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Triumph 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Sheehan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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255 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Teddy Sheehan!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan tries to clinch but Sheehan moves out of range.
Logan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Logan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sheehan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Logan.
Sheehan controlling the position for now.
Logan trying to control the action but Sheehan is working from the bottom.
Sheehan is defending against the submission attempts here by Logan.
Logan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sheehan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sheehan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sheehan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Logan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sheehan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Logan tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheehan is retaining full guard.
Logan gets to his feet - Sheehan follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Logan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sheehan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Logan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sheehan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Who's going to make the next move?
Sheehan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Logan, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan struggling a bit here.
Sheehan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Logan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Logan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Logan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheehan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Logan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sheehan yanks on the arm and Logan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sheehan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Teddy Sheehan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Palek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palek comes to the cage accompanied by Notorious B.I.G - Ready to die. 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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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Palek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jakub Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochanowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Palek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Palek stands up over Kochanowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Palek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kochanowski's head.
Palek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Palek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Palek is in close to Kochanowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Palek wanted to stand there but Kochanowski had control of the position.
Palek connects with a couple of short punches.
Palek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Palek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kochanowski looks gassed!
Palek throwing strikes from guard but Kochanowski blocks nicely.
Palek is working Kochanowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Palek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palek cracks Kochanowski with a solid left hand.
Palek wants to pass the guard but Kochanowski is keeping the position.
Kochanowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Palek landing some decent shots from guard.
Palek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Palek is looking to work some ground and pound but Kochanowski has wrist control.
Palek works over Kochanowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Palek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Palek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kochanowski's head.
Palek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kochanowski on the ground.
Palek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Palek trying to control but Kochanowski is working from the bottom.
Palek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palek is looking to work some ground and pound but Kochanowski has wrist control.
Kochanowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kochanowski working for a triangle but Palek defends it easily.
Palek landing with the ground and pound.
Kochanowski is trying to control the position but Palek postures up.
Kochanowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kochanowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palek defends well.
Palek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kochanowski's head.
Palek works over Kochanowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Palek thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Palek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Palek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kochanowski has momentary wrist control but Palek slips an elbow through the middle.
Palek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Palek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Palek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kochanowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kochanowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palek defends well.
Palek connects with a couple of short punches.
Palek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kochanowski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Palek!
Kochanowski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Palek is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kochanowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palek.
Palek trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Palek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kochanowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Palek is looking to work some ground and pound but Kochanowski has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palek landing with the ground and pound.
Kochanowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Palek connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Palek dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kochanowski leaves Palek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kochanowski gets caught flat footed, as Palek shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kochanowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kochanowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palek defends well.
Palek landing with the ground and pound.
Palek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Palek working some strikes from top position.
Palek tries to free his leg and advance position but Kochanowski is retaining full guard.
Kochanowski is breathing heavily.
Kochanowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palek defends it easily.
Kochanowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kochanowski, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Palek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Palek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Palek lands a couple of digs.
Kochanowski controls Palek momentarily but Palek frees himself.
Palek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palek postures up.
Palek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Palek connects with a couple of short punches.
Palek lands a couple of digs.
Palek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kochanowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palek defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Palek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kochanowski's head.
Palek postures up in Kochanowski's guard and throws a big left but Kochanowski blocks it.
Palek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palek lands a couple of elbows.
Palek wants to control from the top but Kochanowski keeps moving.
Palek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Palek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palek thows a big elbow that misses.
Kochanowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palek manages to get himself to full guard.
Palek looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kochanowski looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palek wants to stand up but Kochanowski is controlling him.
Kochanowski preventing the sweep.
Kochanowski prevents Palek from getting back to his feet.
Kochanowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palek is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kochanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Palek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam Palek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Palek drives through and clinches with Kochanowski against the cage.
Palek misses with some punches.
Palek breaks the clinch.
Palek clinches up with Kochanowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Palek lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Palek stalling away here and it's allowed Kochanowski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Palek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kochanowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palek is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Palek dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Palek gets a takedown into half guard.
Kochanowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Palek scores with a couple of nice shots.
Palek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Palek trying to control the action but Kochanowski is working from the bottom.
Palek thows a huge punch but Kochanowski dodges it nicely.
Palek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kochanowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palek.
Kochanowski trying to control from the bottom.
Palek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Palek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kochanowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Palek.
Palek shoots in and bounces Kochanowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kochanowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kochanowski is looking for a kimura here.
Palek wants to control but Kochanowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two 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.
Palek is looking to improve his position.
Palek has his hands clasped together around Kochanowski's back. He's all about the action.
Palek is refusing to be controlled, as Kochanowski sits in half guard.
Kochanowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Palek kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kochanowski seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Palek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kochanowski.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kochanowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palek.
Kochanowski avoids a kick to the body.
Palek throws a front kick aimed at Kochanowski's knee but Kochanowski avoids it well.
Adam Palek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Palek gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Palek is looking to stand up but Kochanowski isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palek is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kochanowski wants to control from the top but Palek keeps moving.
Palek keeping full guard, as Kochanowski tries to pass.
Kochanowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Palek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Palek has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Palek!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between WB Crisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibbs has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Danny Gibbs enters the cage!
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182 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, WB Crisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Gibbs!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs darts in and clinches Crisse up against the cage.
Crisse tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gibbs smiles and moves away.
Gibbs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crisse misses with a low kick.
Gibbs tries for a takedown but Crisse sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gibbs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Crisse. No joy for Gibbs on that attempt.
Crisse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crisse swings for the body but Gibbs moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gibbs forces Crisse back against the cage and clinches.
Gibbs ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gibbs no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbs throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crisse looking to pass the guard.
Crisse drops back looking for a leg! Gibbs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gibbs manages to kick Crisse off! Crisse jumps back into Gibbs's guard.
Crisse showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gibbs looking to control.
Crisse prevents Gibbs from getting back to his feet.
Gibbs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crisse tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibbs is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Crisse finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crisse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gibbs.
WB Crisse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Gibbs.
Crisse misses with a takedown
and Gibbs counters with a shoot takedown. Crisse fights it but they end up in guard.
Gibbs tries to free his leg and advance position but Crisse is retaining full guard.
Crisse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gibbs is aware though and is defending well.
Gibbs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crisse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crisse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crisse keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.
Crisse is adopting a defensive guard.
Crisse keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs throwing strikes but missing.
Gibbs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Crisse is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs trying to control the pace.
Gibbs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gibbs is just content to waste time from the top position. Crisse takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Crisse keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.
Gibbs has gone for a leg lock! Crisse slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gibbs's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Gibbs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crisse gets a takedown into half guard.
Crisse tries to pass to full mount but Gibbs defends it.
Gibbs wants to improve his position but Crisse is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs wants to get back to his feet.
Crisse trying to control from Gibbs's half guard. Gibbs has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gibbs tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crisse looking to pass the guard.
Gibbs is looking to stand up but Crisse isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Crisse misses the shot to the body.
Crisse shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Crisse seems to be working for a kimura but Gibbs defends the submission attempt.
Gibbs is trying to stand back up but Crisse is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crisse is looking for a kimura but Gibbs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crisse to get the leverage.
Crisse is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crisse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gibbs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crisse.
Gibbs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gibbs lands with a heel strike from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gibbs wants to stand but Crisse is controlling the position.
Crisse drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gibbs looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gibbs looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gibbs!
Gibbs trying to control the action but Crisse is working from the bottom.
Gibbs cracks Crisse with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs trying to control the action but Crisse is working from the bottom.
Crisse wants to control but Gibbs postures up.
Gibbs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crisse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gibbs scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crisse can't do much from the bottom here.
Crisse manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that WB Crisse will probably get the nod.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gibbs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crisse is trying to defend but Gibbs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Crisse is trying to get back to full guard.
Gibbs is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Crisse to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Gibbs wants to control from the top but Crisse keeps moving.
Crisse manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Crisse locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Gibbs is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). WB Crisse!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bugs McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Gracie told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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161 lbs
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160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bugs McGillicutty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from McGillicutty misses.
Bugs McGillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty wants to clinch.
McGillicutty misses the shot to the body.
McGillicutty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McGillicutty is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McGillicutty has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGillicutty!
Gracie moves to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for McGillicutty! Can he survive? No! He's out! Gracie gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seijurou Yoshioka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Gunn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seijurou Yoshioka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Yoshioka.
Yoshioka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunn.
Yoshioka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Yoshioka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yoshioka stalks Gunn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gunn's face. Gunn staggers backwards, shaken.
Yoshioka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yoshioka misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshioka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshioka misses the jab.
Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yoshioka swings for the body but Gunn moves out of range.
Yoshioka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunn.
Gunn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yoshioka.
That's two 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.
Gunn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yoshioka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshioka.
Yoshioka throws a jab when Gunn was well out of range.
Yoshioka keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunn ducks right into an uppercut from Yoshioka.
Nice defenses there by Gunn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshioka lands a jab-cross combination.
Gunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshioka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yoshioka just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshioka thows a body shot but no joy.
Yoshioka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshioka throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshioka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunn circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunn is looking to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunn misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seijurou Yoshioka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice jab there from Yoshioka.
Nice shot by Gunn.
Gunn slips a straight right by Yoshioka.
Yoshioka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshioka defending well as Gunn loads up on a big left hand.
Gunn tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshioka throws a hook but Gunn avoids it easily.
Yoshioka slips under a jab from Gunn.
Yoshioka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunn ducks right into an uppercut from Yoshioka.
Yoshioka digs a good body shot into Gunn's ribs.
Gunn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshioka throws a body punch but Gunn moves out of range.
Yoshioka misses with a shot to the body
and Gunn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yoshioka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunn manages to avoid it.
Gunn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yoshioka looks to throw the jab but Gunn is out of range.
Gunn tries to clinch but Yoshioka is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshioka misses with a jab to the body
and Gunn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yoshioka takes a swing at Gunn's ribcage but misses.
Yoshioka lands a two punch combo.
Gunn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoshioka.
Yoshioka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yoshioka misses with a wild body shot.
Gunn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoshioka.
Gunn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gunn moves in looking to clinch but Yoshioka pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Yoshioka misses.
Gunn ducks right into an uppercut from Yoshioka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seijurou Yoshioka dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gunn drops his hands momentarily and Yoshioka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gunn is looking to clinch.
A cross from Gunn lands.
Yoshioka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunn manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshioka swings for the body but Gunn moves out of range.
Yoshioka works Gunn's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn throws the left hand but Yoshioka avoids the punch easily.
Seijurou Yoshioka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshioka throws a good cross that connects.
Gunn misses with a straight left.
Yoshioka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yoshioka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gunn doesn't seem bothered though.
Gunn slips a straight right by Yoshioka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yoshioka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gunn has time to react.
Gunn tries to clinch up.
Gunn looks to land a combination but Yoshioka avoids it well.
Yoshioka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshioka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunn to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice jab there from Yoshioka.
Yoshioka misses the body punch
and Gunn counters with a low kick, right behind Yoshioka 's knee.
Tommy Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshioka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoshioka misses with a wild body shot.
Gunn slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yoshioka stuns Gunn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Yoshioka misses.
Gunn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yoshioka misses the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoshioka lands with a cross.
Seijurou Yoshioka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoshioka misses with a shot to the body
and Gunn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Seijurou Yoshioka.
Well Yoshioka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seijurou Yoshioka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Puukko Allu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Pippen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Pippen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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141 lbs
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140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Puukko Allu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan Pippen!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pippen connects with a nice looking jab.
Pippen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Allu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pippen throws a wild body kick that Allu sees coming a mile off.
Pippen tries to clinch but Allu moves out of range.
Pippen missing with a left hand there. Allu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allu shoots in and bounces Pippen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Allu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pippen working a defensive guard here.
Allu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pippen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pippen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allu throwing strikes from guard but Pippen blocks nicely.
Pippen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Allu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pippen connects with a single shot there.
Pippen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Allu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jordan Pippen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pippen looks to land a combination but Allu avoids it well.
A slow jab from Pippen misses its intended target.
Pippen throws a hook but Allu blocks it.
Allu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pippen throws a combination. Allu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jordan Pippen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pippen tests Allu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Allu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pippen tries to clinch but Allu is having none of it.
Pippen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pippen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Allu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pippen is defending against the submission attempts here by Allu.
Allu is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pippen is looking to improve his position.
Allu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pippen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pippen is looking to improve his position.
Pippen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Allu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pippen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pippen manages to get to full guard.
Allu preventing the sweep.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pippen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allu moves away.
Pippen misses with a hook.
Pippen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Allu.
Allu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pippen throws a right hand that Allu ducks under and follows up with a left that Allu also avoids with ease.
Pippen lands a lovely overhand right.
Pippen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allu defending well as Pippen loads up on a big left hand.
Allu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Pippen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Allu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pippen misses with a two punch combination.
Pippen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pippen slaps away a takedown attempt from Allu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pippen tries to clinch but Allu moves out of range.
Pippen misses with a two punch combination.
Jordan Pippen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pippen is looking to clinch.
Pippen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pippen tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allu gets a takedown into half guard.
Pippen tries to roll over but Allu keeps him under control.
Allu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pippen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Allu is working away from the top position though.
Allu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pippen gets full guard.
Allu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pippen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pippen 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pippen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Allu at a distance.
The fighters circling - Pippen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pippen thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pippen throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Pippen misses its intended target.
Allu fails with the takedown.
Allu fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Puukko Allu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allu slips a straight right by Pippen.
Allu slips a jab from Pippen.
Allu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pippen tries to clinch but Allu is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pippen throws a good cross that connects.
Pippen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pippen scores with a punch to the head.
Pippen throws the left hand but Allu avoids the punch easily.
Pippen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Allu ducks under a wild hook from Pippen.
Pippen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Allu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pippen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Allu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pippen. Allu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pippen looks to land a combination but Allu avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Pippen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Pippen wants to clinch.
Pippen misses with a series of wild punches.
Pippen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Allu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pippen's waist but Pippen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Allu off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allu tries to move into range but Pippen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to de liver by Pippen. Beautiful body shot.
Allu ducks under a wild hook from Pippen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pippen connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - Pippen coming out on top.
Allu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pippen.
Pippen thows a body shot but no joy.
Pippen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Allu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allu walks into a stiff left hand from Pippen.
Pippen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pippen throws a nice looking combination but Allu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pippen thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pippen throws out the jab.
Pippen misses the shot to the body.
Pippen misses with a straight left.
Pippen misses with a hook. Allu ducked under it nicely.
Pippen just misses with a punch to the body.
Allu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pippen.
Pippen doesn't manage to clinch there - Allu circles away.
Allu defending well as Pippen loads up on a big left hand.
Pippen misses with an uppercut. Allu saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pippen just misses with a punch to the body.
Allu dodges the punch combination from Pippen.
Allu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pippen to score with a decent uppercut.
Allu slips a straight right by Pippen.
Pippen tries to bum rush Allu with a series of wild strikes but Allu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jordan Pippen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pippen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allu.
Pippen moves in looking to clinch but Allu pushes him off.
Pippen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Allu fails with the takedown.
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.
Pippen misses with a body shot.
Pippen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Allu's head.
Pippen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pippen misses the jab.
Allu swats away the attempt to clinch by Pippen.
Pippen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Puukko Allu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pippen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pippen wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Pippen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pippen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Pippen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Hawes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elder Joao Benedito Arsenio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tito Hawes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tito Hawes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elder Joao Benedito Arsenio!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benedito Arsenio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hawes throws a head kick that misses.
Benedito Arsenio shoots in but no luck this time.
Benedito Arsenio shoots in looking for a takedown. Hawes tries to sprawl out of it but Benedito Arsenio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hawes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tito Hawes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elder Joao Benedito Arsenio.
Benedito Arsenio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hawes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benedito Arsenio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawes.
Hawes scores with a jab. Benedito Arsenio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hawes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benedito Arsenio.
Hawes misses with the combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawes.
A right-left combo lands from Hawes.
Benedito Arsenio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hawes's waist but Hawes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benedito Arsenio off to one side.
Hawes cracks Benedito Arsenio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benedito Arsenio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawes pinned against the cage. Hawes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hawes slaps away a takedown attempt from Benedito Arsenio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hawes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Benedito Arsenio. Benedito Arsenio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedito Arsenio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benedito Arsenio tries to move into range but Hawes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hawes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benedito Arsenio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benedito Arsenio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Benedito Arsenio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hawes finds it's way round the side to connect with Benedito Arsenio's head.
Benedito Arsenio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hawes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benedito Arsenio somewhat.
Benedito Arsenio looks gassed!
Benedito Arsenio shoots in for a double leg but Hawes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hawes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benedito Arsenio.
Benedito Arsenio misses with a takedown attempt - Hawes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hawes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Elder Joao Benedito Arsenio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawes throws a combination. Benedito Arsenio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Benedito Arsenio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hawes scores with a three punch combo!
Hawes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Benedito Arsenio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedito Arsenio shoots in but Hawes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benedito Arsenio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benedito Arsenio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hawes is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hawes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benedito Arsenio shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hawes wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benedito Arsenio seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hawes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Elder Joao Benedito Arsenio!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Samara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramon Samara had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ramon Samara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sebastian Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samara throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Samara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Samara is trying to keep Lopez in close.
Lopez postures up and lands a big shot to Samara's brow.
Lopez is looking to work some ground and pound but Samara has wrist control.
Lopez chips away with some ground and pound.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.
Samara is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.
Samara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Samara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Samara blocks nicely.
Samara has control of Lopez's left arm, preventing Lopez from doing any damage.
Lopez advances position into side control!
Samara gets back to half guard.
Lopez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lopez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samara keeps working.
Lopez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Samara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lopez punishing his opponent with strikes.
It looks like Ramon Samara has been cut.
The referee warns Samara that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez lands a big elbow.
Ramon Samara's cut is getting worse.
Lopez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lopez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Samara?
Samara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lopez avoids the attempt from Samara to control.
Lopez raining down shots from the mount!
Samara is working to get back to half guard.
Lopez with shots to the head and body - Samara looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ramon Samara's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Samara wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Samara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jeez, Ramon Samara's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ramon Samara's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sebastian Lopez!
Sebastian Lopez is the new heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodrigo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaire checks a leg kick nicely.
Zaire throws a shot to the body.
Oliveira staying out of range there.
Zaire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oliveira circles away quickly and effectively.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oliveira.
Zaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Zaire.
A right-left combo lands from Zaire.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Zaire tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaire throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely.
Zaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliveira fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaire is out of range.
Zaire moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oliveira throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Oliveira checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Zaire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good leg kick by Oliveira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
Zaire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oliveira is looking to chop away at Zaire's legs.
Zaire blocks a head kick by Oliveira.
A nice combination there by Zaire.
Zaire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Oliveira counters with a takedown into side control.
Zaire dodges the ground and pound from Oliveira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira advances to full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira has isolated one of Zaire's arms. Zaire looking to fight him off but Oliveira twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Oliveira!
Rodrigo Oliveira is the new welterweight champion!
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