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CFA Fight Night 16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavus Adolphus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kev Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustavus Adolphus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kev Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adolphus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adolphus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hawkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Adolphus is in Hawkins's guard.
Adolphus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adolphus throwing strikes from guard but Hawkins blocks nicely.
Hawkins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Adolphus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adolphus landing with the ground and pound.
Hawkins pulls Adolphus in close to prevent any damage.
Adolphus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hawkins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Adolphus is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawkins has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adolphus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hawkins is controlling Adolphus's posture.
Adolphus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adolphus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hawkins controls Adolphus momentarily but Adolphus frees himself.
Adolphus wants to pass the guard but Hawkins is keeping the position.
Adolphus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adolphus scoring with some ground and pound.
Adolphus distracts Hawkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hawkins looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkins wants to sweep here but Adolphus controlling him for the moment.
Hawkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Adolphus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hawkins controls Adolphus momentarily but Adolphus frees himself.
Adolphus throwing strikes but missing.
Adolphus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hawkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adolphus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hawkins is looking for a kimura but Adolphus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hawkins to get the leverage.
Hawkins trying to advance position but Adolphus counters by regaining guard.
Hawkins trying to move into half guard but instead Adolphus has managed to sweep!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hawkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hawkins working a defensive guard here.
Hawkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adolphus distracts Hawkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adolphus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adolphus postures up in Hawkins's guard and throws a big left but Hawkins blocks it.
Hawkins seems keen to control Adolphus's posture.
Hawkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adolphus manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawkins is looking to advance position but Adolphus has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The referee warns Hawkins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adolphus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Adolphus lands a couple of good shots and Hawkins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Adolphus lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Hawkins tries to break free.
Hawkins covers up after that shot from Adolphus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adolphus working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Adolphus keeps control of the position as Hawkins tries to break free.
Adolphus lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Hawkins trying to control the hands but Adolphus won't let him.
Adolphus is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hawkins has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Adolphus throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hawkins manages to reverse the position and now he's in Adolphus's guard. Nice work there by Hawkins.
Hawkins trying to move into half guard but instead Adolphus has managed to sweep!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawkins keeping full guard, as Adolphus tries to pass.
Hawkins working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavus Adolphus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Adolphus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hawkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adolphus somewhat.
Adolphus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hawkins sprawls well. Hawkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adolphus gets slowly back to his feet.
Adolphus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hawkins quickly recovers to half guard.
Hawkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Adolphus throwing shots but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
Hawkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Adolphus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hawkins wants to control but Adolphus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adolphus is nestled in close to Hawkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hawkins controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hawkins wants to get back to full guard.
Adolphus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawkins's head.
Adolphus throwing shots but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
Adolphus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hawkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adolphus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adolphus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hawkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adolphus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adolphus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adolphus scoring with some ground and pound.
Adolphus stands up over Hawkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adolphus lands a couple of digs.
Adolphus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adolphus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adolphus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hawkins's head.
Adolphus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adolphus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hawkins trying to control the position.
Adolphus won't allow Hawkins to sweep him here.
Hawkins working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adolphus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hawkins trying to control the position.
Adolphus throws a big right hand that misses.
Hawkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawkins has momentary wrist control but Adolphus slips an elbow through the middle.
Adolphus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins controls Adolphus momentarily but Adolphus frees himself.
Gustavus Adolphus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adolphus is fighting to break Hawkins's control of his arms but Hawkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Adolphus stopping the sweep attempt from Hawkins.
Hawkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adolphus lands a couple of elbows.
Adolphus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hawkins working a defensive guard here.
Adolphus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adolphus is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawkins has wrist control.
Hawkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adolphus throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adolphus throwing strikes but missing.
Adolphus with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adolphus stands up over Hawkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hawkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Adolphus!
Hawkins goes for an armbar but Adolphus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Adolphus.
Hawkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adolphus's guard.
Hawkins passes Adolphus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hawkins works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hawkins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Adolphus is now in Hawkins's guard. A big mistake from Hawkins there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavus Adolphus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Adolphus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Adolphus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hawkins tries to improve position but can't.
Adolphus landing a few strikes.
Adolphus working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Adolphus misses with the ground and pound.
Adolphus in side control, throwing shots but Hawkins defends.
Adolphus landing a few strikes.
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!
Adolphus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hawkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hawkins tries to bench press Adolphus off him but Adolphus keeps the position.
Adolphus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hawkins sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hawkins is trying to control Adolphus's posture but Adolphus avoids it.
Adolphus lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hawkins down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adolphus working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hawkins controls the position for a moment.
Hawkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hawkins dodges the ground and pound from Adolphus.
Hawkins is trying to improve his position.
Hawkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ground and pound from Adolphus seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hawkins is trying to improve his position.
Hawkins struggling a bit here.
Adolphus scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hawkins stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Adolphus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Adolphus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawkins can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adolphus cracks Hawkins with a big right hand but Hawkins just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kev Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adolphus misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hawkins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Adolphus won't allow Hawkins to pass to mount.
Hawkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hawkins moves nicely into side control.
Hawkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adolphus is pushing Hawkins's head away, looking to escape. Hawkins manages to hold on to the position though.
Hawkins with the ground and pound but Adolphus regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Adolphus is trying to stand up here but Hawkins is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins tries to pass to full mount but Adolphus defends it.
Adolphus wants to get back to his feet.
Hawkins is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Adolphus still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Adolphus has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Adolphus working away.
Hawkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Adolphus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adolphus working the ground and pound.
Hawkins is looking for a sweep.
Adolphus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hawkins some visible discomfort.
Hawkins is looking to regain half guard here but Adolphus keeps moving and retains side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adolphus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hawkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawkins tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Gustavus Adolphus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawkins tries to buck Adolphus off but Adolphus is having none of it.
Hawkins throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavus Adolphus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adolphus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Gustavus Adolphus!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Gustavus Adolphus!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Gustavus Adolphus!
Gustavus Adolphus wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shazaam McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Faber might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Motörhead - King of Kings. McDaniels has chosen Tubthumping by Chumbawamba as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Urijah Faber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shazaam McDaniels!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDaniels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for McDaniels. That snapped Faber's head back.
Faber throws a series of punches but McDaniels moves out of range.
McDaniels lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Donk. McDaniels catches Faber right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Urijah Faber has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDaniels throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Faber crashing down! Faber tries to stagger back to his feet but McDaniels just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Faber asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shazaam McDaniels! Shazaam McDaniels retains his featherweight title!
After the big win, Shazaam McDaniels made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Outkast Clothing Line and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Nyman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Mason is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carl Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Nyman!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mason is defended easily by Nyman.
Nyman stuffs the takedown.
A cross from Nyman lands.
Nyman sizes up Mason with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nyman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mason ducks straight into an uppercut from Nyman and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Mason manages to regain guard straight away.
Mason is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nyman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mason is proving hard to escape from.
Oh Mason is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nyman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mason on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mason tries to get out of the position.
Mason has his foot on Nyman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nyman works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason has a closed guard, preventing Nyman from standing up.
Mason seems to have got his legs back now.
Mason is controlling Nyman's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Carl Mason just wasn't active enough.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Nyman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nyman stuffs the takedown.
Nyman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
Nyman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mason's head backwards.
Mason changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nyman tries to avoid it but Mason manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nyman to the ground. Nyman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Nyman circles away.
Nyman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Nyman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Nyman as Mason shoots in.
Nyman wobbles Mason with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Nyman dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Mason to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Blake Nyman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jomhod Kiatadisak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Club Can't Handle Me ft. David Guetta-Flo Rida. This should be fireworks!
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154 lbs
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160 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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jomhod Kiatadisak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Costa!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiatadisak moves into the clinch.
Costa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kiatadisak lands a damaging elbow.
Kiatadisak gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kiatadisak lands a nice elbow.
Kiatadisak lands an elbow that stopped Costa in his tracks for a moment.
Kiatadisak lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Ryan Costa has been cut.
Costa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kiatadisak blocks it with crossed arms.
Kiatadisak lands a damaging elbow.
Kiatadisak lands an elbow that stopped Costa in his tracks for a moment.
Kiatadisak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costa's defenses.
Costa is rocked!
Kiatadisak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costa's defenses.
Costa is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiatadisak finish him?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kiatadisak.
Kiatadisak pushes off an throws an elbow but Costa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clinched against the cage, Kiatadisak lands a big elbow that drops Costa! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Costa is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jomhod Kiatadisak!
After winning the bout, Jomhod Kiatadisak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Tal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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32
163 lbs
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176 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Mayweather Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stevie Tal!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Tal or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayweather Jr which made him look bad.
Tal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mayweather Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick lands from Mayweather Jr that sends Tal to the canvas. Tal tries to scramble back to his feet but Mayweather Jr brings him back down into side control.
Tal is rocked!
It looks like Stevie Tal has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayweather Jr decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tal to his feet.
Tal is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayweather Jr finish him?
Mayweather Jr feints a jab and as Tal dips his head, Mayweather Jr unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Tal right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Tal falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Mayweather Jr smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Floyd Mayweather Jr!
A less than humble Floyd Mayweather Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato Cardoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack The Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cardoso's entrance music is Samba de Janeiro. A fine choice. Renato Cardoso could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack The Ripper's chin.
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172 lbs
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26
180 lbs
19 - 18 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Renato Cardoso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack The Ripper!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Ripper throws a poor cross that misses
and Cardoso counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The Ripper misses with a lunging right hand
and Cardoso counters with a nice body shot.
A good leg kick by Cardoso.
Cardoso scores with a kick to the body.
The Ripper looks winded!
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!
The Ripper takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cardoso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cardoso scores with a nice body kick.
The Ripper tries to keep at a distance but Cardoso has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cardoso.
Cardoso lands a shot to the body.
The Ripper takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cardoso pushes The Ripper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cardoso holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Cardoso - that landed with a thud.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cardoso obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardoso connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Ripper's face.
Cardoso landing knees to the body.
Cardoso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Ripper or not.
Cardoso using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cardoso is working The Ripper over against the cage.
Cardoso presses The Ripper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cardoso pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cardoso drops The Ripper with a big knee straight up the middle! The Ripper is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The Ripper is rocked!
It looks like Jack The Ripper has been cut.
Cardoso throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cardoso.
Cardoso delivers a nice body kick.
Renato Cardoso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Ripper gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Cardoso gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renato Cardoso!
Renato Cardoso was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafa Radit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia has chosen Art of Fighting Theme as his entrance music. Robert Garcia is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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162 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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157 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafa Radit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radit tries to clinch but Garcia moves away
and Garcia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Radit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Radit throws an elbow but misses.
Garcia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Radit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garcia.
Garcia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Radit lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Robert Garcia has been cut.
Radit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Radit lands a good knee to the midsection. Garcia won't want to take too many of those.
Garcia looks winded!
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!
Nice elbow from Radit.
Garcia is trying to maintain a safe position but Radit gets an underhook and turns Garcia into the cage.
Garcia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Garcia is rocked!
Radit has Garcia pressed against the cage.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Radit finish him?
Radit lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Robert Garcia's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radit creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Garcia with a big uppercut! Garcia tries to clinch up but Radit pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Garcia to the mat! Garcia covers up and Radit unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rafa Radit!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Garrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
130 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jay Garrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christopher Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrick has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Garrick keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Garrick 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.
Thomas scoring with some ground and pound.
Garrick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Garrick is retaining full guard.
Garrick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garrick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garrick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garrick 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is in close to Garrick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garrick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
Garrick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Garrick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thomas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garrick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thomas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garrick.
Thomas is defending against the submission attempts here by Garrick.
Thomas is defending against the submission attempts here by Garrick.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thomas is just riding it out for now. Garrick eventually gives up the hold.
Garrick is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Thomas to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrick postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Garrick drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thomas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garrick has Thomas in his guard.
Garrick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Thomas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Garrick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thomas's guard.
Garrick postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garrick pushes down on Thomas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garrick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thomas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garrick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrick is looking for a kimura but Thomas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garrick to get the leverage.
Thomas won't allow Garrick to pass to mount.
Garrick is nestled in close to Thomas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garrick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomas's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrick is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Thomas still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Thomas has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Garrick dominated that round.
That's time! Garrick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garrick dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Garrick's head and hops out.
Garrick shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garrick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Garrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garrick shoots and misses
and Thomas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Garrick's guard now.
Garrick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thomas lands a couple of elbows.
Garrick looking for a sweep. Not yet Garrick, not yet.
Thomas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thomas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garrick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thomas with a nice head shot there.
Thomas with a nice head shot there.
Garrick is rocked!
Garrick 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.
Oh Garrick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is nestled in close to Garrick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thomas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thomas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thomas is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Garrick is hurt! He's hurt bad - Thomas fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Garrick from any more punishment! Congratulations to Thomas! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Thomas!
After winning the bout, Christopher Thomas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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30
155 lbs
13 - 3 - 1 |
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33
149 lbs
10 - 13 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier Zoolander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hector Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Zoolander.
Zoolander throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Zoolander throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa shoots in and gets a takedown into Zoolander's guard.
Barbosa throwing strikes but missing.
Zoolander wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barbosa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barbosa throws a strike but Zoolander rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but Zoolander defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zoolander stands up and waves to Barbosa to follow him.
Nice jab there from Zoolander.
Barbosa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zoolander's guard.
Barbosa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zoolander is proving hard to escape from.
Zoolander has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Barbosa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Zoolander lands with a good body shot.
Zoolander scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbosa moves into the clinch.
Zoolander is trying to break the clinch but Barbosa is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zoolander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Zoolander.
Zoolander lands a nice looking body shot.
Zoolander connects with a high kick.
It looks like Hector Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zoolander pinned against the cage. Zoolander gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Zoolander moved out of range nicely.
Zoolander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zoolander plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zoolander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barbosa is defended easily by Zoolander.
Zoolander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zoolander scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zoolander gets caught flat footed, as Barbosa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barbosa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zoolander dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander wants to get up but he can't break Barbosa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zoolander stands and steps away. Barbosa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zoolander scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zoolander explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zoolander dips to his left and cracks Barbosa with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Zoolander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Barbosa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zoolander throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barbosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zoolander lunges at Barbosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbosa's hand.
Zoolander lands a jab to the nose.
Zoolander scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barbosa is defended easily by Zoolander.
Barbosa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zoolander swivels and escapes.
Zoolander displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barbosa.
Xavier Zoolander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Barbosa.
Barbosa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zoolander connects with a solid leg kick.
Zoolander digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barbosa looks up at the clock. Bad move! Zoolander lands a right hand from hell, dropping Barbosa. Zoolander pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Zoolander!
A victorious Xavier Zoolander thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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