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BFT-164 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohammad Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trovador Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malik comes to the cage accompanied by Stronger. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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185 lbs
13 - 21 - 0 |
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200 lbs
7 - 12 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
13 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammad Malik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trovador Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ramos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ramos sneaks back into half guard.
Malik is pressing down on Ramos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramos is holding on for now.
Malik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Malik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ramos is trying to control but can't.
Malik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramos sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Malik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramos defends it well.
Malik is working for a submission of some sort.
Ramos holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malik is keen to just control but Ramos is a slippery customer.
Ramos wants to control but Malik is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malik is pressing down on Ramos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramos is holding on for now.
Ramos wants to control but Malik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Malik passes to side control.
Ramos is trying to improve his position.
Malik working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ramos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Malik off and has taken his back!
Malik is trying to break free.
Malik rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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. Ramos connects with a nice short shot to Malik's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ramos prevents Malik from getting back to his feet.
Malik trying to keep a closed guard but Ramos is proving a slippery customer.
Malik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramos is one step ahead there.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Malik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Malik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramos defends it easily.
Ramos trying to control but Malik is working from the bottom.
Ramos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trovador Ramos has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ramos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramos somewhat.
Malik gets a double leg takedown into Ramos's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malik forces his way into half guard.
Malik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramos is trying to stand up here but Malik is controlling him well.
Malik is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malik tries to pass to full mount but Ramos defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad Malik 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.
Ramos with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Malik counter with a right hand.
Malik shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ramos doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ramos looking to control.
Malik is looking to advance position but Ramos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Malik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Malik gets back to half guard.
Mohammad Malik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malik wants to control but Ramos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramos is looking to take a break and control but Malik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramos thows a huge punch but Malik dodges it nicely.
Ramos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malik is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik trying to control from the bottom.
Ramos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Malik tries to get to full guard but Ramos has control of the leg.
Malik gets full guard.
Ramos wants to control from the top but Malik keeps moving.
Malik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramos defends well.
Malik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramos looking to sit in guard and control but Malik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Malik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramos is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malik passes into half guard.
Ramos trying to control here.
Ramos tries to roll over but Malik keeps him under control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Malik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ramos wants to control but Malik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramos is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos trying to control but Malik postures up.
Malik trying to control from Ramos's half guard. Ramos has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Malik preventing the sweep.
Malik advances to half guard.
Malik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramos defends it well.
Malik is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malik.
Ramos misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is looking to control Malik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramos avoid being mounted?
Malik is trying to work for a kimura but Ramos is defending well.
Malik wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malik is working away from the top position though.
Malik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Malik is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramos tries to get to full guard but Malik has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad Malik dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Malik shoots in but Ramos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ramos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Malik moves into the clinch.
Malik can't find room to land a body shot as Ramos controls the action.
Malik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Malik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malik shoots in for a takedown but Ramos shows good takedown defense.
Malik throws a right and a left that Ramos avoids nicely.
Ramos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Malik sprawls well initially but Ramos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ramos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ramos prevents Malik from improving his position.
Ramos drops an elbow to the side of Malik's head.
Ramos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malik's head.
Ramos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malik is looking to escape.
Malik is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramos prevents Malik from getting the reversal.
Malik tries to hold on but Ramos postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malik is trying desperately to improve position.
Ramos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ramos stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malik but Malik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malik counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ramos won't be happy with that.
Ramos can't do much from the bottom here.
Malik tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ramos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Malik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ramos wants to control but Malik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Malik is looking to take a break and control but Ramos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Malik wants to free his trapped foot but Ramos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos wants to improve his position but Malik is controlling well.
Malik is pressing down on Ramos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramos is holding on for now.
Ramos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malik pulls his head out easily.
Ramos makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Malik fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammad Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malik dives in and grabs Ramos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramos pushes down on Malik's head and hops out.
Ramos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramos is keeping the position for now.
Ramos looking to control.
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!
Ramos keeping full guard, as Malik tries to pass.
Malik trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malik thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Malik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramos has his hands on Malik's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trovador Ramos.
Well Malik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammad Malik!
Mohammad Malik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximillion Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butler comes to the cage accompanied by Comeback Kid. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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158 lbs
4 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power |
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximillion Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith misses with a takedown
letting Butler counter with a right hand.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Butler but Butler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jacob Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to clinch
and Butler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Butler pushes his legs off easily.
Butler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Butler wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Butler throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Butler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith wants to improve his position but instead Butler has moved into half guard.
Butler 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.
Butler is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Butler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Butler pulls his head out easily.
Butler lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Smith quite badly. Smith pulls Butler in close trying to recover. Butler postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Smith on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Smith doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximillion Butler!
Maximillion Butler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curt Warburton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warburton comes to the cage accompanied by Wretch 32 ft Delilah_ Don`t Be Afraid. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Curt Warburton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Guilherme Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues gets caught flat footed, as Warburton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warburton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodrigues tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warburton throwing strikes from guard but Rodrigues blocks nicely.
Warburton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Warburton working some strikes from top position.
Rodrigues lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Warburton!
Rodrigues looking to finish with strikes here!
Warburton avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues looking to control but Warburton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rodrigues throwing strikes here but Warburton is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warburton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodrigues looking to ground and pound but Warburton is blocking nicely.
Rodrigues 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.
Warburton is trying to escape the mount.
Rodrigues fails to move to back control.
Rodrigues tries to control but Warburton wriggling away.
Warburton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warburton tries to kick Rodrigues off but Rodrigues keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warburton manages to get to full guard.
Warburton is trying to keep Rodrigues in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigues wants to pass the guard but Warburton is keeping the position.
Warburton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodrigues is one step ahead there.
Rodrigues is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Warburton keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guilherme Rodrigues has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch but Warburton is avoiding it.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warburton as he jumps to the side.
Warburton looks for a takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well.
Rodrigues fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Curt Warburton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Rodrigues.
Rodrigues will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodrigues looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues scores with a hook to the body. Warburton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Warburton keeps the fight on the outside.
Warburton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Warburton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodrigues works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodrigues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warburton is aware though and is defending well.
Warburton throwing strikes but missing.
Warburton landing with the ground and pound.
Warburton is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigues has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Curt Warburton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Warburton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues shoots for a takedown but Warburton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Warburton shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense.
Rodrigues moves in looking to clinch but Warburton pushes him off.
Warburton shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well. He's pushed Warburton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warburton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Warburton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warburton shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well. He's pushed Warburton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodrigues stuffs the takedown.
Warburton looking to score a takedown here. Rodrigues is defending well but Warburton drives through and ends up in Rodrigues's guard.
Warburton with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warburton is aware though and is defending well.
Rodrigues preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Warburton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rodrigues is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Warburton throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodrigues looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodrigues trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Warburton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warburton with a nice head shot there.
Rodrigues looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warburton is one step ahead there.
Rodrigues utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warburton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warburton is one step ahead there.
Rodrigues keeping full guard, as Warburton tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warburton is working Rodrigues over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Warburton throws a big elbow that misses.
Warburton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Warburton working some strikes from top position.
Warburton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodrigues wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodrigues working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warburton.
Warburton working some strikes from top position.
Warburton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Warburton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodrigues's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is trying to keep Warburton in close.
Rodrigues is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Warburton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warburton is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigues has wrist control.
Rodrigues utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warburton won't allow Rodrigues to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warburton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Warburton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Warburton throwing strikes from guard but Rodrigues blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curt Warburton dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Warburton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodrigues manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Warburton throwing strikes from guard but Rodrigues blocks nicely.
Rodrigues is looking for a triangle but Warburton pushes his legs off easily.
Warburton throws an elbow that misses. Rodrigues uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Warburton's guard. Nice move by Rodrigues!
Rodrigues throwing strikes but missing.
Warburton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warburton tries to get out of the position.
Warburton wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Warburton is on top in guard.
Warburton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodrigues preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warburton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warburton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Warburton cracks Rodrigues with a solid left hand.
Warburton throws a big elbow that misses.
Warburton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Warburton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigues not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warburton is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigues has wrist control.
Warburton distracts Rodrigues with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warburton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warburton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodrigues working a defensive guard here.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Curt Warburton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warburton postures up and lands a big shot to Rodrigues's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warburton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Rodrigues has momentary wrist control but Warburton slips an elbow through the middle.
Rodrigues preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodrigues utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warburton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Warburton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Curt Warburton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Warburton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Warburton looking to pass the guard.
Rodrigues wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warburton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodrigues utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Curt Warburton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Warburton shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well. He's pushed Warburton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Warburton.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues moves into range and clinches up with Warburton.
Guilherme Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warburton wants a takedown but no success here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curt Warburton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Warburton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curt Warburton!
Curt Warburton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Gryphen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Saddi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saddi has chosen Duran Duran - The Wild Boys as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bob Saddi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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23
216 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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25
215 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Forrest Gryphen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Saddi!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saddi tries to clinch but Gryphen moves out of range.
Gryphen throws a leg kick
and Saddi counters with a three punch combo that has Gryphen backing up. Gryphen nods at Saddi to acknowledge the strikes.
Saddi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saddi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gryphen can pounce on him.
Gryphen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gryphen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gryphen misses with a two punch combination.
Gryphen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gryphen trying to control the position here.
Saddi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gryphen manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saddi is keen to just control but Gryphen is a slippery customer.
Gryphen wants to get back to his feet.
Saddi wants to control but Gryphen is keeping him busy.
Saddi controlling the pace.
Saddi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gryphen is looking for a sweep. Saddi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saddi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Saddi tries to pass to full mount but Gryphen defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saddi is trying to work for a kimura but Gryphen is defending well.
Saddi wants to pass to mount but Gryphen is defending the position.
Saddi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gryphen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gryphen is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saddi seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saddi in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gryphen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saddi is working away from the top position though.
Gryphen wants to improve his position but Saddi is controlling well.
Gryphen wants to control but Saddi is keeping busy.
Saddi trying to control from half guard but Gryphen is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gryphen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saddi. Saddi obviously looking to wear him down.
Gryphen misses with a series of wild punches.
Saddi throws a right and a left that Gryphen avoids nicely.
Gryphen throws a leg kick but Saddi moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gryphen throws a leg kick which misses Saddi's front leg but catches the back leg as Saddi tries to avoid it.
Gryphen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saddi avoids it really well and circles away.
Gryphen clinches with his opponent.
Gryphen blocks a body shot from Saddi.
Saddi looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Saddi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gryphen avoiding damage as Saddi throws knees to the body.
Saddi tries to throw a body punch but Gryphen avoids it by throwing Saddi back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Gryphen controls his hands.
Saddi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saddi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gryphen up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Saddi 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.
Saddi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saddi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Gryphen.
Saddi misses with a looping right.
Gryphen forces Saddi back against the cage and clinches.
Gryphen can't break the clinch.
Gryphen wants a takedown.
Gryphen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saddi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Saddi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gryphen throws a nice looking combination but Saddi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saddi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gryphen instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saddi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gryphen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saddi lands a jab to Gryphen's midsection.
Gryphen avoids the head kick by Saddi.
Gryphen moves into range and clinches up with Saddi.
Gryphen avoiding damage as Saddi throws knees to the body.
Saddi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gryphen avoids it.
Gryphen avoiding damage as Saddi throws knees to the body.
Gryphen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saddi is defending well for now.
Saddi stalling in the clinch but Gryphen improves position.
Gryphen tries to land knees in the clinch but Saddi avoids the damage to the body.
Gryphen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saddi's elbow.
Saddi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Saddi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saddi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saddi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saddi blocks a body shot from Gryphen.
Saddi lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gryphen managing to block the knees to the body from Saddi.
Saddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gryphen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saddi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gryphen.
Saddi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gryphen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saddi.
Saddi trying to land knees to the body.
Gryphen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saddi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gryphen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saddi or not.
Saddi avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gryphen trying to land knees to the body.
Saddi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gryphen avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saddi.
Gryphen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saddi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gryphen blocks a body shot from Saddi.
Saddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gryphen throws an elbow but misses.
Saddi trying to control the position but instead, Gryphen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saddi into the cage.
Gryphen has Saddi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saddi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forrest Gryphen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saddi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saddi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saddi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gryphen after a bit of a struggle.
Gryphen tries to land knees in the clinch but Saddi avoids the damage to the body.
Gryphen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saddi is defending well for now.
Saddi missing with knees to the body.
Gryphen is trying to force a seperation but Saddi has the dominant position.
Gryphen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Saddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gryphen wants to take the fight to the mat but Saddi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gryphen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gryphen managing to block the knees to the body from Saddi.
Saddi misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bob Saddi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Saddi throws a series of punches but Gryphen avoids them all with ease.
Gryphen moves out of range as Saddi throws a body kick.
Gryphen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gryphen cracks the inside of Saddi's front leg.
Gryphen throws a front kick aimed at Saddi's knee but Saddi avoids it well.
Gryphen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gryphen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gryphen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saddi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saddi misses with a punch to the body.
Saddi is trying to drag Gryphen to the mat but Gryphen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gryphen obliges.
Gryphen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saddi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gryphen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gryphen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saddi.
Gryphen tries for a takedown but Saddi manages to get underhooks.
Gryphen misses with a knee strike.
Saddi scores with a hook to the body.
Saddi avoiding damage as Gryphen throws knees to the body.
Saddi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gryphen missing with knees to the body.
Saddi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Saddi missing with knees to the body.
Saddi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gryphen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Forrest Gryphen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob Saddi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saddi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gryphen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gryphen avoids the head kick by Saddi.
Saddi throws a head kick that misses.
Gryphen shoots in but Saddi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saddi checks a low kick from Gryphen.
Saddi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gryphen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saddi.
The fighters circling - Saddi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saddi is looking to land body kicks.
Gryphen moves into range and clinches up with Saddi.
Bob Saddi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gryphen wants to get back to striking at distance but Saddi won't allow it.
Saddi blocks a body shot from Gryphen.
Saddi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saddi can't get the takedown.
Forrest Gryphen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Saddi.
Gryphen blocks an elbow strike.
Gryphen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saddi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saddi can't find room to land a body shot as Gryphen controls the action.
Gryphen cracks Saddi with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saddi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saddi goes for a takedown attempt but Gryphen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gryphen misses with a two punch combination.
Forrest Gryphen is winning the standup battle so far.
Saddi shoots for a takedown but Gryphen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saddi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gryphen is staying active underneath Saddi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bob Saddi has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gryphen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gryphen keeping moving, preventing Saddi from controlling successfully.
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 Forrest Gryphen.
I think Saddi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Saddi!
Our winner, Bob Saddi, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Pelaez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Skelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pelaez comes to the cage accompanied by Never gonna give you up-Rick Astley. Skelton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Example - Midnight Run kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
155 lbs
9 - 7 - 1 |
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27
154 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Pelaez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Skelton!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skelton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Skelton.
Pelaez tries to clinch there but Skelton circles away.
Skelton forces Pelaez back against the cage and clinches.
Pelaez lands a left hand.
Skelton has Pelaez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Skelton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pelaez tumbling to the mat - Skelton dives into Pelaez's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Skelton wants to control from the top but Pelaez keeps moving.
Pelaez looking for a guillotine here but Skelton defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pelaez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skelton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pelaez wants to sweep here but Skelton controlling him for the moment.
Pelaez wants to stand and escape but Skelton is having none of it.
Skelton is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skelton throwing strikes from guard but Pelaez blocks nicely.
Pelaez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skelton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Skelton is working Pelaez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Skelton landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skelton trying to control but Pelaez is working from the bottom.
Pelaez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skelton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skelton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pelaez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skelton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Skelton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skelton wants to control from the top but Pelaez keeps moving.
Pelaez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Skelton frees his head nicely. Oh but Pelaez has switched to an armbar! Skelton is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jason Pelaez!
A relieved looking Jason Pelaez 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Craft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craft's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cult of Personality - Living Colour. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Craft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Craft circles away.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
Craft lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rodriguez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Craft finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodriguez's head.
Craft looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Craft looks for the body kick but Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Craft tries to land a front kick but Rodriguez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rodriguez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rodriguez blocks a leg kick.
Craft looks to land a body kick but Rodriguez moved away.
Craft tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.
Jason Craft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Rodriguez.
Craft defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craft explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Craft throws a head kick that misses.
Craft throws a leg kick but Rodriguez checks it.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Craft tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Craft manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Craft misses with a kick to the body.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Craft defends it nicely.
Rodriguez checks a low kick from Craft.
Craft misses with an attempted mid kick.
Craft pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craft bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Craft stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Craft wants it to stay on the feet.
Craft throws a low kick but Rodriguez avoids it.
Craft is looking to slow Rodriguez down with leg kicks.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Craft circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craft stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Craft wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Craft.
A solid body kick from Craft.
Rodriguez looks winded!
Rodriguez shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodriguez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Craft. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craft fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rodriguez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut lands for Craft. That snapped Rodriguez's head back.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Craft.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Craft - that will leave a mark!
Craft lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts.
Craft feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
Rodriguez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Craft.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craft throws a nice head kick!
Jason Craft is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Craft wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Craft scores with a nice strike.
Craft throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Craft. Craft obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Craft counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Craft there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Craft.
Craft turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Craft throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Craft ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Craft lands with a thumping leg kick.
Craft throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Craft lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Craft lands with a thumping leg kick.
Craft throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rodriguez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Craft is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rodriguez.
Craft thows a body kick. Rodriguez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Craft dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Craft feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rodriguez's calf.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Craft as he jumps to the side.
Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rodriguez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Craft has got the better of the exchanges.
Craft lands a head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Craft. No joy for Rodriguez on that attempt.
Jason Craft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Rodriguez.
Craft throws a combination that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Craft is trying to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Craft is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craft is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rodriguez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Craft sneaks back into half guard.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but Craft defending well.
Rodriguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Craft is looking to control Rodriguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Craft avoid being mounted?
Craft wants to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rodriguez trying to control but Craft is having none of it.
Rodriguez content just to control the position here.
Craft regains half guard.
Craft is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craft works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rodriguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Craft is looking to stand up but Rodriguez isn't so interested in that idea.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Craft keeps moving.
Rodriguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lucas Rodriguez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rodriguez shoots in for a double leg but Craft sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodriguez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Craft.
Craft throws a body kick that misses.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Craft keeps working.
Craft is trying to buck Rodriguez off.
Craft is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Craft has managed to free his arm - good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craft is pressing down on Rodriguez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez throwing strikes but missing.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Craft keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lucas Rodriguez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Craft throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jason Craft is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Craft.
Rodriguez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Craft. That one must have hurt.
Craft tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Craft. That's going to slow Rodriguez down.
Craft dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodriguez. That did some damage!
Craft misses with a kick to the body.
Rodriguez shoots in and gets a takedown into Craft's guard.
Craft working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craft wants to stand and escape but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Craft trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craft wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Craft is keeping the position.
Craft looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
Rodriguez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rodriguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craft trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Craft wants to stand but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Rodriguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Craft napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Craft's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Craft on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez happy to just control the position for now.
Rodriguez wants to control but Craft is keeping him busy.
Rodriguez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Craft wants to control but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Craft sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Craft's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rodriguez working the ground and pound.
Craft is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rodriguez trying to control the position but Craft is working away.
Rodriguez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez grinds an elbow into Craft's temple.
Craft is looking for a sweep.
Craft is trying to control Rodriguez's posture but Rodriguez avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rodriguez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brick Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miau Subsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brick Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miau Subsi!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Taylor.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Subsi moves out of range easily.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Subsi circles away and keeps his distance.
Subsi swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Subsi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Subsi.
Subsi just misses with a punch to the body.
Subsi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taylor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taylor lands a high kick!
Subsi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Subsi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taylor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Taylor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Subsi avoids it.
Taylor tries to land a knee to the head but Subsi blocks with his arms.
Subsi tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Subsi.
Subsi leaning against his opponent.
Taylor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Subsi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Taylor pushes off an throws an elbow but Subsi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Taylor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Subsi is defending well for now.
Taylor looking to throw knees to the head but Subsi is blocking nicely.
Subsi has Taylor pressed against the cage.
Taylor tries a knee to the head but Subsi blocks it.
Taylor wants to stall.
Subsi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taylor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Subsi.
Taylor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Subsi fails to land.
Taylor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Subsi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor just leaning against Subsi, taking a breather.
Subsi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Taylor scores with a knee to the head.
Taylor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Subsi looks winded!
Taylor with a knee to the head.
Taylor trying to land knees to the body.
Subsi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taylor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taylor gets underhooks to prevent Subsi's takedown attempt.
Taylor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor scores with a knee to the head.
Subsi avoiding damage as Taylor throws knees to the body.
Subsi looking to slow down the pace here.
Subsi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taylor avoiding damage.
Subsi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Subsi taking a breather.
Subsi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor throws a nice head kick!
Subsi throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Subsi in a clinch.
Taylor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Subsi is defending well for now.
Taylor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Subsi.
Subsi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taylor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Subsi tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor is trying to maintain a safe position but Subsi gets an underhook and turns Taylor into the cage.
Subsi looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Subsi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Taylor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Taylor 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.
Subsi looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Subsi avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a head kick.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Subsi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor tries to score with a low kick but Subsi moves his leg out of the way.
Left hook, right uppercut from Subsi.
Taylor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Subsi.
Taylor throws a low kick but Subsi moves out of range easily.
Subsi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Subsi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Subsi fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taylor moves into the clinch.
Subsi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taylor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taylor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taylor lands a good knee to the midsection. Subsi won't want to take too many of those.
Subsi is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taylor stalling the fight.
Taylor landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands an elbow that stopped Subsi in his tracks for a moment.
Taylor lands an elbow that stopped Subsi in his tracks for a moment.
Taylor crunches a lovely knee into Subsi's ribcage.
Taylor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Taylor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taylor lands an elbow that stopped Subsi in his tracks for a moment.
Taylor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taylor lands an elbow just above Subsi 's eye.
It looks like Miau Subsi has been cut.
Taylor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taylor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Taylor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Subsi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taylor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Subsi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taylor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taylor misses with a knee to the head.
Taylor tries to land knees in the clinch but Subsi avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Subsi avoiding damage as Taylor throws knees to the body.
Taylor misses with an elbow over the top.
Taylor tries a knee to the head but Subsi blocks it.
Subsi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Subsi tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Subsi back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a nice elbow.
Taylor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Subsi blocks it with crossed arms.
Taylor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Subsi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Subsi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taylor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taylor misses with a knee strike.
Subsi tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taylor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Subsi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Taylor misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor pushes off an throws an elbow but Subsi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Subsi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taylor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Subsi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Taylor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miau Subsi's cut.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Taylor blocks a jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Taylor enables Subsi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Taylor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Subsi postures up.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Subsi from controlling successfully.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Subsi tries to pass.
Subsi trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Subsi wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Subsi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Subsi can do to turn this around?
Subsi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subsi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taylor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taylor has escaped and now he's on top!
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Subsi is keeping the position for now.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Subsi keeps moving.
Subsi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Subsi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taylor is aware though and is defending well.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Subsi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miau Subsi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subsi working a defensive guard here.
Subsi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Subsi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor trying to control but Subsi is working from the bottom.
Taylor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taylor passes Subsi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taylor moves into full mount! Subsi won't be happy about that!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Subsi tries to hold on but Taylor postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subsi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Taylor tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Taylor moves to his opponent's back but Subsi bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Taylor.
Taylor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Subsi tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Subsi postures up.
Subsi throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
Taylor looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subsi looking to pass the guard.
Subsi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taylor dives on top into guard.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Subsi keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brick Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Subsi is looking for a triangle but Taylor pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miau Subsi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taylor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brick Taylor!
Brick Taylor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Tompkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Hannibal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tompkins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dying Fetus - One Shot, One Kill. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
277 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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22
275 lbs
7 - 5 - 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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Tompkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Hannibal!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hannibal connects with a high kick.
It looks like Steve Tompkins has been cut.
Tompkins throws a big shot that misses.
Tompkins feints and then cracks Hannibal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hannibal down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hannibal is looking to clinch.
Tompkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hannibal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tompkins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hannibal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Tompkins are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tompkins cracks Hannibal with a big elbow.
Tompkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hannibal is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hannibal throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hannibal tries a head kick but it misses.
Tompkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hannibal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Hannibal misses.
Hannibal is looking to clinch but Tompkins is avoiding it.
Hannibal is looking to clinch.
Hannibal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tompkins circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannibal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hannibal tries to clinch up but Tompkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hannibal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hannibal tries to close the distance and clinch but Tompkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tompkins works over Hannibal's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Jason Hannibal has been cut.
Hannibal misses with a head kick.
Steve Tompkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hannibal tries to clinch there but Tompkins circles away.
Hannibal tries to bum rush Tompkins with a series of wild strikes but Tompkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Tompkins misses.
Tompkins lands with a hook. Hannibal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tompkins looks to land a body kick but Hannibal moved away.
Tompkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tompkins lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Hannibal falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Tompkins!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Steve Tompkins made sure he mentioned Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dingo Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alistair Overeem !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dingo Monster!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Overeem on the side of the head.
It looks like Alistair Overeem has been cut.
Monster lands a front kick.
Overeem wants to clinch.
Overeem avoids the head kick by Monster.
Monster has Overeem up against the cage in a clinch.
Overeem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monster blocks it with crossed arms.
Monster blocks an elbow strike from Overeem .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Overeem or not.
Overeem throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Monster avoids the elbow strike from Overeem , against the cage.
Monster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Overeem backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Overeem .
It looks like Dingo Monster has been cut.
Monster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monster connects with a body shot.
Monster moves into the clinch successfully.
Overeem throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Monster lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Monster is leaning against Overeem and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Monster avoids the elbow strike from Overeem , against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster breaks from the clinch.
Monster jabs at Overeem 's body.
Monster closes the distance and clinches.
Monster dodges an elbow strike from Overeem .
Monster blocks an uppercut.
Monster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monster darts in and clinches Overeem up against the cage.
Overeem misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monster.
Monster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Overeem prevents a takedown attempt there.
Monster tries to score a body lock takedown but Overeem shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Overeem creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Monster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Monster blocks an uppercut.
Overeem pushes off an throws an elbow but Monster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Monster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingo Monster.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overeem throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Monster has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Overeem regains guard immediately.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing Monster from controlling successfully.
Overeem on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Overeem tries to get out of the position.
Monster is looking to work some ground and pound but Overeem has wrist control.
Overeem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing Monster from controlling successfully.
Overeem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monster on the ground.
Monster gets to his feet - Overeem follows without any prompting.
Monster instigates a clinch.
Overeem lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Dingo Monster's cut even more.
Overeem creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Monster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monster.
Monster blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster breaks the clinch.
Monster clinches with his opponent.
Overeem creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Monster works on Overeem 's body with a couple of short punches.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Monster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monster stalling.
Monster scores with a knee to the head.
Alistair Overeem 's cut is getting worse.
Overeem throws an elbow that misses.
Overeem misses with an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Monster.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monster manages to break the clinch.
Monster rushes Overeem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Overeem 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Overeem pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Monster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Overeem prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Monster manages to break the clinch.
Monster lands a big head kick that sends Overeem tumbling to the mat! Monster takes a step backwards and waves Overeem back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Monster connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monster forces Overeem back against the cage and clinches.
Overeem is looking to control Monster's arms but Monster gets an underhook and turns him. Now Overeem has his back to the cage.
Monster lands a good knee to the midsection. Overeem won't want to take too many of those.
Monster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Monster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monster cracks Overeem with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Monster has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Overeem to stand back up!
Overeem is rocked!
Alistair Overeem 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Overeem gets tackled into the cage by Monster. Monster maintains the clinch.
Oh Overeem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monster avoids a wild elbow strike from Overeem .
Overeem wants to stall.
Overeem seems to have got his legs back now.
Monster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Monster lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Monster gets a clinch.
Monster lands a body shot.
Monster avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dingo Monster dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Monster drops Overeem with a beautiful combination! Overeem stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Monster is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monster flashes Overeem a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Overeem 's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Overeem crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Monster punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dingo Monster!
Dingo Monster decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Choake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choake comes to the cage accompanied by Hans Zimmer - The Kraken. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jermaine Choake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choake lands with a nice body punch.
Choake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shields swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Choake moves into the clinch.
Choake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Choake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
Shields tries to stall but Choake uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Choake wants the takedown. Shields is fighting it off but Choake persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shields's guard against the cage.
Choake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shields has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Choake has managed to get both his arms back between Shields's legs - danger averted.
Choake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shields throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shields working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields has momentary wrist control but Choake slips an elbow through the middle.
Choake wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.
Shields is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Choake tries to free his leg and advance position but Shields is retaining full guard.
Choake working some strikes from top position.
Choake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shields avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Choake trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choake cracks Shields with a solid left hand.
Shields is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Choake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Choake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shields trying to control the position.
Shields looking for a guillotine here but Choake defends easily.
Choake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shields's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Choake looking to pass the guard.
Shields is trying to keep Choake in close.
Shields working for submissions but it's allowed Choake to get to half guard.
Choake is looking for a kimura but Shields is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choake to get the leverage.
Shields trying to control from the bottom.
Shields is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choake pulls his head out easily.
Choake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Choake seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Choake 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.
Shields is refusing to be controlled, as Choake sits in half guard.
Choake wants to pass to mount but Shields is defending the position.
Choake has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
Shields is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Choake raining down hammerfists from mount.
Shields wants to control but Choake is having none of it.
Choake is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Choake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Choake gets the takedown into side control.
Shields is looking for a sweep.
Choake working the body and head with strikes.
Choake creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Choake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shields manages to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Choake lands a nice short elbow.
Shields is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Choake jumps into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields trying his best to control but Choake has mounted him.
Choake dominating with strikes here.
Shields taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choake avoids the attempt from Shields to control.
You get the feeling that Shields really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Choake lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shields hang on?
Choake controlling the pace for now.
Choake pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Choake working the ground and pound effectively.
That has opened up Jake Shields's cut even more.
Choake looking to control but Shields is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choake is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shields is surviving well by controlling Choake's body position as best he can.
Choake tries to control but Shields wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Choake landing shots from mount.
Shields is trying desperately to improve position.
Choake working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Choake looking to finish Shields with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shields!
The cut above Jake Shields's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jake Shields's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jermaine Choake!
Jermaine Choake made sure to mention his sponsor, Hell's Balls Recovery (160) in his post fight interview.
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