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RFC 25 Battle for the Belts PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Arroyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Great One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javier Arroyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Great One!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One swings widly with a right hand
and Arroyo counters with an outside leg kick.
Arroyo is looking to clinch.
One has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Arroyo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arroyo lands a right hook to the body.
One feints and as Arroyo raises his hands in defense, One changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arroyo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. One doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. One manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arroyo working for a triangle but One defends it easily.
Arroyo is trying to hold One in close to prevent damage but One has managed to pass into half guard.
Arroyo gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Arroyo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
One postures up.
One throws a big right hand that misses.
One loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
One must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arroyo is controlling One's posture.
Arroyo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but One can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arroyo looking to control but One passes into half guard.
That's two 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.
Arroyo is trying to maintain the position but One is very close to passing his half guard.
One thows a huge punch but Arroyo dodges it nicely.
Arroyo trying to control but One postures up.
One wants to control but Arroyo is keeping him busy.
Arroyo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. One is working away from the top position though.
Arroyo has hold of One's hands but One slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
One darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
One prevents Arroyo from improving his position.
One not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
One thows a huge punch but Arroyo dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arroyo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arroyo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arroyo wants to control but One is keeping busy and won't allow it.
One throws a strike but Arroyo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Arroyo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. One manages to get himself to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if One can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arroyo wants to stand but One has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Arroyo prevents One from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arroyo trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Great One will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Arroyo throws a sloppy head kick and One moves out of range easily.
Arroyo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
One takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arroyo tries to sprawl but One drives through with a takedown into half guard.
One performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arroyo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
One sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arroyo defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One is trying to control the action in half guard but Arroyo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
One wants to pass to mount but Arroyo is defending the position.
Arroyo is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
One throwing shots but Arroyo is blocking nicely.
Arroyo is pressing down on One's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
One trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
One distracts Arroyo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
One avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
One loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arroyo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arroyo keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
One connects with a couple of short punches.
Arroyo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
One scoring with punches to the head and body.
One missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arroyo wants to control the position but One says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Arroyo actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
One thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arroyo's head.
One stalling away here and it's allowed Arroyo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
One is looking to work some ground and pound but Arroyo has wrist control.
Arroyo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arroyo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Arroyo keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
Arroyo trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
One shoots in but Arroyo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arroyo throws a head kick that misses.
Great One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arroyo. One does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arroyo tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like One was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arroyo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Javier Arroyo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Arroyo throws a looping overhand right but One ducks down to avoid it.
Arroyo leaves One with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arroyo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arroyo wants it to stay on the feet.
One bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Arroyo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Arroyo gets back to full guard.
One trying to control but Arroyo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One stands up over Arroyo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arroyo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. One is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo trying to control the position.
One wants to control from the top but Arroyo keeps moving.
Arroyo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and One defends well.
Arroyo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in One's guard.
Arroyo wants to stand but One has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Arroyo trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One has a closed guard, preventing Arroyo from standing up.
One wants to stand but Arroyo is controlling the position.
Arroyo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
One is trying to keep Arroyo in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arroyo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from One! But no joy.
Arroyo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
One misses with a takedown attempt
and Arroyo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Javier Arroyo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Great One.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from One is defended easily by Arroyo.
Javier Arroyo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
One shoots in for a double leg but Arroyo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That kick from Arroyo tenderised One's leg. One is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice jab there from Arroyo.
Arroyo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arroyo tests One's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arroyo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arroyo 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.
Arroyo trying to keep a closed guard but One is proving a slippery customer.
Arroyo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. One gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
One postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Arroyo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arroyo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Arroyo!
Javier Arroyo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Great One spoke after the fight, saying 'I will comeback, much better.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Rodelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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172 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdul Abdullah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Rodelin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Topper Green and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdullah forces Rodelin back against the cage and clinches.
Rodelin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdullah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodelin blocks an elbow strike from Abdullah.
Rodelin blocks an elbow strike from Abdullah.
Rodelin tries for a takedown but Abdullah manages to get underhooks.
Rodelin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abdullah pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodelin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rodelin wants a takedown but no success here.
Abdul Abdullah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Rodelin.
Rodelin blocks the elbow strike.
Abdullah lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Brian Rodelin has been cut.
Rodelin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abdullah throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah lands a nice elbow.
Rodelin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abdullah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abdullah lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdullah lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Brian Rodelin's cut even more.
Abdullah lands an elbow inside that Rodelin shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah lands an elbow just above Rodelin 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abdullah.
The cut above Brian Rodelin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Abdullah pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodelin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rodelin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rodelin tries to break free but Abdullah pushes him back against the cage.
Abdullah lands an elbow just above Rodelin 's eye.
Rodelin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Abdullah uses from the top position.
Abdullah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abdullah wants to stand and escape but instead Rodelin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Abdullah has his hands on Rodelin's head, controlling the position.
Abdullah looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Abdullah wants to improve his position but instead Rodelin has moved into half guard.
Rodelin decides to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodelin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodelin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Abdullah looks to clinch
and Rodelin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Abdullah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abdullah working for a triangle but Rodelin defends it easily.
Rodelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdullah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abdullah has control of Rodelin's left arm, preventing Rodelin from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abdullah is keeping the position for now.
Rodelin preventing the sweep.
Abdullah looking to control.
Rodelin advances position into side control!
Rodelin advances nicely into full mount.
Abdullah is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Rodelin.
Rodelin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rodelin stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Abdullah throws a hook to the side of Rodelin's head but Rodelin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodelin darts in and clinches Abdullah up against the cage.
Rodelin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abdullah pulls his leg out and moves away.
Abdullah tries to clinch there but Rodelin circles away.
Rodelin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abdullah.
Rodelin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodelin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abdullah wants to sweep but no luck.
Abdullah on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abdullah tries to get out of the position.
Rodelin passes Abdullah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdullah keeps working.
Rodelin passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Rodelin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Rodelin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Abdullah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodelin.
Nice defenses there by Rodelin.
Rodelin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Abdullah to the ground. Rodelin is now in Abdullah's guard.
Rodelin advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Abdullah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rodelin has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Abdullah is looking to improve his position but Rodelin isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah holds on, trying desperately to control.
Abdullah is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rodelin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodelin controlling his opponent.
Rodelin trying to control but Abdullah is having none of it.
Abdullah is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rodelin has isolated one of Abdullah's arms. Abdullah looking to fight him off but Rodelin twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Rodelin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Own Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Own Compton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mathias Matthews!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Compton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matthews looks to throw the jab but Compton is out of range.
Compton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews takes a swing at Compton's ribcage but misses.
Compton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matthews's waist but Matthews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Compton off to one side.
Compton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matthews defends well and Compton ends up having to push Matthews into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Compton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Matthews keeps the fight on the outside.
Matthews thinks about the counter body kick.
Compton shoots in for a double leg but Matthews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matthews is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Own Compton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Matthews.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matthews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Compton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Matthews misses.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick
and Compton counters with a low kick, right behind Matthews 's knee.
Matthews punishes Compton's body with a nice straight punch.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Compton moves away.
Compton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Compton trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Compton passes Matthews's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews trying to control from the bottom.
Compton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Compton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Matthews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Compton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Compton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matthews is pressing down on Compton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wants to stand but Compton is controlling the position.
Compton stopping the sweep attempt from Matthews.
Matthews is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Compton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matthews digs a good hook to Compton's body.
Matthews connects with a body shot.
Matthews leaves Compton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matthews is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Compton looks for a takedown but Matthews sprawls well.
Matthews throws a low kick, looking for Compton's leg but Compton calmly moves out of range.
Compton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Compton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matthews was covering up waiting for the punch and Compton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Matthews told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Compton trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Compton is looking to work some ground and pound but Matthews has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Matthews dominated that 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.
Compton shoots in but no luck this time.
Compton tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Compton was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Compton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Compton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matthews circles away.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Compton throwing a counter right hand but Matthews manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Compton closes the distance and clinches up with Matthews, looking for a takedown. Compton pushes Matthews against the cage but Matthews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Own Compton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews connects with a looping right hand.
Compton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
Compton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthews throws out the jab.
Matthews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Compton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matthews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Compton fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Matthews misses.
Matthews lands with a good body shot.
Matthews throws a lazy body kick
and Compton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Compton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Compton is thwarting Matthews's attempts to control the position.
Compton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matthews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Compton.
Own Compton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Compton is trying to control the action in half guard but Matthews is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews tries to roll over but Compton keeps him under control.
Compton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Matthews is not content to let Compton control the position.
Matthews keeping hold of Compton's head, controlling as best he can.
Matthews is looking to get back to full guard here but Compton has managed to pass to side control instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Compton working away.
Compton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Matthews has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Compton but great work by Matthews.
Compton gets back to half guard.
Matthews tries to stand but can't do so whilst Compton controls his leg.
Compton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matthews pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Compton regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Compton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthews throws out a counter right but Compton avoids it with no problem.
Matthews connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Compton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matthews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Compton somewhat.
Compton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matthews throws a jab but it's blocked by Compton.
Matthews swings widly with a right hand
and Compton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Matthews!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Compton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matthews, who protects the arm well.
Matthews wants to control but Compton postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Compton tries for a kimura but Matthews is defending well.
Matthews gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Compton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matthews is pressing down on Compton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two 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.
Matthews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Compton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matthews is trying to control the position but Compton postures up.
Compton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Compton throwing strikes from guard but Matthews blocks nicely.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Compton from controlling successfully.
Compton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matthews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matthews stuffs the takedown.
Matthews appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matthews is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Compton rather than just go for the knockout.
Matthews lands a jab to the nose.
Matthews tries to clinch but Compton moves out of range.
Compton shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Own Compton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews connects with a body shot that sends Compton's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Compton staying out of range there.
Compton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Compton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthews.
Compton with a poor takedown
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands with a good body shot.
Mathias Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Compton.
Matthews misses with a straight left.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Matthews moves into the clinch.
Compton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matthews prevents it.
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Own Compton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews drops Compton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Compton looks back up at him and smiles so Matthews waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Compton is rocked!
Matthews throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Compton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Matthews is in Compton's guard.
Mathias Matthews is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Compton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matthews sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathias Matthews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matthews 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathias Matthews!
Mathias Matthews very nearly forgot to thank Top Dogs amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong A Broca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Pheonix. Dong A Broca will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tristan Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dong A Broca!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broca explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Broca scores with a push kick.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Broca pinned against the cage. Broca gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Broca.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broca moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broca throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Broca. Lee shrugs it off though.
Broca misses with a low kick.
Broca has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lee blocks a head kick by Broca.
Broca lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Broca there.
Broca throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Broca only half commits.
Broca misses with a leg kick
and Lee counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Broca wants to control but Lee passes into side.
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee is putting a hurting on Broca here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lee has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Broca is working to get back to half guard.
Broca is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Lee is working for a guillotine from mount but Broca frees his head quite easily.
Broca tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to secure an arm triangle but Broca defends it well.
Broca tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Broca is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lee working for a guillotine from mount but Broca is in no mood to give up.
Broca working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broca tries to buck Lee off but he can't manage it.
Broca wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Broca is trying to escape the mount.
Lee looking for a guillotine from mount but Broca is having none of it.
Broca is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Broca is looking to escape.
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 Tristan Lee will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Broca lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Broca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Broca pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Broca settles back down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Broca.
Broca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broca goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Broca will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Broca misses with a body kick.
Dong A Broca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broca gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Broca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee stands and steps away. Broca gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A low kick from Broca misses
and Lee counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Broca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Broca defends the submission attempt.
Broca wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee wants to control but Broca is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is really struggling to control Broca but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Broca is defending well.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Broca looks like he's trying to stand up.
Broca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broca is looking to escape.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Broca does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Broca defend it? Lee steps over the head and cranks it - Broca is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tristan Lee!
A victorious Tristan Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tel Britton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tel Britton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Don Machete's chin.
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240 lbs
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267 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Machete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tel Britton!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Britton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machete manages to avoid it.
Britton lands a slapping body shot.
Britton throws a right hand that Machete ducks under and follows up with a left that Machete also avoids with ease.
Britton looks to land a combination but Machete avoids it well.
Machete avoids the body shot from Britton.
Machete jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Machete throws an off balance right hand
and Britton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Britton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machete.
Machete misses with a lunging right hand
and Britton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machete thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Britton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machete.
It looks like Don Machete has been cut.
Britton scores with a hook to the body. Machete takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machete is breathing heavily.
Britton lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Britton. Machete does a little dance to reset his feet.
Britton lands a nice hook to Machete's body. Machete takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Britton connects with a body shot that sends Machete's belly button to the back.
Machete takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Britton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Machete looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Britton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machete rather than just go for the knockout.
Britton looks to score with a jab to the body but Machete is just out of range.
Britton dances in with a quick combination. Machete is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Britton snaps Machete's head back. Machete stumbles backwards against the cage. Britton steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Machete's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Machete just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tel Britton!
Tel Britton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mickey Doyle has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mickey Doyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Axel Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Doyle. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
A left lands for Doyle.
Doyle scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Doyle seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doyle dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Doyle tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Doyle catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doyle.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mickey Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Johnson.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An attempted straight right counter from Doyle misses the target.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doyle.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doyle.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doyle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doyle throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Doyle.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Doyle is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Doyle circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Doyle is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson wants to stand up but Doyle is controlling the position.
Doyle wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnson tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Doyle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Doyle manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson throws a strike aimed at the side of Doyle's head but Doyle avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Doyle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doyle is letting Johnson control him for a moment.
Doyle manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Doyle is having none of it.
Johnson is pressing down on Doyle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doyle is holding on for now.
Doyle desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doyle is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Doyle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Doyle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Doyle dodges it nicely.
Johnson prevents Doyle from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doyle tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doyle to the ground. Doyle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Doyle sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Axel Johnson has been cut.
Doyle loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Doyle scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mickey Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Johnson.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson slips a jab from Doyle.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Doyle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Doyle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Mickey Doyle is winning the standup battle so far.
Doyle cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Doyle has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Johnson to stand back up!
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Doyle finish him?
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Doyle keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mickey Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Doyle misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Doyle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Doyle is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Doyle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Doyle wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Doyle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Doyle wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is trying to control. Doyle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Doyle manages to get to full guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Doyle keeps moving.
Doyle controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Doyle keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Doyle is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Doyle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut lands for Doyle. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Doyle throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Doyle circles away.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Doyle stuffs the takedown.
Doyle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Doyle connects with a crisp jab.
Doyle throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doyle tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Doyle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Axel Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Doyle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Doyle tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doyle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doyle misses with a hook.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Doyle is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doyle throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Axel Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Mickey Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Doyle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doyle tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doyle to the ground. Doyle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doyle loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Doyle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Doyle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Doyle is defending it quite comfortably.
Axel Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson moves into full mount! Doyle won't be happy about that!
Doyle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doyle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Doyle can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson looking to control but Doyle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Doyle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Doyle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doyle throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doyle.
Doyle throws out a powerful jab.
Mickey Doyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doyle connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Johnson slips a straight right by Doyle.
Nice sprawl there from Doyle as Johnson shoots in.
Doyle misses the jab.
Doyle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a combination
letting Doyle counter with a right hand.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Doyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doyle throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Doyle throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doyle counters with a crisp right that sends Johnson to the canvas! Doyle follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Doyle!
Our winner, Mickey Doyle, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zarek Reschke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
138 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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35
142 lbs
14 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Urijah Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Zarek Reschke!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reschke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reschke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Faber closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Reschke's guard.
Faber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Faber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reschke has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Faber has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Faber blocking some punches.
Reschke lands an elbow that stopped Faber in his tracks for a moment.
We've been informed that Reschke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Faber has clasped his hands together around Reschke's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reschke on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Faber sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reschke is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Faber.
Reschke takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Faber lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Reschke down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber in side control, throwing shots but Reschke defends.
The strikes coming from Faber are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Reschke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Faber wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Faber prevents Reschke from escaping the position.
Faber in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Faber 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.
Faber 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.
Faber working the ground and pound but Reschke is defending the strikes.
The ground and pound from Faber seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Faber.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faber throws an elbow but Reschke slips to the side and avoids it well.
Reschke is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reschke is looking for a sweep.
Faber wants to control but Reschke is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Faber.
Faber is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reschke has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reschke defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber is looking to take a break and control but Reschke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber throwing strikes but Reschke manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Faber manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reschke's best efforts.
Faber pushes Reschke off looking to stand but Reschke dives back in and keeps control.
Faber tries to roll over but Reschke keeps him under control.
Faber trying to hold on to Reschke's head to control him but Reschke postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reschke not doing much here.
Faber is controlling Reschke's trapped leg to prevent Reschke from advancing to side control.
Faber wants to control but Reschke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Faber has a hand on Reschke's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Reschke takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Faber is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reschke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urijah Faber dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Faber slips under a jab from Reschke.
Faber misses with a takedown
and Reschke counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Reschke as Faber shoots in.
Reschke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reschke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Faber's calf.
Faber fails with a takedown attempt.
Reschke flicks out a counter leg kick but Faber steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reschke, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faber misses with a wild combination.
Faber missing with a left hand there. Reschke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faber shoots for a double leg takedown but Reschke sprawls well. He's pushed Faber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reschke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reschke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Faber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Reschke.
Reschke cracks Faber with a good jab.
Faber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reschke. Reschke obviously looking to wear him down.
Faber tries for a takedown but Reschke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A cross from Reschke lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reschke.
Reschke misses with a body shot
and Faber decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reschke's guard.
Faber throws a strike but Reschke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reschke passes into half guard.
Faber wants to control but Reschke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber won't allow Reschke to pass to mount.
Reschke wants to stand but Faber has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Faber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Faber wants to control but Reschke is keeping busy.
Faber trying to get back to full guard but Reschke takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Faber is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reschke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Faber tries to hold on but Reschke pushes him away.
Reschke controlling his opponent.
Faber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Faber is desperately trying to improve his position but Reschke has a good base and remains in mount.
Reschke avoids the attempt from Faber to control.
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.
Faber is trying to escape the mount.
Reschke avoids the attempt from Faber to control.
Reschke controlling the position easily from mount.
Reschke avoids the attempt from Faber to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faber regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zarek Reschke 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!
Faber tries for a takedown but Reschke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Faber closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reschke to the mat! Reschke manages to get full guard.
Reschke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faber.
Faber working some strikes from top position.
Reschke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faber is one step ahead there.
Faber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faber lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reschke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faber throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber throws a big elbow that misses.
Faber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Urijah Faber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Faber won't allow Reschke to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Faber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reschke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Faber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reschke circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zarek Reschke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reschke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Faber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reschke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Faber's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Faber.
Reschke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reschke throws a sloppy head kick
and Faber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reschke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reschke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Faber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reschke tries a head kick but it misses.
Faber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reschke.
Faber feinted with a counter takedown.
Reschke tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faber shoots for a takedown but Reschke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Faber as he connects with a hook.
Faber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reschke but Reschke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Reschke. No joy for Faber on that attempt.
Reschke feints a counter leg kick.
Faber blocks a head kick by Reschke.
Faber on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reschke.
Reschke lands a nice shot that snaps Faber's head back.
Faber decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Faber throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Faber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reschke sees it coming and defends easily.
Faber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reschke keeps working.
Faber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Faber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reschke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Faber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber moves nicely into side control.
Reschke is trying to get back to his feet.
Faber fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Faber working the ground and pound.
Faber working the strikes but Reschke uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Faber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Faber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reschke defends it well.
Faber thows a huge punch but Reschke dodges it nicely.
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 Urijah Faber.
I think Faber has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Henry Bonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Henry Bonney has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Steve Vega's chin.
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31
169 lbs
11 - 8 - 1 |
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22
159 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Vega!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Henry Bonney!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonney throws a series of strikes that have Vega backpedaling.
Vega throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonney counters with a nice body shot.
Vega looks to throw a body kick
and Bonney counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bonney ducks under a wild hook from Vega.
Bonney moves away from the strike by Vega.
Bonney unleashes a big counter combination but Vega bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vega shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bonney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bonney tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vega is in Bonney's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonney is pulling down on Vega's head to control his posture.
Vega tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonney is retaining full guard.
Vega preventing the sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bonney keeping full guard, as Vega tries to pass.
Vega throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney is adopting a defensive guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Vega's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vega preventing the sweep.
Vega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonney is keeping the position for now.
Vega scoring with some ground and pound.
Vega tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonney is retaining full guard.
Vega is working hard here to advance position.
Bonney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vega is pushing down on Bonney's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bonney is fighting to maintain full guard but Vega has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bonney is looking to escape.
Vega is looking to advance position but Bonney won't allow it.
Bonney is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vega's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vega's back!
Vega 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney is hanging on to Vega's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega breaks Bonney's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Vega sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bonney's guard.
Bonney wants to control but Vega is keeping busy.
Vega wants to control but Bonney is keeping him busy.
Vega trying to pass the guard but Bonney defending well.
Vega works his way into side control.
Vega trying to control the position but Bonney is working away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bonney wants to control but Vega postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney isn't going anywhere.
Vega tries to advance to mount but Bonney denies him.
Vega cracks Bonney with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vega is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bonney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bonney is looking to regain half guard here but Vega keeps moving and retains side control.
Bonney is trying to control Vega's posture but Vega avoids it.
Bonney tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vega wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Vega are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bonney struggling a bit here.
Bonney is looking to regain half guard here but Vega keeps moving and retains side control.
Vega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bonney, who protects the arm well.
Bonney gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bonney sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bonney felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bonney on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vega wants to free his trapped foot but Bonney is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vega not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Vega dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vega misses with a left hand
and Vega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vega misses with a takedown
letting Bonney counter with a right hand.
Vega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bonney throws a right hand that Vega ducks under and follows up with a left that Vega also avoids with ease.
Vega delivers a nice body kick.
Bonney throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vega.
Bonney circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bonney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega throws a right and a left that Bonney avoids nicely.
Bonney moves out of range of the body kick from Vega.
Bonney connects with a nice looking jab.
Vega throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega throws a leg kick that misses.
Steve Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Bonney releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bonney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bonney looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Vega gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bonney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vega is looking to clinch.
As Vega backs off Bonney throws a huge counter combo but Vega manages to avoid it all.
Vega shoots in for a takedown but Bonney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonney throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vega is looking to slow Bonney down with leg kicks.
William Henry Bonney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Bonney.
Vega misses with a kick to the body.
Vega needs to keep his hands up - Bonney had a free shot at his head there.
Bonney looks to land a combination. Vega sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega misses with a kick to the body.
Vega shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bonney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonney throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney stalks Vega and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vega's face. Vega staggers backwards, shaken.
Vega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonney counters with a left to the body.
Vega tries for a takedown but Bonney circles away easily
and Bonney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bonney lands a nice hook to Vega's body. Vega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick from Vega misses.
Vega misses with a hook.
Vega misses with a hook. Bonney ducked under it nicely.
Vega is looking to land body kicks.
Nice jab there from Bonney.
Vega pushes Bonney away with a front kick.
Vega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vega takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vega is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Vega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonney darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bonney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonney lands a head kick!
Bonney lands with a big left! Vega is wobbled badly! Bonney comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Vega to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). William Henry Bonney!
William Henry Bonney is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, William Henry Bonney gave a big smile as he said 'Vega, I told you I would make you famous! But unfortunately for you it means I took your belt! Broken Halo Pride!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Behnder Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Behnder Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sergio Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behnder Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pettis shoots in looking for a takedown. Behnder Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Pettis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Behnder Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Behnder Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pettis has his takedown stuffed
and Behnder Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Sergio Pettis has been cut.
Marcus Behnder Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Pettis.
Behnder Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pettis shoots in and drives through. Behnder Jr sprawls well.
Pettis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Behnder Jr.
Behnder Jr circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Pettis drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Behnder Jr follows Pettis to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Behnder Jr!
Marcus Behnder Jr is the new welterweight champion!
Marcus Behnder Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsson comes to the cage accompanied by Wu-Tang Clan - Careful. Steele has chosen Cinderella Man as his entrance music. George Steele has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sven Larsson's chin.
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173 lbs
24 - 13 - 0 |
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219 lbs
19 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Larsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Steele!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Darius Henderson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steele looking to score a takedown here. Larsson is defending well but Steele drives through and ends up in Larsson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Larsson's guard.
Larsson is looking to control Steele's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Larsson avoid being mounted?
Steele is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steele is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Larsson defends it well.
Steele seems to be working for a kimura but Larsson defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele is looking for a kimura but Larsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steele to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Larsson sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steele seems to be looking for submissions.
Steele seems to be working for a kimura but Larsson defends the submission attempt.
Steele is looking for a kimura here.
Steele is trying to work for a kimura but Larsson is defending well.
That's two 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.
Steele is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steele works his way into side control.
Steele goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Larsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Steele's guard! Nice work there by Larsson!
Steele is looking for a triangle but Larsson pushes his legs off easily.
Steele had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larsson defends it easily.
Larsson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steele has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Larsson has managed to get both his arms back between Steele's legs - danger averted.
Steele has a closed guard, preventing Larsson from standing up.
We've been hearing good reports from Larsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Steele has his foot on Larsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Larsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Steele has his foot on Larsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Larsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Steele has his foot on Larsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Larsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Larsson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Steele's guard.
Steele throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Larsson escapes and throws Steele's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele is looking for a sweep.
Larsson wants to stand but Steele is controlling his arm.
Steele is looking to regain half guard here but Larsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Steele regains half guard.
Steele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steele regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steele looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Larsson passes into half guard.
Larsson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Steele dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Steele dives in and grabs Larsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Larsson pushes down on Steele's head and hops out.
Steele takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steele tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Larsson swivels and escapes.
Steele is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Larsson's half guard.
Larsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Steele is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Larsson defends it well.
Steele seems to be working for a kimura but Larsson defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele wants to pass the guard but Larsson is defending well.
Steele wants to work for an arm triangle but Larsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Larsson tries to get to full guard but Steele has control of the leg.
Steele wants to work for an arm triangle but Larsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steele wants to advance to full mount but Larsson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Larsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Steele advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two 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.
Steele frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Steele goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Larsson is on top in guard.
Steele is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steele is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steele has a closed guard, preventing Larsson from standing up.
Steele working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Larsson has passed into half guard!
Steele looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele is trying to get back to full guard.
Larsson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Steele looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Larsson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sven Larsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steele feints and as Larsson raises his hands in defense, Steele changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larsson is keeping the position for now.
Steele passes Larsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steele is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Larsson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Steele! George Steele retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, George Steele thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Sven Larsson was interviewed post fight and said 'Bork! Bork!Bork!'.
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