Doyle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doyle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Addams throwing strikes but missing.
Addams prevents Doyle from getting back to his feet.
Doyle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Addams.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doyle wants to sweep but no luck.
Addams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Doyle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Addams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Addams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doyle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Addams on the ground.
Addams scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Doyle's guard.
Addams thows a huge punch but Doyle dodges it nicely.
Doyle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Addams.
Addams working Doyle over with strikes.
Addams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Addams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doyle has hold of Addams's hands but Addams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Addams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Addams throwing shots but Doyle is blocking nicely.
Addams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doyle defending well though.
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Doyle defends it.
Doyle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Addams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Addams thows a huge punch but Doyle dodges it nicely.
Addams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doyle's head.
Doyle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Doyle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Addams as he jumps to the side.
Doyle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Addams.
Addams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Addams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Addams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Doyle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Doyle tries to get out of the position.
Addams pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Addams with good strikes from the mount here!
Doyle wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Addams.
Addams misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Addams thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Doyle is looking to improve his position but Addams isn't that keen on the idea.
Addams landing strikes from the mount.
Addams lands a nice shot to the head.
Addams postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Doyle looks a forlorn figure.
Addams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Addams scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Doyle?
Addams scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Doyle that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Doyle is breathing heavily.
Addams lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Doyle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Addams.
Poor strikes thrown by Addams there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Doyle tries to reverse the position but Addams maintains control.
Doyle is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
A nice elbow there by Addams.
Addams sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Addams landing punches.
Addams dominating with strikes here.
Addams putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bocephus Addams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Addams ducks under a wild hook from Doyle.
Bocephus Addams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Addams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Addams slips under a jab from Doyle.
Addams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Addams prevents Doyle from escaping the position.
Addams working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Addams throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Addams throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Addams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
I wouldn't like to be where Doyle is right now.
Addams lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle dodges the ground and pound from Addams.
Addams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Addams throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Doyle is pushing Addams's head away, looking to escape. Addams manages to hold on to the position though.
Addams looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Doyle is avoiding damage well.
Addams throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Doyle managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Addams.
Addams working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Doyle wants to get back to his feet but Addams drags him back down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Addams scores a takedown into full mount!
Doyle is in a horrible position here. Addams smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Addams lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Doyle hang on?
Addams dominating with strikes here.
Doyle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Addams tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Addams sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Addams unloads with some shots from mount but Doyle bucks and avoids them well.
Addams misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Poor strikes thrown by Addams there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Doyle really wants to buck Addams off and get back to his feet.
Doyle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Addams tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle really wants to buck Addams off and get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Addams there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Addams punishing his opponent with strikes.
Addams cracks Doyle with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Doyle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Addams lands a heavy elbow.
Addams landing strikes, looking to finish!
Addams looking to finish with strikes here!
Addams lands a big shot there that rocks Doyle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Addams lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
Doyle wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Addams.
Addams throws some wild stikes that Doyle manages to avoid easily.
Addams throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Addams throws some wild stikes that Doyle manages to avoid easily.
Doyle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Addams thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Addams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Addams lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bocephus Addams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Addams feints and as Doyle raises his hands in defense, Addams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Addams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Addams throwing strikes from guard but Doyle blocks nicely.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doyle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Addams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Addams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doyle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Doyle misses with a few strikes there.
Addams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Doyle sprawls well initially but Addams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doyle is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doyle is looking to improve his position.
Addams winds up and cracks Doyle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Addams scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Addams thows a huge punch but Doyle dodges it nicely.
Doyle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Addams scores with a couple of nice shots.
Addams with the ground and pound but Doyle uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Addams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Addams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doyle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Addams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doyle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Doyle.
Addams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Doyle is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Doyle keeps the fight on the outside.
Doyle sizes up Addams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Addams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Doyle keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Addams closes the distance and clinches up with Doyle, looking for a takedown. Addams pushes Doyle against the cage but Doyle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Doyle throws a series of punches but Addams moves out of range.
Doyle looks to land a right hand but Addams moved out of range.
Addams is looking to clinch.
Addams shoots for a double leg takedown but Doyle sprawls well. He's pushed Addams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Doyle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Doyle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bocephus Addams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doyle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Addams shoots in for a takedown but Doyle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brunson Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bocephus Addams.
Addams ducks under a wild hook from Doyle.
Addams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Addams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doyle defends it nicely.
Brunson Doyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Addams blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Doyle dives in and grabs Addams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Addams pushes down on Doyle's head and hops out.
Addams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Addams in side control, throwing shots but Doyle defends.
Bocephus Addams has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Addams looks up at the clock and then as Doyle takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Addams smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Addams works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Doyle defending against the ground and pound.
Addams cracks Doyle with a big elbow.
Addams creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Doyle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Doyle tries to bench press Addams off him but Addams keeps the position.
Bocephus Addams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Addams tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Addams throws an elbow but Doyle slips to the side and avoids it well.
Addams throws a strike aimed at the side of Doyle's head but Doyle avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bocephus Addams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Addams 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 25:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bocephus Addams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brooklin Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Delgado will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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183 lbs
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brooklin Rider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Delgado!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rider shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rider punching from mount but Delgado doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Delgado wants to control but Rider is having none of it.
Rider throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Delgado because Rider loaded up on that one.
Rider throws some wild stikes that Delgado manages to avoid easily.
Delgado controls the position.
Delgado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rider seems to be working for a kimura but Delgado defends the submission attempt.
Delgado manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delgado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rider is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Delgado has his foot on Rider's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rider works his way back into a safe position though.
Delgado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rider is looking to work some ground and pound but Delgado has wrist control.
Rider in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rider throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Delgado stalks Rider and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rider's face. Rider staggers backwards, shaken.
Juan Delgado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rider darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Delgado tries to get to full guard but Rider has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider is looking to stall here but Delgado recovers full guard.
Rider drops back looking for a leg! Delgado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Delgado manages to kick Rider off! Rider jumps back into Delgado's guard.
Rider throws and elbow that misses. Delgado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rider's guard. Nice move by Delgado!
Rider working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Delgado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Delgado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rider is breathing heavily.
Delgado stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rider.
Delgado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rider has managed to clinch.
Delgado is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Delgado tries a body shot but Rider blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Delgado.
Delgado tries to throw a body punch but Rider avoids it by throwing Delgado back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Delgado.
Delgado lands a hook that snaps the head of Rider backwards.
Delgado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Delgado.
Delgado wants to stall.
Delgado struggles to land a body shot inside as Rider controls his hands.
Rider drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brooklin Rider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rider is working for takedown but Delgado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Delgado'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.
Rider is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Delgado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Delgado dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Delgado throws a combination. Rider tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rider takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Delgado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brooklin Rider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delgado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rider fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Delgado avoids it really well and circles away.
Rider tries to clinch but Delgado moves out of range.
Delgado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rider.
Delgado keeps the fight on the outside.
Delgado misses with a few strikes there.
Rider fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Delgado lands with a nice combination. Rider backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Brooklin Rider has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delgado cracks a nice hook into Rider's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, jab by Delgado - just one landing.
Delgado dips to his left and cracks Rider with an uppercut!
Delgado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rider's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado cracks Rider with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Delgado closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rider on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Delgado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Delgado uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rider has time to react.
Rider walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rider on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rider 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!
Delgado lands a nice hook to Rider's body. Rider takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Delgado's corner calls for a 1-2. Delgado obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Delgado rushes Rider with punches - Rider moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Rider goes down! Delgado follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Delgado!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Goguryeo Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim comes to the cage accompanied by CANON in D Korean Version (with gayageum) . Nate Walker has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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23
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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24
185 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Goguryeo Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nate Walker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kim.
Kim buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Walker dives in and grabs Kim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kim pushes down on Walker's head and hops out.
Kim drops Walker with a left right combo! Kim follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Nate Walker has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kim trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Walker gets back to half guard.
Kim is trying to control the action in half guard but Walker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walker is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kim pulls his head out easily.
Kim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kim is trying to control the action in half guard but Walker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kim in particular looking to stall.
Walker looking for submissions off his back.
Walker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kim.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Walker closes the distance and clinches up with Kim, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes Kim against the cage but Kim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walker fails to land the takedown.
Goguryeo Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Walker.
Walker looks gassed!
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Kim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kim closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.
Kim is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kim tries to land a knee to the head but Walker blocks with his arms.
A short left from Kim.
Walker turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kim struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kim lands a decent little punch to the body.
Kim is trying to improve his position.
Walker trying to control the action but Kim is working from the bottom.
Kim wants to control but Walker postures up.
Kim is trying to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Walker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Walker or perhaps it was just good defense by Kim which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walker.
Walker ducks straight into an uppercut from Kim and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Walker maanges to regain guard straight away.
Kim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walker has his foot on Kim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kim works his way back into a safe position though.
Kim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Walker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kim is aware though and is defending well.
Kim stays in close to Walker's body and controls the position.
Walker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Walker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kim is one step ahead there.
Kim trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kim is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Walker Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kim's back instead.
Kim wants to control his opponent's hands but Walker gets his hands free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim is trying to break free.
Kim looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goguryeo Kim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Walker's cut.
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.
No luck for Walker with that takedown attempt.
Goguryeo Kim is winning the standup battle so far.
Walker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kim.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kim smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kim stuffs the takedown attempt from Walker. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
Kim rushes Walker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walker is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim pushes Walker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kim lands with a left to the head.
Kim is pressed up against the cage. Walker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kim down to the mat. Kim avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Goguryeo Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Walker.
Kim tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Kim lunges at Walker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Walker's hand.
Walker is rocked!
Kim lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kim throws a leg kick which misses Walker's front leg but catches the back leg as Walker tries to avoid it.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kim leaves Walker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kim swinging wilding here.
Walker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kim throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheers as Kim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Walker doesn't seem phased though.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Kim finish him?
Kim connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Walker to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Kim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Goguryeo Kim!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trainer Box (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Talafua Toluao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Trainer Box has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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22
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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20
311 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trainer Box!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Talafua Toluao!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toluao shoots for a double leg takedown but Box sprawls well. He's pushed Toluao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Box as Toluao shoots in.
Toluao throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Box was covering up waiting for the punch and Toluao finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Toluao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toluao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Box preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Toluao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Box avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toluao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Box wants to sweep but no luck.
Box trying to keep a closed guard but Toluao is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fighters circling - Toluao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toluao moves out of range of the strikes.
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.
Box throws a hook to the side of Toluao's head but Toluao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Box throws out a powerful jab.
Toluao misses with an uppercut. Box saw that one coming.
Toluao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Box.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toluao blocks a jab.
Box misses the jab.
Box throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toluao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Toluao.
It looks like Trainer Box has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Box misses.
Toluao shoots in for a takedown but Box shows good takedown defense.
Trainer Box has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Talafua Toluao.
Box throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toluao closes the distance and clinches up with Box, looking for a takedown. Toluao pushes Box against the cage but Box circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talafua Toluao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trainer Box's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Box looks to land a left hand but Toluao moved out of range nicely.
Box looks to throw the jab but Toluao is out of range.
Toluao wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toluao dives in and grabs Box's left leg, looking for a takedown. Box pushes down on Toluao's head and hops out.
Box is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toluao looks for a takedown but Box sprawls well.
Toluao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Box's waist but Box gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Toluao off to one side.
Trainer Box has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Talafua Toluao.
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.
Box missing with a left hand there. Toluao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toluao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Talafua Toluao has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Box as Toluao shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toluao thows a body shot but no joy.
Box checks a leg kick.
Toluao misses with a double jab
and Box cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Box.
Toluao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toluao tries to clinch
and Box counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trainer Box dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toluao.
Box keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toluao closes the distance but Box moves to the side
and Box counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toluao throws a hook but Box blocks it.
Box displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toluao.
Toluao tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Box missing with a left hand there. Toluao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Box throws out a loose jab but Toluao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Box looks to land a left hand but Toluao moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Box scores with a hook.
Toluao throws a right and a left that Box avoids nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Box darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Box misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toluao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Box counters with a straight right hand.
Toluao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Box.
Toluao moves in looking to clinch but Box pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Box scores with a sloppy right hand. Toluao should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trainer Box clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Box throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toluao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toluao tries to clinch there but Box circles away.
Toluao throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Box to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toluao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toluao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Toluao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Box knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Toluao on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toluao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toluao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Toluao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toluao looking to pass the guard.
Toluao with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toluao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toluao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Box throws out a loose jab but Toluao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trainer Box is winning the standup battle so far.
Toluao closes the distance but Box moves to the side
and Box counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toluao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Decent striking displayed by Box there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Toluao wants to clinch.
Toluao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Box moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Toluao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Box.
Box gets caught flat footed, as Toluao shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talafua Toluao dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Toluao is looking to clinch.
Toluao defending well as Box loads up on a big left hand.
Box looks to throw the jab but Toluao is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toluao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Box sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toluao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Box sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Box swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toluao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Toluao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Box connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Box, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toluao throws a shot from downtown. Box moves away and avoids it.
Box steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toluao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toluao slips under a jab.
Toluao throws a right and a left that Box avoids nicely.
Box misses with a wild combination.
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.
Box throws a right and a left that Toluao avoids nicely.
Toluao tries to clinch but Box moves away
and Box counters with a nice uppercut.
Trainer Box is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toluao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Box avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trainer Box showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Box has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:46
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:47
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trainer Box!
Trainer Box is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gora Sammo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hayes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Blood of Cuchulainn - Mychael & Jeff Danna. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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24
275 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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228 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gora Sammo!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes throws a series of punches but Sammo avoids them all with ease.
Sammo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hayes sprawls well initially but Sammo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hayes pushes Sammo off looking to stand but Sammo dives back in and keeps control.
Sammo wants to get back to his feet.
Hayes is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayes manages to get to full guard.
Sammo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayes wants to sweep but no luck.
Hayes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammo wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for Hayes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sammo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hayes moves out of range as Sammo throws a body kick.
Sammo looks to land a body kick but Hayes moved away.
Sammo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hayes takes a step back to recover.
Hayes is breathing heavily.
Sammo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hayes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sammo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sammo lands a head kick!
Sammo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
John Hayes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hayes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sammo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sammo.
Sammo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hayes's head.
Hayes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammo thows a body kick. Hayes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sammo forces Hayes back against the cage and clinches.
Sammo scores with a knee to the head.
Sammo lands a nice knee to the body.
Sammo lands a good knee to the midsection. Hayes won't want to take too many of those.
The referee calls for Sammo to work.
Sammo working Hayes over with knees to the body.
Hayes avoiding damage as Sammo throws knees to the body.
Sammo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sammo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sammo taking a breather.
Sammo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sammo.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gora Sammo.
Hayes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sammo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sammo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sammo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hayes is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Sammo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sammo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hayes.
Sammo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sammo lands a good knee to the midsection. Hayes won't want to take too many of those.
Sammo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sammo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sammo crunches a lovely knee into Hayes's ribcage.
The is referee keeping an eye on Sammo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sammo looking to throw knees to the head but Hayes is blocking nicely.
Sammo pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gora Sammo dominated that round.
That's time! Hayes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hayes looks to land a right hand but Sammo moved out of range.
Sammo scoring well with a low kick there.
Sammo closes the distance and clinches.
Sammo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sammo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gora Sammo.
Hayes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sammo.
Sammo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sammo thows a body kick. Hayes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gora Sammo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sammo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hayes is trying to defend but Sammo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammo is taking a breather. Hayes 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sammo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hayes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sammo.
Sammo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sammo is nestled in close to Hayes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sammo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sammo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
Sammo wants to control the pace but Hayes is squirming around nicely.
Sammo controlling the position easily from mount.
Sammo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes wants to control but Sammo is having none of it.
Sammo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hayes is squirming around, avoiding Sammo's attempts to control the action.
Sammo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sammo avoids the attempt from Hayes to control.
Hayes is bucking up trying to escape but Sammo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sammo avoids the attempt from Hayes to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Gora Sammo just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sammo.
Sammo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sammo with a knee to the head.
Sammo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sammo has Hayes pushed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd are getting on Sammo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Sammo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hayes avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gora Sammo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sammo is looking to slow Hayes down with leg kicks.
A jab from Hayes misses.
Hayes throws a looping overhand right but Sammo ducks down to avoid it.
Sammo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sammo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sammo, right into the meat.
Sammo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sammo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hayes will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sammo scores with a push kick.
Sammo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hayes's calf.
Hayes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sammo scores with a kick to the body.
Sammo instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sammo with a knee to the head.
Sammo tries to land a knee to the head but Hayes blocks with his arms.
Sammo lands a knee to the head.
Sammo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammo crunches a lovely knee into Hayes's ribcage.
Sammo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sammo tries a knee to the head but Hayes blocks it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sammo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hayes is trying to break the clinch but Sammo is controlling him.
Sammo with a knee to the head.
Sammo looking to throw knees to the head but Hayes is blocking nicely.
Hayes takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like John Hayes has been cut.
Sammo misses with a knee to the head.
Sammo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sammo slows down the pace here.
Sammo scores with a knee to the head.
Sammo scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Sammo.
Sammo looking to throw knees to the head but Hayes is blocking nicely.
Sammo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sammo trying to land knees to the body.
Sammo looking to throw knees to the head but Hayes is blocking nicely.
Sammo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sammo has Hayes pushed against the cage.
Sammo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gora Sammo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sammo is stalling here.
Hayes takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes avoids a wild elbow strike from Sammo.
Sammo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sammo avoiding damage.
Sammo misses with a knee to the head.
Gora Sammo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sammo leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gora Sammo.
Hayes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sammo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sammo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sammo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
John Hayes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sammo darts in and clinches Hayes up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammo misses with a knee strike.
Sammo scores a nice knee to the body.
Sammo working Hayes over with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Sammo to work.
Sammo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hayes blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
John Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayes misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gora Sammo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sammo 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 24:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gora Sammo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jase Newson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lemmy Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez has chosen I Was a Teenage Werewolf by The Cramps as his entrance music. Jase Newson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lemmy Ramirez's chin.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jase Newson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lemmy Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez wants to clinch.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch but Newson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newson misses with a wild body shot.
Newson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Newson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newson misses with a takedown attempt - Ramirez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Newson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Newson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Newson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez forces Newson back against the cage and clinches.
Newson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ramirez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ramirez wants to stand and escape but Newson is having none of it.
Newson trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Newson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez has momentary wrist control but Newson slips an elbow through the middle.
Ramirez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Newson preventing the sweep.
Ramirez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Newson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ramirez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Newson's back instead.
Newson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ramirez misses with punches from the back.
Ramirez throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Newson really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Ramirez's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Ramirez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Newson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ramirez looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Newson manages to turn into his guard.
Ramirez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Newson avoiding damage as Ramirez throws knees to the body.
Newson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Newson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ramirez prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Newson.
Ramirez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Newson is keeping busy.
Newson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ramirez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jase Newson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez wants to clinch.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch but Newson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newson with a nice cross.
It looks like Lemmy Ramirez has been cut.
Ramirez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramirez misses with a few strikes there.
Ramirez blocks a jab.
Ramirez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ramirez.
Newson tries to break free but Ramirez pushes him back against the cage.
Newson avoiding damage as Ramirez throws knees to the body.
Newson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramirez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ramirez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Newson tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Newson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newson tries for a takedown but Ramirez manages to get underhooks.
The is referee keeping an eye on Newson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ramirez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newson avoids it.
Ramirez wants to stall.
Newson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ramirez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a nice head kick!
A head kick from Ramirez lands but Newson takes it in his stride.
Jab by Newson.
Ramirez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez wants to clinch.
Ramirez is still on wobbly legs! Can Newson finish him?
Newson ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Ramirez out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jase Newson!
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