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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darshan Vasil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darshan Vasil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn Jones!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vasil!
Jones decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vasil defends it nicely.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vasil throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vasil is in Jones's guard.
Vasil working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vasil postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vasil loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vasil postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vasil stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Jones throws up his legs and catches Vasil in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Vasil tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Jones! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shawn Jones!
A relieved looking Shawn Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Tevez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herteruiop Jertuaser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Tevez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Herteruiop Jertuaser!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Watson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jertuaser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jertuaser tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Tevez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tevez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jertuaser has momentary wrist control but Tevez slips an elbow through the middle.
Tevez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tevez lands a couple of digs.
Tevez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tevez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tevez 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.
Tevez lands a couple of elbows.
It looks like Herteruiop Jertuaser has been cut.
Tevez lands a couple of digs.
Tevez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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!
Tevez advances position into side control!
Tevez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jertuaser trying to remain calm as Tevez controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jertuaser on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tevez staying calm.
Tevez working the ground and pound.
Jertuaser looks winded!
A lull in the action here as Tevez stalls from top position.
Tevez cracks Jertuaser with a big elbow.
Tevez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jertuaser will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tevez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jertuaser is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tevez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tevez controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tevez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jertuaser taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tevez scores with punches from side control.
Tevez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jertuaser!
Tevez controlling the position easily from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tevez cracks Jertuaser with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tevez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tevez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jertuaser looks a forlorn figure.
Tevez controlling the position easily from mount.
Tevez raining down shots from the mount!
Tevez with a couple of short strikes.
Jertuaser has left one of his arms exposed and Tevez doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Jertuaser screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Tevez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kunto Dewo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Wong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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132 lbs
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kunto Dewo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeremy Wong!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dewo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wong isn't going anywhere.
Wong is looking to reverse the position.
Dewo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewo working away.
Dewo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wong, who protects the arm well.
Wong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dewo trying to control from the bottom.
Dewo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wong is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wong stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dewo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dewo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dewo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wong pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dewo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wong stands up and beckons Dewo to join him on the feet.
Wong shoots in looking for a takedown. Dewo tries to sprawl out of it but Wong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dewo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dewo avoids the head kick by Wong.
Dewo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wong doesn't manage to clinch there - Dewo circles away.
Wong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dewo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong misses with a few strikes there.
Wong throws a head kick but Dewo moves out of range.
Dewo 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.
Wong kicks Dewo off and gets back to his feet.
Dewo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dewo darts in looking for a takedown but Wong gets double underhooks and turns Dewo into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kunto Dewo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wong tries to clinch but Dewo moves out of range.
Dewo moves into the clinch successfully.
Dewo tries to score a body lock takedown but Wong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dewo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wong has picked Dewo up and slammed him! Dewo can't keep hold of the triangle and Wong manages to pass to side control!
Wong controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dewo trying to control but Wong flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Wong is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Dewo is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeremy Wong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Rodriguez (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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265 lbs
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264 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon Destruction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destruction looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Destruction misses with a few strikes there.
Rodriguez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Destruction avoids nicely.
Destruction throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Destruction misses the shot to the body.
Destruction looks to throw the jab but Rodriguez is out of range.
Rodriguez has closed the distance and engaged Destruction in a clinch.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Destruction tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodriguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez forces Destruction back against the cage and clinches.
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriguez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Destruction is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rodriguez moves into range and clinches up with Destruction.
Rodriguez jumps into guard, dragging Destruction to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Destruction controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez is trying to keep Destruction in close.
Destruction pushing down on Rodriguez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodriguez gets back to full guard.
Destruction slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rodriguez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Destruction escapes and throws Rodriguez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rodriguez struggling a bit here.
Rodriguez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rodriguez struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Destruction wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Destruction taking a breather here.
Rodriguez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Destruction has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rodriguez gets back to half guard.
Destruction looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Destruction is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodriguez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Destruction's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Destruction's back!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodriguez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Destruction staying busy and making it hard for Rodriguez to control.
Destruction trying to control the hands but Rodriguez won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Rodriguez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Destruction ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodriguez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Destruction throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez's waist but Rodriguez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Destruction off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Destruction. Those never looked like landing.
Rodriguez cracks Destruction with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Devon Destruction has been cut.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Destruction moves forwards but Rodriguez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Destruction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Destruction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Destruction swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez with the counter takedown but Destruction avoids it easily.
Destruction fails to land with a series of punches.
Destruction throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez rushes Destruction and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez can't find room to land a body shot as Destruction controls the action.
Destruction blocks a body shot from Rodriguez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Destruction.
A short left from Destruction.
Rodriguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez scores with a punch to the head.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Destruction tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Destruction manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Destruction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Destruction.
Devon Destruction is winning the standup battle so far.
Destruction dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez.
Destruction lunges at Rodriguez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodriguez's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction throws out a powerful jab.
Rodriguez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Destruction swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Destruction misses.
Destruction avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Destruction.
Destruction pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Destruction checks it well.
Destruction tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Destruction appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Destruction misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Destruction. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Destruction.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Destruction misses its target.
Rodriguez lands a slapping body shot.
Devon Destruction is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodriguez throws a body kick that misses.
Devon Destruction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Destruction avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Destruction's head back.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodriguez lands with a nice combination. Destruction backs away looking to recover.
Rodriguez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Destruction jabs at Rodriguez's body.
Destruction scores with a nice right hand.
Destruction swinging wildly here.
Destruction throws a right hand that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodriguez sizes up Destruction with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destruction just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destruction takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Destruction appears to be looking for a big counter.
Destruction throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Destruction sprawls well.
It looked like Destruction was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Devon Destruction has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Rodriguez.
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Destruction.
Destruction lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodriguez backs up against the cage.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Destruction.
Destruction takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Destruction lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Destruction sprawls well.
Destruction swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Destruction swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Destruction sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Destruction connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodriguez's hands.
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 Devon Destruction will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devon Destruction's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Destruction drops Rodriguez with a beautiful combination! Rodriguez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Destruction is looking for the KO!
It looks like Alberto Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Destruction to score with a decent uppercut.
Rodriguez is rocked!
Destruction blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Destruction finish him?
Destruction knocks out Rodriguez with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Destruction before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Destruction picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devon Destruction!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfred Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alfred Newton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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190 lbs
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189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alfred Newton!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton instigates a clinch.
Lopez pulls Newton into guard.
Lopez seems keen to control Newton's posture.
Lopez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez seems keen to control Newton's posture.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
Lopez pulls Newton in close to his closed guard and prevents Newton from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
Newton gets to his feet. Lopez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lopez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Newton's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez lands strikes from half guard.
Newton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lopez.
Lopez winds up and cracks Newton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Newton is looking to control Lopez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Newton avoid being mounted?
Lopez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newton on the ground.
Newton is staying active underneath Lopez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
Newton is looking to escape.
Lopez is thwarting Newton's attempts to control the position.
Newton is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.
Lopez slips a nice elbow through Newton's hands, connecting with Newton's forehead.
Lopez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lopez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lopez throws a strike but Newton manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Lopez tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alfred Newton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Wills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch comes to the cage accompanied by War by Hed Pe. Wills has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Lucas Lynch had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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198 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
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Wills!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lynch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lynch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wills avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lynch.
Lynch is looking for a kimura but Wills is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynch to get the leverage.
Lynch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch stands up out of the half guard.
Lynch has closed the distance and engaged Wills in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wills is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lynch is defending well for now.
Wills jumps guard and drags Lynch to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lynch gets to his feet. Wills looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lynch.
Wills looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lynch makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lucas Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch misses with the combination.
Wills takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wills looking to score a takedown here. Lynch is defending well but Wills drives through and ends up in Lynch's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lynch holds on and takes a little breather.
Wills with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch pulls Wills in close to prevent any damage.
Lynch has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wills has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wills has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lynch clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lynch manages to stand up with Wills still on his back. Eventually Wills drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Lynch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wills has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lynch uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is stalling in the full guard.
Lynch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wills for as long as he can get away with.
Lynch gets to his feet - Wills follows without any prompting.
Lynch misses with the combination.
Lynch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wills is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wills has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lynch is trying to keep an underhook but Wills manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lynch has one foot on Wills's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch misses with a head kick.
Lynch drops Wills with a beautiful combination! Wills stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lynch is looking for the KO!
Wills is rocked!
It looks like Joe Wills has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wills is still on wobbly legs! Can Lynch finish him?
Wills showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lynch.
Wills shoots in and bounces Lynch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wills seems to have recovered his senses.
Lynch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lynch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lynch tries to get out of the position.
Wills throws a big right hand that misses.
Wills trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wills throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lynch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Wills's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wills is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Lynch just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Wills has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lucas Lynch!
Lucas Lynch really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that On Tap (160Q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Joe Wills spoke after the fight, saying 'Well Try Better Next Time'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Salgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whitey O Whitersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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163 lbs
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168 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Salgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Whitey O Whitersson!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Salgado does no damage.
Salgado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Whitersson.
Salgado seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
O Whitersson lands a jab-cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - O Whitersson scores with a four punch combination!
Salgado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Salgado throws a combination that misses
and O Whitersson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salgado throws a hook to the side of O Whitersson's head but O Whitersson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Whitersson catches Salgado with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A decent looking cross lands there for O Whitersson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salgado is on the wrong end of a nice combination from O Whitersson.
Salgado is rocked!
Salgado misses with a straight left.
Oh Salgado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salgado is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. O Whitersson just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Salgado has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Whitey O Whitersson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rinto Hartanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
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176 lbs
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rinto Hartanto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kelvin Bang!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bang blocks a jab.
Hartanto gets tackled into the cage by Bang. Bang maintains the clinch.
Hartanto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hartanto.
Bang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bang blocks a head kick by Hartanto.
Bang has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bang.
Bang breaks the clinch.
Bang has his takedown stuffed
and Hartanto counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartanto tries to stand but Bang controls the position and pulls Hartanto into his guard.
Bang 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.
Hartanto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hartanto is defending well. Bang quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hartanto has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bang celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kelvin Bang!
Kelvin Bang 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willie Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McConnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willie Franks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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255 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Willie Franks !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean McConnor!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franks throws the left hand but McConnor avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Franks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McConnor 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.
Willie Franks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McConnor.
McConnor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franks tries to clinch but McConnor moves away
and McConnor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Franks wants to stand up but McConnor is controlling him.
McConnor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McConnor lands a couple of digs.
McConnor stops Franks from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franks trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McConnor.
McConnor throws a big right hand that misses.
McConnor stops Franks from standing up.
Franks keeping moving, preventing McConnor from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks wants to stand but McConnor is controlling the position.
McConnor works over Franks with some ground and pound from guard.
McConnor throws a big right hand that misses.
McConnor prevents Franks from getting back to his feet.
Franks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Franks has momentary wrist control but McConnor slips an elbow through the middle.
McConnor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McConnor forces his way into half guard.
Franks is trying to stand back up but McConnor is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks blocking the ground and pound attempt from McConnor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franks pushes McConnor off but McConnor dives into side control.
McConnor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McConnor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Franks to see if he's OK.
Franks is rocked!
It looks like Willie Franks has been cut.
McConnor is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Franks is trying to escape and McConnor transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Franks is forced to tap! Nice work there by McConnor! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean McConnor!
Sean McConnor very nearly forgot to thank KAISER 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.
The defeated Willie Franks had this to say: 'Next fight will be different '.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raja Wijaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaka Baring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baring has chosen Goyang Dumang as his entrance music. 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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189 lbs
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22
189 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raja Wijaya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaka Baring!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Darius Henderson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wijaya was well out of range. Poor timing from Baring.
Baring stuffs the takedown attempt from Wijaya. Wijaya gets slowly back to his feet.
Baring uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wijaya shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baring's guard.
Wijaya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baring wants to stand and escape but Wijaya is having none of it.
Baring is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baring working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wijaya.
Wijaya throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wijaya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wijaya throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baring is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wijaya throws a strike but Baring rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baring stopping the sweep attempt from Wijaya.
Wijaya keeping full guard, as Baring tries to pass.
Baring is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Baring content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Wijaya has locked up a guillotine! Wijaya's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Baring is holding on here and Wijaya must be using up a lot of energy. Baring has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Wijaya gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raja Wijaya!
Raja Wijaya retains his light heavyweight title!
Raja Wijaya thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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