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TCA 28 - Monthan Vs Bashor PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Willingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Mckinly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Willingham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Mckinly!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willingham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mckinly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mckinly slips a jab and a cross from Willingham.
A head kick misses from Mckinly.
Willingham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mckinly.
A shot to the liver by Willingham. Beautiful body shot.
Mckinly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Willingham lands a jab to Mckinly's midsection.
Willingham throws a combination. Mckinly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willingham lands a left and a right that send Mckinly crashing to the mat, dazed. Willingham thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mckinly is rocked!
It looks like Andre Mckinly has been cut.
Mckinly looks gassed!
Willingham connects with a right that clearly hurt Mckinly. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Willingham proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Mckinly collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Willingham!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Hanrahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanrahan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Amon Amarth - Death in Fire. Nick Hanrahan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Hanrahan!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanrahan drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hanrahan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanrahan throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
Hanrahan stands and throws Black's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanrahan on the ground.
Hanrahan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Black on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hanrahan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Black is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hanrahan yanks on the arm and Black is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hanrahan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Hanrahan!
A victorious Nick Hanrahan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turner's entrance music is WILD ONe. A fine choice. Steve Austin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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230 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeremiah Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Austin is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Austin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
Turner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Turner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Turner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Austin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Austin to regain full guard.
Turner looking to sit in guard and control but Austin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Austin passes Turner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Austin trying to pass the guard but Turner defending well.
Austin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
Turner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turner tries to get out of the position.
Austin is looking to advance position but Turner won't allow it.
Turner is in trouble now - Austin has advanced to mount!
Austin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Austin extends the arm and Turner is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Austin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Coleman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 Sydney, Tyson Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coleman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coleman wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Coleman to the mat! Coleman manages to get full guard.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Coleman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Coleman in his guard.
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coleman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
Coleman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Coleman looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson 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.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tyson Jackson just wasn't active enough.
Coleman misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Coleman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Coleman manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Coleman's guard.
Jackson trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Coleman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Coleman manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Coleman's guard.
Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Coleman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.
Jackson pulls Coleman in close to prevent any damage.
Coleman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
Coleman wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Coleman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
George Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Coleman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coleman but Coleman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in but Coleman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Coleman circles away easily
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.
Jackson has his hands clasped together around Coleman's back. He's all about the action.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Coleman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jackson is tightening it up a little... Coleman has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Coleman reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Coleman taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tyson Jackson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Choi Siwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Choi Siwon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett throws a right hand that Siwon ducks under and follows up with a left that Siwon also avoids with ease.
Bennett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Siwon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bennett working hard to break the clinch.
Siwon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bennett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Bennett lands.
Siwon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siwon tries for a takedown but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bennett misses with a hook
and Siwon counters with a two punch combo.
Bennett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Siwon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Choi Siwon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siwon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Siwon there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Siwon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Siwon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett wants to control but Siwon postures up.
Siwon is trying to get an arm triangle but Bennett is defending well.
Siwon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bennett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Siwon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bennett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siwon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Siwon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siwon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
Siwon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Siwon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bennett, who protects the arm well.
Bennett struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siwon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Siwon is trying to get an arm triangle but Bennett is defending well.
Bennett is not content to let Siwon control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Siwon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choi Siwon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Siwon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Siwon.
Bennett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Siwon dives in and scores a takedown into Bennett's guard.
Choi Siwon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Siwon tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard.
Siwon postures up in Bennett's guard and throws a big left but Bennett blocks it.
Siwon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Siwon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bennett is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Siwon, into his guard.
Bennett looking to pass the guard.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Choi Siwon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bennett throws a right hand that misses
enabling Siwon to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Bennett misses.
Bennett misses with a looping right.
Siwon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Siwon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.
Bennett throws a right hand that misses
so Siwon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siwon forces his way into half guard.
Siwon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.
Siwon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bennett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Siwon.
Siwon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bennett defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siwon passes to side control.
The strikes coming from Siwon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Siwon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Siwon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bennett rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Siwon's guard! Nice work there by Bennett!
Siwon has Bennett pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett trying to control but Siwon is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choi Siwon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Siwon blocks a jab.
Bennett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Siwon has time to react.
Choi Siwon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bennett stuffs the takedown.
Siwon moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
Bennett misses with an uppercut.
Bennett misses with an uppercut.
Bennett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennett throws a right hand that misses
and Siwon counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siwon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bennett misses with a combination
and Siwon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siwon stands and throws Bennett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bennett sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siwon passes to side control.
Siwon is trying to get an arm triangle but Bennett is defending well.
Siwon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bennett is not content to let Siwon control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siwon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Siwon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Siwon is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siwon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Siwon swings around for an armbar but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Siwon's guard.
Bennett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Siwon is proving hard to escape from.
Bennett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Choi Siwon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Charles Bennett hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bennett misses with a lunging right hand
and Siwon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
Bennett misses with a two punch combination.
Bennett throws a one two combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Siwon shoots in for a double leg but Bennett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Charles Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Choi Siwon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennett throws the left hand but Siwon avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Choi Siwon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Siwon, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Choi Siwon!
After the fight, Choi Siwon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus Grundi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pruchasvok Nevinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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25
217 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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213 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angus Grundi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pruchasvok Nevinski!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevinski misses with a wild combination.
Grundi misses with a takedown attempt - Nevinski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nevinski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grundi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nevinski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grundi somewhat.
Grundi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nevinski is trying to defend but Grundi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grundi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nevinski wants to get back to his feet.
Grundi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grundi seems to be looking for submissions.
Grundi is working for a kimura but Nevinski is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nevinski pushes Grundi off looking to stand but Grundi dives back in and keeps control.
Grundi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grundi drops an elbow to the side of Nevinski's head.
Grundi is working for a submission of some sort.
Nevinski wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Grundi there.
Grundi lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grundi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grundi prevents Nevinski from standing back up.
Grundi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grundi is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Nevinski to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Grundi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grundi throwing strikes from guard but Nevinski blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundi pushing down on Nevinski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grundi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grundi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nevinski is just riding it out for now. Grundi eventually gives up the hold.
Grundi is looking for a kimura but Nevinski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grundi to get the leverage.
Grundi wants to work for an arm triangle but Nevinski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nevinski wants to get back to his feet.
Nevinski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grundi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundi distracts Nevinski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grundi throwing strikes from guard but Nevinski blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grundi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grundi 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.
Grundi won't allow Nevinski to get back to his feet.
Nevinski has momentary wrist control but Grundi slips an elbow through the middle.
Grundi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grundi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grundi is looking to work some ground and pound but Nevinski has wrist control.
Grundi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grundi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Grundi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck for Grundi with that takedown attempt.
Grundi fails to land the takedown.
Grundi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Angus Grundi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nevinski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grundi on the side of the head.
Grundi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nevinski circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus Grundi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nevinski misses with a straight left.
A jab from Nevinski misses.
Nevinski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grundi is out of range.
Grundi has a takedown stuffed.
Grundi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nevinski.
Nevinski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grundi's head backwards.
Grundi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nevinski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nevinski throws the kick towards the body but Grundi avoids it.
Grundi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nevinski circles away.
Nevinski slaps away a takedown attempt from Grundi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nevinski throws a right hand that Grundi ducks under and follows up with a left that Grundi also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundi takes one on the button.
Grundi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nevinski circles away.
Nevinski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Grundi shoots in but Nevinski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nevinski connects with the punch.
Nevinski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nevinski connects with a body shot that sends Grundi's belly button to the back.
Grundi dives in and grabs Nevinski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nevinski pushes down on Grundi's head and hops out.
Nevinski dips to his left and cracks Grundi with an uppercut!
Grundi fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nevinski lands with a nice combination. Grundi backs away looking to recover.
Grundi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nevinski's waist but Nevinski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grundi off to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nevinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Grundi gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundi is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nevinski looks calm but he's in trouble here. Grundi gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nevinski is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Grundi lets go of the hold and Nevinski can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Angus Grundi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Bodini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Court Mckenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alberto Bodini has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
190 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Bodini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Court Mckenzie!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckenzie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bodini is trying to defend but Mckenzie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mckenzie with the ground and pound but Bodini uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bodini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bodini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mckenzie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bodini manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mckenzie has Bodini in his guard.
Bodini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mckenzie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mckenzie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bodini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bodini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bodini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mckenzie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bodini defends well.
Bodini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckenzie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bodini throwing strikes but missing.
Mckenzie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bodini postures up in Mckenzie's guard and throws a big left but Mckenzie blocks it.
Bodini is in close to Mckenzie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bodini is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bodini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mckenzie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mckenzie can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie keeping moving, preventing Bodini from controlling successfully.
Mckenzie has control of Bodini's left arm, preventing Bodini from doing any damage.
Bodini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mckenzie throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bodini wants to control from the top but Mckenzie keeps moving.
Mckenzie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sloppy strikes from Bodini. Those never looked like landing.
Mckenzie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bodini tries to avoid it but Mckenzie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bodini to the ground. Bodini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bodini jabs at Mckenzie's body.
Alberto Bodini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bodini drops Mckenzie with a beautiful combination! Mckenzie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bodini is looking for the KO!
It looks like Court Mckenzie has been cut.
Bodini swings for the body but Mckenzie moves out of range.
Bodini gets caught napping as Mckenzie dives in and scores a takedown. Bodini manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie won't allow Bodini to get back to his feet.
Mckenzie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bodini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mckenzie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mckenzie won't allow Bodini to get back to his feet.
Mckenzie throws a strike but Bodini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bodini with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mckenzie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mckenzie controlling the position.
Bodini lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodini wants to control from the top but Mckenzie keeps moving.
Mckenzie trying to control the position here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Court Mckenzie wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mckenzie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bodini to the mat! Bodini manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mckenzie won't allow Bodini to get back to his feet.
Mckenzie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mckenzie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mckenzie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mckenzie stops Bodini from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bodini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bodini is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mckenzie is controlling him.
Mckenzie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Bodini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Court Mckenzie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mckenzie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bodini is looking to stand up but Mckenzie isn't so interested in that idea.
Mckenzie throws a big right hand that misses.
Mckenzie works over Bodini with some ground and pound from guard.
Mckenzie throws a big right hand that misses.
Mckenzie throws a big right hand that misses.
Mckenzie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mckenzie throwing strikes from guard but Bodini blocks nicely.
Bodini 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.
Mckenzie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mckenzie forces his way into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mckenzie lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodini tries to kick Mckenzie off but Mckenzie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mckenzie is working for a submission of some sort.
Mckenzie throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bodini to regain full guard.
Mckenzie throws a strike but Bodini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mckenzie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bodini throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie is pulling down on Bodini's head. It's preventing any offense from Bodini, at least for the moment.
Bodini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mckenzie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bodini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bodini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bodini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mckenzie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bodini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Court Mckenzie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bodini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mckenzie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Mckenzie with that takedown attempt.
Mckenzie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mckenzie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bodini is looking to escape.
Mckenzie throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bodini to regain full guard.
Bodini wants to stand up but Mckenzie is controlling him.
Mckenzie throwing strikes but missing.
Bodini wants to get back to his feet but Mckenzie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Court Mckenzie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mckenzie cracks Bodini with a solid left hand.
Mckenzie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bodini looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bodini looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bodini!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bodini working away.
Mckenzie has one of Bodini's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Bodini is looking to take a break and control but Mckenzie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mckenzie struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Court Mckenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Court Mckenzie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mckenzie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bodini napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bodini wants to get back to his feet but Mckenzie drags him back down.
Mckenzie scores with punches from side control.
Mckenzie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bodini is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mckenzie landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bodini parries the strikes from Mckenzie easily there. Mckenzie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bodini to escape.
Bodini defending against the ground and pound.
Bodini tries to escape but Mckenzie is in control.
Mckenzie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mckenzie is working Bodini over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckenzie throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mckenzie prevents Bodini from escaping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bodini managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mckenzie.
Mckenzie lands a few punches from side control.
Mckenzie cracks Bodini with a big right hand but Bodini just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Mckenzie's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mckenzie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bodini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bodini is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mckenzie working the ground and pound.
Mckenzie with the ground and pound but Bodini regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bodini with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mckenzie misses with a head shot. Bodini uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bodini wants to stand but Mckenzie is controlling the position.
Mckenzie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mckenzie stands up over Bodini, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bodini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie won't allow Bodini to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bodini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bodini is looking to stand up but Mckenzie isn't so interested in that idea.
Mckenzie throws an elbow that misses. Bodini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mckenzie's guard. Nice move by Bodini!
Bodini wants to control from the top but Mckenzie keeps moving.
Bodini preventing the sweep.
Mckenzie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mckenzie is looking for a triangle here but Bodini uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mckenzie is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodini landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Bodini is trying to get an arm triangle but Mckenzie is defending well.
Mckenzie wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Bodini has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Mckenzie's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Mckenzie is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Bodini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alberto Bodini!
Alberto Bodini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Blachowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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215 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jan Blachowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Doom!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice combo by Doom! Oh, that's hurt him - Blachowicz falls to the canvas and Doom follows him into side control.
Blachowicz is rocked!
It looks like Jan Blachowicz has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doom wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blachowicz, who protects the arm well.
Oh Blachowicz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blachowicz is trying to buck Doom off.
Doom working away.
Blachowicz seems to have got his legs back now.
Doom decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Doom rushes Blachowicz and presses him up against the cage.
Doom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blachowicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doom blocks a body shot from Blachowicz.
Blachowicz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Doom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doom throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Blachowicz tumbling to the canvas!
Doom looking to pass the guard.
Doom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom content to stall in guard here.
Doom decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Blachowicz, up you get!
Blachowicz throws a leg kick
and Doom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blachowicz throws a hook but Doom avoids it easily.
Blachowicz misses with a leg kick.
Doom clinches up with Blachowicz and pushes him back against the cage.
Blachowicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doom's elbow.
Doom lands an elbow just above Blachowicz 's eye.
Jan Blachowicz's cut is getting worse.
Doom tries a knee to the head but Blachowicz blocks it.
Doom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blachowicz lands an uppercut.
Doom is pushing Blachowicz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blachowicz tries to throw a body punch but Doom avoids it by throwing Blachowicz back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doom.
Doom takes a shot to the head.
Doom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blachowicz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blachowicz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Doom manages to break the clinch.
Blachowicz fails with the takedown.
Blachowicz is breathing heavily.
Blachowicz tries to move into range but Doom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Doom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blachowicz tries to move into range but Doom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Doom waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Blachowicz. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Blachowicz to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Doom passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Doom is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blachowicz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Doom thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Doom thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom happy to just control the position for now.
Doom is looking to take a break and control but Blachowicz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doom tries for a kimura but Blachowicz is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blachowicz is trying to control Doom's posture but Doom avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Doom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Blachowicz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blachowicz looks to land a body kick but Doom moved away.
Doom throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jan Blachowicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doom is defended easily by Blachowicz.
Jan Blachowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doom takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Blachowicz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doom sprawls well. Doom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blachowicz gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blachowicz swivels and escapes.
Doom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doom scores with a leg kick.
Doom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom fails to land with a series of punches.
Blachowicz looks to land a body kick but Doom moved away.
Blachowicz looks for the body kick but Doom saw that one coming.
Blachowicz misses with an uppercut. Doom saw that one coming.
Doom dives in and grabs Blachowicz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blachowicz pushes down on Doom's head and hops out.
Jan Blachowicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Doom.
Doom connects with a nice looking jab.
Blachowicz moves out of range of the body kick from Doom.
Doom doesn't manage to clinch there - Blachowicz circles away.
Nice body punch from Blachowicz.
Dave Doom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blachowicz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doom somewhat.
Blachowicz scores with a shot to the body.
Doom is breathing heavily.
Doom shoots in looking for a takedown. Blachowicz tries to sprawl out of it but Doom keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blachowicz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blachowicz thows a leg kick but Doom checks it
and Doom counters with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Doom - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doom shoots in and drives through. Blachowicz sprawls well.
Blachowicz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Doom blocks a head kick by Blachowicz.
Doom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blachowicz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Doom shoots in for a double leg but Blachowicz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blachowicz connects with a solid leg kick.
Blachowicz throws a chopping leg kick but Doom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Doom closes the distance and clinches.
Blachowicz scores with a shot to the side of Doom's head.
Doom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doom feints and then cracks Blachowicz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blachowicz down.
Blachowicz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Doom is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom slips a jab and a cross from Blachowicz.
Doom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blachowicz.
Blachowicz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Doom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blachowicz throws an overhand right that lands on Doom's shoulder, as Doom tries to avoid the shot.
Blachowicz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Doom takes the fight into the clinch.
Doom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blachowicz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blachowicz working aggressively here.
Blachowicz lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom tries to score a body lock takedown but Blachowicz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Doom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blachowicz blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blachowicz throws an elbow but misses.
Blachowicz scores with a shot to the side of Doom's head.
Doom gets a nice trip takedown into half 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!
Doom looking for a submission but Blachowicz manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Blachowicz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blachowicz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blachowicz landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Doom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jan Blachowicz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Doom manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blachowicz on his heels. He'll look to pass Blachowicz's guard now, I'm sure.
Doom pushing down on Blachowicz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Doom is keen to just control but Blachowicz is a slippery customer.
Doom trying to pass the guard but Blachowicz defending well.
Doom seems to be looking for submissions.
Doom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doom seems to be looking for submissions.
Doom looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blachowicz is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doom is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Blachowicz is surviving well by controlling Doom's body position as best he can.
Blachowicz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Doom.
Blachowicz tries to hold on but Doom postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blachowicz is trying desperately to improve position.
Doom looking to control but Blachowicz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Doom throwing strikes here but Blachowicz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Doom controlling the pace for now.
Doom wants to control the pace but Blachowicz is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom has hold of Blachowicz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Blachowicz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Blachowicz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Doom tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dave Doom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Doom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Doom's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blachowicz is looking to improve his position but Doom isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blachowicz really wants to buck Doom off and get back to his feet.
Jan Blachowicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Doom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Doom 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Doom!
Our winner, Dave Doom, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Larry Monthan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Bashor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesse Bashor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Monthan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse Bashor!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashor slips a jab and a cross from Monthan.
Bashor swats away the attempt to clinch by Monthan.
Monthan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Monthan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Monthan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Monthan holds on and takes a little breather.
Bashor passes Monthan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashor thows a huge punch but Monthan dodges it nicely.
Monthan tries to kick Bashor off but Bashor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bashor throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Monthan to regain full guard.
Bashor pushes down on Monthan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Monthan is trying to maintain the position but Bashor is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bashor connects with a nice short shot to Monthan's temple.
Bashor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bashor passes to full mount!
Bashor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bashor looking to finish Monthan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Monthan!
Monthan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bashor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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!
Bashor throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Monthan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bashor.
Bashor misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Poor strikes thrown by Bashor there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Monthan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bashor landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bashor misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bashor lands with some strikes.
Monthan is rocked!
Monthan takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Bashor's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Bashor!
An out of breath Jesse Bashor 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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