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DEC 61: Jackson vs Makungu 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kru Thorne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shayne Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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190 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kru Thorne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shayne Irons!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thorne tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Irons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thorne throws a combination that misses
and Irons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Irons scores with a head kick.
Irons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thorne decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Irons's guard.
Thorne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irons is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Irons wants to stand and escape but Thorne is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons has his hands on Thorne's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Irons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Irons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorne.
Thorne misses with a takedown attempt
so Irons counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Irons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Irons is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thorne looking for a guillotine here but Irons defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorne trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thorne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thorne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Irons defends well.
Thorne is breathing heavily.
Irons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thorne trying to control the position.
Thorne trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thorne trying to keep a closed guard but Irons is proving a slippery customer.
Irons trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thorne's guard.
Irons is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Irons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thorne counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irons keeping moving, preventing Thorne from controlling successfully.
Thorne preventing the sweep.
Thorne gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Irons moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thorne closes the distance but Irons moves to the side
and Irons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Irons misses with a takedown attempt
and Thorne counters with a shoot takedown. Irons fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorne trying to control the position from guard on top but Irons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorne connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kru Thorne dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thorne throws a head kick but Irons moves out of range.
Thorne moves in looking to clinch but Irons pushes him off.
Kru Thorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Irons sprawls well. Irons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thorne gets slowly back to his feet.
Irons cracks Thorne with an open hand slap.
Irons falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thorne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorne looks for the body kick but Irons saw that one coming.
Thorne fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorne wants to clinch up but Irons keeps it at a distance.
Irons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kru Thorne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irons lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thorne shoots in for a double leg but Irons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kru Thorne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorne misses with a takedown attempt
and Irons counters with a one-two to the body.
Thorne throws a front kick aimed at Irons's knee but Irons avoids it well.
Thorne shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Irons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Irons counters with a straight right hand.
Thorne looks to clinch
and Irons counters with a three punch combo that has Thorne backing up. Thorne nods at Irons to acknowledge the strikes.
Thorne with a poor takedown
and Irons counters with a single leg into guard. Thorne didn't expect that.
Irons passes Thorne's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Irons is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Irons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons stops Thorne from getting back to his feet.
Irons is trying to work for a kimura but Thorne is defending well.
Irons gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Irons misses with the combination.
Irons throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thorne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Irons won't be happy with that.
Irons sneaks back into half guard.
Thorne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Irons doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thorne.
Thorne wants to pass to mount but Irons is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irons keeps working.
Irons moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thorne looking to sit in guard and control but Irons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Irons wants to get up but he can't break Thorne's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shayne Irons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Irons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irons moves away from the strike by Thorne.
Thorne fails with the takedown
and Irons counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Thorne is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Irons throws a combination that misses
and Thorne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thorne.
Thorne keeps control of Irons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Irons is trying to break the clinch but Thorne is controlling him.
Irons wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irons working hard to break the clinch.
Thorne tries to pull guard but Irons won't allow it.
Thorne trying to stall but Irons improves his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Irons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorne avoiding damage as Irons throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Thorne.
Thorne keeps control of Irons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Irons tries to break free but Thorne pushes him back against the cage.
Thorne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thorne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Irons's waist but Irons gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thorne off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kru Thorne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thorne's head backwards.
Thorne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Irons to score with a decent uppercut.
Thorne wants to clinch
and Irons counters with a low kick, right behind Thorne 's knee.
Thorne fails with the takedown
and Irons counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Irons drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Irons decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thorne, up you get!
Irons tries to bum rush Thorne with a series of wild strikes but Thorne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorne tries to clinch
and Irons counters with a good, hard body kick but Thorne shrugs it off.
Irons falls off balance throwing a combination
so Thorne counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thorne wants to control from the top but Irons keeps moving.
Kru Thorne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Irons trying to control the position.
Irons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Irons stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Thorne throws up his legs and catches Irons in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Irons tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Thorne! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kru Thorne!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Carey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Logan looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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255 lbs
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265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wayne Carey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan misses with a takedown attempt - Carey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Logan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carey!
Carey dips to his left and cracks Logan with an uppercut!
Carey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carey fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carey.
Logan blocks a head kick by Carey.
Logan slips a jab and a cross from Carey.
Carey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carey tries to bum rush Logan with a series of wild strikes but Logan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Logan!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carey putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Carey is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Logan is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayne Carey!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Wazowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Mauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mauler's choice of entrance music: WAR then PEACE. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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134 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Wazowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marius Mauler!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wazowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Mauler. Mauler gets slowly back to his feet.
Mauler throws the left hand but Wazowski avoids the punch easily.
Wazowski wants to clinch up but Mauler keeps it at a distance.
Mauler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wazowski avoids the head kick by Mauler.
Marius Mauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wazowski lands a left and a right that send Mauler crashing to the mat, dazed. Wazowski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Marius Mauler has been cut.
Wazowski blocks a jab.
Wazowski slips under a jab.
Mauler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wazowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Wazowski leaves Mauler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mike Wazowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Mauler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mauler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mauler is keen to just control but Wazowski is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wazowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wazowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mauler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauler lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mauler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mauler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mauler has eaten all the pies!
Wazowski is looking to improve his position.
Mauler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wazowski dodges the punch combination from Mauler.
Mauler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wazowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wazowski tries to get out of the position.
Wazowski wants to control but Mauler postures up.
Mauler trying to control the position but Wazowski is working away.
Wazowski wants to control but Mauler postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski is looking to reverse the position.
Mauler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wazowski prevents Mauler from improving position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wazowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mauler.
Mauler misses with an uppercut.
Wazowski tries to clinch up.
Mike Wazowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wazowski avoids the body shot from Mauler.
Mauler shoots in for a takedown but Wazowski shows good takedown defense.
Wazowski closes the distance and clinches.
Mauler can't break the clinch.
Mauler is trying to break free.
Wazowski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mauler looks gassed!
Wazowski lands a damaging elbow.
Mauler is looking to break free of the clinch but Wazowski has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski lands a nice knee to the body.
Wazowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mauler's defenses.
Mauler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wazowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wazowski with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Marius Mauler's cut even more.
Wazowski lands a knee to the head.
Wazowski connects with a knee to the head.
Wazowski connects with a knee to the head.
Wazowski lands a knee to the head.
Wazowski lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Marius Mauler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mauler takes an elbow to the temple.
Wazowski lands a knee to the head.
Mauler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wazowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wazowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wazowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marius Mauler's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wazowski landing knees to the head.
Wazowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mauler's efforts to push away.
Mauler tries to circle away but Wazowski has him pinned against the cage.
Mauler takes an elbow to the temple.
Mauler can't get the takedown.
Nice elbow from Wazowski.
Wazowski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wazowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wazowski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wazowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mauler's defenses.
Wazowski prevents Mauler from breaking the clinch.
Wazowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mauler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wazowski with a knee to the head.
Wazowski lands a damaging elbow.
Mauler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wazowski landing knees to the head.
Wazowski stops a takedown attempt from Mauler.
Wazowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mauler is trying to break the clinch but Wazowski is controlling him.
Wazowski with a knee to the head.
Mauler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mauler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mauler is trying to break the clinch but Wazowski is controlling him.
Wazowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wazowski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wazowski lands a damaging elbow.
Mauler wants a takedown.
Wazowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mauler's face.
Wazowski lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Wazowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marius Mauler'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.
Mauler shoots in for a double leg but Wazowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wazowski gets caught flat footed, as Mauler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wazowski looking to control.
Mauler trying to control but Wazowski is working from the bottom.
Wazowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wazowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wazowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mauler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wazowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wazowski controlling the position.
Mauler trying to control but Wazowski is working from the bottom.
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.
Mauler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wazowski moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauler throws a leg kick but Wazowski checks it.
Wazowski dips to his left and cracks Mauler with an uppercut!
Mauler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wazowski scores with a jab to the body.
Mauler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wazowski tries to avoid it but Mauler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wazowski to the ground. Wazowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wazowski has Mauler up against the cage in a clinch.
Mauler goes for a takedown attempt but Wazowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mike Wazowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Mauler.
Wazowski forces Mauler back against the cage and clinches.
Mauler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wazowski with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Wazowski.
Wazowski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wazowski landing knees to the head.
Mauler has had enough of the clinch but Wazowski keeps him there for the moment.
Wazowski lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marius Mauler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Wazowski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fran Einhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fran Einhorn!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Einhorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Foster.
Einhorn pushes Foster up against the cage in a clinch.
Einhorn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Foster blocks it with crossed arms.
Foster jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Einhorn walks away with a smile on his face. Foster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Some wild striking there from Foster.
Foster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Foster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Foster scores with a shot to the body.
Foster lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Foster lands a hook that stumbles Einhorn back into the cage. Foster follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Einhorn to the canvas! Foster pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Einhorn has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). James Foster!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elmer Montgomery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McClaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elmer Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John McClaine!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montgomery moves in looking to clinch but McClaine pushes him off.
McClaine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Montgomery was covering up waiting for the punch and McClaine finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Montgomery wants to get back to his feet but McClaine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McClaine throwing strikes from guard but Montgomery blocks nicely.
McClaine landing with the ground and pound.
McClaine tries to free his leg and advance position but Montgomery is retaining full guard.
McClaine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McClaine wants to control from the top but Montgomery keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McClaine is controlling him.
Montgomery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McClaine controls the pace.
McClaine trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
McClaine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Montgomery kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McClaine 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McClaine ducks under a wild hook from Montgomery.
Elmer Montgomery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montgomery scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Montgomery lands a big head kick that sends McClaine tumbling to the mat! Montgomery takes a step backwards and waves McClaine back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McClaine is rocked!
It looks like John McClaine has been cut.
Montgomery misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McClaine is still on wobbly legs! Can Montgomery finish him?
McClaine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McClaine seems to have recovered his senses.
McClaine ducks under a wild hook from Montgomery.
Montgomery throws out a leg kick but McClaine moves out of range and Montgomery only half commits.
A slapping body kick lands there for Montgomery.
McClaine looks gassed!
Montgomery lands a left and a right that send McClaine crashing to the mat, dazed. Montgomery thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Montgomery is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! McClaine hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Elmer Montgomery!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wes Welker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wes Welker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Welker's head but Welker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Welker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Welker off to one side.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Welker.
Welker thows a body shot but no joy.
Welker works Thompson's body with a nice hook.
Welker moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Welker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Welker tries to pass.
Welker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Welker stops Thompson from standing up.
Welker postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the position.
Welker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Welker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Welker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Welker.
Welker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thompson throws a push kick but Welker slaps the foot to one side.
Welker looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Welker moves out of range.
Welker slips a jab from Thompson.
Welker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Welker throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
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.
Welker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wes Welker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson walks into a left hand.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Welker misses with a body shot.
Welker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Welker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Welker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Welker scores with a jab to the head.
Welker shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Welker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Welker has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Welker misses with some punches.
Welker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Welker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Welker moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Welker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Welker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Welker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Welker instigates a clinch.
Welker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson slips under a jab from Welker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Welker swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Welker takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Welker loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Brandon Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson tries to bum rush Welker with a series of wild strikes but Welker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Welker moves out of range easily.
Welker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Welker cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Welker swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Welker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Welker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Welker doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Welker throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Welker.
Welker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Welker lands a right hook to the body.
Welker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Welker is looking to wear down Thompson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welker cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
Thompson throws a hook but Welker avoids it easily.
Thompson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Welker throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Welker misses with a low kick as Thompson jumps back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Welker is defended easily by Thompson.
Welker throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Welker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Welker isn't so interested in that idea.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Welker tries to pass.
Welker forces his way into half guard.
Welker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Thompson is trying to stand up here but Welker is controlling him well.
Thompson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Welker trying to mount his opponent but Thompson defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thompson!
Welker is going olschool here, as he tries to force Thompson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thompson shrugs it off.
Welker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thompson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Welker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Welker working for a guillotine from mount but Thompson is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Welker is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Thompson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Thompson!
Welker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Welker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thompson has managed to get both his arms back between Welker's legs - danger averted.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Welker is proving hard to escape from.
Thompson won't allow Welker to sweep him here.
Thompson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Welker, up you get!
Wes Welker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Welker throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Welker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Welker throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Welker dominated that second round.
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!
Welker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Welker clinches but Thompson breaks the clinch
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Welker looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Welker moved out of range nicely.
Welker scores with a jab to the body.
Welker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Welker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Welker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thompson.
Welker misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Welker.
Welker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson slips a straight right by Welker.
Welker is looking to clinch.
Thompson slips under a jab from Welker.
Thompson gets a clinch.
Welker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Welker scores with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Welker!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson thows a leg kick but Welker checks it
and Welker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Welker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Welker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Welker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thompson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Welker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Welker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Welker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thompson throwing short punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welker 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Welker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to stand and escape but Welker is having none of it.
Welker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Welker is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Welker is looking to clinch.
Thompson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Welker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Welker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Welker throws a combination that misses
and Welker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welker thows a body shot but no joy.
Wes Welker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Welker takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Welker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Welker throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Thompson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Welker moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Brandon Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Welker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Welker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Welker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thompson at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wes Welker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Welker 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wes Welker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guzman comes to the cage accompanied by Here to Stay by Korn. Mir has chosen Spoilin For A Fight as his entrance music. Christian Guzman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Guzman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guzman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mir circles away.
Guzman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mir drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Guzman is not content to let Mir control the position.
Guzman is trying to control Mir's posture but Mir avoids it.
Guzman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mir off and has taken his back!
Guzman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mir has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mir defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Guzman's arms.
Mir turns into Guzman and is now in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir tries to free his leg and advance position but Guzman is retaining full guard.
Guzman wants to sweep but no luck.
Guzman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guzman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mir is now in half guard.
Mir is working for a kimura but Guzman is defending it quite comfortably.
Mir is pressing down on Guzman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Guzman is holding on for now.
Guzman wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guzman fails with the takedown
and Mir holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Guzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mir prevents the takedown attempt.
Guzman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mir uses from the top position.
Mir trying to control but Guzman is working from the bottom.
Mir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guzman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guzman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mir passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guzman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Guzman trying to hold on to Mir's head to control him but Mir postures up.
Mir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guzman's head.
Mir is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Guzman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mir scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mir wants to take a breather but Guzman is having none of it.
Guzman gets full guard.
Mir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Guzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir looking to pass the guard.
Guzman controls Mir momentarily but Mir frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guzman is on top in guard.
Mir wants to hit a switch here but Guzman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mir there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guzman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mir can't escape the position.
Guzman working for a guillotine from mount but Mir is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Mir will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mir tries to clinch there but Guzman circles away.
Mir misses with a hook.
Guzman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mir circles away.
Mir tries to bum rush Guzman with a series of wild strikes but Guzman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good leg kick by Mir there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guzman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mir thows a leg kick but Guzman checks it
and Guzman counters with a shoot takedown. Mir fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guzman trying to control but Mir is working from the bottom.
Guzman slips nicely into half guard.
Guzman is thwarting Mir's attempts to control the position.
Mir tries to roll over but Guzman keeps him under control.
Guzman is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Mir has managed to free his arm - good work.
Guzman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mir keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mir moves into full guard.
Mir pulls Guzman in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mir looking to control.
Guzman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guzman wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving.
Guzman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mir is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guzman is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Guzman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guzman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mir lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Guzman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mir.
Mir tries to clinch
and Guzman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mir won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mir struggling a bit here.
Guzman is trying to get an arm triangle but Mir is defending well.
Guzman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mir has escaped the position, nice work there.
Guzman tries for a kimura but Mir is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mir tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Mir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Mir misses.
Mir is looking to clinch but Guzman is avoiding it.
Mir shoots and misses
letting Guzman counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Mir.
Guzman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mir.
Mir throws a leg kick which misses Guzman's front leg but catches the back leg as Guzman tries to avoid it.
Guzman shoots in looking for a takedown. Mir tries to sprawl out of it but Guzman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guzman misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman shoots and misses
and Mir counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mir.
Mir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guzman is keeping the position for now.
Mir passes into half guard.
Mir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guzman wants to improve his position but Mir is controlling well.
Guzman is trying to maintain the position but Mir is very close to passing his half guard.
Mir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guzman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mir trying to control but Guzman is working from the bottom.
Mir works over Guzman with some ground and pound from guard.
Guzman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mir throws a big right hand that misses.
Guzman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mir is one step ahead there.
Mir wants to control from the top but Guzman keeps moving.
Guzman is trying to keep Mir in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Guzman has his takedown stuffed
and Mir counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Guzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guzman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Christian Guzman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guzman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mir's back!
Frank Mir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guzman working for a choke but Mir is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mir manages to reverse the position and now he's in Guzman's guard. Nice work there by Mir.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guzman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mir postures up in Guzman's guard and throws a big left but Guzman blocks it.
Guzman pulls Mir in close to his closed guard and prevents Mir from doing any damage or advancing position.
Frank Mir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Guzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Mir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mir 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Mir!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariano Filipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mariano Filipe !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Filipe lands the left hand.
Filipe cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
Filipe stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Filipe , as that shot connected.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filipe scores with a jab to the body.
Filipe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson is rocked!
Filipe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Filipe cracks Johnson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mariano Filipe !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cody Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahdi Makungu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jellybones. Makungu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nelly - Heart of a Champion kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cody Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mahdi Makungu!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson feints and as Makungu raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Makungu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Makungu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Makungu is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makungu gets back to full guard.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Makungu has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Makungu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makungu wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Makungu is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Makungu throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makungu misses with a series of wild punches.
Makungu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Makungu looks gassed!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Makungu can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jackson with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makungu is working to get back to half guard.
Makungu wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Makungu's face.
Makungu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Makungu is trying to control but can't.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Makungu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makungu has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson is keen to just control but Makungu is a slippery customer.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Makungu dodges it nicely.
Makungu trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Makungu gets back to full guard.
Makungu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Makungu wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makungu is keeping the position for now.
Makungu trying to control the position.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Makungu is keeping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A left and a right from Makungu both land. Nice combination.
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Makungu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Makungu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
A lull in the action here.
Jackson wants to escape the position.
Jackson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makungu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Makungu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makungu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Makungu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Makungu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Makungu is controlling Jackson's trapped leg to prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
Cody Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makungu is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makungu looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson passes to full mount!
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jackson working Makungu over with strikes here.
Makungu is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson is landing with some decent strikes but Makungu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jackson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Makungu tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson lands a big elbow.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makungu tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Makungu is trying desperately to improve position.
Makungu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Makungu hang on?
Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jackson landing punches.
Makungu tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Makungu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Makungu is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson lands with some strikes.
Makungu is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Makungu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jackson looking to finish Makungu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Makungu!
Makungu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jackson wants to sweep here but Makungu controlling him for the moment.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Makungu from controlling successfully.
Jackson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Makungu tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Makungu thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackson striking from the bottom here.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Makungu from controlling successfully.
Makungu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Makungu tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Makungu trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Makungu is trying to control but can't.
Jackson passes to full mount!
Jackson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Makungu tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Jackson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A left and a right from Makungu both land. Nice combination.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Makungu trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Makungu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson works his way into side control.
Jackson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Makungu struggling a bit here.
Makungu tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Makungu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makungu misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makungu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Makungu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Makungu to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Makungu tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makungu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Makungu cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Makungu scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Makungu throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Makungu counters with a nice uppercut.
Makungu throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Makungu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Makungu working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
Jackson with a couple of short strikes.
Makungu tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Makungu?
Jackson prevents Makungu from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Makungu hang on?
The referee warns Makungu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Makungu is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson breaks from Makungu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jackson throwing strikes here but Makungu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Makungu looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
Makungu is looking to get to half guard.
Makungu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Makungu is looking to improve his 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.
Jackson works his way into side control.
Makungu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Makungu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Makungu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Makungu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Makungu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makungu wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Makungu has his feet on Jackson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Cody Jackson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Makungu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Makungu trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson works his way into side control.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Makungu to see if he's OK.
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.
Makungu wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Makungu some visible discomfort.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Makungu wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Makungu is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson landing a few strikes.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Makungu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makungu keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makungu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makungu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Makungu keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makungu is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Makungu is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Makungu stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Makungu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Makungu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Makungu is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Makungu is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Makungu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Makungu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Makungu had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jackson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Makungu Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jackson's back instead.
Makungu struggling to land strikes to the head as Jackson covers up.
Jackson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Makungu's arms.
Jackson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jackson turns into Makungu and is now in his guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Makungu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makungu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makungu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Makungu's legs - danger averted.
Makungu looking to control.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Makungu's hands, connecting with Makungu's forehead.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Makungu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson wants to control but Makungu is keeping him busy.
Makungu trying to control here.
Makungu manages to get to full guard.
Makungu is trying to keep Jackson in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Jackson had his way with Mahdi Makungu in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jackson takes a swing at Makungu's ribcage but misses.
Makungu misses with a body shot.
Makungu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makungu wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Makungu moves out of range easily.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Makungu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makungu lands a jab-cross combination.
Makungu misses with the combination.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makungu.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Makungu is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makungu wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson passes to full mount!
Makungu can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Makungu wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson cracks Makungu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Makungu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Makungu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
Jackson lands a big elbow.
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
Jackson throwing strikes here but Makungu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Makungu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jackson.
Makungu wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Makungu tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Makungu is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Jackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jackson misses with a head shot.
Jackson is landing with some decent strikes but Makungu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Makungu holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Makungu is trying to escape the mount.
Makungu wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Makungu is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jackson is staying active.
Jackson landing punches.
Makungu can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jackson with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Makungu?
Jackson looking to finish with strikes here!
Makungu is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jackson with shots to the head and body - Makungu looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
Jackson unloads with some shots from mount but Makungu bucks and avoids them well.
Makungu tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Makungu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Makungu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Makungu tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson landing shots from mount.
Makungu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Makungu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Makungu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Makungu is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Makungu manages to get to full guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makungu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mahdi Makungu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makungu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Jackson!
Cody Jackson retains his featherweight title!
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