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Royal Combat 39 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Very Important Person (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Jontop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugh Jontop is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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205 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Very Important Person!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hugh Jontop!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jontop displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Very Important Person has been cut.
Jontop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Person counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jontop wants to stand up but Person is controlling him.
Person has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Person trying to control but Jontop is working from the bottom.
Person engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jontop keeping moving, preventing Person from controlling successfully.
Person is pushing down on Jontop's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jontop is fighting to maintain full guard but Person has managed to sneak the leg through.
Person stalling away here and it's allowed Jontop to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Person looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Person trying to control the position from guard on top but Jontop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Person postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Person trying to control but Jontop is working from the bottom.
Person engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Person stands and throws Jontop's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Person tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Person has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Person prevents Jontop from escaping the position.
Person laying and praying for a moment but Jontop takes advantage and regains half guard.
Person wants to take a breather but Jontop is having none of it.
Person with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Person maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jontop could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Person has cracked it and Jontop is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Person!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Very Important Person!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Mustang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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172 lbs
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177 lbs
25 - 14 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith tries to bum rush Mustang with a series of wild strikes but Mustang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mustang circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Mustang. Those never looked like landing.
Nice shot lands for Mustang.
Mustang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mustang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Mustang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Mustang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Mustang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith defending well as Mustang loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mustang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mustang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Smith misses.
Mustang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mustang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mustang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Mustang scores with a punch to the head.
Smith shoots in but Mustang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mustang.
Roy Mustang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Mustang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mustang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mustang looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Mustang. Those never looked like landing.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mustang moves away.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Mustang had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mustang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mustang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mustang has escaped and now he's on top!
Mustang wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mustang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith thowing shots but they're missing.
Smith is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mustang can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smith throwing strikes here but Mustang is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith goes for an armbar but Mustang turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mustang.
Mustang wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustang is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Mustang is just out of range.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mustang throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
A combination from Mustang does no damage.
Mustang slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Mustang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Mustang looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Mustang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith takes a swing at Mustang's ribcage but misses.
Mustang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Mustang avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mustang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Mustang is out of range.
Smith tries to bum rush Mustang with a series of wild strikes but Mustang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mustang is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith thows a huge punch but Mustang dodges it nicely.
Mustang tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Mustang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mustang.
Smith has control of Mustang's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mustang regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mustang wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mustang squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith misses with a head shot.
Mustang is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smith throws some wild stikes that Mustang manages to avoid easily.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mustang is trying to stand up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mustang is rocked!
Mustang wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mustang manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mustang is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Smith landing a few strikes.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mustang works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith stops Mustang from getting back to his feet.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Mustang's hands, connecting with Mustang's forehead.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Mustang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith working over Mustang with some ground and pound. Mustang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mustang to regain full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith throws a strike but Mustang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smith avoids the body shot from Mustang.
Mustang throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mustang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith swings for the body but Mustang moves out of range.
Mustang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Mustang dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but Mustang avoids them all with ease.
Mustang connects with a looping right hand.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mustang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mustang throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mustang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith moves out of range as Mustang strikes.
Smith throws a hook but Mustang blocks it.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Mustang.
Mustang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mustang was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Mustang as Smith shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith throws a series of punches but Mustang avoids them all with ease.
Mustang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Mike Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mustang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mustang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mustang throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mustang scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Mustang.
Mustang lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mustang misses with a two punch combination.
Mustang swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Mustang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Mustang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Roy Mustang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mustang looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Smith is defending well. Mustang quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Smith has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mustang celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Mustang!
A relieved looking Roy Mustang 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andres Krozz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ta Sau Yee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sau Yee has chosen 周杰倫 - 青花瓷 as his entrance music. Andres Krozz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ta Sau Yee's chin.
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202 lbs
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205 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Fast |
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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
23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andres Krozz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ta Sau Yee!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krozz thows a leg kick but Sau Yee checks it
and Sau Yee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Sau Yee misses its intended target.
Krozz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sau Yee blocks a jab.
Krozz tries to close the distance and clinch but Sau Yee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krozz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krozz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krozz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krozz lands a nice looking body shot.
Krozz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krozz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sau Yee.
Sau Yee blocks a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sau Yee has a couple of punches blocked by Krozz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sau Yee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sau Yee lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Krozz fails to land.
Krozz can't find room to land a body shot as Sau Yee controls the action.
Sau Yee working aggressively here.
Sau Yee throws a head punch that misses.
Sau Yee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krozzs head.
Sau Yee lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sau Yee.
Sau Yee dips a shoulder and cracks Krozz with a mighty uppercut! Krozz falls back against the cage and Sau Yee unloads with a barrage of strikes! Krozz is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sau Yee screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ta Sau Yee!
Ta Sau Yee 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Voitto Putkimies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wu Tang Fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wu Tang Fu has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Voitto Putkimies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wu Tang Fu!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fu throws a head kick that misses.
Fu misses with a kick to the body.
Fu misses with a low kick.
Fu connects with an inside leg kick.
Fu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Putkimies moves into the clinch.
Fu jumps guard but Putkimies turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Putkimies managing to block the knees to the body from Fu.
Fu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Putkimies.
Fu tries a knee to the head but Putkimies blocks it.
Putkimies on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Putkimies has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fu.
Fu trying to land knees to the body.
Putkimies managing to block the knees to the body from Fu.
Putkimies jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fu throwing strikes from guard but Putkimies blocks nicely.
Putkimies on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Putkimies tries to get out of the position.
Putkimies is striking from the bottom but Fu uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Putkimies is refusing to be controlled, as Fu sits in half guard.
Putkimies knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fu on the ground.
Putkimies is trying to maintain the position but Fu is very close to passing his half guard.
Fu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Putkimies keeps working.
Putkimies won't allow Fu to pass to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Putkimies holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Putkimies avoiding damage as Fu throws knees to the body.
Putkimies on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Putkimies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Putkimies holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fu tries to land knees in the clinch but Putkimies avoids the damage to the body.
Fu misses with a knee strike.
Putkimies manages to break the clinch.
Fu misses with a shot to the body
and Putkimies counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putkimies just leaning against Fu, taking a breather.
Fu misses with a knee strike.
Putkimies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fu misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Fu misses
and Putkimies decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fu's guard.
Putkimies looking to pass the guard.
Putkimies is working hard here to advance position.
Fu pulls Putkimies in close to his closed guard and prevents Putkimies from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fu keeping moving, preventing Putkimies from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu avoids the attempt from Putkimies to control.
Fu looking to control but Putkimies is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fu is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Fu extends the arm and Putkimies is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wu Tang Fu!
A relieved looking Wu Tang Fu 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Klopfenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louey Draft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louey Draft will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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168 lbs
29 - 17 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ichabod Klopfenstein !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Louey Draft!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draft throws a leg kick that is checked
and Klopfenstein counters with a thumping low kick.
Draft tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klopfenstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Draft tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klopfenstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Draft lands with an overhand left.
Klopfenstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Draft.
Louey Draft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draft tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klopfenstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Draft shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Klopfenstein counters with a slapping leg kick.
Draft tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klopfenstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draft tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Draft moves to clinch but Klopfenstein breaks away
and Klopfenstein finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Klopfenstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Draft.
Nice takedown defense from Klopfenstein . No joy for Draft on that attempt.
A combination from Draft does no damage.
Draft tries to clinch but Klopfenstein is having none of it.
Draft throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klopfenstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Klopfenstein . No joy for Draft on that attempt.
Ichabod Klopfenstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louey Draft.
Draft closes the distance but Klopfenstein moves to the side
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice leg kick.
Ichabod Klopfenstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draft shoots for a double leg takedown but Klopfenstein sprawls well. He's pushed Draft's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Draft wants to clinch.
Klopfenstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Draft tries to clinch but Klopfenstein moves away
and Klopfenstein counters with a series of strikes. Draft will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draft looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Draft looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draft doesn't manage to clinch there - Klopfenstein circles away.
Draft tries to clinch up
and Klopfenstein counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Klopfenstein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Draft to score with a decent uppercut.
Draft tries to clinch there but Klopfenstein circles away.
Klopfenstein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Draft.
Draft moves to clinch but Klopfenstein breaks away
and Klopfenstein counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draft tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Klopfenstein counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Draft throws a right hand that Klopfenstein ducks under and follows up with a left that Klopfenstein also avoids with ease.
Draft scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draft closes the distance but Klopfenstein moves to the side
and Klopfenstein counters with a thumping low kick.
Draft misses with a series of wild punches.
Draft closes the distance and clinches up with Klopfenstein , looking for a takedown. Draft pushes Klopfenstein against the cage but Klopfenstein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Draft gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Louey Draft will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Draft tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Klopfenstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Draft.
Draft scores with a body shot.
Draft shoots in looking for a takedown but Klopfenstein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Draft's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Draft fails with a takedown attempt.
Draft will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ichabod Klopfenstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louey Draft.
Draft shoots in looking for a takedown but Klopfenstein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Draft's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Draft tries to clinch but Klopfenstein is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draft misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Draft.
Draft changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klopfenstein tries to avoid it but Draft manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klopfenstein to the ground. Klopfenstein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Draft is breathing heavily.
A left lands for Draft.
Draft tries to clinch but Klopfenstein moves away
and Klopfenstein counters with a thumping low kick.
Draft fails in his attempt to clinch.
Draft tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice kick to the body.
Draft is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draft misses with a straight left.
Draft throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klopfenstein .
Draft tries to clinch up.
Draft is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Draft misses with a body shot
and Klopfenstein counters with a head kick. That will keep Draft thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Draft moves to clinch but Klopfenstein breaks away
and Klopfenstein counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draft misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draft tries to clinch up but Klopfenstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Draft wants to clinch
and Klopfenstein finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Klopfenstein checks a leg kick.
Draft throws a poor cross that misses
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Draft's knee momentarily.
Draft wants to clinch but Klopfenstein slips to the side
and Klopfenstein counters with an outside leg kick.
Draft gets a double leg takedown into Klopfenstein 's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Draft stopping the sweep attempt from Klopfenstein .
Draft throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draft makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Draft is fighting to break Klopfenstein 's control of his arms but Klopfenstein is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klopfenstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Draft.
Draft throws a big right hand that misses.
Draft tries to free his leg and advance position but Klopfenstein is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Draft throwing strikes from guard but Klopfenstein blocks nicely.
Draft throwing strikes from guard but Klopfenstein blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louey Draft showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Draft shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Klopfenstein as he jumps to the side.
Draft shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klopfenstein but Klopfenstein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ichabod Klopfenstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Draft misses with a takedown
and Klopfenstein counters with a head kick. That will keep Draft thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ichabod Klopfenstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louey Draft.
Klopfenstein gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Draft won't allow Klopfenstein to sweep him here.
Klopfenstein will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draft is looking to work some ground and pound but Klopfenstein has wrist control.
Draft with a flurry of punches that miss.
Draft trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Draft postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klopfenstein seems keen to control Draft's posture.
Draft is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Klopfenstein keeping full guard, as Draft tries to pass.
Ichabod Klopfenstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draft postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Draft pushing down on Klopfenstein 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Klopfenstein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Draft looks to land a strike but Klopfenstein avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Draft throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klopfenstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Draft throws a big right hand that misses.
Draft throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Draft throws a big elbow that misses.
Klopfenstein working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Draft accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein trying to keep a closed guard but Draft is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Draft with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Draft wants to pass the guard but Klopfenstein is keeping the position.
Draft throwing strikes but missing.
Louey Draft is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Draft wants to control from the top but Klopfenstein keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draft's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Draft has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Draft tries to clinch up
and Klopfenstein counters with a low kick, right behind Draft 's knee.
Draft tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klopfenstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draft moves in looking to clinch but Klopfenstein pushes him off.
Draft closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louey Draft comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Draft has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louey Draft!
Louey Draft managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BALCO UNIFORM, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Death Before Dishonor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lan Mandragoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mandragoran has chosen Danny Boy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Death Before Dishonor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lan Mandragoran!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandragoran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dishonor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mandragoran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Mandragoran misses.
Dishonor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lan Mandragoran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandragoran lands with a right hand.
Mandragoran throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dishonor.
It looks like Death Before Dishonor has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandragoran just misses with a punch to the body.
Dishonor shoots in for a takedown but Mandragoran shows good takedown defense.
Good leg kick by Mandragoran there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mandragoran digs a good hook to Dishonor's body.
Mandragoran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dishonor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mandragoran. Mandragoran obviously looking to wear him down.
Mandragoran jabs at Dishonor's body.
Dishonor throws a hook to the side of Mandragoran's head but Mandragoran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mandragoran throws a nice head kick!
Mandragoran takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mandragoran lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandragoran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dishonor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mandragoran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dishonor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dishonor's back!
Dishonor is in bad spot here.
Mandragoran really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dishonor.
Mandragoran's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dishonor breaks Mandragoran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor controls from within his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lan Mandragoran wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dishonor moves forwards but Mandragoran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mandragoran throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mandragoran scores with a decent looking hook.
Mandragoran takes the fight into the clinch.
Mandragoran lands a nice knee to the body.
Dishonor is breathing heavily.
Mandragoran utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mandragoran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dishonor backwards.
Mandragoran lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mandragoran lands a nice uppercut.
Mandragoran lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mandragoran lands a hook that snaps the head of Dishonor backwards.
A short left from Mandragoran.
A right hook to the body lands for Mandragoran.
Mandragoran lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandragoran gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dishonor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Death Before Dishonor's cut is getting worse.
Mandragoran gets through Dishonor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dishonor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mandragoran lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mandragoran lands a damaging elbow.
Mandragoran creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dishonor's defenses.
Death Before Dishonor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mandragoran lands with a light punch inside.
Mandragoran creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dishonor's defenses.
Mandragoran lands with a right to the head.
Dishonor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mandragoran lands an elbow just above Dishonor 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mandragoran obliges.
Mandragoran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dishonors head.
Mandragoran lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeez, Death Before Dishonor's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mandragoran gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Death Before Dishonor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lan Mandragoran!
Lan Mandragoran took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I expected to win. I had to win.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Makkara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massimo Fabbri (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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219 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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nakki Makkara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Massimo Fabbri!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabbri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makkara.
Fabbri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fabbri.
Fabbri is looking to score with low kicks.
Fabbri moves into range and clinches up with Makkara.
Fabbri misses with a body punch.
Makkara effectively controlling the action here.
Fabbri digs a right hand underneath Makkara's ribcage. Makkara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fabbri throws an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters up against the cage, Fabbri throws an elbow but misses.
Makkara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fabbri throws an elbow but it misses.
Makkara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fabbri lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Nakki Makkara has been cut.
Fabbri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fabbri misses with some punches.
Fabbri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makkara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makkara lands a right hand.
Makkara avoiding damage as Fabbri throws knees to the body.
Fabbri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fabbri misses with an elbow over the top.
Makkara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makkara.
A short right from Makkara.
It looks like Massimo Fabbri has been cut.
Makkara lands with a light punch inside.
Fabbri is rocked!
Fabbri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fabbri is still on wobbly legs! Can Makkara finish him?
Makkara creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fabbri's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fabbri drops to his knees and Makkara pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Makkara!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ned Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm has chosen ThunderStruck as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jim Storm acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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162 lbs
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ned Alonso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Storm!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alonso changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Storm looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alonso scoring with punches and elbows.
Storm is trying to improve his position.
Alonso works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alonso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Storm on the ground.
Storm manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Alonso slips a nice elbow through Storm's hands, connecting with Storm's forehead.
Storm looking for submissions off his back.
Alonso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Storm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Storm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Storm looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Alonso there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alonso winds up and cracks Storm with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alonso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Storm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alonso pulls his head out easily.
Alonso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Storm with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Storm looking for submissions off his back.
Storm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alonso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Storm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Storm gets back to full guard.
Storm isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Alonso stacks Storm on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Alonso!
Check out the look on Alonso's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Storm is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alonso working over Storm with some ground and pound. Storm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Storm looking for submissions off his back.
Alonso lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alonso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Storm keeps working.
Storm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alonso pulls his head out easily.
Alonso winds up and cracks Storm with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alonso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alonso lands with a punch from half guard.
Alonso working the head and body with strikes.
Storm actively working from the bottom here.
Storm looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm actively working from the bottom here.
Alonso is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alonso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Storm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alonso is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Storm actively working from the bottom here.
Storm looking for subs from the bottom but Alonso mounts him!
Alonso is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Alonso punishing his opponent with strikes.
Alonso lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Storm hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alonso dominating with strikes here.
Storm is rocked!
Alonso postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Storm in real trouble here! The ref calls for Storm to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ned Alonso!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 2. Gordon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Parkway Drive - Frostbite. Rickenbacker v.2 is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Back Stabber!. Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A low kick from Rickenbacker v.2 is predictable there
and Gordon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gordon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gordon wants it to stay on the feet.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick that misses
and Gordon counters with a shoot takedown. Rickenbacker v.2 fights it but they end up in guard.
Rickenbacker v.2 trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Rickenbacker v.2 keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rickenbacker v.2 keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
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.
Gordon forces his way into half guard.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gordon wants to pass to mount but Rickenbacker v.2 is defending the position.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gordon trying to control the action but Rickenbacker v.2 is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 manages to get to full guard.
Rickenbacker v.2 can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gordon controls the pace.
Gordon looking to sit in guard and control but Rickenbacker v.2 gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rickenbacker v.2 manages to get himself to full guard.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rickenbacker v.2 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon content to stall in guard here.
Rickenbacker v.2 keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Rickenbacker v.2 keeps moving.
Rickenbacker v.2 is trying to keep Gordon in close.
Gordon is looking to advance position but Rickenbacker v.2 has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Rickenbacker v.2 takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rickenbacker v.2 has hold of Gordon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gordon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Gordon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rickenbacker v.2 slaps away a takedown attempt from Gordon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gordon blocks a leg kick.
Gordon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rickenbacker v.2.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rickenbacker v.2 checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Gordon. Those never looked like landing.
Gordon looks to score with a jab to the body but Rickenbacker v.2 is just out of range.
Rickenbacker v.2 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
Rickenbacker v.2 goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rickenbacker v.2 takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gordon moves forwards but Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rickenbacker v.2 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon drives through with a takedown into Rickenbacker v.2's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon advances position into side 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!
Gordon tries to move to mount but Rickenbacker v.2 blocks the move with his legs.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rickenbacker v.2 keeps working.
Gordon wants to take a breather but Rickenbacker v.2 manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gordon.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rickenbacker v.2 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Rickenbacker v.2 is retaining full guard.
Gordon postures up in Rickenbacker v.2's guard and throws a big left but Rickenbacker v.2 blocks it.
Gordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rickenbacker v.2 works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gordon passes Rickenbacker v.2's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rickenbacker v.2 wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gordon trying to control from half guard but Rickenbacker v.2 is working away.
Gordon seems to be working for a kimura but Rickenbacker v.2 defends the submission attempt.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Gordon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gordon blocks a head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a nice head kick!
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Gordon as he connects with a hook.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to chop away at Gordon's legs.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 looks for a takedown but Gordon sprawls well.
Rickenbacker v.2 shoots in but no luck this time.
Gordon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gordon's sensitive parts.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon throws a low kick, looking for Rickenbacker v.2's leg but Rickenbacker v.2 calmly moves out of range.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a head kick but it misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gordon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gordon throws a right hand that Rickenbacker v.2 ducks under and follows up with a left that Rickenbacker v.2 also avoids with ease.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a leg kick but Gordon checks it.
Gordon throws a chopping leg kick but Rickenbacker v.2 manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gordon. That's going to slow Rickenbacker v.2 down.
Rickenbacker v.2 goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rickenbacker v.2 on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rickenbacker v.2 stuffs the takedown.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to score with a low kick but Gordon moves his leg out of the way.
Rickenbacker v.2 fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gordon is out of range.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick that misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 moves to clinch but Gordon breaks away
and Gordon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Gordon finds it's target.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rickenbacker v.2 there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gordon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gordon lands a right hook to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gordon slaps away a takedown attempt from Rickenbacker v.2, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ben Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gibson Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gordon.
Rickenbacker v.2 wants to land a leg kick but Gordon is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 doesn't manage to clinch there - Gordon circles away.
Gordon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Rickenbacker v.2 avoids them all with ease.
Rickenbacker v.2 buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Rickenbacker v.2 feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gordon's calf.
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!
Gordon throws a body punch but Rickenbacker v.2 moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a head kick but it misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gordon 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Gordon!
Ben Gordon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Birchmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennett has chosen Shipping Up to Boston as his entrance music. Christian Birchmont is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Birchmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett throws a big shot that misses.
Birchmont doesn't manage to clinch there - Bennett circles away.
Bennett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Birchmont moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Bennett misses.
Bennett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Birchmont to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Brad Bennett has been cut.
Bennett gets tackled into the cage by Birchmont. Birchmont maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Birchmont.
Birchmont lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Birchmont lands a shoulder strike.
Birchmont is pushing Bennett up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bennett is working for takedown but Birchmont is calmly controlling the position for now.
Birchmont slows down the pace here.
Birchmont is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Birchmont pushes Bennett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennett is trying to drag Birchmont to the mat but Birchmont just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Birchmont pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchmont pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Birchmont keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
Birchmont is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bennett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Birchmont is looking for a triangle but Bennett pushes his legs off easily.
Bennett is looking to work some ground and pound but Birchmont has wrist control.
Bennett throwing strikes but missing.
Birchmont wants to sweep but no luck.
Birchmont throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bennett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bennett throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchmont looking for a guillotine here but Bennett defends easily.
Bennett trying to control but Birchmont is working from the bottom.
Bennett distracts Birchmont with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bennett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Birchmont wants to stand up but Bennett is controlling him.
Bennett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Birchmont is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bennett is aware though and is defending well.
Birchmont looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Birchmont looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett connects with a couple of short punches.
Birchmont is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bennett looking to sit in guard and control but Birchmont gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bennett 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.
Bennett is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Birchmont trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bennett wants to sweep here but Birchmont controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is looking to sweep but instead, Birchmont has passed into half guard.
Bennett is concentrating on defense, preventing Birchmont from advancing position.
Bennett is trying to maintain the position but Birchmont is very close to passing his half guard.
Birchmont is working for a submission of some sort.
Birchmont is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bennett is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Birchmont dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Bennett's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Birchmont closes the distance and clinches.
Bennett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Birchmont manages to pull guard.
Bennett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Birchmont's head.
Bennett trying to control but Birchmont is working from the bottom.
Bennett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Birchmont working a defensive guard here.
Bennett throwing strikes from guard but Birchmont blocks nicely.
Birchmont looking for a guillotine here but Bennett defends easily.
Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bennett scoring with some ground and pound.
Bennett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Birchmont working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bennett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bennett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Birchmont working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bennett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Birchmont is tightening it up a little... Bennett has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bennett reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bennett taps out! Nice BJJ there by Birchmont!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Christian Birchmont!
Christian Birchmont decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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