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TCA 50 - Goss Vs Cooney PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishikawa comes to the cage accompanied by mindshift genki sudo. Boon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Who are you? Come on, goodbye! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kirk Boon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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147 lbs
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130 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akira Ishikawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kirk Boon!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishikawa closes the distance and clinches.
Boon can't get the takedown.
Ishikawa successfully pulls guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ishikawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ishikawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Boon drops back looking for a leg! Ishikawa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ishikawa manages to kick Boon off! Boon jumps back into Ishikawa's guard.
Ishikawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ishikawa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boon, into his guard.
Boon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ishikawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boon looking for a guillotine here but Ishikawa defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boon is working for a submission of some sort.
Boon is looking for submissions but instead, Ishikawa has regained full guard.
Ishikawa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boon defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa working for a triangle but Boon defends it easily.
Ishikawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boon is one step ahead there.
Boon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ishikawa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boon, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishikawa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boon wants to sweep here but Ishikawa controlling him for the moment.
Boon has an active guard here but Ishikawa has managed to pass into half guard.
Boon moves into full guard.
Boon has his foot on Ishikawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ishikawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Boon keeping moving, preventing Ishikawa from controlling successfully.
Ishikawa is working Boon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boon keeping moving, preventing Ishikawa from controlling successfully.
Boon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ishikawa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boon.
Boon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ishikawa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boon is trying to get back to full guard.
Ishikawa stalling.
Ishikawa is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boon manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Ishikawa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ishikawa moves to clinch but Boon breaks away
and Boon counters with a single leg into guard. Ishikawa didn't expect that.
Ishikawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Boon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ishikawa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ishikawa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ishikawa!
Boon is looking for a sweep.
Ishikawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boon actively working from the bottom here.
Boon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boon is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ishikawa pulls his head out easily.
Ishikawa is keen to just control but Boon is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ishikawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ishikawa cracks Boon with a solid left hand.
Ishikawa working some strikes from top position.
Ishikawa chips away with some ground and pound.
Boon wants to hit a switch here but Ishikawa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Boon there!
Boon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ishikawa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Boon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Ishikawa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boon is looking to improve his position but Ishikawa isn't that keen on the idea.
Boon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ishikawa wants to stand and escape but Boon is having none of it.
Boon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ishikawa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boon has Ishikawa in his guard.
Ishikawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Boon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ishikawa's guard.
Akira Ishikawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ishikawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ishikawa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boon, into his guard.
Boon is looking for a triangle but Ishikawa pushes his legs off easily.
Ishikawa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boon looking for a guillotine here but Ishikawa defends easily.
Ishikawa pushing down on Boon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ishikawa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ishikawa looking to control but Boon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boon tries to reverse the position but Ishikawa maintains control.
Boon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishikawa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ishikawa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Boon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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 Akira Ishikawa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ishikawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ishikawa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boon is rocked!
Ishikawa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boon is still in real trouble! Can Ishikawa finish him?
Ishikawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boon, who protects the arm well.
Ishikawa in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Boon looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ishikawa turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Ishikawa!
Akira Ishikawa took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dis Styxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styxx has chosen Snoop Dogg: Gin & Juice as his entrance music. John Jane looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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240 lbs
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275 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Jane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dis Styxx!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styxx scores with a leg kick.
Styxx shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Styxx looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Styxx.
Jane looks to throw the jab but Styxx is out of range.
Styxx throws a low kick, looking for Jane's leg but Jane calmly moves out of range.
Jane looks to throw a body kick
enabling Styxx to counter with a crisp jab.
Styxx moves out of range of the body kick from Jane.
Styxx shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Styxx.
Styxx throws a series of strikes that have Jane backpedaling.
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!
Jane stuns Styxx with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Styxx displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jane throws out the jab.
Styxx throws a head kick that misses
and Jane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jane misses with a straight left.
Jane misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane swings widly with a right hand
and Styxx counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Styxx.
Styxx keeps Jane at a distance using the push kick.
Jane is breathing heavily.
Styxx blocks a jab.
Styxx dips to his left and cracks Jane with an uppercut!
Styxx goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Styxx connects with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Styxx misses.
Styxx throws a series of strikes that have Jane backpedaling.
Styxx connects with a looping right hand.
Jane is rocked!
Styxx grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Jane takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Styxx cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dis Styxx!
During a confident post fight interview, Dis Styxx thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pops Cama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cama comes to the cage accompanied by Lollipop. This should be fireworks!
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250 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pops Cama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Power. Those never looked like landing.
Cama lands a nice shot to the body.
Power looks gassed!
Cama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Power shoots in for a double leg but Cama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Max Power 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.
Power takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Power on the side of the head.
It looks like Max Power has been cut.
Cama scores with a spinning back kick!
Cama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Cama.
Cama wobbles Power with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Cama dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Power to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pops Cama!
Pops Cama bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bain Sharwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taco Belle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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260 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bain Sharwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Taco Belle!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belle keeps the fight on the outside.
Sharwin slips a straight right by Belle.
Sharwin has closed the distance and engaged Belle in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sharwin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sharwin wants to get back to striking at distance but Belle won't allow it.
Sharwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sharwin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharwin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Belle counters with a nice uppercut.
Belle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sharwin tries to clinch but Belle moves away
and Belle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sharwin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sharwin looks to clinch
and Belle counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sharwin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sharwin clinches up against the cage.
Sharwin tries to break the clinch but Belle is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Sharwin.
Belle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sharwin's efforts to push away.
Belle presses Sharwin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sharwin has had enough of the clinch but Belle keeps him there for the moment.
Sharwin is trying to push Belle away but Belle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sharwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Belle tries to work over Sharwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharwin is trying to force a seperation but Belle has the dominant position.
Sharwin can't break the clinch.
Sharwin has had enough of the clinch but Belle keeps him there for the moment.
Belle working Sharwin over with knees to the body.
Sharwin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Belle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sharwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Belle has double underhooks.
Sharwin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belle with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bain Sharwin has been cut.
A knee to the head by Belle.
Sharwin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Sharwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Sharwin fails to land.
Nice elbow from Belle.
Belle has Sharwin pressed against the cage. He pushes Sharwin back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Belle throws a beautiful elbow that sends Sharwin crashing to the floor! Belle piles on the pressure with more strikes! Sharwin is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taco Belle!
A less than humble Taco Belle misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Damian Grabowski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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272 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett looks to clinch
and Grabowski counters with a three punch combo that has Bennett backing up. Bennett nods at Grabowski to acknowledge the strikes.
Bennett forces Grabowski back against the cage and clinches.
Grabowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bennett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bennett throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grabowski blocks an elbow strike from Bennett.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bennett throws an elbow but misses.
Bennett comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Damian Grabowski has been cut.
Grabowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grabowski takes an elbow to the temple.
Bennett creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bennett tries to land knees in the clinch but Grabowski avoids the damage to the body.
Grabowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Bennett.
A short uppercut from Bennett.
Grabowski managing to block the knees to the body from Bennett.
Bennett throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bennett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grabowski avoids it.
Bennett throws an elbow that misses.
Bennett throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grabowski takes an elbow to the temple.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bennett just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grabowski's brow.
Bennett misses with an elbow over the top.
Grabowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grabowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bennett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Grabowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grabowski blocks the elbow strike.
Grabowski avoids the elbow strike from Bennett, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Damian Grabowski's cut is getting worse.
Bennett throws an elbow but it misses.
Bennett throws an elbow but it misses.
Bennett looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bennett misses with a knee strike.
Bennett creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grabowski's defenses.
Grabowski avoids the elbow strike from Bennett, against the cage.
Grabowski blocks an elbow strike from Bennett.
Bennett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grabowski is defending well for now.
Grabowski avoids the elbow strike from Bennett, against the cage.
Grabowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Bennett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett throws an elbow but it misses.
Bennett lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bennett creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grabowski's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Damian Grabowski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Grabowski avoiding damage as Bennett throws knees to the body.
Grabowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bennett lands an elbow that stopped Grabowski in his tracks for a moment.
Jeez, Damian Grabowski's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bennett lands a damaging elbow.
Bennett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bennett throws an elbow but it misses.
Bennett throws an elbow but it misses.
Bennett throws an elbow but it misses.
Bennett lands an elbow inside that Grabowski shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Damian Grabowski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charles Bennett!
A relieved looking Charles Bennett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Kjellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Van Dam might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to C R E A M By The Wu-Tang Clan. Bjorn Kjellstrom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Van Dam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bjorn Kjellstrom!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dam scores with a nice head shot.
Van Dam swinging wildly here.
Kjellstrom tries to clinch up but Van Dam circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Dam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kjellstrom.
Van Dam throws a right hand that Kjellstrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Kjellstrom also avoids with ease.
Kjellstrom scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Van Dam wants to get back to his feet but Kjellstrom drags him back down.
Kjellstrom working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kjellstrom looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kjellstrom has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Van Dam is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kjellstrom yanks on the arm and Van Dam is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kjellstrom.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjorn Kjellstrom!
Bjorn Kjellstrom was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suzuki has chosen Codename 47 as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Thiago Suzuki was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Cash.
Suzuki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No luck for Cash with that takedown attempt.
Suzuki throws a low kick but Cash avoids it.
Cash is looking to clinch.
Cash looks to clinch
and Suzuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cash.
Nice takedown defense from Suzuki. No joy for Cash on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Cash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suzuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suzuki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cash's head.
Cash throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Suzuki misses with a low kick.
Cash moves in looking to clinch but Suzuki pushes him off.
Cash darts in trying to clinch
and Suzuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suzuki catches Cash with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suzuki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cash throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suzuki. Cash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suzuki blocks the body kick.
Cash shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Suzuki but Suzuki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cash fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suzuki keeps the fight on the outside.
Suzuki lands a high kick!
Cash throws a head kick that misses.
Suzuki scores with a head kick.
Cash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cash throws a leg kick but Suzuki checks it.
Cash checks the leg kick.
Cash changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suzuki tries to avoid it but Cash manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suzuki to the ground. Suzuki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cash throws a head kick that Suzuki semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cash fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Suzuki avoids it really well and circles away.
Suzuki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cash throws a head kick but Suzuki moves out of range.
Cash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Suzuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suzuki with a jab.
Suzuki throws the kick towards the body but Cash avoids it.
Suzuki throws a front kick aimed at Cash's knee but Cash avoids it well.
Suzuki just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Suzuki 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 Cash has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cash and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cash misses with a takedown
and Suzuki counters with a shoot takedown. Cash fights it but they end up in guard.
Suzuki looking to pass the guard.
Suzuki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suzuki wants to pass the guard but Cash is keeping the position.
Cash looking for a sweep. Not yet Cash, not yet.
Suzuki is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash wants to sweep but no luck.
Suzuki throwing strikes but missing.
Suzuki is working Cash over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cash throws his legs up looking for a submission but Suzuki uses it to pass to side control.
Suzuki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cash regains half guard.
Cash has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suzuki is working away from the top position though.
Cash on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cash is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suzuki scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suzuki works his way into side control.
Suzuki in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Suzuki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cash some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suzuki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cash manages to get back to half guard.
Cash is looking for a sweep. Suzuki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cash taking some punishment here, with Suzuki in his half guard.
Cash manages to get to full guard.
Cash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suzuki is one step ahead there.
Suzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Cash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suzuki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cash working a defensive guard here.
Suzuki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Suzuki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suzuki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Suzuki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cash checks a leg kick.
Suzuki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cash pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suzuki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cash doesn't seem bothered though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cash misses with a body kick.
Cash shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suzuki sprawls well. Suzuki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cash gets slowly back to his feet.
Suzuki misses with a wild combination.
Cash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Suzuki. Beautiful body shot.
Suzuki misses with a body kick.
Cash throws a sloppy head kick and Suzuki moves out of range easily.
Cash fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suzuki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suzuki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cash rather than just go for the knockout.
Cash is looking to clinch but Suzuki is avoiding it.
Thiago Suzuki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from Cash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suzuki. Cash does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash wants to clinch up but Suzuki keeps it at a distance.
Cash moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cash as Suzuki tries to tie him up.
A short left from Suzuki.
Suzuki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cash misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suzuki.
Suzuki breaks from the clinch.
Suzuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cash tries for a takedown but Suzuki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Cash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suzuki throws a head kick that misses.
Cash tries to clinch but Suzuki is having none of it.
Suzuki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cash, pushing him back against the cage.
Suzuki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Suzuki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cash avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Suzuki.
A bit of stalling here from Suzuki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki managing to block the knees to the body from Cash.
Cash throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suzuki blocks it with crossed arms.
Cash tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suzuki avoids it.
The referee calls for Suzuki to work.
Suzuki lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suzuki stands up over Cash, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Suzuki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cash is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cash is looking for a triangle here but Suzuki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suzuki working the body and head with strikes.
Suzuki is working Cash over with some ground and pound from side control.
Suzuki lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cash tries to buck Suzuki off but Suzuki is having none of it.
Suzuki working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Suzuki lands a few punches from side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Suzuki. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cash tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suzuki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cash is not content to let Suzuki control the position.
Suzuki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Suzuki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cash some visible discomfort.
Cash is looking for a sweep.
Suzuki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cash some visible discomfort.
Cash takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Cash's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Suzuki lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cash is looking to regain half guard here but Suzuki keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki is working Cash over with some ground and pound from side control.
Suzuki content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suzuki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cash knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cash is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Cash's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Suzuki working the head with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suzuki working the body and head with strikes.
Cash takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cash is looking for a sweep.
Suzuki grinds an elbow into Cash's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Suzuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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.
Suzuki wants to land a leg kick but Cash is out of range.
Cash shoots in for a takedown but Suzuki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cash tries to close the distance and clinch but Suzuki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cash tries to clinch but Suzuki moves away
and Suzuki counters with a thumping low kick.
Suzuki lands a lovely overhand right.
Suzuki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot by Suzuki.
Cash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suzuki.
Cash tries to clinch but Suzuki moves away
and Suzuki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Suzuki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cash up against the cage.
Cash tries to pull guard but Suzuki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Suzuki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cash missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki lands an elbow that stopped Cash in his tracks for a moment.
Suzuki working Cash over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cash tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Suzuki just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Cash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suzuki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cash trying to land knees to the body.
Suzuki has hold of one of Cash's legs. Cash is fighting the takedown attempt but Suzuki gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Suzuki trying to control but Cash is working from the bottom.
Suzuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suzuki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cash has momentary wrist control but Suzuki slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Suzuki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cash keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cash is keeping the position for now.
Suzuki postures up.
Suzuki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cash has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suzuki has managed to get both his arms back between Cash's legs - danger averted.
Cash looking to control but Suzuki passes into half guard.
Suzuki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cash actively working from the bottom here.
Suzuki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cash taking some punishment here, with Suzuki in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cash is refusing to be controlled, as Suzuki sits in half guard.
Cash moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cash working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suzuki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suzuki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Suzuki is working Cash over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cash is looking for a triangle but Suzuki pushes his legs off easily.
Suzuki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Suzuki is working Cash over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Suzuki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Suzuki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki is sitting in close to Cash's body. Cash has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Suzuki is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Suzuki is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cash.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Martin Cash!
An out of breath Martin Cash 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ur Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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172 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, ur Down!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Down tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Down!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Down looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is riding his opponent, not letting Down buck him off.
Down tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jackson controlling the positon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tyson Jackson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Down.
Down misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Down!
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Down really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson moves to back control.
Jackson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Down tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tyson Jackson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Down.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Down on that attempt.
Tyson Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ur Down.
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Down's guard.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Down has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tyson Jackson just wasn't active enough.
Jackson scores with a takedown into Down's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Down attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Down to the mat! Down manages to get full guard.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Down swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Down looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Down working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Down is tightening it up a little... Jackson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jackson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jackson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Down!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). ur Down!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Echart Tolle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gouki Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolle's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ask Eckhart. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Echart Tolle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gouki Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba with a jab.
Sakuraba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sakuraba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sakuraba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sakuraba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tolle circles away quickly and effectively.
Tolle dives in and grabs Sakuraba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sakuraba pushes down on Tolle's head and hops out.
Tolle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice jab there from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba sizes up Tolle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sakuraba throws a series of punches but Tolle avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sakuraba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tolle closes the distance and clinches up with Sakuraba, looking for a takedown. Tolle pushes Sakuraba against the cage but Sakuraba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Echart Tolle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuraba misses with a wild combination.
Tolle shoots in but no luck this time.
Tolle gets a takedown into half guard.
Tolle prevents Sakuraba from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Tolle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolle wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tolle thows a huge punch but Sakuraba dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tolle seems to be working for a kimura but Sakuraba defends the submission attempt.
Sakuraba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tolle.
Tolle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolle passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sakuraba is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sakuraba defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tolle.
Tolle lands a heavy elbow.
Sakuraba wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Gouki Sakuraba has been cut.
Tolle wants to control the pace but Sakuraba is squirming around nicely.
Tolle is working for a guillotine from mount but Sakuraba frees his head quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolle throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tolle is landing with some decent strikes but Sakuraba is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolle thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tolle controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Echart Tolle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gouki Sakuraba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sakuraba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakuraba throws a nice looking combination but Tolle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sakuraba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sakuraba connects with a body shot that sends Tolle's belly button to the back.
Sakuraba lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tolle has a takedown stuffed.
Tolle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sakuraba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tolle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sakuraba is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Poor strikes thrown by Tolle there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tolle looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tolle 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.
Tolle thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sakuraba is squirming around, avoiding Tolle's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolle thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tolle throwing strikes here but Sakuraba is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tolle thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Echart Tolle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tolle punching from mount but Sakuraba doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolle looking to ground and pound but Sakuraba is blocking nicely.
Tolle controlling from mount.
Tolle 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! Tolle extends the arm and Sakuraba is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Echart Tolle!
Echart Tolle made sure to mention his sponsor, Steel Penn's Exchange Extravaganza in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Goss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Cooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goss's entrance music is Xerath: God of the Front Lines. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Goss!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamie Cooney!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goss.
Cooney pushes Goss up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooney takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goss is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Goss.
Goss tries a knee to the head but Cooney blocks it.
Goss connects with a knee to the head.
Cooney stalling in the clinch but Goss improves position.
Goss landing knees to the body.
Goss trying to land knees to the body.
Cooney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goss has his takedown stuffed
and Cooney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goss thinking.
Cooney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cooney shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Goss manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Goss 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! Cooney rolls with it to try and escape but Goss cranks on the arm and Cooney is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Goss!
Joseph Goss retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Joseph Goss thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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