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CCoR - XII PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luke Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esta me Dinero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alkofer's entrance music is Jump Jump - Busta Rhymes. A fine choice. Luke Alkofer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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130 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Esta me Dinero!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkofer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dinero counters with a low kick, right behind Alkofer 's knee.
Dinero wants to clinch up but Alkofer keeps it at a distance.
Dinero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dinero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alkofer shoots in for a double leg but Dinero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alkofer shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Alkofer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Dinero misses.
Dinero connects with a high kick.
Dinero is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dinero gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dinero wants to get back to his feet but Alkofer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alkofer passes Dinero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alkofer wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Dinero uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alkofer is controlling him.
Alkofer stands up and waves to Dinero to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer shoots in for a double leg but Dinero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alkofer shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alkofer.
Alkofer is breathing heavily.
Dinero shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alkofer is trying to defend but Dinero finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nice strikes from Dinero there.
Dinero prevents Alkofer from improving his position.
Alkofer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alkofer works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinero looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alkofer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dinero manages to get himself to full guard.
Alkofer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dinero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alkofer gets to his feet. Dinero looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Luke Alkofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alkofer.
Dinero slaps away a takedown attempt from Alkofer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dinero shoots in and drives through. Alkofer sprawls well.
Dinero moves in looking to clinch but Alkofer pushes him off.
Dinero misses with a hook. Alkofer ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Dinero with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dinero's waist but Dinero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alkofer off to one side.
Alkofer misses with a takedown
and Dinero counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dinero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dinero.
Dinero misses with a takedown attempt - Alkofer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dinero fails with the takedown.
Alkofer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dinero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dinero shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alkofer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alkofer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dinero makes his way to full guard, as Alkofer worked for a kimura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer stops Dinero from standing up.
Alkofer stands and throws Dinero's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alkofer tries to advance to mount but Dinero denies him.
Alkofer stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dinero darts in and clinches Alkofer up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dinero prevents Alkofer from breaking the clinch.
Alkofer is trying to break free.
Alkofer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alkofer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Luke Alkofer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alkofer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dinero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dinero wants to get back to his feet.
Alkofer decides to stand back up.
Alkofer shoots for a double leg takedown but Dinero sprawls well. He's pushed Alkofer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alkofer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alkofer stuffs the takedown.
Dinero clinches with his opponent.
Dinero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alkofer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alkofer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Luke Alkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esta me Dinero.
Alkofer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinero prevents Alkofer from breaking the clinch.
Dinero manages to break the clinch.
Alkofer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dinero is fending him off so far but Alkofer persists. Nope, Dinero circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alkofer closes the distance and clinches up with Dinero, looking for a takedown. Alkofer pushes Dinero against the cage but Dinero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alkofer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dinero.
Dinero tries to clinch there but Alkofer circles away.
Dinero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dinero.
Nice sprawl there from Dinero as Alkofer shoots in.
Dinero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alkofer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dinero clinches up with Alkofer and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Alkofer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Alkofer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dinero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alkofer.
Dinero rushes Alkofer and presses him up against the cage.
Alkofer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinero is trying to pull guard but Alkofer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alkofer is pressed up against the cage. Dinero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alkofer down to the mat. Alkofer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dinero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alkofer backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alkofer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dinero's waist but Dinero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alkofer off to one side.
Dinero dives in and grabs Alkofer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alkofer pushes down on Dinero's head and hops out.
Dinero manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alkofer on his heels. He'll look to pass Alkofer's guard now, I'm sure.
Alkofer keeping moving, preventing Dinero from controlling successfully.
Alkofer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alkofer is looking to stand up but Dinero isn't so interested in that idea.
Alkofer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer keeping moving, preventing Dinero from controlling successfully.
Alkofer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dinero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dinero wants to control from the top but Alkofer keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Esta me Dinero.
Alkofer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alkofer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dinero tries to close the distance and clinch but Alkofer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dinero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alkofer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dinero changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alkofer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dinero working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinero wants to control but Alkofer is keeping him busy.
Dinero might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alkofer kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alkofer is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alkofer tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alkofer is desperately trying to improve his position but Dinero has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esta me Dinero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck for Alkofer with that takedown attempt.
Alkofer shoots in and drives through. Dinero sprawls well.
Dinero closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alkofer's guard.
Dinero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dinero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dinero trying to control but Alkofer is working from the bottom.
Alkofer wants to sweep here but Dinero controlling him for the moment.
Alkofer has his hands on Dinero's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alkofer keeping moving, preventing Dinero from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esta me Dinero has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Alkofer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dinero swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Alkofer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinero fails with a takedown attempt.
Alkofer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alkofer showed some decent athleticism there.
Alkofer wants to stand but Dinero has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Dinero is trying to stand up here but Alkofer is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Alkofer stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Alkofer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dinero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alkofer somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alkofer fails with a takedown attempt.
Dinero tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinero doesn't manage to clinch there - Alkofer circles away.
Dinero is looking to clinch.
Alkofer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dinero shoots in but Alkofer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dinero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alkofer shoots in for a double leg but Dinero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dinero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alkofer. That did some damage!
Alkofer tries to keep at a distance but Dinero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dinero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alkofer's efforts to push away.
Dinero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alkofer lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dinero blocks an uppercut.
Dinero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alkofer gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alkofer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Alkofer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dinero to his feet.
Dinero wants to clinch.
Dinero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice sprawl there from Dinero as Alkofer shoots in.
A head kick misses from Dinero.
Dinero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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 Luke Alkofer.
I think Alkofer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Alkofer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Blindside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Roy Jones - Can't be touched. David Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, David Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry Blindside!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blindside throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blindside counters with a head kick.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Blindside. Blindside maintains the clinch.
Blindside lands an elbow inside.
Blindside creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Blindside lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Blindside stalling.
Blindside landing some nice looking knees 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!
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Blindside.
Blindside creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Blindside lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blindside lands a nice elbow.
Blindside lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like David Jackson has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Blindside.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Blindside lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blindside lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blindside lands an elbow inside.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blindside gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blindside creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Jackson! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Blindside.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Blindside!
Terry Blindside 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lewis McLay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yehia Kamel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis McLay has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis McLay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yehia Kamel!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLay closes the distance and clinches up with Kamel, looking for a takedown. McLay pushes Kamel against the cage but Kamel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McLay looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kamel cracks McLay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kamel connects with a right hand. McLay shakes it off.
Kamel scores with the left hand. McLay knows he should have avoided that one.
McLay is rocked!
Kamel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McLay on the side of the head.
Oh McLay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLay misses with a takedown
and Kamel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kamel lands a jab to McLay's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLay circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Kamel. McLay falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Kamel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yehia Kamel!
During a confident post fight interview, Yehia Kamel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between RZ Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlandov Zilavi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RZ Silva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, RZ Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Orlandov Zilavi!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zilavi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zilavi misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Zilavi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Zilavi from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zilavi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zilavi has Silva in his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zilavi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zilavi looking for a sweep. Not yet Zilavi, not yet.
Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silva misses with a body shot.
A jab from Silva misses.
Zilavi defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Zilavi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zilavi off to one side.
RZ Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlandov Zilavi.
Silva misses with a hook.
Zilavi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Silva throws a series of punches but Zilavi avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Zilavi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva has an active guard here but Zilavi has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zilavi winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zilavi is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zilavi is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zilavi controlling the action here.
Zilavi stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva wants to control but Zilavi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zilavi wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zilavi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zilavi wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva tries to kick Zilavi off but Zilavi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to hold on to Zilavi's head to control him but Zilavi postures up.
Zilavi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zilavi in particular looking to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zilavi defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zilavi shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Zilavi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zilavi misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zilavi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zilavi is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Orlandov Zilavi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zilavi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zilavi escapes and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Zilavi working the head with strikes.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva parries the strikes from Zilavi easily there. Zilavi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Silva to escape.
Zilavi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zilavi controls the position.
Silva wants to control but Zilavi postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Zilavi is chipping away with strikes.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zilavi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zilavi scoring with punches and elbows.
Zilavi tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zilavi is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Zilavi 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.
Zilavi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Zilavi to pass to mount.
Silva pushes Zilavi off and gets back to his feet.
Orlandov Zilavi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zilavi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva is not content to let Zilavi control the position.
Zilavi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zilavi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zilavi off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to stick to Zilavi's back but Zilavi is turning into Silva. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Silva's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zilavi.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zilavi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva is wriggling around but Zilavi manages to pass to half guard.
Silva is staying active underneath Zilavi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zilavi working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zilavi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zilavi controlling the action here.
Zilavi winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silva wants to control but Zilavi is keeping busy.
Zilavi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zilavi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zilavi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlandov Zilavi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zilavi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zilavi somewhat.
Zilavi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Zilavi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zilavi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva pushes Zilavi off looking to stand but Zilavi dives back in and keeps control.
Silva is not content to let Zilavi control the position.
Zilavi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zilavi pulls his head out easily.
Zilavi trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Zilavi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva tries to kick Zilavi off but Zilavi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zilavi wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Zilavi trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
RZ Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Zilavi postures up.
Silva wants to improve his position but Zilavi is controlling well.
Orlandov Zilavi has got the better of the ground game so far.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Orlandov Zilavi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zilavi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Zilavi is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zilavi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Silva!
Zilavi landing shots from mount.
Silva 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.
Zilavi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zilavi is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zilavi is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Zilavi is looking to stall here but Silva recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zilavi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zilavi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva is pushing Zilavi's head away, looking to escape. Zilavi manages to hold on to the position though.
Orlandov Zilavi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zilavi trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Zilavi wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlandov Zilavi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zilavi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlandov Zilavi!
Orlandov Zilavi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
276 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
1 - 4 - 1 |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Silva !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cormier leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Cormier.
Cormier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cormier somewhat.
Cormier misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Antonio Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.
Cormier gets a double leg takedown into Silva 's guard.
Silva kicks Cormier off and gets to his feet.
Cormier shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Cormier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Silva . No joy for Cormier on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cormier!
Silva throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Cormier has his hands clasped together but Silva breaks the hold and Cormier is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Silva !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Silva !
Antonio Silva 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ferguson's choice of entrance music: I'll Whip Ya Head Boy. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferguson gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miller sprawls well initially but Ferguson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ferguson prevents Miller from standing back up.
Ferguson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Miller tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ferguson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Ferguson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Roussow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brande Eideann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eideann has chosen We Didn't Start the Fire as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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221 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Roussow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brande Eideann!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roussow misses with a series of wild punches.
Roussow tries a head kick but it misses.
Roussow scores with a jab to the head.
Roussow throws a head kick but Eideann moves out of range.
Eideann looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Roussow!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Eideann is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Roussow is rocked!
It looks like Mike Roussow has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eideann cracks Roussow with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brande Eideann!
After the fight, Brande Eideann was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Dam has chosen C R E A M By The Wu-Tang Clan as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Jane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Van Dam!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Dam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Van Dam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Dam misses with a double jab
and Jane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Van Dam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Dam misses with a double jab
and Jane counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Van Dam. Those never looked like landing.
Jane moves in looking to clinch but Van Dam pushes him off.
Van Dam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Dam throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Van Dam misses.
Van Dam misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane moves to clinch but Van Dam breaks away
and Van Dam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Dam connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Van Dam misses.
Jane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Dam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Dam throws a nice looking combination but Jane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Dam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jane slips a jab and a cross from Van Dam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jane counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Brian Van Dam has been cut.
Jane pushes Van Dam up against the cage in a clinch.
Jane creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Dam's defenses.
Van Dam blocks an elbow strike.
Van Dam working hard to break the clinch.
Jane lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Dam wants to get back to striking at distance but Jane won't allow it.
Jane throws an elbow that misses.
Jane lands a shoulder strike.
That has opened up Brian Van Dam's cut even more.
Van Dam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jane just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Dam's brow.
Van Dam working hard to break the clinch.
Van Dam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Dam misses with a wild combination.
Jane dodges the punch combination from Van Dam.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane connects with a right hand. Van Dam shakes it off.
Van Dam fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Van Dam misses.
Jane throws a front kick that sends Van Dam stumbling back into the cage.
Jane works Van Dam's body with a nice hook.
Van Dam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jane counters with a low kick, right behind Van Dam 's knee.
Van Dam looks winded!
Van Dam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jane tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Dam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Dam throws a nice looking combination but Jane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Dam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Dam.
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!
Van Dam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The cut above Brian Van Dam's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Van Dam blocks a head kick by Jane.
Jane is looking to clinch but Van Dam is avoiding it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Dam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Van Dam's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Van Dam misses with a series of wild punches.
Jane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Dam lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Van Dam.
Brian Van Dam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jane slips a jab and a cross from Van Dam.
Brian Van Dam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jane tries to clinch but Van Dam moves out of range.
Van Dam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Dam with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van Dam is breathing heavily.
Jane lands an elbow that stopped Van Dam in his tracks for a moment.
Jane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Dam backwards.
Jane lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Dam blocks an elbow strike.
Jane missing with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Jane.
Jane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Dam avoids it.
Jane creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Dam's defenses.
Brian Van Dam's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brian Van Dam's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Jane!
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