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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Mayorga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Mayorga !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mayorga tries to roll over but Davidson keeps him under control.
Mayorga gets back to full guard.
Davidson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayorga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mayorga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davidson defends well.
Mayorga looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayorga , not yet.
Mayorga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayorga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayorga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayorga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mayorga is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayorga slips nicely into half guard.
Mayorga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mayorga trying to mount his opponent but Davidson defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayorga takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mayorga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davidson is in trouble now - Mayorga has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson tries to reverse the position but Mayorga maintains control.
Mayorga working for a guillotine from mount but Davidson is in no mood to give up.
Mayorga looking for a guillotine from mount but Davidson is having none of it.
Mayorga is breathing heavily.
Mayorga working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Davidson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayorga lands a nice shot to the head.
Mayorga swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Mayorga !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asmodeus Godraker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshal Van Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godraker comes to the cage accompanied by Set Fire to the Hive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Asmodeus Godraker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marshal Van Black!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godraker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Asmodeus Godraker has been cut.
Van Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Black shoots in and drives through. Godraker sprawls well.
Godraker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Van Black connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Black throwing strikes from guard but Godraker blocks nicely.
Van Black chips away with some ground and pound.
Asmodeus Godraker's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Godraker has wrist control.
Van Black must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Van Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Black gets to his feet - Godraker follows without any prompting.
Godraker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Black counters with a left to the body.
Godraker scores with a one two! Van Black had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Marshal Van Black has been cut.
Godraker is breathing heavily.
Godraker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Van Black to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Godraker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Van Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Godraker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Black throws a strike but Godraker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Van Black throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Van Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Godraker manages to get himself to full guard.
Godraker wants to stand but Van Black is controlling the position.
Godraker keeping moving, preventing Van Black from controlling successfully.
Van Black passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Black lands an elbow.
Van Black working the head with strikes.
Van Black connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Godraker some visible discomfort.
Godraker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Van Black scoring with punches and elbows.
Van Black scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Godraker to see if he's OK.
Van Black scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Godraker to see if he's OK.
Godraker prevents Van Black from moving into mount.
Van Black stands up and beckons Godraker to his feet.
Van Black fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Van Black showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Van Black connects with a nice short shot to Godraker's temple.
Godraker is trying to stand up here but Van Black is controlling him well.
Van Black trying to control the action but Godraker is working from the bottom.
Godraker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Van Black scores with a couple of nice shots.
Van Black trying to control the action but Godraker is working from the bottom.
Van Black lands with a punch from half guard.
Van Black lands strikes from half guard.
Godraker pushes Van Black off and gets back to his feet.
Van Black steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Godraker.
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.
Van Black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Van Black with that takedown attempt.
Asmodeus Godraker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshal Van Black.
Van Black tries to bum rush Godraker with a series of wild strikes but Godraker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Godraker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Black counters with a single leg into guard. Godraker didn't expect that.
Godraker wants to stand and escape but Van Black is having none of it.
Godraker kicks Van Black off and gets to his feet.
Van Black keeps the fight on the outside.
Godraker throws a right and a left that Van Black avoids nicely.
Godraker throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Black.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Black.
Godraker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Black shoots in and bounces Godraker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Van Black stops Godraker from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshal Van Black dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Van Black fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Godraker misses with a takedown attempt - Van Black sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Black looks to land a combination. Godraker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Van Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Black is defended easily by Godraker.
Asmodeus Godraker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshal Van Black.
Godraker has closed the distance and engaged Van Black in a clinch.
Godraker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Godraker breaks the clinch.
Van Black gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Black stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Van Black throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Black tries to clinch there but Godraker circles away.
Godraker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Black counters with a nice double leg into side control. Godraker won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godraker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Godraker tries to roll over but Van Black keeps him under control.
Godraker pushes Van Black off looking to stand but Van Black dives back in and keeps control.
Van Black lands strikes from half guard.
Godraker trying to control from the bottom.
Van Black looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Godraker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Van Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Godraker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Black wants to control but Godraker is keeping him busy.
Godraker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Van Black feints and as Godraker raises his hands in defense, Van Black changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Godraker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Black lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Black throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Black lands a couple of elbows.
Van Black stops Godraker from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Godraker is on top in guard.
Van Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Godraker manages to get himself to full guard.
Van Black is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Godraker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Godraker has escaped and now he's on top!
Van Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Black is striking off his back. Godraker thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Black can do anything to dispel that myth.
Godraker tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Marshal Van Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Black gets full guard.
Van Black lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Van Black striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Godraker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Godraker stands up and waves to Van Black to follow him.
Van Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godraker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Black is controlling him.
Van Black chips away with some ground and pound.
Godraker keeping moving, preventing Van Black from controlling successfully.
Van Black stands up over Godraker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Van Black won't allow Godraker to get back to his feet.
Godraker has momentary wrist control but Van Black slips an elbow through the middle.
Van Black works over Godraker with some ground and pound from guard.
Van Black working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Godraker's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Black connects with a couple of short punches.
Godraker wants to stand but Van Black is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Godraker stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Black. Van Black gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshal Van Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Godraker works over Van Black's head and body with a nice combination.
Van Black misses with the combination.
Van Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but Godraker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Black somewhat.
Van Black avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Godraker.
Godraker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Black circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Godraker's waist but Godraker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Black off to one side.
Van Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Godraker avoids it really well and circles away.
Asmodeus Godraker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshal Van Black.
Van Black shoots in for a double leg but Godraker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Godraker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Black shoots for a takedown but Godraker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godraker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Black counters with a nice double leg into side control. Godraker won't be happy with that.
Godraker tries to improve position but can't.
Godraker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Van Black has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Van Black scores with punches from side control.
Godraker is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Van Black creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Van Black.
Van Black in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Van Black lands some shots froms side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Van Black feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Van Black passes Godraker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Van Black thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Black not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Black landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Van Black is looking to advance position but Godraker won't allow it.
Van Black thows a huge punch but Godraker dodges it nicely.
Van Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Black scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Van Black connects with a nice short shot to Godraker's temple.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Black is defended easily by Godraker.
Asmodeus Godraker is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godraker misses with a double jab
and Van Black counters with a nice double leg into side control. Godraker won't be happy with that.
Godraker is pushing Van Black's head away, looking to escape. Van Black manages to hold on to the position though.
Godraker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Van Black tries for a kimura but Godraker is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Black tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Van Black working the head and body with strikes.
Asmodeus Godraker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Black lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Van Black's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Van Black's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Van Black misses with a low kick.
Van Black takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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.
Godraker cracks Van Black with an open hand slap.
Van Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Godraker throws a lazy right hand but Van Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Black scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Van Black not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Black wants to control but Godraker is keeping him busy.
Van Black working the head and body with strikes.
Van Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Godraker is staying active underneath Van Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Black is nestled in close to Godraker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Black is looking for a kimura but Godraker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van Black to get the leverage.
Godraker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Marshal Van Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Van Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Godraker's waist but Godraker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Black off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshal Van Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Black 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshal Van Black!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Rambusch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodney Rambusch looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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158 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodney Rambusch!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambusch cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rambusch.
A good leg kick by Rambusch.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rambusch has time to react.
Rambusch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rambusch ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Some wild striking there from Rambusch.
Rambusch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rambusch defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Rambusch does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rambusch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rambusch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Rambusch.
Rambusch tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rambusch looks gassed!
Rambusch fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rambusch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Rambusch off the cage and back into rage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Rambusch is trying to break free.
Rambusch is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Rambusch tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rambusch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rambusch manages to break the clinch.
Rambusch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Rambusch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rambusch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones scores with the left hand. Rambusch knows he should have avoided that one.
Rambusch moves out of range of the strikes.
Rambusch misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Rambusch shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rambusch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rambusch keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rodney Rambusch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rambusch walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rambusch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones connects with the punch.
Rambusch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Rambusch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rambusch's hands.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Rambusch breaks from the clinch.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rambusch doesn't seem bothered though.
Rambusch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones misses the jab.
Rambusch slips under a jab.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rambusch swinging wilding here.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rambusch misses with a body kick.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rambusch on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rambusch staying out of range there.
Jones connects with a right hand. Rambusch shakes it off.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambusch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambusch wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones cracks Rambusch with a solid left hand.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones won't allow Rambusch to get back to his feet.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Rambusch has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rambusch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rambusch's head.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambusch is keeping the position for now.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Rambusch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rambusch manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Rambusch's guard.
Jones trying to control but Rambusch is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones darts in and clinches Rambusch up against the cage.
Rambusch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rambusch shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones feints and then cracks Rambusch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rambusch down.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rambusch tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rambusch was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Rambusch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Rambusch.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Rambusch.
Rambusch is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones cracks Rambusch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rambusch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rambusch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Rodney Rambusch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Rambusch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rambusch blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones moves away from the strike by Rambusch.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Rambusch misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Rambusch's head.
Rambusch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Rambusch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rambusch swinging wilding here.
Rambusch tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rambusch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Rambusch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambusch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rambusch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rambusch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones tries to clinch but Rambusch is having none of it.
Rambusch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch up but Rambusch circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Rambusch.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones pushes Rambusch up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rambusch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones keeps control of Rambusch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rambusch prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambusch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones looks to land a combination. Rambusch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Rambusch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rambusch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rambusch misses with a double jab.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch but Rambusch moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Rambusch.
Rambusch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rambusch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rambusch tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Thomas Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rambusch moves away.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rambusch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rambusch avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones takes a swing at Rambusch's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rambusch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rambusch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Rambusch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Rambusch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones digs a good body shot into Rambusch's ribs.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rambusch ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Rambusch misses with a combination
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Rambusch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rambusch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rambusch misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Rambusch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rambusch.
A big left from Rambusch misses.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones digs a good body shot into Rambusch's ribs.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rambusch throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws a series of punches but Rambusch moves out of range.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Rambusch moved out of range nicely.
Rambusch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rambusch wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambusch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rambusch tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Rambusch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Rambusch slips a jab from Jones.
Jones lands with a right hand.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Rambusch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rambusch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Rambusch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rambusch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rambusch working hard to break the clinch.
Jones decides to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambusch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones has Rambusch pressed against the cage, preventing Rambusch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rambusch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rambusch is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambusch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rambusch content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jones has locked up a guillotine! Jones's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rambusch is holding on here and Jones must be using up a lot of energy. Rambusch has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jones gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Rudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudd comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - Get Up Stand Up. 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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23
176 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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20
181 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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, Chris Rudd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Alves !
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rudd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alves manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alves can't keep his opponent in guard - Rudd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rudd thows a huge punch but Alves dodges it nicely.
Rudd stops Alves from getting back to his feet.
Alves makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Alves throws a right and a left that Rudd avoids nicely.
Alves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alves wants it to stay on the feet.
Alves lands a jab to Rudd's midsection.
Alves lands a nice hook to Rudd's body. Rudd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rudd is breathing heavily.
Alves lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rudd backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves misses with a double jab.
Rudd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Rudd.
Alves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rudd momentarily.
Alves is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Rudd hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thiago Alves !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Bouleau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olivier Bouleau has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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157 lbs
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165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Olivier Bouleau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mitch Webster!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Webster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Webster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Webster wants it to stay on the feet.
Bouleau avoids the body shot from Webster.
Webster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bouleau manages to avoid it.
Webster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bouleau.
Webster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bouleau has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Webster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Webster.
Bouleau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bouleau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Webster.
Webster cracks Bouleau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Webster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bouleau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Webster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bouleau somewhat.
Webster goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Webster throws a jab but it's blocked by Bouleau.
Bouleau shoots in for a double leg but Webster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olivier Bouleau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster lands a jab.
Webster throws a right hand that Bouleau ducks under and follows up with a left that Bouleau also avoids with ease.
Bouleau is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Webster.
Bouleau needs to keep his hands up - Webster had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Webster throws a one two combo.
Bouleau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Webster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bouleau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Webster looks to land a combination. Bouleau sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Olivier Bouleau has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webster throws a sloppy head kick and Bouleau moves out of range easily.
A combination from Webster does no damage.
Webster looks gassed!
Webster fails to land with a series of punches.
Webster misses with a two punch combination.
Webster throws a head kick but Bouleau moves out of range.
Webster stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouleau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A bone on bone clash there as Bouleau blocks the leg kick.
Webster leaves Bouleau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Webster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Webster tries to bum rush Bouleau with a series of wild strikes but Bouleau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Webster takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bouleau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Webster throws a nice looking combination but Bouleau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Webster. No joy for Bouleau on that attempt.
Webster lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Webster cracks Bouleau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bouleau.
Webster swinging wilding here.
Bouleau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bouleau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Webster sprawls well. Webster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bouleau gets slowly back to his feet.
Webster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bouleau checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Webster lands a lovely overhand right.
Webster is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Bouleau had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bouleau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Webster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Bouleau'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.
Bouleau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mitch Webster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Webster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bouleau fails with a takedown attempt.
Webster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Webster misses with a head kick.
Webster tests Bouleau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bouleau. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bouleau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mitch Webster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouleau shoots for a double leg takedown but Webster sprawls well. He's pushed Bouleau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Webster misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Webster does no damage.
Webster lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Webster.
Bouleau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Webster as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olivier Bouleau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster works over Bouleau's head and body with a nice combination.
Bouleau is rocked!
Bouleau takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oh Bouleau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bouleau takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Webster Rushes Bouleau and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Bouleau is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Webster Piles on the pressure and Bouleau crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Webster!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Ytlear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus London (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ytlear comes to the cage accompanied by Necrophobic - The Third Antichrist. London has chosen Cochise, Audioslave as his entrance music. Marcus London will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
143 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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162 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Solid chin |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Ytlear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus London!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
London keeps the fight on the outside.
London throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like James Ytlear has been cut.
Ytlear tries to clinch but London moves out of range.
London scores with a decent looking hook.
Ytlear closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
London wants to sweep but Ytlear has passed to side control!
London is looking to regain half guard here but Ytlear keeps moving and retains side control.
Ytlear is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but London is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ytlear wants to lay and pray for a moment but London keeps working.
London tries to escape but Ytlear is in control.
London struggling a bit here.
Ytlear is looking to take a break and control but London is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
London struggling a bit here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Ytlear blocks the leg kick.
Ytlear has a takedown stuffed.
Ytlear shoots in looking for a takedown. London tries to sprawl out of it but Ytlear keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. London manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ytlear tries to score a power double leg takedown but London sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ytlear somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Ytlear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from London.
Ytlear is breathing heavily.
London goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
London throws a wild body kick that Ytlear sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ytlear tries to score a power double leg takedown but London sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ytlear somewhat.
An inside leg kick lands from London.
London throws a sloppy head kick and Ytlear moves out of range easily.
Ytlear walks into a straight right hand from London.
London connects with a looping right hand.
London lands an overhand right.
London lands with a hook. Ytlear tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ytlear 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!
Good shot there by London.
Oh Ytlear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
London shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than London was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ytlear is squirming around, avoiding London's attempts to control the action.
Ytlear seems to have got his legs back now.
London landing strikes from the mount and Ytlear is in trouble!
London connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
London with a couple of short strikes.
London pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
London unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Ytlear wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! London celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus London!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Guti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rachid Elmerkaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
220 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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245 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Guti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rachid Elmerkaoui!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elmerkaoui waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Guti.
Elmerkaoui stuffs the takedown attempt from Guti. Guti gets slowly back to his feet.
Guti fails to land the takedown.
Guti shoots in for a takedown but Elmerkaoui shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Guti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Guti or perhaps it was just good defense by Elmerkaoui which made him look bad.
Guti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elmerkaoui is fending him off so far but Guti persists. Nope, Elmerkaoui circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guti.
Elmerkaoui drops Guti with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Guti looks back up at him and smiles so Elmerkaoui waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Dan Guti has been cut.
Guti is breathing heavily.
Elmerkaoui misses with a few strikes there.
Guti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Elmerkaoui as he jumps to the side.
Are you kidding me?! Elmerkaoui ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Guti clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rachid Elmerkaoui!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Blackstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Mitchell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bernard Blackstone's chin.
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171 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernard Blackstone!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackstone misses with a looping left.
Blackstone tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mitchell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackstone.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blackstone tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mitchell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blackstone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mitchell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A slow jab from Blackstone misses its intended target.
No joy there for Mitchell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mitchell shoots for a takedown but Blackstone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mitchell scores with a one two! Blackstone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Blackstone moves out of range.
Blackstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blackstone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like James Mitchell has been cut.
Blackstone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitchell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mitchell is defended easily by Blackstone.
Mitchell shoots in for a double leg but Blackstone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackstone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell throws a big shot that misses.
Mitchell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitchell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blackstone waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Mitchell.
Blackstone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mitchell throws out the jab.
Blackstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackstone jabs at Mitchell's body.
A jab from Mitchell misses.
Blackstone wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
Blackstone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitchell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackstone throws an overhand right that lands on Mitchell's shoulder, as Mitchell tries to avoid the shot.
Blackstone tries to clinch there but Mitchell circles away.
Blackstone tries to clinch there but Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blackstone's waist but Blackstone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mitchell off to one side.
Blackstone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blackstone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mitchell blocks it with crossed arms.
Blackstone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitchell.
Blackstone breaks from the clinch.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but Blackstone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blackstone tries to clinch up but Mitchell circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackstone misses the target.
Mitchell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blackstone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is pushing down on Blackstone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blackstone is fighting to maintain full guard but Mitchell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mitchell throwing shots but Blackstone is blocking nicely.
Mitchell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blackstone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mitchell.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Mitchell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blackstone is just riding it out for now. Mitchell eventually gives up the hold.
Blackstone pushes Mitchell off looking to stand but Mitchell dives back in and keeps control.
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 James Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Mitchell's cut.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blackstone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blackstone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mitchell tries to work over Blackstone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blackstone breaks the clinch.
Mitchell scores a takedown into full mount!
Mitchell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blackstone has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mitchell throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mitchell is working for a guillotine from mount but Blackstone frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackstone wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mitchell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mitchell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Blackstone can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Blackstone blocking the ground and pound.
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.
Mitchell tries to control but Blackstone wriggling away.
Blackstone is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Blackstone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mitchell.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mitchell is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blackstone has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blackstone!
Blackstone won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackstone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mitchell is proving hard to escape from.
Mitchell has his foot on Blackstone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blackstone works his way back into a safe position though.
Blackstone wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Mitchell's closed guard. He's half up but Mitchell has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Mitchell pivots and extends the arm, Blackstone falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Mitchell! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Mitchell!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chopper Reid (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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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamie Greywar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chopper Reid!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid scores with a jab to the body.
Greywar looks to land a body kick but Reid moved away.
Greywar wants to clinch up but Reid keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Reid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greywar avoids a kick to the body.
Greywar doesn't manage to clinch there - Reid circles away.
Reid checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reid looks to land a body kick but Greywar moved away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reid.
Greywar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Greywar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Greywar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reid lands a nice looking kick to the body. Greywar takes a step back to recover.
Greywar moves into range and clinches up with Reid.
Greywar has hold of one of Reid's legs. Reid is fighting the takedown attempt but Greywar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Greywar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greywar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid keeping full guard, as Greywar tries to pass.
Greywar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greywar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greywar throws and elbow that misses. Reid uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greywar's guard. Nice move by Reid!
Reid wants to stand but Greywar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Greywar 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Greywar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Greywar is looking to advance position but Reid won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greywar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Greywar throwing shots but Reid is blocking nicely.
Greywar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Greywar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Greywar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Greywar working Reid over with strikes.
Greywar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reid misses with a body kick.
Greywar is looking to clinch but Reid is avoiding it.
Reid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greywar tries a head kick but it misses.
Reid cracks Greywar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reid checks a leg kick.
Chopper Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reid is looking to chop away at Greywar's legs.
Reid misses with a series of wild punches.
Reid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greywar.
Greywar moves in looking to clinch but Reid pushes him off.
Chopper Reid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greywar throws a half hearted mid kick.
A lazy left from Reid finds it's target.
Greywar tries a head kick but it misses.
Greywar tries to clinch up but Reid circles away and keeps his distance.
Reid lands a slapping body shot.
Greywar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reid throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reid is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Reid tests Greywar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reid throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice takedown defense from Reid. No joy for Greywar on that attempt.
Reid throws a wild body kick that Greywar sees coming a mile off.
Greywar misses with a body kick.
Reid is looking to land body kicks.
Reid slips a jab from Greywar.
Donk. Greywar catches Reid right on the button with a cross.
Reid throws a combination. Greywar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid swings for the body but Greywar moves out of range.
Reid takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reid misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chopper Reid dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reid rushes Greywar with punches - Greywar moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Greywar goes down! Reid follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chopper Reid!
Chopper Reid is the new bantamweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Peckerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleveland Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Peckerson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cleveland Crosby!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crosby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peckerson is trying to force a seperation but Crosby has the dominant position.
Crosby is leaning against Peckerson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crosby as Peckerson tries to tie him up.
Peckerson is trying to break free.
Crosby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Peckerson has Crosby pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crosby manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Crosby.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Peckerson.
Peckerson tries to circle away but Crosby has him pinned against the cage.
Crosby works on Peckerson's body with a couple of short punches.
Crosby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Peckerson tries to score a body lock takedown but Crosby shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Crosby.
Crosby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peckerson.
Crosby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crosby slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peckerson tries to circle away but Crosby has him pinned against the cage.
Peckerson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Crosby ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Crosby no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peckerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crosby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peckerson.
Peckerson throws a strike but Crosby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crosby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Peckerson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crosby is one step ahead there.
Crosby lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peckerson 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.
Peckerson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crosby wants to control from the top but Peckerson keeps moving.
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.
Peckerson has momentary wrist control but Crosby slips an elbow through the middle.
Crosby preventing the sweep.
Peckerson is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleveland Crosby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Peckerson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Crosby misses.
Crosby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peckerson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Peckerson.
Peckerson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peckerson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peckerson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crosby's guard.
Peckerson is working Crosby over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crosby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peckerson throws a big right hand that misses.
Crosby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peckerson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peckerson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crosby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crosby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Peckerson moves out of range of the body kick.
Crosby throws a push kick but Peckerson slaps the foot to one side.
Peckerson misses with a looping right.
Crosby misses with a looping right.
Peckerson avoids the body shot from Crosby.
Crosby lands a glancing blow to the side of Peckerson's head.
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.
Crosby avoids the body shot from Peckerson.
Crosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peckerson.
Peckerson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Peckerson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crosby looking to control.
Peckerson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crosby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peckerson scoring with some ground and pound.
Peckerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peckerson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peckerson postures up in Crosby's guard and throws a big left but Crosby blocks it.
Peckerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crosby wants to clinch.
Cleveland Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Peckerson.
Crosby throws a body punch but Peckerson moves out of range.
Cleveland Crosby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peckerson misses with a body shot.
Peckerson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peckerson gets a takedown into half guard.
Crosby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peckerson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crosby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crosby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peckerson.
Peckerson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crosby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peckerson.
Peckerson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Peckerson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peckerson thows a huge punch but Crosby dodges it nicely.
Peckerson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crosby is trying to maintain the position but Peckerson is very close to passing his half guard.
Peckerson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Peckerson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crosby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peckerson circles away quickly and effectively.
Peckerson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peckerson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crosby ducks right into an uppercut from Peckerson.
Peckerson blocks a jab.
Peckerson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crosby!
Crosby leaves Peckerson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peckerson shoots in but no luck this time.
Peckerson ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peckerson blocks a jab.
Peckerson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Peckerson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Crosby is trying to stand.
Peckerson misses with some ground and pound and Crosby recovers position to half guard.
Crosby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peckerson is working away from the top position though.
Peckerson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peckerson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peckerson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peckerson.
Peckerson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Peckerson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peckerson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Crosby regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Peckerson.
Peckerson looking to pass the guard.
Crosby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peckerson.
Peckerson throws a big right hand that misses.
Peckerson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peckerson throws a strike but Crosby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Crosby trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Peckerson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Peckerson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Peckerson thows a big elbow that misses.
Michael Peckerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peckerson with a nice head shot there.
Peckerson throws a strike but Crosby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Peckerson holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Peckerson clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peckerson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peckerson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crosby throws a jab but it's blocked by Peckerson.
Peckerson throws a lazy right hand but Crosby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peckerson moves out of range as Crosby strikes.
Crosby misses with a jab to the body
and Peckerson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crosby thinking.
Crosby tries to clinch but Peckerson moves away
and Peckerson counters with a straight right hand.
Crosby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Peckerson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Peckerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peckerson is looking to work some ground and pound but Crosby has wrist control.
Peckerson throws a strike but Crosby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Peckerson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Peckerson scoring with strikes but Crosby is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peckerson scoring with strikes but Crosby is staying in there.
Peckerson lands with some strikes.
Peckerson with good strikes from the mount here!
Crosby is rocked!
Peckerson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Crosby in real trouble here! The ref calls for Crosby to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Peckerson!
Michael Peckerson retains his middleweight title!
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