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Dogs on Acid PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cali Yaptangco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sian Sissoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cali Yaptangco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sian Sissoko!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaptangco shoots and misses
and Sissoko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sissoko.
Sissoko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yaptangco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sissoko is keeping busy.
Maybe Yaptangco would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Yaptangco dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cali Yaptangco.
Yaptangco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yaptangco closes the distance and clinches up with Sissoko, looking for a takedown. Yaptangco pushes Sissoko against the cage but Sissoko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cali Yaptangco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yaptangco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yaptangco 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sissoko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yaptangco.
Yaptangco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yaptangco showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yaptangco is breathing heavily.
Sissoko scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Yaptangco manages to mount him!
Sissoko tries to buck Yaptangco off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sissoko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sissoko is controlling Yaptangco's trapped leg to prevent Yaptangco from advancing to side control.
Sissoko is trying to stand.
Sissoko is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sissoko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sissoko has clasped his hands together around Yaptangco's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sissoko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Yaptangco shoots in for a takedown but Sissoko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yaptangco fails with a takedown attempt.
Yaptangco misses with a takedown
and Sissoko counters with a head kick.
Yaptangco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Yaptangco. No joy for Sissoko on that attempt.
Yaptangco shoots for a takedown but Sissoko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaptangco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sissoko counters with a one-two to the body.
Sissoko takes the fight into the clinch.
Sissoko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaptangco tries to stall but Sissoko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yaptangco pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sissoko lands a knee to the head.
Yaptangco is pressed up against the cage. Sissoko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yaptangco down to the mat. Yaptangco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sissoko clinches.
Sissoko turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sissoko decides to stand back up. Sissoko steps back and let's Yaptangco get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yaptangco shoots in for a takedown but Sissoko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yaptangco 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.
Sissoko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sian Sissoko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yaptangco tries for a takedown but Sissoko circles away easily
and Sissoko makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yaptangco really felt that one!
Yaptangco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sissoko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yaptangco somewhat.
Sissoko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yaptangco keeps control of Sissoko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sissoko wants to stall.
Sissoko throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sissoko as Yaptangco tries to tie him up.
Sissoko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sissoko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yaptangco after a bit of a struggle.
Yaptangco is trying to maintain a safe position but Sissoko gets an underhook and turns Yaptangco into the cage.
Sissoko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yaptangco tries to stall but Sissoko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaptangco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sissoko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Sissoko. No joy for Yaptangco on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cali Yaptangco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yaptangco takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sissoko throws a right and a left that Yaptangco avoids nicely.
Yaptangco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sissoko as he avoids it easily.
Yaptangco gets tackled into the cage by Sissoko. Sissoko maintains the clinch.
Yaptangco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sissoko is keeping busy.
Sissoko lands an elbow just above Yaptangco 's eye.
Sissoko breaks from the clinch.
Sissoko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yaptangco manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Sissoko as Yaptangco shoots in.
Sissoko closes the distance and clinches.
Sissoko breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaptangco misses with a takedown
and Sissoko counters by clinching up.
Sissoko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yaptangco misses with a takedown
and Sissoko counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sissoko has managed to clinch.
Sissoko has hold of one of Yaptangco's legs. Yaptangco is fighting the takedown attempt but Sissoko gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sissoko working some strikes from top position.
Sissoko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sissoko catches Yaptangco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sissoko tries to land a front kick but Yaptangco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sissoko takes the fight into the clinch.
Yaptangco wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Sissoko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yaptangco is pushing Sissoko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sissoko tries to circle away but Yaptangco has him pinned against the cage.
Sissoko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sissoko can't find room to land a body shot as Yaptangco controls the action.
Yaptangco taking a breather.
Sissoko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yaptangco prevents a body shot from Sissoko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaptangco trying to stall but Sissoko improves his position.
Sissoko landing knees to the head.
It looks like Cali Yaptangco has been cut.
Sissoko trying to control the position but instead, Yaptangco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sissoko into the cage.
Yaptangco tries to stall but Sissoko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cali Yaptangco.
Sissoko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sissoko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yaptangco is trying to stall.
Sissoko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sissoko stuffs the takedown attempt from Yaptangco. Yaptangco gets slowly back to his feet.
Sian Sissoko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sissoko closes the distance and pushes Yaptangco back into the cage.
Sissoko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yaptangco's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sian Sissoko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cali Yaptangco's cut.
That's time! 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.
Sissoko leaves Yaptangco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yaptangco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sissoko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yaptangco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sissoko avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cali Yaptangco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sissoko lands a high kick!
Sissoko instigates a clinch.
Yaptangco dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sissoko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yaptangco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yaptangco trying to control the position but instead, Sissoko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yaptangco into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yaptangco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yaptangco gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Sissoko is working for takedown but Yaptangco is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaptangco stalling in the clinch but Sissoko improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cali Yaptangco.
Yaptangco closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yaptangco lands in his opponent's guard.
Sissoko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sissoko gets a clinch.
Yaptangco stalling the fight.
Sissoko breaks from the clinch.
Yaptangco shoots in for a double leg but Sissoko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yaptangco fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sissoko to the ground. Yaptangco is now in Sissoko's guard.
Yaptangco won't allow Sissoko to get back to his feet.
Sissoko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sissoko has Yaptangco up against the cage in a clinch.
Sissoko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yaptangco gets underhooks to prevent Sissoko's takedown attempt.
Sissoko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yaptangco is keeping busy.
Yaptangco is looking to control Sissoko's arms but Sissoko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yaptangco has his back to the cage.
Sissoko looking to stall.
Yaptangco trying to stall but Sissoko improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sissoko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sissoko letting Yaptangco take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cali Yaptangco.
Sissoko throws a push kick but Yaptangco slaps the foot to one side.
Sissoko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yaptangco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sissoko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sissoko darts in and clinches Yaptangco up against the cage.
Yaptangco trying to control the position but instead, Sissoko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yaptangco into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cali Yaptangco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sian Sissoko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yaptangco tries to throw a body punch but Sissoko avoids it by throwing Yaptangco back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sian Sissoko.
Well Sissoko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sian Sissoko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyle Chipperson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyle Chipperson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyle Chipperson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chipperson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chipperson eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chipperson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Chipperson back into the cage.
Smith turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith has hold of Chipperson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Chipperson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Smith cranks the arm and Chipperson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Chipperson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Wesker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Wesker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Toney!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Wesker with that takedown attempt.
Toney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesker.
Wesker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Wesker misses.
Toney digs a good body shot into Wesker's ribs.
James Toney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wesker misses with a two punch combination.
Toney connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wesker throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Toney counter with a right hand.
Wesker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toney.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Toney, as that shot connected.
Toney circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Wesker to the canvas! Wesker doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Toney keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Toney!
A relieved looking James Toney thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bishop Rome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrei Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bishop Rome!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov slips under a jab from Rome.
Kozlov walks into a straight right hand from Rome.
Rome connects with a crisp jab.
Rome misses with a few strikes there.
Rome lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kozlov at a distance.
Rome connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kozlov blocks a jab.
Rome looks to land a right hand but Kozlov moved out of range.
Rome fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome looks to score with a jab to the body but Kozlov is just out of range.
Rome misses with a body shot
and Kozlov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kozlov tries to clinch there but Rome circles away.
Rome circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rome misses with a right hand
and Kozlov moves into the clinch.
Kozlov has Rome pressed against the cage, preventing Rome from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kozlov successfully pulls guard.
Rome trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlov pushes a forearm under Rome's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rome is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrei Kozlov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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169 lbs
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155 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, Wrestling Bot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bot decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Morgan has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bot escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bot!
Morgan looks to move to half guard but instead Bot has passed into mount! Damn!
Morgan gets back to half guard.
Bot will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet.
Bot trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Bot stands up and beckons Morgan to join him on the feet.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bot wants it to stay on the feet.
Bot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Morgan working for a triangle but Bot defends it easily.
Bot controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan looking for subs off his back but Bot has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Bot seems content to control.
Morgan trying to hold on to Bot's head to control him but Bot postures up.
Morgan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morgan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bot defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morgan 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.
Morgan controls Bot momentarily but Bot frees himself.
Bot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morgan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bot defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Bot defends easily.
Bot gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bot but Bot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bot drives through with a takedown into Morgan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Morgan is looking for a triangle but Bot pushes his legs off easily.
Bot trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bot stands and steps away. Morgan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan works Bot's body with a nice hook.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dan Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bot defends it nicely.
Wrestling Bot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Morgan.
Bot closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bot lands in his opponent's guard.
Morgan looks gassed!
Bot scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bot trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bot lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Bot 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.
Bot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morgan did well to prevent Bot getting side control.
Morgan wants to control but Bot is keeping busy.
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Bot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morgan is just riding it out for now. Bot eventually gives up the hold.
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wrestling Bot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bot working over Morgan with some ground and pound. Morgan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bot with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan gets back to full guard.
Bot trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bot decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Bot shows good takedown defense.
Morgan slips a straight right by Bot.
Morgan tries to clinch but Bot moves out of range.
Bot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bot on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to clinch but Bot moves out of range.
Morgan fails with the takedown
and Bot counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morgan won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bot stalling.
Morgan wants to control but Bot is keeping busy.
Morgan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morgan.
Bot prevents Morgan from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Morgan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bot is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Morgan pulls down on the head and he's put Bot to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dan Morgan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Clarkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Cash!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash shoots in for a takedown but Clarkson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cash lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clarkson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Clarkson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cash wants to improve his position but Clarkson is controlling well.
Clarkson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cash trying to control here.
Clarkson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cash on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Clarkson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Clarkson checks a leg kick.
Clarkson blocks a head kick by Cash.
Cash clinches up against the cage.
Clarkson blocks the elbow strike.
Cash successfully pulls guard.
Clarkson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clarkson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cash can't keep his opponent in guard - Clarkson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clarkson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
Clarkson tries to pass to full mount but Cash defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash is in trouble now - Clarkson has advanced to mount!
Clarkson controlling from the full mount.
Cash is working to get back to half guard.
Clarkson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash can't escape the position.
You get the feeling that Cash really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Clarkson controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Clarkson dominated that round.
That's time! Clarkson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cash shoots in looking for a takedown but Clarkson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cash's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cash wants to clinch.
Cash tries for a takedown but Clarkson circles away easily
and Clarkson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cash's guard now.
Clarkson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clarkson is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash wants to sweep but no luck.
Clarkson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Clarkson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cash fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan Clarkson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Cash.
Cash with a poor takedown
and Clarkson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cash's guard.
Clarkson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Clarkson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash is being controlled here.
Clarkson tries to move to mount but Cash blocks the move with his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clarkson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan Clarkson.
Clarkson moves out of range of the body kick from Cash.
Clarkson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Cash tenderised Clarkson's leg. Clarkson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cash fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cash closes the distance but Clarkson moves to the side
and Clarkson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cash wants to improve his position but Clarkson is controlling well.
Clarkson controlling the action here.
Cash is trying to stand up here but Clarkson is controlling him well.
Ryan Clarkson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cash regains full guard. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clarkson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cash is retaining full guard.
Clarkson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clarkson looking to pass the guard.
Cash is looking for a triangle but Clarkson pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clarkson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Clarkson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Clarkson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cash.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cash.
Cash shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clarkson counters with a takedown into side control.
Cash is looking for a sweep.
Cash seems a little lost for a moment, as Clarkson dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Clarkson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cash for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Clarkson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Clarkson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cash was covering up waiting for the punch and Clarkson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clarkson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clarkson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan Clarkson.
Cash has his takedown stuffed
and Clarkson counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee asks Clarkson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Clarkson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cash is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Clarkson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Clarkson is taking a breather. Cash says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Clarkson prevents Cash from improving his position.
Clarkson slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cash!
Clarkson content just to control the position here.
Cash is working to get back to half guard.
Clarkson controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Clarkson just wasn't active enough.
Clarkson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cash. Cash obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clarkson slaps away a takedown attempt from Cash, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ryan Clarkson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Cash.
Clarkson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Clarkson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clarkson, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Clarkson!
Ryan Clarkson very nearly forgot to thank Kobra Clothing Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paavo Vayrynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Banduras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paavo Vayrynen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Banduras!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vayrynen connects with a body shot that sends Banduras's belly button to the back.
Banduras takes one to the side of the head.
Banduras misses with a head kick.
Vayrynen lands an overhand right.
Banduras needs to keep his hands up - Vayrynen had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banduras takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Banduras needs to keep his hands up - Vayrynen had a free shot at his head there.
Vayrynen lands a slapping body shot.
Banduras looks gassed!
Vayrynen moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Banduras goes down! Can Vayrynen finish him!?
Vayrynen passes Banduras's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vayrynen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banduras defends it well.
Vayrynen trying to mount his opponent but Banduras defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vayrynen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vayrynen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vayrynen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vayrynen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banduras's head.
Vayrynen stalling.
Vayrynen thows a huge punch but Banduras dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vayrynen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Banduras.
Banduras is trying to maintain the position but Vayrynen is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Banduras doesn't manage to clinch there - Vayrynen circles away.
Banduras is looking to clinch but Vayrynen is avoiding it.
Banduras takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vayrynen fails with a takedown attempt.
Vayrynen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vayrynen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Banduras - that will leave a mark!
Banduras bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Banduras takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paavo Vayrynen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vayrynen fails to land the takedown.
Banduras looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vayrynen is fending him off so far but Banduras persists. Nope, Vayrynen circles away and we're back to standing.
Vayrynen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banduras tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vayrynen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banduras tries to land a leg kick but Vayrynen saw it coming and moves away.
Vayrynen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banduras manages to avoid it.
Banduras tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vayrynen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banduras thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banduras lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vayrynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banduras moves away.
Banduras wants to clinch.
Vayrynen scores with a body shot.
Banduras avoids the body shot from Vayrynen.
Vayrynen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vayrynen throws a combination that misses
and Banduras counters with a nice leg kick.
Banduras shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vayrynen as he avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vayrynen clobbers Banduras with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vayrynen scores with the left hand. Banduras knows he should have avoided that one.
Vayrynen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Banduras slips a jab and a cross from Vayrynen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Vayrynen dominated that round.
That's time! Vayrynen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vayrynen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banduras is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vayrynen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vayrynen gets the takedown into side control.
Vayrynen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Vayrynen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee asks Vayrynen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vayrynen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vayrynen 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paavo Vayrynen.
Vayrynen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Banduras shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vayrynen jabs at Banduras's body.
Banduras is breathing heavily.
Vayrynen cracks Banduras with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banduras tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vayrynen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vayrynen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vayrynen catches Banduras with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vayrynen throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Banduras tumbling to the canvas!
Banduras is rocked!
Vayrynen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Banduras is still in real trouble! Can Vayrynen finish him?
Vayrynen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banduras utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Banduras seems to have recovered his senses.
Vayrynen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banduras's guard.
Well, if Vayrynen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vayrynen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Banduras!
Vayrynen raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vayrynen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vayrynen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Banduras for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Vayrynen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vayrynen misses with a hook. Banduras ducked under it nicely.
Paavo Vayrynen is winning the standup battle so far.
Banduras wants to land a leg kick but Vayrynen is out of range.
Vayrynen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vayrynen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vayrynen digs a good hook to Banduras's body.
Vayrynen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banduras circles away quickly and effectively.
Banduras tries to close the distance and clinch but Vayrynen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vayrynen works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vayrynen connects with a body shot.
Banduras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vayrynen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Banduras did well to prevent Vayrynen getting side control.
Vayrynen trying to control the pace.
Vayrynen passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vayrynen controlling from the full mount.
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.
Vayrynen raining down shots from the mount!
Vayrynen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vayrynen unloading with bombs!
Vayrynen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vayrynen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banduras can do to turn this around?
Banduras is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vayrynen working the ground and pound effectively.
Vayrynen punching from mount but Banduras doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Banduras is in a horrible position here. Vayrynen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Paavo Vayrynen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vayrynen looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paavo Vayrynen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vayrynen 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:25
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Vayrynen!
An out of breath Paavo Vayrynen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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