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SFC 10 - Breaking Bad PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raymond blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CJ Becker looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raymond blue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, CJ Becker!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from blue misses.
Becker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Becker tries to bum rush blue with a series of wild strikes but blue uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Becker moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from blue.
A big left from blue misses.
blue misses with a looping left.
Becker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by blue.
blue throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
blue checks a leg kick.
Becker tries to clinch up.
blue throws a jab when Becker was well out of range.
Becker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Becker.
blue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
blue throws a body punch but Becker moves out of range.
blue misses with a body kick.
Becker throws a low kick, looking for blue's leg but blue calmly moves out of range.
Becker misses with the combination.
blue throws a jab but it's blocked by Becker.
Becker tries to clinch but blue is having none of it.
blue circles away from the clinch attempt.
blue misses with a straight left.
blue misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
blue misses with a body shot.
Becker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Becker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
blue is trying to buck Becker off.
blue is breathing heavily.
Becker moves into full mount!
Becker goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now blue is on top in guard.
blue tries to stand but Becker is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Becker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
blue gets to his feet. Becker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Becker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Becker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Becker slips under a jab.
Becker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but blue moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Becker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
blue throws an overhand right that lands on Becker's shoulder, as Becker tries to avoid the shot.
blue avoids a punch combination nicely.
Becker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but blue paws at him with a jab and circles away.
blue tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Becker.
Becker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
blue pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Becker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
blue lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Becker circles away quickly and effectively.
blue is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Becker.
Becker throws a series of punches but blue avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
blue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Becker.
Becker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Becker throws out a leg kick but blue moves out of range and Becker only half commits.
Becker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Becker wants to clinch.
blue throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Becker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to blue's calf.
blue throws a right and a left that Becker avoids nicely.
Becker throws a low kick but it's checked well by blue.
Becker misses with a low kick.
Becker motions for blue to come forward. Becker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
blue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Becker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Becker.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Becker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Becker misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
blue throws a hook but Becker blocks it.
blue misses with a straight right.
Becker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. blue looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Becker tries to move into full mount but can't pass blue's legs.
blue is trying to buck Becker off.
Becker is trying to get an arm triangle but blue is defending well.
Becker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Becker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
blue wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Becker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Becker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
blue throws a hook but Becker avoids it easily.
Becker ducks under a wild hook from blue.
Becker wants to land a leg kick but blue is out of range.
blue throws a left and a right that both miss
and Becker counters with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Becker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Becker thuds a left hand into blue's body.
Becker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
blue throws a head kick that misses.
Becker throws a nice looking combination but blue bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Becker misses with a two punch combination.
Becker throws a body kick that misses.
Becker tests blue's chin there with a solid looking shot.
blue lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Becker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says blue as he avoids it easily.
Becker lands an overhand right.
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
and blue connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
blue misses with an uppercut. Becker saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
blue throws a head kick but Becker moves out of range.
Becker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Becker misses with a series of wild punches.
Becker throws a leg kick but blue moved away.
blue throws a series of punches but Becker avoids them all with ease.
Becker pivots, looking for a leg kick but blue is out of range and Becker settles back down.
blue ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Becker moves away.
Becker tries to clinch but blue is having none of it.
blue scores with a hook to the body. Becker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Becker cracks the inside of blue's front leg.
blue tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Becker.
Becker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from blue.
Becker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of blue's head.
blue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
blue works the jab nicely.
Becker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Becker throws a series of strikes that have blue backpedaling.
A slow jab from blue misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
blue throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Becker, as that shot connected.
blue throws a head kick but Becker moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Becker.
blue looks to land a left hand but Becker moved out of range nicely.
CJ Becker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Becker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Becker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around blue's waist but blue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Becker off to one side.
blue checks the leg kick nicely there.
Becker throws a chopping leg kick but blue manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
blue missing with a left hand there. Becker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from blue.
blue displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Becker.
Raymond blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Becker.
Becker throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from blue misses.
A nice combination there by Becker.
blue swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from blue misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker closes the distance looking to clinch
and blue counters with a one-two to the body.
Becker tries to clinch up.
Becker tries to clinch there but blue circles away.
blue thows a body shot but no joy.
Becker tried to score with a low kick but blue checks it.
blue loads up on a big right hand but Becker slips the punch.
A big right from blue misses.
Becker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Becker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice straight punches there by Becker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Becker.
Becker misses with a kick to the body.
Becker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as blue throws out the jab.
Becker moves out of range as blue throws a body kick.
Becker connects with a solid leg kick.
Becker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Becker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
blue lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Becker circles away quickly and effectively.
Becker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Becker misses with a wild combination.
Some bone on bone action there as blue checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Becker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Becker moves in looking to clinch but blue pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Becker.
Becker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from blue misses its intended target.
blue throws a jab when Becker was well out of range.
Becker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as blue backs up against the cage.
Becker misses with a series of wild punches.
Becker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
blue throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
blue misses with a straight right.
Becker lets loose with a powerful body kick. blue will feel that in the morning.
blue stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and blue wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Becker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Becker misses with a few strikes there.
Becker tried to score with a low kick but blue checks it.
blue tries a head kick but it misses.
blue avoids a punch combination nicely.
blue misses with a double jab.
blue misses with a hook.
blue pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Becker throws a combination that misses
and Becker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Becker misses with a low kick.
Becker is working the combinations to good effect here.
blue misses with a hook. Becker ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Becker.
Becker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Becker tries to clinch but blue is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from blue misses
and Becker counters with a three punch combo that has blue backing up. blue nods at Becker to acknowledge the strikes.
Becker throws a front kick aimed at blue's knee but blue avoids it well.
Becker throws a right and a left that blue avoids nicely.
Becker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as blue throws out the jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Becker moves in looking to clinch but blue pushes him off.
A left and a right from Becker both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
blue throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Becker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Becker is defended easily by blue.
Becker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
blue tries to move into range but Becker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
blue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
blue looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
blue swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Becker counters with a one-two to the body.
blue misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Becker counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Becker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Becker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from blue.
blue throws a jab when Becker was well out of range.
Becker is looking to chop away at blue's legs.
Becker misses with a wild combination.
Becker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
blue missing with a left hand there. Becker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Becker throws a series of punches but blue avoids them all with ease.
blue misses with a body punch
and Becker counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
blue paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
blue throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A punch combination from Becker misses.
Becker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. blue looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Becker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
blue is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Becker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by blue, who protects the arm well.
Becker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
blue wants to get back to his feet.
Becker tries for a kimura but blue is defending well.
blue tries to escape but Becker is in control.
Becker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Becker prevents blue from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
blue takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Becker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Becker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
blue pushes Becker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Becker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
blue is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Becker is trying to get an arm triangle but blue is defending well.
Becker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Raymond blue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
CJ Becker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Becker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Becker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Becker 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Becker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Socrates Menoleus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Downes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Socrates Menoleus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Downes!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Menoleus avoids it really well and circles away.
Downes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Menoleus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Downes.
Downes tries to land a front kick but Menoleus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Downes fails to land the takedown.
Socrates Menoleus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Downes.
Downes shoots in for a double leg but Menoleus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downes swings for the body but Menoleus moves out of range.
Downes fails with a takedown attempt.
Menoleus stuffs the takedown attempt from Downes. Downes gets slowly back to his feet.
Menoleus throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downes shoots in and drives through. Menoleus sprawls well.
Downes looks gassed!
Downes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Menoleus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Menoleus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Downes pulls his head out easily.
Menoleus is pressing down on Downes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Menoleus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Downes throwing strikes from guard but Menoleus blocks nicely.
Menoleus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Downes is aware though and is defending well.
Menoleus has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Downes doesn't defend quickly enough and Menoleus has managed to lock this one up! Can Downes escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Menoleus on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Socrates Menoleus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konan Abelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlando Montana has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Orlando Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Konan Abelis!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abelis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Montana.
Abelis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Montana. That did some damage!
Abelis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Montana is trying to drag Abelis to the mat but Abelis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Montana is working for takedown but Abelis is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Montana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montana lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Montana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Montana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abelis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Montana wants to pass the guard but Abelis is defending well.
Abelis is trying to stand.
Montana looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Montana decides to return to a standing position.
Abelis throws a sloppy head kick and Montana moves out of range easily.
Abelis moves in looking to clinch but Montana pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abelis takes the fight into the clinch.
Abelis misses with a knee to the head.
Montana tries to score a body lock takedown but Abelis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abelis working Montana over with knees to the body.
Montana is breathing heavily.
Abelis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Abelis lands a nice knee to the body.
Montana takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abelis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Abelis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Abelis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Montana blocks it with crossed arms.
Abelis lands a nice knee to the body.
Abelis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Montana's face.
Montana drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abelis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Abelis rushes Montana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abelis lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Abelis.
Abelis scores a nice knee to the body.
Abelis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Montana tries for a takedown but Abelis manages to get underhooks.
Montana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abelis prevents it.
Abelis landing knees to the head.
Montana is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Abelis can't fight it off and eventually Montana manages to take the fight to the floor. Abelis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Montana wants to control from the top but Abelis keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana is looking to work some ground and pound but Abelis has wrist control.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Abelis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montana stops Abelis from standing up.
Abelis keeping moving, preventing Montana from controlling successfully.
Abelis is working an open guard so Montana takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Montana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abelis tries to avoid it but Montana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abelis to the ground. Abelis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abelis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Abelis rushes Montana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abelis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Abelis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Montana can't get the takedown.
Abelis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Abelis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Montana avoiding damage as Abelis throws knees to the body.
Abelis missing with knees to the body.
Abelis lands an elbow just above Montana 's eye.
Abelis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Montana.
Montana tries for a takedown but Abelis manages to get underhooks.
Abelis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Abelis.
Montana is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abelis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Abelis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Montana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Montana drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abelis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abelis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abelis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abelis connects with a knee to the head.
Abelis tries to land knees in the clinch but Montana avoids the damage to the body.
Abelis missing with knees to the body.
Montana managing to block the knees to the body from Abelis.
Abelis misses with a knee to the head.
Montana tries for a takedown but Abelis manages to get underhooks.
Abelis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Abelis obliges.
Montana takes an elbow to the temple.
Montana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abelis prevents it.
Montana wants a takedown.
Abelis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Abelis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Montana.
Abelis misses with a knee strike.
Abelis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Montana avoiding damage as Abelis throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abelis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abelis lands a nice elbow.
Montana tries for a takedown but Abelis manages to get underhooks.
Montana managing to block the knees to the body from Abelis.
Montana has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Abelis regains guard immediately.
Montana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Montana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konan Abelis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Abelis tries to close the distance and clinch but Montana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abelis tries to clinch up but Montana circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abelis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abelis can pounce on him.
Montana shoots in for a takedown but Abelis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abelis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Montana.
Abelis is looking to clinch.
Abelis throws a leg kick which misses Montana's front leg but catches the back leg as Montana tries to avoid it.
Montana shoots in for a takedown but Abelis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Montana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abelis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abelis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Abelis tries to clinch but Montana is having none of it.
Abelis connects with a high kick.
Konan Abelis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abelis moves into the clinch.
Abelis crunches a lovely knee into Montana's ribcage.
Abelis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Montana's face.
Abelis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Montana is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Abelis can't fight it off and eventually Montana manages to take the fight to the floor. Abelis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Abelis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abelis pushes Montana off and scrambles back to his feet.
Abelis tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick from Montana misses.
Abelis moves in looking to clinch but Montana pushes him off.
Abelis moves into range and clinches up with Montana.
Abelis tries to land a knee to the head but Montana blocks with his arms.
Montana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abelis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abelis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Montana goes for a takedown attempt but Abelis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Montana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abelis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abelis has Montana up against the cage in a clinch.
Montana changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abelis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abelis has closed the distance and engaged Montana in a clinch.
Konan Abelis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abelis lands a nice knee to the body.
Montana can't get the takedown.
Abelis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Montana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Abelis landing knees to the head.
Montana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Abelis.
Abelis scores a nice knee to the body.
Montana tries for a takedown but Abelis manages to get underhooks.
Abelis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Abelis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Montana's face.
Abelis prevents the takedown attempt.
Montana wants a takedown.
Abelis landing knees to the body.
Montana goes for a takedown attempt but Abelis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Abelis.
Montana moves out of range of the body kick.
Abelis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abelis is looking to clinch but Montana is avoiding it.
Montana keeps the fight on the outside.
Montana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Montana wants to control from the top but Abelis keeps moving.
Abelis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Montana pushing down on Abelis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Montana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abelis wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Montana working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Montana trying to control the action but Abelis is working from the bottom.
Abelis is trying to stand up here but Montana is controlling him well.
Montana working over Abelis with some ground and pound. Abelis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Montana passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Abelis!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abelis is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konan Abelis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Montana tries to clinch but Abelis moves out of range.
Abelis throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abelis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Montana looking for a takedown.
Montana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abelis missing with knees to the body.
Abelis lands an elbow just above Montana 's eye.
Abelis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Abelis lands an elbow inside.
Abelis lands a damaging elbow.
Abelis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Abelis lands an elbow inside that Montana shrugs off.
Abelis working Montana over with knees to the body.
Abelis is pressed up against the cage. Montana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abelis down to the mat. Abelis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Montana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montana keeps the fight on the outside.
Abelis drives through and clinches with Montana against the cage.
Abelis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Montana avoids it.
Abelis lands an elbow inside.
Montana avoiding damage as Abelis throws knees to the body.
Abelis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Montana is trying to drag Abelis to the mat but Abelis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Montana is trying to drag Abelis to the mat but Abelis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Montana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abelis scores with a knee to the head.
Abelis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Montana avoiding damage as Abelis throws knees to the body.
Abelis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Montana.
Abelis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abelis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Montana wants a takedown.
Abelis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Montana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abelis with a knee to the head.
Abelis lands a nice elbow.
Abelis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Montana is trying to trip Abelis. He has hold of a leg but Abelis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Montana persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Montana trying to control but Abelis is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Montana pushes down on Abelis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Montana stands up and beckons Abelis to join him on the feet.
Abelis fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abelis closes the distance but Montana moves to the side
and Montana counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Montana is trying to control. Abelis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Montana working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Abelis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Montana is keen to just control but Abelis is a slippery customer.
Abelis is trying to stand.
Abelis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Montana.
Abelis is trying to stand back up but Montana is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abelis tries to clinch
and Montana counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Montana wants to control but Abelis is keeping him busy.
Orlando Montana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana uses his free foot to push down on Abelis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Abelis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abelis is squirming around, avoiding Montana's attempts to control the action.
Montana is really struggling to control Abelis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Montana postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Abelis looks a forlorn figure.
Orlando Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abelis is trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Montana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abelis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konan Abelis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damien Newsome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and josh luna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Newsome could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to josh luna's chin.
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25
195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damien Newsome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, josh luna!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newsome is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in luna's 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.
Newsome is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
luna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newsome. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Newsome has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can luna defend it? Newsome steps over the head and cranks it - luna is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Newsome!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damien Newsome!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dixon Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Ngaha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chad Ngaha acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dixon Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Ngaha!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngaha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cox is looking to regain half guard here but Ngaha keeps moving and retains side control.
Cox managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ngaha.
Cox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ngaha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ngaha trying to control the position but Cox is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cox throws a hook to the side of Ngaha's head but Ngaha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ngaha tries to avoid it but Cox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ngaha to the ground. Ngaha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ngaha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cox circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngaha gets a takedown into half guard.
Ngaha seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngaha wants to take a breather but Cox is having none of it.
Cox is looking to improve his position.
Ngaha performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ngaha trying to control the action but Cox is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cox controlling the position well.
Cox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cox turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cox manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cox working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ngaha can't do much from the bottom here.
Cox working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ngaha is looking to reverse the position.
Cox working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cox working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cox misses with the ground and pound.
Cox 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.
Cox working the ground and pound but Ngaha is defending the strikes.
Ngaha can't do much from the bottom here.
Cox tries for a kimura but Ngaha is defending well.
Cox working the head with strikes.
Cox is looking to take a break and control but Ngaha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Cox dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cox clinches up with Ngaha and pushes him back against the cage.
Cox throws a head punch that misses.
Cox has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ngaha uses from the top position.
Cox working for submissions but it's allowed Ngaha to get to half guard.
Cox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ngaha pulls his head out easily.
Cox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox is staying active underneath Ngaha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ngaha might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cox kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cox wants to improve his position but Ngaha is controlling well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ngaha tries to clinch there but Cox circles away.
Chad Ngaha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cox swings for the body but Ngaha moves out of range.
Cox tries to clinch but Ngaha moves away
and Ngaha counters with a shoot takedown. Cox fights it but they end up in guard.
Cox looking for a sweep. Not yet Cox, not yet.
Ngaha trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox looking to control.
Cox looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ngaha passes into half guard.
Cox wants to get back to full guard.
Ngaha takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cox is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox trying to control from the bottom.
Ngaha is trying to control. Cox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ngaha wants to free his trapped foot but Cox is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cox throws and low kick but Ngaha moves out of range easily.
Dixon Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ngaha is defended easily by Cox.
Cox throws a low kick but Ngaha avoids it.
Cox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ngaha counters by moving into the clinch.
Cox gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox wants to free his trapped foot but Ngaha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ngaha misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cox moves into full mount! Ngaha won't be happy about that!
Cox controlling from mount.
Ngaha is in a horrible position here. Cox smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ngaha is in a horrible position here. Cox smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ngaha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chad Ngaha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cox fails with the takedown
and Ngaha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ngaha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cox circles away.
Ngaha shoots and misses
and Cox counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ngaha's guard now.
Cox pushes down on Ngaha's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ngaha is trying to maintain the position but Cox is very close to passing his half guard.
Cox works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here as Cox stalls from top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Cox's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ngaha is trying to control Cox's posture but Cox avoids it.
Cox tries for a kimura but Ngaha is defending well.
Cox working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cox is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ngaha looks calm but he's in trouble here. Cox gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ngaha is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Cox lets go of the hold and Ngaha can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dixon Cox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between matt mitriony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacoby Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). matt mitriony could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jacoby Jones's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, matt mitriony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacoby Jones!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
mitriony shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. mitriony showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
mitriony throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jones tries to get to full guard but mitriony has control of the leg.
Jones kicks off mitriony and gets to his feet.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but mitriony was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
mitriony slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
mitriony shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
mitriony slips under a jab from Jones.
mitriony shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than mitriony was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones tries to lock up and control but mitriony gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
mitriony with a couple of short strikes.
Jones wants to hold on but mitriony pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mitriony tries to push Jones's head away but Jones is holding on tight.
mitriony tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Jones throwing hammer fists to the chest of mitriony. What's that going to do exactly?
mitriony sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones can't escape the position.
mitriony in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Jacoby Jones has been cut.
mitriony takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Poor strikes thrown by mitriony there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mitriony controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
mitriony takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
mitriony prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
mitriony misses with a head shot.
mitriony takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
mitriony looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee stands the fighters back up. matt mitriony just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
mitriony clinches up against the cage.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but mitriony gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
mitriony lands a right hand.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of mitriony's head.
mitriony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from mitriony.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but mitriony sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck for mitriony with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for matt mitriony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
mitriony gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
matt mitriony dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacoby Jones's cut.
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.
Jones thuds his right hand into mitriony's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
mitriony shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by mitriony.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from mitriony, before circling back to the center of the mat.
mitriony misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for matt mitriony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Jones misses.
A jab from Jones misses.
mitriony shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
matt mitriony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
mitriony ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as mitriony shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mitriony uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones looks to land a right hand but mitriony moved out of range.
mitriony steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
mitriony scores with a jab to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from mitriony.
That has opened up Jacoby Jones's cut even more.
Jones throws a series of punches but mitriony avoids them all with ease.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
mitriony fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and mitriony counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by mitriony.
mitriony is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
mitriony seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
mitriony trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
mitriony knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
mitriony postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. mitriony stacks Jones 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 mitriony!
mitriony wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite mitriony's best efforts.
Jones is looking for a sweep. mitriony is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
mitriony controlling the action here.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of mitriony's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take mitriony's back!
Jones somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mitriony looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
mitriony showing good submission defense here.
Jones thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
mitriony has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jones.
matt mitriony overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but mitriony has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
mitriony wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
mitriony covering up well under a barage of strikes.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
mitriony holding both Jones 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
matt mitriony dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacoby Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
mitriony fails with a takedown attempt.
mitriony tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
mitriony shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for matt mitriony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
mitriony shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jacoby Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones misses the body punch
and mitriony counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones looks to land a combination but mitriony avoids it well.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but mitriony is just out of range.
mitriony closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent mitriony getting side control.
mitriony thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
It looks like mitriony is going to stand back up.
mitriony will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
mitriony thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
mitriony is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
mitriony trying to control the pace.
Jones gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing mitriony from controlling successfully.
mitriony postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones is trying to keep mitriony in close.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
mitriony stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones is trying to control the position but mitriony postures up.
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! mitriony escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is letting mitriony control him for a moment.
mitriony working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
mitriony decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jones to his feet.
mitriony dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on mitriony's head and hops out.
mitriony shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed mitriony's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones sizes up mitriony with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
mitriony scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
mitriony uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
mitriony dodges the punch combination from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
mitriony ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
mitriony misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
mitriony shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
mitriony lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
matt mitriony is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
mitriony shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and mitriony counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
mitriony has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
mitriony pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
mitriony is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
matt mitriony showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for mitriony, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... matt mitriony!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Boban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azad Naja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boban might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fabolous - It´s my time. Mirko Boban could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Azad Naja's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Boban!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Azad Naja!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boban avoids it really well and circles away.
Naja is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Naja fails with a takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Boban there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boban cracks a nice hook into Naja's ribs.
Naja gets the takedown into side control.
Naja connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boban some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Boban's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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Naja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boban is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boban wants to control but Naja postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Naja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boban has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Boban's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Naja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boban, who protects the arm well.
Naja is trying to get an arm triangle but Boban is defending well.
Naja looks gassed!
You can see the frustration on Boban's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Naja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Naja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boban struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naja working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Naja is trying to get an arm triangle but Boban is defending well.
Boban is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Naja is controlling him well.
Boban manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Naja trying to work for an americana but Boban has managed to regain full guard.
Naja trying to control but Boban is working from the bottom.
Boban knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Naja on the ground.
Naja drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boban looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boban looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boban!
Boban stands up.
Mirko Boban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naja has a takedown stuffed.
Mirko Boban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azad Naja.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boban.
A shot to de liver by Boban. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mirko Boban will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Both fighters circling a little - Boban finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boban defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Naja.
Naja shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boban.
An inside leg kick lands from Boban.
Boban wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boban fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Naja looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boban lands with a shot to the body.
Naja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boban as he avoids it easily.
Boban lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boban scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to de liver by Boban. Beautiful body shot.
Naja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boban bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Naja is breathing heavily.
Boban throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boban digs a good body shot into Naja's ribs.
Naja on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Naja tries to move into range but Boban moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boban. Boban obviously looking to wear him down.
Boban buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boban scores with a leg kick.
Boban is looking to wear down Naja with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boban lands with a slapping head kick.
Naja takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mirko Boban is winning the standup battle so far.
Boban cracks the inside of Naja's front leg.
Boban feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Naja's calf.
Naja chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boban can pounce on him.
Boban lands a jab to Naja's midsection.
Naja's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boban lands with a shot to the body.
Boban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boban dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naja. That did some damage!
Boban is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boban scores with a leg kick.
Naja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boban.
Boban scores with a one two! Naja had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mirko Boban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azad Naja.
Boban scores with a head kick.
Naja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boban connects with a jab.
Boban scores with a shot to the body.
Boban looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boban stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A good leg kick by Boban.
Boban with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Danga de danga de dang - Boban scores with a four punch combination!
Naja takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boban uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Naja has time to react.
Naja takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boban works the jab nicely.
Naja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boban as he jumps to the side.
Naja takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boban moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Naja shoots in looking for a takedown. Boban tries to sprawl out of it but Naja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boban manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice combination there by Boban.
Boban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Boban.
Boban scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid body kick from Boban.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boban, right into the meat.
Boban comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck for Naja with that takedown attempt.
Boban fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Naja.
Boban lands a right hook to the body.
Boban is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naja can do to turn this around?
A right-left combo lands from Boban.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boban thumps Naja with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boban throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Naja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boban is looking to slow Naja down with leg kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boban!
Naja tries to clinch there but Boban circles away.
Azad Naja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boban chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boban smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Naja takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Naja takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boban lands a jab to Naja's midsection.
Boban dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naja. That did some damage!
Boban throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice cross by Boban.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boban. Boban obviously looking to wear him down.
Boban moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boban fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Naja.
The crowd cheers as Boban lands an impressive looking overhand right. Naja doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Boban dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Boban.
Naja wants to clinch.
Boban lands an overhand right.
Naja fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boban stuffs the takedown attempt from Naja. Naja gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Boban.
Boban lets loose with a powerful body kick. Naja will feel that in the morning.
Boban throws a nice head kick!
Boban throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boban lands a nice looking body kick.
Naja looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Naja has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boban lands with a kick to the ribs.
Naja has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Boban.
Naja walks forward, straight into a front kick from Boban.
Boban lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boban explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boban throws a nice outside leg kick.
Naja on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boban swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Naja.
Boban's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Boban duly obliges.
Naja is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boban.
Boban cracks the inside of Naja's front leg.
Boban cracks a nice hook into Naja's ribs.
Naja takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boban lands a body shot.
Boban fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice cross by Boban.
Boban lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Boban.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boban throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Naja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Naja misses with a takedown attempt - Boban sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boban.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boban lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boban scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boban lands with an overhand left.
Boban catches Naja with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boban throws a leg kick which misses Naja's front leg but catches the back leg as Naja tries to avoid it.
Naja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boban fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Naja looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boban moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boban lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Naja closes the distance and clinches up with Boban, looking for a takedown. Naja pushes Boban against the cage but Boban circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mirko Boban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azad Naja.
Boban lands a front kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Boban as he connects with a hook.
Boban turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boban throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boban lands a two punch combo.
Boban cracks the inside of Naja's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boban connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Naja momentarily.
Boban scores with a leg kick.
Boban goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boban lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boban lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boban connects with a solid leg kick.
Boban throws a shot to the body.
Boban lets loose with a powerful body kick. Naja will feel that in the morning.
Boban throws a series of strikes that have Naja backpedaling.
Boban bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Naja takes a kick to the side of the head.
Naja takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Naja is still on wobbly legs! Can Boban finish him?
Boban fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Naja.
Naja seems to have recovered his senses.
Boban cracks the inside of Naja's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boban.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boban stuns Naja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Boban finds it's way through Naja's defenses.
Boban throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boban throws a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Boban.
Boban throws a leg kick which misses Naja's front leg but catches the back leg as Naja tries to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Boban finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Naja is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boban.
Boban ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boban looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Naja takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Boban feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Naja's calf.
Boban stalks Naja and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Naja's face. Naja staggers backwards, shaken.
Naja fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boban throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boban punishes Naja's body with a nice straight punch.
Boban scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Boban clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boban throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab from Naja.
Naja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boban swivels and escapes.
An inside leg kick lands from Boban.
Boban scores with a decent looking hook.
Boban punishes Naja's body with a nice straight punch.
Boban punishes Naja's body with a nice straight punch.
Naja takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boban moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Naja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Naja takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boban connects with a high kick.
Boban scores with a leg kick.
Boban turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boban lets loose with a powerful body kick. Naja will feel that in the morning.
Naja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boban. Boban obviously looking to wear him down.
Naja is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Boban lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Naja backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boban dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naja. That did some damage!
Naja is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boban.
Boban throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boban moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boban scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boban lands a nice leg kick that just misses Naja's sensitive parts.
Boban scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boban displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boban getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boban displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Naja.
Naja drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid body kick from Boban.
Boban with a jab.
Naja takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boban connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boban, as that shot connected.
Boban scores with a leg kick.
Boban connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Boban there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boban connects with a jab.
Boban throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boban scores with a head kick.
Naja walks into a stiff left hand from Boban.
Boban scores with a jab.
Boban lands with a cross.
Boban lands with a big left! Naja is wobbled badly! Boban comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Naja to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mirko Boban!
Mirko Boban retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Pickett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Pickett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 cm
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustav Gustafsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Pickett!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson lands an overhand right.
Gustafsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pickett.
Pickett fails to land the takedown.
Gustafsson misses with a few strikes there.
Pickett falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Gustafsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gustafsson lands with a straight right. Pickett didn't see that one coming.
Gustafsson drops Pickett with a left right combo! Gustafsson follows him down to the ground into side control.
Pickett is rocked!
Pickett looks gassed!
Gustafsson stands up.
Pickett is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustafsson finish him?
Gustafsson connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Pickett to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Gustafsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gustav Gustafsson!
Gustav Gustafsson retains his bantamweight title!
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