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SCC 104 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Broad Band (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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280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Broad Band!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dempsey fails to land with a series of punches.
Band gets caught flat footed, as Dempsey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dempsey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Band had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dempsey defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dempsey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dempsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Band is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dempsey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Band working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dempsey.
Dempsey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Band escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dempsey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Band is looking for a triangle but Dempsey pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Band escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dempsey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dempsey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Band has his foot on Dempsey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dempsey works his way back into a safe position though.
Dempsey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Band works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Band working for a triangle but Dempsey defends it easily.
Band looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Band is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Band looks gassed!
Dempsey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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.
Band looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dempsey working some strikes from top position.
Dempsey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dempsey wants to stand but Band has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dempsey working some strikes from top position.
Dempsey distracts Band with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dempsey wants to get up but he can't break Band's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dempsey working some strikes from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Band can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dempsey trying to control but Band is working from the bottom.
Band is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dempsey is aware though and is defending well.
Dempsey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dempsey stands up over Band, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dempsey trying to control but Band is working from the bottom.
Dempsey distracts Band with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey scoring with some ground and pound.
Dempsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Band is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dempsey works over Band with some ground and pound from guard.
Dempsey landing with the ground and pound.
Band looking for a guillotine here but Dempsey defends easily.
Dempsey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dempsey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dempsey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dempsey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Band is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey 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.
Band has a closed guard, preventing Dempsey from standing up.
Dempsey controlling from the top position.
Dempsey is in close to Band's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dempsey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Band working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dempsey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dempsey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dempsey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Band's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dempsey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Band gets caught flat footed, as Dempsey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dempsey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dempsey trying to control but Band is working from the bottom.
Dempsey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dempsey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dempsey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dempsey landing some decent shots from guard.
Dempsey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dempsey chips away with some ground and pound.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dempsey here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dempsey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Band escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dempsey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Band is breathing heavily.
Band 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.
Dempsey trying to control but Band is working from the bottom.
Dempsey chips away with some ground and pound.
Band keeping moving, preventing Dempsey from controlling successfully.
Dempsey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Band looking for a guillotine here but Dempsey defends easily.
Dempsey trying to control but Band is working from the bottom.
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.
Dempsey lands a couple of digs.
Band keeping moving, preventing Dempsey from controlling successfully.
Dempsey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dempsey stands up over Band, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Band working for a triangle but Dempsey defends it easily.
Dempsey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dempsey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Band keeping moving, preventing Dempsey from controlling successfully.
Dempsey is in close to Band's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Band is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Band keeping moving, preventing Dempsey from controlling successfully.
Dempsey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dempsey wants to control from the top but Band keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dempsey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Band escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dempsey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dempsey lands a couple of digs.
Mark Dempsey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dempsey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Dempsey wants to control from the top but Band keeps moving.
Dempsey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dempsey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dempsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Band is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dempsey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Band working for a triangle but Dempsey defends it easily.
Dempsey with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dempsey dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dempsey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mark Dempsey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A clash of legs there as Band blocks the low kick.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Band paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dempsey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Band moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Band has his takedown stuffed
and Dempsey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dempsey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Band manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dempsey manages to get himself to full guard.
Band takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dempsey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Band is one step ahead there.
Dempsey wants to get back to his feet but Band is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Band drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dempsey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Band has Dempsey in his guard.
Dempsey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Band has momentary wrist control but Dempsey slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Band is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dempsey defends well.
Dempsey distracts Band with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dempsey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Band is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dempsey is stalling in the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dempsey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Band is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dempsey trying to control but Band is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Band escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dempsey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dempsey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dempsey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dempsey is stalling in the full guard.
Band had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dempsey defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Band looking for a guillotine here but Dempsey defends easily.
Dempsey trying to control but Band is working from the bottom.
Band has momentary wrist control but Dempsey slips an elbow through the middle.
Dempsey distracts Band with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dempsey stands up over Band, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dempsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Band is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Broad Band has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Dempsey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Dempsey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dempsey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Dempsey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Efe Mafusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia has chosen Old Skool as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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190 lbs
5 - 8 - 1 |
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192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Efe Mafusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mafusa wants to clinch.
Mafusa lands a big head kick that sends Garcia tumbling to the mat! Mafusa takes a step backwards and waves Garcia back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Garcia is rocked!
It looks like Diego Garcia has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Garcia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garcia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Garcia passes Mafusa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Garcia is pressing down on Mafusa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mafusa is holding on for now.
Garcia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mafusa's head.
Garcia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mafusa defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Garcia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Garcia works his way into side control.
Garcia grinds an elbow into Mafusa's temple.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Garcia is working to tighten is grip on Mafusa's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mafusa has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Garcia is really squeezing tight and eventually Mafusa passes out! Garcia breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Diego Garcia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashid Dzagoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wang Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rashid Dzagoev!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzagoev feints and as Long raises his hands in defense, Dzagoev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Long has momentary wrist control but Dzagoev slips an elbow through the middle.
Dzagoev won't allow Long to sweep him here.
Dzagoev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dzagoev stands up over Long, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Long utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dzagoev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dzagoev forces his way into half guard.
Dzagoev drops an elbow to the side of Long's head.
Long tries to roll over but Dzagoev keeps him under control.
Dzagoev drops an elbow to the side of Long's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Long trying to control but Dzagoev postures up.
Long has hold of Dzagoev's hands but Dzagoev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Long is not content to let Dzagoev control the position.
Dzagoev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long is pressing down on Dzagoev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dzagoev slips nicely into half guard.
Long is trying to get back to full guard.
Dzagoev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Long wants to get back to full guard.
Long is not content to let Dzagoev control the position.
Dzagoev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dzagoev is looking for a kimura here.
Dzagoev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dzagoev drops an elbow to the side of Long's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dzagoev lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Dzagoev is nestled in close to Long, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dzagoev throwing shots but Long is blocking nicely.
Dzagoev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dzagoev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dzagoev is looking for a kimura but Long is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dzagoev to get the leverage.
Long on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dzagoev slips a nice elbow through Long's hands, connecting with Long's forehead.
Dzagoev is nestled in close to Long, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dzagoev working Long over with strikes.
Dzagoev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dzagoev slips a nice elbow through Long's hands, connecting with Long's forehead.
Long has hold of Dzagoev's hands but Dzagoev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dzagoev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Long wants to get back to full guard.
Dzagoev is keen to just control but Long is a slippery customer.
Long has hold of Dzagoev's hands but Dzagoev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Long missing with punches from the bottom.
Dzagoev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dzagoev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dzagoev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dzagoev is trying to work for a kimura but Long is defending well.
Dzagoev working over Long with some ground and pound. Long looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzagoev seems to be working for a kimura but Long defends the submission attempt.
Dzagoev prevents Long from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev winds up and cracks Long with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dzagoev winds up and cracks Long with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Long on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dzagoev 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.
Dzagoev 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Long flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Long is staying active underneath Dzagoev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dzagoev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Long is just riding it out for now. Dzagoev eventually gives up the hold.
Long wants to improve his position but Dzagoev is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Dzagoev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dzagoev scores with a takedown into Long's guard.
Long trying to control the position.
Dzagoev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Long will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dzagoev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dzagoev looking to sit in guard and control but Long gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dzagoev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dzagoev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long postures up in Dzagoev's guard and throws a big left but Dzagoev blocks it.
Long wants to control from the top but Dzagoev keeps moving.
Dzagoev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dzagoev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dzagoev has Long pulled in close to control his posture.
Long throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dzagoev trying to control the position here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Long working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rashid Dzagoev has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dzagoev throws a leg kick that misses.
Dzagoev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dzagoev lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long is not content to let Dzagoev control the position.
Dzagoev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Long is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dzagoev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dzagoev's back!
Long has the hooks in. Dzagoev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dzagoev wants to control his opponent's hands but Long gets his hands free.
Long misses with an elbow to the head.
Dzagoev manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Long is now in side control.
Long throws an elbow but Dzagoev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rashid Dzagoev has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Long is looking to take a break and control but Dzagoev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dzagoev is trying to get back to his feet.
Dzagoev is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Long scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dzagoev to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Dzagoev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dzagoev closes the distance and clinches up with Long, looking for a takedown. Dzagoev pushes Long against the cage but Long circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dzagoev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dzagoev scores with punches from side control.
Dzagoev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dzagoev decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dzagoev drives through with a takedown into Long's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzagoev advances position into side control!
Dzagoev is chipping away with strikes.
Long sneaks back into half guard.
Dzagoev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Long is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dzagoev scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Long.
Long looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dzagoev is one step ahead there.
Long trying to keep a closed guard but Dzagoev is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dzagoev throwing strikes from guard but Long blocks nicely.
Long is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dzagoev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dzagoev keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dzagoev manages to get to full guard.
Dzagoev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Long throwing strikes but missing.
Long working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rashid Dzagoev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Long throwing strikes but missing.
Dzagoev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Long postures up in Dzagoev's guard and throws a big left but Dzagoev blocks it.
Long trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Long throws a big right hand that misses.
Long postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dzagoev is looking to stand up but Long isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashid Dzagoev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dzagoev 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 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashid Dzagoev!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hattori Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanzo has chosen Kage No Gundan as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hattori Hanzo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Baker.
Hanzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Baker looking to sit in guard and control but Hanzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hanzo has gone for a leg lock! Baker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hanzo's guard.
Baker wants to control from the top but Hanzo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanzo trying to control the position.
Baker wants to stand but Hanzo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Baker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hanzo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Baker wants to stand up but Hanzo is controlling him.
Hanzo has gone for a leg lock! Baker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hanzo's guard.
Baker throws and elbow that misses. Hanzo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baker's guard. Nice move by Hanzo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baker tries to get out of the position.
Hanzo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Baker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Baker has escaped and now he's on top!
Hanzo trying to keep a closed guard but Baker is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baker throws and elbow that misses. Hanzo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baker's guard. Nice move by Hanzo!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanzo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baker!
Baker throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hanzo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Baker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Baker throws a head kick that misses
and Hanzo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baker's guard.
Hanzo 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.
Hanzo 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.
Hanzo forces his way into half guard.
Hanzo stops Baker from getting back to his feet.
Hanzo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Baker is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hattori Hanzo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jb Trent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Ironcrotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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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
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jb Trent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Ironcrotch!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Ironcrotch.
A head kick by Trent misses
and Ironcrotch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trent's guard.
Trent on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trent tries to get out of the position.
Ironcrotch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ironcrotch forces his way into half guard.
Trent keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ironcrotch is trying to control. Trent wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ironcrotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Trent is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ironcrotch is trying for a kimura here. Trent looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ironcrotch wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Ironcrotch!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Todd Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Irving (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irving has chosen Thunder as his entrance music. Ari Irving has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Todd Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ari Irving!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maxwell misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Irving misses
and Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
Maxwell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Irving has time to react.
Maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maxwell swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Irving throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irving takes a swing at Maxwell's ribcage but misses.
Maxwell scores with a hook.
Irving tried to score with a low kick but Maxwell checks it.
A punch combination from Maxwell misses.
Maxwell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maxwell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Irving on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Irving misses with a double jab
and Maxwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Irving with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Maxwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Maxwell swinging wildly here.
Maxwell blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell misses with a body shot.
Irving has a takedown stuffed.
Some bone on bone action there as Maxwell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Irving will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irving throws a series of punches but Maxwell moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Maxwell.
Maxwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irving was well out of range. Poor timing from Maxwell.
Irving takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maxwell wants to clinch up but Irving keeps it at a distance.
Irving throws a leg kick
and Maxwell counters with a left and a right that stings Irving.
Maxwell Rushes Irving and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Irving is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Maxwell Piles on the pressure and Irving crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Todd Maxwell!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scott Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre St Ives (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Ives is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In a Big Country by Big Country. On his way into the cage it seems that Scott Harrison has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Scott Harrison seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pierre St Ives!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Ives checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some wild striking there from St Ives.
St Ives shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
St Ives seems to be working for a kimura but Harrison defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Harrison trying to hold on to St Ives's head to control him but St Ives postures up.
St Ives is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harrison wants to improve his position but St Ives is controlling well.
St Ives is controlling the pace.
Harrison wants to control but St Ives is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Harrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
St Ives wants to work for an arm triangle but Harrison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
St Ives is looking for a kimura here.
Harrison wants to control but St Ives is keeping busy.
St Ives is trying to work for a kimura but Harrison is defending well.
St Ives wants to work for an arm triangle but Harrison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harrison is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harrison wants to get back to his feet.
St Ives is looking for a kimura but Harrison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for St Ives to get the leverage.
St Ives thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harrison's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Ives with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
St Ives moves nicely into side control.
St Ives looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Harrison can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Ives is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harrison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harrison throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Harrison is not content to let St Ives control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrison gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
St Ives controlling from mount.
St Ives looking to finish Harrison with some ground and pound. This is bad for Harrison!
St Ives content just to control the position here.
St Ives has hold of Harrison's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Harrison manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Ives tries to control but Harrison wriggling away.
Harrison is desperately trying to improve his position but St Ives has a good base and remains in mount.
St Ives wants to take Harrison's back but he can't do it this time.
Harrison really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harrison is bucking up trying to escape but St Ives cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
St Ives working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Harrison turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips St Ives off and cradles Harrison's limp body as St Ives celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Pierre St Ives!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Helguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrea Hermias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helguson comes to the cage accompanied by A Horse With No Name. Hermias is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gang Starr - Code Of The Streets . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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144 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gunnar Helguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrea Hermias!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermias misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hermias misses with a takedown
and Helguson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helguson. Hermias does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermias is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermias with a poor takedown
and Helguson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gunnar Helguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrea Hermias.
Hermias wants to clinch
and Helguson counters with a low kick, right behind Hermias 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermias thows a left - swing and a miss!
Helguson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermias.
Hermias throws a lazy right hand but Helguson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hermias throws a hook but Helguson blocks it.
Helguson throws a body punch but Hermias moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hermias misses with a lunging right hand
and Helguson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hermias tries to clinch but Helguson is having none of it.
Hermias misses with an uppercut
letting Helguson counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hermias throws an off balance right hand
and Helguson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Helguson misses with a double jab.
Helguson lunges at Hermias with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hermias's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hermias.
Hermias misses with a lunging right hand
and Helguson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hermias misses with a takedown
and Helguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helguson. Hermias does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helguson misses with a few strikes there.
Helguson scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermias swings widly with a right hand
and Helguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Helguson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hermias just misses with a punch to the body.
Helguson lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helguson connects with a solid leg kick.
Hermias doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Helguson counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Helguson 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.
Hermias misses with a takedown
and Helguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hermias misses the shot to the body.
Helguson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Helguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermias shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Helguson counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helguson throws a shot to the body.
Helguson scores with a nice head shot.
Hermias with a poor takedown
and Helguson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gunnar Helguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrea Hermias.
A jab from Helguson misses.
Hermias takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hermias misses with a takedown attempt
and Helguson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helguson connects with a right hand. Hermias shakes it off.
Helguson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Helguson lands with a shot to the body.
Hermias misses the jab.
Hermias takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermias looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Helguson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermias has hold of Helguson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Helguson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Helguson suckers Hermias into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Helguson is now in Hermias's guard!
Hermias has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hermias is trying to keep Helguson in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermias looking for a sweep. Not yet Hermias, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helguson is aware though and is defending well.
Hermias wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Helguson is now in half guard.
Hermias trying to control but Helguson postures up.
Hermias keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Helguson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hermias has his takedown stuffed
and Helguson counters with a nice leg kick.
Hermias with a poor takedown
and Helguson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hermias throws a lazy uppercut
and Helguson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helguson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hermias at a distance.
Hermias looks to score with a jab to the body but Helguson is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helguson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hermias on the side of the head.
Helguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hermias shoots and misses
and Helguson counters with a left to the body.
Gunnar Helguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrea Hermias.
Hermias drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hermias shoots and misses
and Helguson counters with a straight right hand.
Helguson connects with a solid leg kick.
Andrea Hermias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermias has his takedown stuffed
and Helguson counters with a right hand to the body.
Hermias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Helguson cracks a nice hook into Hermias's ribs.
Helguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hermias shoots and misses
and Hermias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermias shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Helguson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hermias thinking.
Helguson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Helguson punishes Hermias's body with a nice straight punch.
Helguson lunges at Hermias with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hermias's hand.
Donk. Helguson catches Hermias right on the button with a cross.
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.
Helguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helguson scores with a kick to the body.
Helguson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hermias throws a sloppy body shot
and Helguson counters with an outside leg kick.
Gunnar Helguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermias throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Helguson counters with a right hand to the body.
Hermias thows a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Helguson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Helguson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Helguson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erivelton Imperador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Lockley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lockley has chosen Disney's Gummy Bears Intro (Rus) as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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255 lbs
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260 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erivelton Imperador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Lockley!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imperador throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lockley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Imperador scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Imperador looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lockley can't do much from the bottom here.
Lockley tries to bench press Imperador off him but Imperador keeps the position.
Lockley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Imperador is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lockley is defending against the submission attempts here by Imperador.
Imperador is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lockley defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imperador 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.
Imperador is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lockley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Imperador trying to advance position but Lockley counters by regaining guard.
Imperador drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lockley dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Imperador is looking to stand up but Lockley isn't so interested in that idea.
Imperador pushes Lockley off and scrambles back to his feet.
Imperador looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lockley is fending him off so far but Imperador persists. Nope, Lockley circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheers as Lockley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Imperador doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Erivelton Imperador has been cut.
Lockley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lockley misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockley misses with the combination.
Imperador looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lockley wants to sweep but no luck.
Imperador is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lockley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lockley has escaped and now he's on top!
Imperador wants to stand and escape but Lockley is having none of it.
Imperador pulls Lockley in close to prevent any damage.
Imperador scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lockley tries to bum rush Imperador with a series of wild strikes but Imperador uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lockley throws a head kick that misses
and Imperador decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lockley's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imperador drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lockley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Imperador has Lockley in his guard.
Imperador is looking to stand up but Lockley isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lockley is standing up over Imperador. Imperador looks to escape but Lockley dives into side control.
Imperador is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lockley has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Lockley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erivelton Imperador'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.
Imperador closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lockley did well to prevent Imperador getting side control.
Imperador wants to work for an arm triangle but Lockley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Imperador seems to be working for a kimura but Lockley defends the submission attempt.
Imperador prevents Lockley from improving his position.
Imperador seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Lockley has recovered full guard.
Lockley controls Imperador momentarily but Imperador frees himself.
Imperador drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lockley dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imperador kicks Lockley off and gets to his feet.
No luck for Imperador with that takedown attempt.
Imperador shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lockley as he jumps to the side.
Lockley leaves Imperador with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erivelton Imperador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lockley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Imperador or perhaps it was just good defense by Lockley which made him look bad.
Imperador takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockley connects with the punch.
Imperador shoots in for a takedown but Lockley shows good takedown defense.
Lockley throws the left hand but Imperador avoids the punch easily.
Imperador shoots for a takedown but Lockley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Imperador fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Imperador avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Imperador shoots in but no luck this time.
Lockley throws a series of punches but Imperador moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imperador pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lockley scores with a decent looking hook.
Lockley thumps Imperador with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good leg kick by Lockley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Imperador checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lockley thuds a left hand into Imperador's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imperador on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lockley is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Lockley shuts the power down on Imperador. Lights out, game over! Lockley is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin Lockley!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tao's choice of entrance music: Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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160 lbs
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170 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yang Tao!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koothrappali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koothrappali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Koothrappali throws a lazy uppercut
and Tao counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Koothrappali misses with a left hand
and Tao counters with a leg kick.
Tao wants to slow Koothrappali down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Tao is predictable there
and Koothrappali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koothrappali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali checks a low kick from Tao.
Koothrappali misses with a double jab.
Koothrappali misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tao counters with a nice body kick.
Koothrappali throws an overhand right that lands on Tao's shoulder, as Tao tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Koothrappali is predictable there
and Tao makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Koothrappali really felt that one!
Koothrappali throws an off balance right hand
and Tao counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tao as he avoids it easily.
Koothrappali throws a right hand that misses
and Tao counters with a good, hard body kick but Koothrappali shrugs it off.
Koothrappali misses with a lunging right hand
and Tao counters with a good low kick that Koothrappali was not able to check.
Tao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koothrappali dives in and grabs Tao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tao pushes down on Koothrappali 's head and hops out.
Yang Tao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koothrappali swings widly with a right hand
and Tao counters with a body kick that stops Koothrappali in his tracks momentarily.
Koothrappali swings widly with a right hand
and Tao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koothrappali is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koothrappali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tao counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koothrappali misses with a hook
and Tao counters with an inside leg kick.
Tao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koothrappali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tao manages to avoid it.
Tao throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tao gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Koothrappali misses the target.
A jab from Koothrappali finds it's way through Tao's defenses.
Koothrappali throws a solid leg kick but Tao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koothrappali .
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koothrappali throws a lazy uppercut
and Tao counters with an inside leg kick.
Koothrappali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Tao dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tao connects with a leg kick. Koothrappali looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tao tries to move into range but Koothrappali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koothrappali can pounce on him.
Koothrappali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tao counters with a nice body kick.
Koothrappali misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tao counters with a nice leg kick.
Koothrappali misses with a right hand
and Tao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali throws a right hand that misses
and Tao counters with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Koothrappali misses
and Tao counters with a nice body kick.
Koothrappali lands a head kick!
Koothrappali is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koothrappali misses with a hook
and Tao counters with a low kick, right behind Koothrappali 's knee.
Koothrappali misses with a body shot
and Tao counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Tao. No joy for Koothrappali on that attempt.
Koothrappali misses with a right hand
and Tao counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali throws a poor cross that misses
and Tao counters with a good low kick that Koothrappali was not able to check.
Tao misses with the body kick
enabling Koothrappali to counter with a crisp jab.
Koothrappali will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali throws a lazy body kick
and Tao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koothrappali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Koothrappali , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koothrappali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali misses with an uppercut
and Tao counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Koothrappali is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Koothrappali throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tao counters with an inside leg kick.
Tao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koothrappali throws a lazy uppercut
and Tao counters with a head kick. That will keep Koothrappali thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koothrappali shoots in looking for a takedown but Tao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koothrappali 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Koothrappali . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali swings for the body but Tao moves out of range.
Koothrappali throws a right hand that misses
and Tao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koothrappali misses with a right hand
and Tao counters with an inside leg kick.
Koothrappali misses with a lunging right hand
and Tao counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice body kick there by Koothrappali .
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koothrappali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tao counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koothrappali . Tao does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Tao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koothrappali .
Tao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tao moves out of range of the strikes.
Koothrappali looks to land a body kick but Tao moved away.
Koothrappali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tao was well out of range. Poor timing from Koothrappali .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tao throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Koothrappali . Those never looked like landing.
Koothrappali feints and then cracks Tao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tao down.
Koothrappali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice jab there from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali swings widly with a right hand
and Tao counters with a leg kick.
Koothrappali throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tao counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali clobbers Tao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Koothrappali throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tao to counter with a crisp jab.
Tao with a hook.
Tao ducks under a wild hook from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koothrappali somewhat.
Koothrappali throws a looping overhand right but Tao ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali misses with a right hand
and Tao counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Koothrappali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tao misses with an uppercut
enabling Koothrappali to counter with a crisp jab.
Koothrappali throws a right hand that misses
and Tao makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Koothrappali really felt that one!
Koothrappali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koothrappali misses with a lunging right hand
and Tao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Koothrappali 's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali throws a right hand that misses
and Tao counters with a nice body kick.
Koothrappali misses with a right hand
and Tao counters with a low kick, right behind Koothrappali 's knee.
Good leg kick by Tao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Koothrappali scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tao was well out of range. Poor timing from Koothrappali .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yang Tao just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Koothrappali 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Koothrappali closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tao circles away.
Tao avoids the body shot from Koothrappali .
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koothrappali misses with a wild body shot.
Tao looks to throw a body kick
and Koothrappali counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koothrappali is looking to land body kicks.
Koothrappali lands a leg kick that knocks Tao off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali swings widly with a right hand
and Tao counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Koothrappali misses with a body shot
and Tao counters with a nice body kick.
Tao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koothrappali scoring well with a low kick there.
Koothrappali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tao looks to score with a jab to the body but Koothrappali is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koothrappali . Tao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tao slips a straight right by Koothrappali .
Tao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koothrappali misses with a double jab
and Tao counters with a big head kick but Koothrappali shrugs it off.
Tao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koothrappali shoots in for a double leg but Tao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koothrappali throws a body punch but Tao moves out of range.
Koothrappali misses with a left hand
and Tao makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Koothrappali really felt that one!
Koothrappali thows a body shot but no joy.
Koothrappali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tao counters with a leg kick.
Tao ducks under a wild hook from Koothrappali .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koothrappali .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koothrappali throws a right hand that misses
and Tao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koothrappali misses with a body shot.
Koothrappali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koothrappali throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Tao dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Koothrappali misses with a double jab
and Tao counters with a nice leg kick.
No luck for Koothrappali with that takedown attempt.
Koothrappali misses with a hook
and Tao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Koothrappali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tao has time to react.
Koothrappali looks to throw a body kick
and Tao counters with a head kick. That will keep Koothrappali thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Koothrappali throws a lazy uppercut
and Tao counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Koothrappali is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali shoots for a double leg takedown but Tao sprawls well. He's pushed Koothrappali 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tao has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Koothrappali .
Koothrappali swings widly with a right hand
and Tao counters with a low kick, right behind Koothrappali 's knee.
Koothrappali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koothrappali scores with a head kick. Tao tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Koothrappali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tao moves away.
Koothrappali misses with a left hand
and Tao counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali lands a lovely overhand right.
Koothrappali throws a head kick that misses
and Tao counters with a stiff right hand.
Tao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koothrappali checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koothrappali lands a glancing blow to the side of Tao's head.
Tao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good exchange - Koothrappali coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali swings widly with a right hand
and Tao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koothrappali misses with a right hand
and Tao counters with a left to the body.
Yang Tao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koothrappali throws an overhand right that lands on Tao's shoulder, as Tao tries to avoid the shot.
Tao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the body from Koothrappali misses
and Tao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Koothrappali 's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tao moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koothrappali is defended easily by Tao.
Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koothrappali swings for the body but Tao moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali .
Well Tao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yang Tao!
Yang Tao is the new lightweight champion!
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