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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walter Berlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nixon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hail to the Chief kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Richard Nixon acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Walter Berlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Nixon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nixon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Walter Berlin has been cut.
Nixon wants to get back to striking at distance but Berlin won't allow it.
Nixon tries to land knees in the clinch but Berlin avoids the damage to the body.
Nixon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berlin.
Nixon tries to break free but Berlin pushes him back against the cage.
Berlin tries to pull guard but Nixon holds him up against the cage and eventually Berlin drops back down to his feet.
Nixon can't break the clinch.
Berlin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nixon smiles and moves away.
Berlin shoots in but Nixon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Berlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berlin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nixon circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nixon.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Berlin moved away.
Nixon throws a head kick but Berlin moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nixon.
An inside leg kick lands from Nixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon tried to score with a low kick but Berlin checks it.
Nixon throws a chopping leg kick but Berlin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Horrible takedown by Berlin or perhaps it was just good defense by Nixon which made him look bad.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nixon.
Berlin is breathing heavily.
Nixon walks into a jab.
Good leg kick by Nixon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A clash of legs there as Berlin blocks the low kick.
Nixon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Berlin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses.
Nixon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Berlin.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Berlin. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nixon lands a head kick!
Berlin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nixon.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nixon.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Nixon throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Berlin is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Richard Nixon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Harmonic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Marduk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Marduk will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phil Harmonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Marduk!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harmonic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marduk napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marduk looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Harmonic has hold of Marduk's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Marduk seems comfortable defending it but Harmonic has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Marduk is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Marduk is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Harmonic couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phil Harmonic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert York (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert York!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from York does no damage.
York lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Johnson shoots in but York avoids the takedown attempt easily.
York misses with a head kick.
Johnson shoots in but York avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
York works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
York scores a takedown into full mount!
York takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but York isn't that keen on the idea.
York breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
York looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
York working for a submission but Johnson is keeping him at bay.
York trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
York controlling the pace for now.
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but York pulls his head out easily.
York is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
York wants to stand but Johnson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
York wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
York escapes and gets back to his feet.
York scores with a jab.
York rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
York throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
York connects with a single shot there.
Johnson shoots and misses
and York counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
York swinging wildly here.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and York counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
York misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
York scores with a three punch combo!
York pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as York shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! York escapes and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
York decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and York counters with a flying knee. Nice.
York lands a lovely overhand right.
York misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
York connects with a high kick.
York throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and York counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by York. York obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
York misses with a wild combination.
York misses with a few strikes there.
Alex Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
York stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
York tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and York counters with a solid body kick.
A head kick misses from York.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and York counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but York puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Johnson with the active half guard here but York passes nicely into side control.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
York wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert York dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
York changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
York takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
York will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and York counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
York not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
York stands up from guard. Let's bang!
York thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and York decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
York working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
York gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
York lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
York scores with a head kick.
York digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
A bone on bone clash there as York blocks the leg kick.
York is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
York scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and York counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
York shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
York wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
York decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
Johnson shoots and misses
and York counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
York lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by York.
York avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from York finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
York lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and York counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Johnson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
York throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from York misses.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and York counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and York counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
York misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
York throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
York lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
York explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
York closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Johnson has his foot on York's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. York works his way back into a safe position though.
York content to stall in guard here.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but York defends easily.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing York from controlling successfully.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead York passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but York connects with a decent elbow.
Johnson trying to remain calm as York controls from the top position.
Johnson tries to buck York off but York is having none of it.
York wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
York stands up and we're back to a striking position.
York shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
York controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
York thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert York showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
York lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
York lands a body shot.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now York is on top in guard.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
York throwing strikes but missing.
York not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in York's guard.
Robert York has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! York slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
York controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that York has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing York from controlling successfully.
York has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson is looking for a triangle here but York uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here as York stalls from top position.
York decides to stand up, so the ref orders Johnson to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and York counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
York controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - York advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
York perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. York is working away from the top position though.
York seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
York moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Robert York just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and York counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by York.
Johnson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because York has passed into half guard!
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but York pulls his head out easily.
York performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
York postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Johnson to stand up.
York pulls out of a head kick attempt.
York connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and York counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Alex Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert York is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
York tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert York comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well York has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert York!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Eisenhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Criss Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eisenhorn comes to the cage accompanied by Down With The Sickness. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregor Eisenhorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Criss Angel!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eisenhorn wants to slow Angel down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice sprawl there from Angel as Eisenhorn shoots in.
Eisenhorn wants to clinch.
Angel drops Eisenhorn with a beautiful combination! Eisenhorn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Angel is looking for the KO!
It looks like Gregor Eisenhorn has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angel misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Angel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Angel drops Eisenhorn with a beautiful combination! Eisenhorn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Angel is looking for the KO!
Eisenhorn is rocked!
Gregor Eisenhorn's cut is getting worse.
Eisenhorn shoots in but no luck this time.
Eisenhorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Angel throws a sloppy head kick and Eisenhorn moves out of range easily.
Criss Angel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angel lands a big right hand that sends Eisenhorn crashing to the mat! Angel stays standing though and waves Eisenhorn back to his feet!
Gregor Eisenhorn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Angel has cracked Eisenhorn with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Angel lands another huge swinging hook and Eisenhorn tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Eisenhorn, before Angel can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Criss Angel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Dandley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Hammersmith has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Hammersmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Dandley!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dandley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hammersmith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hammersmith wants to control but Dandley postures up.
Dandley tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hammersmith is looking for a sweep.
Hammersmith struggling a bit here.
Dandley should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hammersmith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dandley's best efforts.
Hammersmith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dandley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hammersmith gets the takedown into side control.
Hammersmith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hammersmith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dandley tries to control but Hammersmith manages to take his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dandley trying to control the hands but Hammersmith won't let him.
Dandley fending off the submission attempt from Hammersmith.
Dandley breaks Hammersmith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dandley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hammersmith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dandley has managed to get both his arms back between Hammersmith's legs - danger averted.
Dandley passes Hammersmith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hammersmith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammersmith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dandley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dandley passes Hammersmith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dandley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hammersmith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammersmith wants to control but Dandley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dandley tries to pass to full mount but Hammersmith defends it.
Dandley is working for a submission of some sort.
Dandley trying to pass the guard but Hammersmith defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith is refusing to be controlled, as Dandley sits in half guard.
Hammersmith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dandley is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dandley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hammersmith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hammersmith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dandley is just riding it out for now. Hammersmith eventually gives up the hold.
Dandley is trying to control but Hammersmith manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dandley is on top in guard.
Dandley trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammersmith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dandley advances to half guard.
Hammersmith looking for submissions off his back.
Dandley is trying to control the action in half guard but Hammersmith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dandley uses his free foot to push down on Hammersmith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hammersmith.
Hammersmith gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Hammersmith dominated that round.
That's time! Hammersmith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hammersmith has his takedown stuffed
and Dandley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dandley trying to control the action but Hammersmith is working from the bottom.
Hammersmith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dandley pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dandley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hammersmith actively working from the bottom here.
Dandley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dandley thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hammersmith to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dandley trying to control but Hammersmith is working from the bottom.
Hammersmith working for a triangle but Dandley defends it easily.
Hammersmith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dandley is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dandley wants to control from the top but Hammersmith keeps moving.
Dandley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hammersmith's guard.
Hammersmith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dandley works his way into side control.
Hammersmith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dandley thows a huge punch but Hammersmith dodges it nicely.
Hammersmith looking for submissions off his back.
Hammersmith actively working from the bottom here.
Dandley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hammersmith defends it well.
Hammersmith is trying to maintain the position but Dandley is very close to passing his half guard.
Dandley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammersmith defending well though.
Dandley works his way into side control.
Dandley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith is trying to control Dandley's posture but Dandley avoids it.
Dandley is looking to take a break and control but Hammersmith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hammersmith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hammersmith seems to be working for a kimura but Dandley defends the submission attempt.
Dandley wants to get back to full guard but Hammersmith has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hammersmith avoids the attempt from Dandley to control.
Hammersmith working for a submission but Dandley is keeping him at bay.
Hammersmith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dandley is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dandley and Hammersmith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dandley sneaks back into half guard.
Dandley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dandley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Dandley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hammersmith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dandley counters with a takedown into side control.
Dandley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hammersmith wants to control but Dandley postures up.
Hammersmith tries to buck Dandley off but Dandley is having none of it.
Hammersmith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hammersmith actively working from the bottom here.
Hammersmith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dandley trying to control but Hammersmith is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dandley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dandley postures up.
Dandley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammersmith has his feet on Dandley's thighs here. He's pushed Dandley off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dandley screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Hammersmith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Stephens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sandor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clegane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clegane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stephens as he jumps to the side.
Clegane gets caught flat footed, as Stephens shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stephens trying to control but Clegane is working from the bottom.
Stephens sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Clegane keeps moving.
Clegane seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Clegane keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully.
Clegane is trying to control the position but Stephens postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Clegane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clegane is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Clegane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clegane avoids the body shot from Stephens.
Stephens tries to clinch but Clegane moves out of range.
Clegane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stephens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clegane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stephens clinches up against the cage.
Clegane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandor Clegane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephens misses with a takedown
and Clegane counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stephens won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane working the ground and pound but Stephens is defending the strikes.
Clegane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stephens is trying to get back to half guard.
Stephens wants to control but Clegane postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stephens regains half guard.
Clegane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stephens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clegane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stephens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stephens is looking to get to half guard.
Stephens looks gassed!
Clegane with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Stephens has given up his back. Will we see Clegane going for some submissions?
Clegane looking to break Stephens's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stephens remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Clegane will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Clegane is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stephens knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stephens for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Stephens showing good submission defense here.
Stephens rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Well, if Clegane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stephens wants to improve his position but Clegane is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stephens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Clegane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clegane shoots and misses
and Stephens counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Clegane manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stephens wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Clegane.
Clegane looking to control but Stephens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clegane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Clegane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stephens defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Clegane.
Sandor Clegane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stephens can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Clegane trying to mount his opponent but Stephens defends it.
Stephens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clegane pulls his head out easily.
Stephens wants to control but Clegane is keeping busy.
Clegane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stephens knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clegane prevents Stephens from improving his position.
Stephens is breathing heavily.
Clegane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stephens has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clegane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stephens has closed the distance and engaged Clegane in a clinch.
Stephens breaks from the clinch.
Stephens tries to clinch up.
Stephens has managed to clinch.
Stephens tries to circle away but Clegane has him pinned against the cage.
Clegane goes for a takedown attempt but Stephens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stephens throws out a loose jab but Clegane uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Clegane manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Clegane wants to take Stephens's back here but Stephens is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Clegane tries to control but Stephens wriggling away.
Clegane landing strikes from the mount.
Clegane trying to control but Stephens is having none of it.
Clegane swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sandor Clegane!
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