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Royal Combat 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spar Bot Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Very Important Person (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Very Important Person is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spar Bot Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Very Important Person!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bot Ii tries to clinch up.
Person shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bot Ii manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Person sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Person has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Person might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Very Important Person was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bot Ii lands a nice hook to Person's body. Person takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bot Ii tries to clinch but Person moves away
and Person counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bot Ii won't be happy with that.
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!
Bot Ii wants to get back to his feet.
Person decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bot Ii to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Person 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.
Person showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Very Important Person hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice uppercut there from Bot Ii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Person blocks a head kick by Bot Ii.
Person scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bot Ii tries to kick Person off but Person keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Very Important Person hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Person throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bot Ii tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Person is in Bot Ii's guard.
Person controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot Ii is looking to stand up but Person isn't so interested in that idea.
Person sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Very Important Person.
Bot Ii tries to clinch up
and Person decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bot Ii's guard.
Person is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bot Ii wants to get back to his feet but Person passes into half guard.
Person seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Very Important Person.
Person shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bot Ii's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Person stays in close to Bot Ii's body and controls the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Person stops Bot Ii from standing up.
Person is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Very Important Person dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Person shoots in and gets a takedown into Bot Ii's guard.
Person showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bot Ii is looking to stand back up but Person counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bot Ii.
Person looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Person is trying for a kimura here. Bot Ii looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Person wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Very Important Person!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Hawks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawks has chosen 300 Violin Orchestra as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Hawks!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawks is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Hawks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hawks's guard now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Hawks keeps moving.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawks is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie postures up in Hawks's guard and throws a big left but Hawks blocks it.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Gracie 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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie trying to control from Hawks's half guard. Hawks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie 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.
Hawks keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Royce Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hawks misses with a low kick.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hawks is in Gracie's guard.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawks manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie pushing down on Hawks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Hawks is defending the position.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hawks lands a head kick!
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Hawks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawks keeps Gracie at a distance using the push kick.
Hawks tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hawks looks gassed!
Gracie controlling the action here.
Hawks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hawks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawks defending well though.
Hawks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hawks won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hawks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie not doing much here.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Hawks is defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Royce Gracie just wasn't active enough.
Hawks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hawks wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Hawks blocks nicely.
Royce Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Royce Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hawks shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hawks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawks is breathing heavily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hawks enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hawks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Hawks from getting back to his feet.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Royce Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie not doing much here.
Hawks has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Hawks throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hawks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawks lands with a good body shot.
Hawks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Hawks fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Gracie 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.
Hawks keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Hawks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Royce Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hawks sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is nestled in close to Hawks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Royce Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Hawks lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jason Hawks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Hawks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Hawks defends easily.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hawks tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.
Hawks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hawks has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawks is one step ahead there.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Riddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dre Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Riddler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Riddler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dre Parker!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddler slips a straight right by Parker.
Riddler scores with a head kick. Parker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Dre Parker has been cut.
Riddler throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Parker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riddler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker counters with a nice body kick.
Parker throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riddler takes one to the chin there.
Riddler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Riddler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Parker lands a nice shot that snaps Riddler's head back.
Riddler throws a series of punches but Parker avoids them all with ease.
Riddler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parker.
Riddler is breathing heavily.
Crunch! Parker slams his shin into Riddler's torso.
A left lands for Parker.
Parker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Parker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parker works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Parker throws a front kick that sends Riddler stumbling back into the cage.
Parker cracks Riddler with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Riddler looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Parker finish him?
Riddler is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker thumps Riddler with a low kick.
Oh Riddler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Parker grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Riddler takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Parker cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dre Parker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Meat Shield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dookie Stainz (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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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Meat Shield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dookie Stainz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Shield.
Stainz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stainz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shield lands with a nice combination. Stainz backs away looking to recover.
Stainz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Shield there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stainz fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stainz.
Meat Shield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dookie Stainz.
Stainz looks gassed!
Stainz tries a head kick but it misses.
Shield scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice uppercut there from Shield.
Shield scores with a head kick. Stainz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stainz is rocked!
Shield lands with a nice combination. Stainz backs away looking to recover.
Stainz is still on wobbly legs! Can Shield finish him?
Shield cracks a nice hook into Stainz's ribs.
Shield drives through and clinches with Stainz against the cage.
Shield breaks from the clinch.
Shield lands a hook that stumbles Stainz back into the cage. Shield follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Stainz to the canvas! Shield pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Stainz has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Meat Shield!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Handles Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee has chosen Otis by: Jay-Z f. Kanye West as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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213 lbs
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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, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Handles Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Mcgee fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones tries to stand but Mcgee is controlling from the bottom.
Mcgee has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones tries to stand but Mcgee is controlling from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgee looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Mcgee has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Mcgee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee looking to control.
Mcgee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcgee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Mcgee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Handles Mcgee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Mcgee.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Mcgee's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mcgee's guard.
Mcgee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Mcgee is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jones rolls with it to try and escape but Mcgee cranks on the arm and Jones is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Handles Mcgee!
Handles Mcgee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norris Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Saddi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole comes to the cage accompanied by The Offspring - Why Don't You Get A Job. Saddi has chosen Duran Duran - The Wild Boys as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bob Saddi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Norris Cole's chin.
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Norris Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Saddi!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole throws a right and a left that Saddi avoids nicely.
Cole shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Saddi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Saddi staying out of range there.
Cole changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saddi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cole looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cole wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saddi, who protects the arm well.
Cole is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saddi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saddi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saddi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saddi trying to hold on to Cole's head to control him but Cole postures up.
Saddi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cole prevents Saddi from standing back up.
Saddi tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
Cole is trying to control the action in half guard but Saddi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saddi fails to land with a series of punches.
Saddi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cole lands in his opponent's guard.
Cole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Saddi is keeping the position.
Cole postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Saddi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cole, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cole looking for a guillotine here but Saddi defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saddi wants to stand and escape but instead Cole has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cole looking to pass the guard.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Saddi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole trying to control but Saddi is working from the bottom.
Cole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saddi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saddi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Saddi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saddi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saddi wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norris Cole 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.
Cole dives in and grabs Saddi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saddi pushes down on Cole's head and hops out.
Saddi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cole.
Saddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Saddi misses with a head kick.
A big left from Cole misses.
Saddi misses with a wild combination.
Saddi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saddi swinging wildly here.
Cole missing with a left hand there. Saddi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cole with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saddi to score with a decent uppercut.
Cole moves into the clinch successfully.
Saddi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saddi tests Cole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saddi as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Cole does no damage.
Saddi throws a series of strikes that have Cole backpedaling.
Bob Saddi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saddi misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
Saddi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saddi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saddi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cole finds it's way round the side to connect with Saddi's head.
Cole keeps the fight on the outside.
Saddi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cole.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norris Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saddi looks to land a combination but Cole avoids it well.
Saddi is looking to land body kicks.
Saddi scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saddi misses with a head kick.
Saddi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saddi is breathing heavily.
Cole misses with a few strikes there.
Saddi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole cracks Saddi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cole drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cole wants to control but Saddi is keeping him busy.
Saddi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cole's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Saddi is not content to let Cole control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saddi keeping hold of Cole's head, controlling as best he can.
Saddi is defending against the submission attempts here by Cole.
Cole is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saddi sees it coming and defends easily.
Saddi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saddi is looking to escape.
Cole wants to pass to mount but Saddi is defending the position.
Cole trying to control the action but Saddi is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Cole seems content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cole is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cole is working for a kimura but Saddi is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Norris Cole will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cole takes one on the button.
Saddi throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Saddi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saddi.
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saddi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Saddi misses the target.
Cole shoots in looking for a takedown but Saddi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cole's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saddi is looking to clinch but Cole is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Saddi.
Bob Saddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saddi misses with the combination.
Saddi tries to clinch up but Cole circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saddi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cole lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cole misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Saddi as Cole shoots in.
Saddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Saddi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saddi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saddi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saddi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cole.
Norris Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saddi misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Saddi.
Saddi throws the kick towards the body but Cole avoids it.
Saddi throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range.
Cole moves into range and clinches up with Saddi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saddi throws an elbow that misses.
Saddi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Saddi.
Saddi swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Saddi is looking to land body kicks.
Cole will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norris Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saddi lands a head kick. Cole smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saddi tries to keep at a distance but Cole has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cole stalls.
Saddi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cole blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole managing to block the knees to the body from Saddi.
Saddi breaks the clinch.
Cole pushes Saddi up against the cage in a clinch.
Saddi keeps control of Cole as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saddi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cole shoots for a double leg takedown but Saddi sprawls well. He's pushed Cole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saddi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saddi looking to throw knees to the head but Cole is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Saddi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saddi trying to land knees to the body.
Saddi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cole avoids it.
Saddi manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole closes the distance and clinches.
Saddi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Saddi breaks from the clinch.
Cole checks a leg kick.
Bob Saddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Saddi misses.
Cole shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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!
Bob Saddi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cole has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Norris Cole!
Norris Cole thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunny Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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29
86 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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167 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phillip Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sunny Day!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson blocks a head kick by Day.
Thompson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Day fails with the takedown.
Day dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Day moves forwards but Thompson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Day gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Day gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thompson.
Thompson catches Day with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good shot there by Thompson.
Day misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Phillip Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Day's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thompson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Day scrambles back to his feet.
Day gets tackled into the cage by Thompson. Thompson maintains the clinch.
Day drags the fight down to the ground.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Day is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Day managing to control the position.
Day has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day looking to control.
Thompson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Day.
Day desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Day wants to control the action here but instead Thompson manages to pass to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day is working to get back to half guard.
Day wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day working to try and regain half guard.
Day is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Day gets back to half guard.
Day is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day tries to kick Thompson off but Thompson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thompson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Day working to try and regain half guard.
Day slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Day is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Phillip Thompson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Day shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Day is looking to advance position but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Day has control of the leg.
Day trying to control from Thompson's half guard. Thompson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Day advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day grinds an elbow into Thompson's temple.
Day tries to score with some ground and pound. Thompson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Day wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson, who protects the arm well.
Thompson is trying to get back to half guard.
Day cracks Thompson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Day is trying to get an arm triangle but Thompson is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Day is trying to get an arm triangle but Thompson is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Day is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Day has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thompson dodges the ground and pound from Day.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Day working the ground and pound from side control.
Day looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Day tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thompson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Day looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunny Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Day throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Day off to one side.
Day takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
Day gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Day looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Phillip Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sunny Day.
Day gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Day is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Thompson lands a really nice looking cross but Day seems unphased.
Thompson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thompson lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Day backs up against the cage.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Day avoids them all with ease.
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thompson lands a nice hook to Day's body. Day takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thompson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Phillip Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A left and a right from Thompson both land. Nice combination.
Thompson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Day tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day is looking for a takedown.
Day fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Day wants a takedown.
Day takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Day's hands.
Phillip Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Day takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Day scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Day is working for a kimura but Thompson is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is trying to stand back up but Day is controlling him
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day 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.
Day not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Day controlling the action here.
Day is looking for a kimura but Thompson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Day to get the leverage.
Still in half guard, Day seems content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Day is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thompson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Day.
Thompson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Day.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Thompson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 2. Rickenbacker v.2 has chosen Back Stabber! as his entrance music. Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nick Diaz's chin.
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23
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rickenbacker v.2 was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Rickenbacker v.2 is defending well.
Rickenbacker v.2 looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rickenbacker v.2 regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Diaz.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Rickenbacker v.2 is keeping the position.
Rickenbacker v.2 keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Rickenbacker v.2 gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Diaz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rickenbacker v.2 puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rickenbacker v.2 wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Rickenbacker v.2 is controlling well.
Rickenbacker v.2 wants to stand but Diaz has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rickenbacker v.2 passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diaz!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to secure an arm triangle but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Rickenbacker v.2 wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz wants to control but Rickenbacker v.2 is keeping busy.
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Rickenbacker v.2 is keeping the position.
Diaz trying to control but Rickenbacker v.2 is working from the bottom.
Diaz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rickenbacker v.2 is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diaz, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rickenbacker v.2 wants to stand but Diaz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Rickenbacker v.2 isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rickenbacker v.2 got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rickenbacker v.2 has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rickenbacker v.2 postures up.
Diaz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Rickenbacker v.2 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a head kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 has managed to clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Rickenbacker v.2 has him pressed against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Rickenbacker v.2 to work.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Rickenbacker v.2 won't allow it.
Rickenbacker v.2 avoiding damage.
Rickenbacker v.2 keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Rickenbacker v.2 won't allow it.
Rickenbacker v.2 unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Diaz jumps into guard, dragging Rickenbacker v.2 to the mat.
Rickenbacker v.2 being controlled here momentarily.
Rickenbacker v.2 wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Rickenbacker v.2 stands and steps away. Diaz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Rickenbacker v.2 bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rickenbacker v.2 working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but Rickenbacker v.2 is having none of it.
Rickenbacker v.2 avoids a series of strikes thrown by Diaz.
Diaz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nick Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to get to half guard.
Diaz throws a wild left hand from mount and Rickenbacker v.2 manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rickenbacker v.2 doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Rickenbacker v.2 won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz is working for an americana but Rickenbacker v.2 has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Diaz was thinking about the submission.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rickenbacker v.2 swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rickenbacker v.2 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rickenbacker v.2 swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Rickenbacker v.2 keeps moving.
Diaz gets to his feet. Rickenbacker v.2 looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Rickenbacker v.2 avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz is pressing down on Rickenbacker v.2's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rickenbacker v.2 is holding on for now.
Diaz controlling the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Rickenbacker v.2 won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nick Diaz just wasn't active enough.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Rickenbacker v.2 gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rickenbacker v.2 just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rickenbacker v.2 is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a nice knee to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a knee to the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a knee strike.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Rickenbacker v.2 missing with knees to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 scores with a knee to the head.
Diaz is rocked!
Rickenbacker v.2 jerks Diaz's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Diaz drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Rickenbacker v.2 goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Rickenbacker v.2 because Diaz was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Steel Penn's Laundry 93% logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cabbat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Cabbat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cabbat slips under a jab.
Cabbat walks into a stiff left hand from Orion.
Orion swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cabbat counters with a takedown into side control.
Cabbat trying to control the position but Orion is working away.
You can see the frustration on Orion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cabbat creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Orion sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabbat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orion, who protects the arm well.
Check out the look on Cabbat's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Orion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cabbat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cabbat trying to control the position but Orion is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orion, who protects the arm well.
Cabbat 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.
Cabbat working the ground and pound.
Orion on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cabbat tries to score with some ground and pound. Orion controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cabbat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orion has escaped the position, nice work there.
Orion tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Cabbat seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cabbat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cabbat tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cabbat has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabbat trying to control the position but Orion is working away.
Cabbat tries to score with some ground and pound. Orion controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cabbat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working.
Cabbat is really struggling to control Orion but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cabbat throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion can't do much from the bottom here.
Cabbat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orion has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cabbat is looking to take a break and control but Orion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cabbat working the ground and pound but Orion is defending the strikes.
Cabbat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orion has escaped the position, nice work there.
Orion is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cabbat grinds an elbow into Orion's temple.
Cabbat postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Orion is looking for a sweep.
Cabbat landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabbat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cabbat scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orion managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cabbat.
Cabbat tries for a kimura but Orion is defending well.
Cabbat is working Orion over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cabbat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cabbat dives in and grabs Orion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orion pushes down on Cabbat's head and hops out.
Orion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cole Orion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cabbat drives through with a takedown into Orion's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orion can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cabbat pushing down on Orion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cabbat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cabbat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
Cabbat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orion keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cabbat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orion defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbat is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
Cabbat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cabbat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orion's head.
Cabbat is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cabbat to get the leverage.
Orion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cabbat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cabbat's back!
Cabbat holding on to Orion's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Eric Cabbat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Even with his hooks in, Orion manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat is really stuck here.
Cabbat trying to control the hands but Orion breaks the grip.
Orion keeps control of the position easily here as Cabbat tries to buck him off.
Orion tries to keep control of the position but Cabbat is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion looking to hold on to the position here but Cabbat rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Orion throws a strike but Cabbat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cabbat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cabbat throws a big right hand that misses.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Cabbat from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabbat looking to pass the guard.
Cabbat passes Orion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Orion is trying to maintain the position but Cabbat is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Orion tries to get to full guard but Cabbat has control of the leg.
Cabbat passes to side control.
The strikes coming from Cabbat are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabbat trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cabbat dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Orion tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cabbat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orion connects with a jab.
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Cabbat moves out of range of the body kick.
Cabbat shoots for a double leg takedown but Orion sprawls well. He's pushed Cabbat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cabbat looks for a takedown but Orion sprawls well.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabbat.
Cabbat closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cabbat throwing shots but Orion is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion trying to control but Cabbat postures up.
Orion is in trouble now - Cabbat has advanced to mount!
Orion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Orion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cabbat lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like Cole Orion has been cut.
Orion is bucking up trying to escape but Cabbat cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cabbat throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Orion because Cabbat loaded up on that one.
Cabbat looking to secure an arm triangle but Orion defends it well.
Orion is looking to improve his position but Cabbat isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Orion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cabbat looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cabbat punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cabbat looking to finish Orion with some ground and pound. This is bad for Orion!
Orion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cabbat is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The cut above Cole Orion's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cabbat with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cabbat landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat wants to take his opponent's back but Orion doesn't allow it.
The referee warns Orion that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cabbat is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Orion has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cabbat thowing shots but they're missing.
Eric Cabbat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orion is trying to escape the mount.
Cabbat sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Orion tries to lock up and control but Cabbat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Orion is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cabbat tries to control but Orion wriggling away.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orion tries to reverse the position but Cabbat maintains control.
Cabbat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orion can do to turn this around?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cabbat putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabbat controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Cabbat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cabbat, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Cabbat!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Eric Cabbat waved his t-shirt featuring REAL LIFE CLOTHING LINE - 90% Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dane Brigglett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera has chosen You are just a JOKE! as his entrance music. Dane Brigglett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dane Brigglett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kid Vera!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brigglett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brigglett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vera.
Vera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vera misses with the combination.
Brigglett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brigglett throws a hook but Vera blocks it.
Brigglett throws a looping overhand right but Vera ducks down to avoid it.
Brigglett drives through and clinches with Vera against the cage.
Vera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brigglett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vera scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Vera.
Brigglett dodges the punch combination from Vera.
Brigglett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brigglett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Kid Vera has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Brigglett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brigglett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vera defends it nicely.
Vera misses with a few strikes there.
Vera thuds a left hand into Brigglett's body.
Vera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vera leaves Brigglett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brigglett throws a sloppy head kick and Vera moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Vera misses.
Vera lands a nice shot to the body.
Vera throws a series of punches but Brigglett moves out of range.
Vera moves out of range as Brigglett throws a body kick.
Vera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vera tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brigglett.
Brigglett throws a right and a left that Vera avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera throws a nice looking combination but Brigglett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vera misses with a series of wild punches.
Vera throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brigglett counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brigglett misses with a wild combination.
Vera throws a leg kick which misses Brigglett's front leg but catches the back leg as Brigglett tries to avoid it.
Brigglett avoids a kick to the body.
Brigglett tries to clinch up.
Vera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Brigglett.
Brigglett throws a right hand that Vera ducks under and follows up with a left that Vera also avoids with ease.
Brigglett misses with a looping left.
Brigglett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brigglett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brigglett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brigglett checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera throws a body kick that misses.
Brigglett misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Brigglett.
Vera misses with a few strikes there.
Vera fails to land with a series of punches.
Kid Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vera ducks under a wild hook from Brigglett.
Vera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vera.
Vera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vera gets tackled into the cage by Brigglett. Brigglett maintains the clinch.
Brigglett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vera backwards.
Vera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vera is trying to break the clinch but Brigglett has him pressed against the cage.
Brigglett breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera throws a body punch but Brigglett moves out of range.
Vera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brigglett throws a hook but Vera avoids it easily.
Vera throws a series of strikes that have Brigglett backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brigglett slips a jab and a cross from Vera.
Vera slips under a jab.
Vera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vera dodges the punch combination from Brigglett.
Brigglett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vera, pushing him back against the cage.
Vera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brigglett manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vera throws a body punch but Brigglett moves out of range.
Vera misses with a few strikes there.
Brigglett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brigglett looks to land a left hand but Vera moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dane Brigglett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kid Vera'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.
A slow jab from Vera misses its intended target.
Dane Brigglett is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brigglett is defended easily by Vera.
A combination from Brigglett does no damage.
Vera misses with a few strikes there.
Vera feints a jab promting Brigglett to slip. Vera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brigglett slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kid Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Brigglett.
Brigglett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brigglett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vera misses with a two punch combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vera.
Vera is looking to land body kicks.
Vera fails to land with a series of punches.
Vera throws a right hand that Brigglett ducks under and follows up with a left that Brigglett also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brigglett lands a jab to Vera's midsection.
Vera throws a push kick but Brigglett slaps the foot to one side.
Vera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brigglett.
Brigglett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brigglett throws a leg kick but Vera sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brigglett shoots in for a takedown but Vera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dane Brigglett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Vera.
Vera throws the kick towards the body but Brigglett avoids it.
Vera misses the shot to the body.
Vera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brigglett moves into the clinch.
Brigglett scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Brigglett.
Brigglett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brigglett tries to land knees in the clinch but Vera avoids the damage to the body.
Brigglett tries to throw a body punch but Vera avoids it by throwing Brigglett back against the cage.
Brigglett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vera is breathing heavily.
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!
Brigglett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vera's elbow.
Vera is working for takedown but Brigglett is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vera is trying to break the clinch but Brigglett has him pressed against the cage.
Brigglett blocking some punches.
Vera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brigglett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vera or not.
Brigglett pushes Vera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brigglett lands a damaging elbow.
Brigglett lands a shoulder strike.
Brigglett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brigglett rather than just go for the knockout.
Brigglett lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brigglett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vera throws a series of punches but Brigglett moves out of range.
Vera misses with a body shot.
Brigglett cracks Vera with a hook to the temple - Vera is on wobbly legs here! Brigglett swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Vera falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Brigglett wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dane Brigglett!
Dane Brigglett is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Dane Brigglett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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