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BHFC 35 - Barnes vs Lawson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Farfan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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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, Jefferson Farfan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira tries to clinch there but Farfan circles away.
Farfan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Farfan thows a body shot but no joy.
Farfan swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferreira.
Farfan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Farfan!
The fighters circle, before Ferreira throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Farfan's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Ferreira lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Carlos Ferreira!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Turbando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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218 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Tomas Turbando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miguel Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turbando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Turbando moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Miguel Rodriguez has been cut.
Turbando looks for a takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well.
Turbando is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Turbando moved out of range nicely.
Turbando fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turbando doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez slaps away a takedown attempt from Turbando, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turbando is looking to clinch.
Turbando tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Turbando fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turbando is defended easily by Rodriguez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Turbando. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turbando tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turbando moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
Miguel Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turbando defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
Turbando tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Turbando lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Turbando throws a shot to the body.
Rodriguez swats away the attempt to clinch by Turbando.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turbando is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turbando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turbando tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Turbando tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodriguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turbando is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Turbando lands with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turbando tries to clinch up.
Turbando is looking to clinch.
Turbando tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turbando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turbando throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodriguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turbando tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turbando shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turbando fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turbando tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodriguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turbando wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodriguez tries to sprawl but Turbando drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Turbando is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodriguez defends it well.
Turbando is controlling the pace.
Turbando not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turbando passes to full mount!
Turbando working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Turbando is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Rodriguez is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tomas Turbando!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Herb Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Herb Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Rock!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dean is squirming around, avoiding Rock's attempts to control the action.
Dean is trying desperately to improve position.
Dean wants to control but Rock is having none of it.
Rock punching from mount but Dean doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dean wants to hold on but Rock pushes him away.
Dean is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dean wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock misses with a head shot.
Dean tries to lock up and control but Rock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rock cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rock avoids the attempt from Dean to control.
Dean sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dean tries to get to full guard but Rock has control of the leg.
Rock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dean is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock wants to take a breather but Dean is having none of it.
Rock misses with a head shot. Dean uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rock trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
Dean is adopting a defensive guard.
Dean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rock is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Rock.
Dean lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dean.
Dean cracks Rock with a good jab.
Rock shoots in for a takedown but Dean shows good takedown defense.
Rock looks gassed!
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch but Rock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock clinches but Dean breaks the clinch
and Dean counters with a left to the body.
Rock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Dean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean misses with a body kick.
Rock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dean lands with a big left! Rock is wobbled badly! Dean comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Rock to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Herb Dean!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Blew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Read (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Read has chosen Killing in the name of as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Raymond Blew has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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, Raymond Blew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Read!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blew takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blew connects with a jab.
Read shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Read steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blew.
Read keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Read takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Read cracks Blew with a right hand to the side of the head.
Raymond Blew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Read moves into the clinch.
Blew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Read ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blew moves away.
Read is looking to clinch but Blew is avoiding it.
Blew takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Read slips a jab and a cross from Blew.
Read is looking to clinch.
Read shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Read was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Blew sneaks a leg under to get to half 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!
Blew is trying to get back to full guard.
Read throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blew has hold of Read's hands but Read slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blew is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Read jumps into side control!
Read cracks Blew with a big right hand but Blew just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Read trying to control the position but Blew is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blew tries to bench press Read off him but Read keeps the position.
Blew on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blew tries to get out of the position.
Read working the head with strikes.
Blew manages to get back to half guard.
Read sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blew defending well though.
Read looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Read missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blew is not content to let Read control the position.
Read missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Read pulls his head out easily.
Read throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Read thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blew is trying to maintain the position but Read is very close to passing his half guard.
Blew works his way to full guard. Good work.
Read throws a strike but Blew rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Read 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Read trying to keep a closed guard but Blew is proving a slippery customer.
Blew is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Blew postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Read looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Read working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blew.
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.
Read bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blew's guard.
Read lands a couple of elbows.
Read forces his way into half guard.
Blew trying to control here.
Read scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Read passes to side control.
Blew wants to control but Read postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blew is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Read dominated that round.
That's time! Blew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blew needs to keep his hands up - Read had a free shot at his head there.
Blew takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Read lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blew at a distance.
A jab lands there for Read.
Read is looking to clinch but Blew is avoiding it.
Read fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blew looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Read feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Read postures up and lands a big shot to Blew's brow.
Read keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blew's head.
Read lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Read trying to control but Blew is working from the bottom.
Read advances position into side control!
Blew is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blew takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Read working the head and body with strikes.
Read lands a few punches from side control.
Read lands a nice forearm strike.
Read working the ground and pound.
Read working the ground and pound.
Read lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Blew down.
Blew is rocked!
A big shot lands for Read! That's hurt Blew! Will he recover? Read fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Read!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Salmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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164 lbs
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162 lbs
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gerald Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karl Salmon!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salmon.
Nice body punch from Fitch.
Salmon tries to clinch there but Fitch circles away.
Karl Salmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salmon avoids the head kick by Fitch.
Salmon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitch swivels and escapes.
Salmon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fitch throws a sloppy head kick and Salmon moves out of range easily.
Fitch throws a shot to the body.
Salmon looks gassed!
Salmon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salmon tries to clinch but Fitch moves out of range.
Fitch throws a wild body kick that Salmon sees coming a mile off.
Fitch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fitch lands a body shot.
Fitch lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch with a hook.
It looks like Karl Salmon has been cut.
Fitch scores with a hook to the body. Salmon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salmon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fitch lands with a right and another and another! Salmon is in big trouble! Fitch lands again and this time it's lights out for Salmon! A quality knockout there for Fitch.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gerald Fitch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Muangsurin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Milsap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Muangsurin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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169 lbs
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157 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Muangsurin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Milsap!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muangsurin throws a head kick but Milsap moves out of range.
Muangsurin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Milsap takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Muangsurin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Milsap throws a body punch but Muangsurin moves out of range.
Muangsurin throws a leg kick but Milsap moved away.
Muangsurin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Muangsurin darts in and clinches Milsap up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muangsurin.
Muangsurin slows down the pace here.
Milsap wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muangsurin lands a nice knee to the body.
Muangsurin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Muangsurin blocks a body shot from Milsap.
Muangsurin taking a breather.
Muangsurin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Milsap tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muangsurin smiles and moves away.
Milsap doesn't manage to clinch there - Muangsurin circles away.
Milsap blocks a low kick nicely.
Muangsurin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muangsurin misses with a kick to the body.
Milsap doesn't manage to clinch there - Muangsurin circles away.
Muangsurin throws a leg kick but Milsap sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Muangsurin tries to clinch there but Milsap circles away.
Milsap closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Muangsurin did well to prevent Milsap getting side control.
Milsap prevents Muangsurin from improving his position.
Milsap throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Milsap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muangsurin keeps working.
Milsap throwing shots but Muangsurin is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milsap landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Muangsurin is refusing to be controlled, as Milsap sits in half guard.
Muangsurin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Milsap on the ground.
Milsap not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Milsap thows a huge punch but Muangsurin dodges it nicely.
Milsap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muangsurin keeps working.
Milsap not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muangsurin is trying to stand up here but Milsap is controlling him well.
Muangsurin is refusing to be controlled, as Milsap sits in half guard.
Milsap tries to pass to full mount but Muangsurin defends it.
Milsap not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Milsap missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Muangsurin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Muangsurin misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Muangsurin - that will leave a mark!
Milsap tries to work over Muangsurin's front leg with a kick but Muangsurin checks it.
Muangsurin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muangsurin tries a head kick but it misses.
Paul Milsap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Milsap shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Muangsurin is trying to defend but Milsap finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Muangsurin is staying active underneath Milsap, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Muangsurin won't allow Milsap to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milsap missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Milsap has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Milsap lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Milsap connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Milsap has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Milsap with shots to the head and body - Muangsurin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Muangsurin tries to lock up and control but Milsap gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Milsap fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muangsurin holds of for dear life.
Milsap lands a big elbow.
Milsap postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Muangsurin looks a forlorn figure.
Muangsurin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Milsap lands a heavy elbow.
Muangsurin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Muangsurin tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milsap scoring with strikes but Muangsurin is staying in there.
Milsap lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Muangsurin hang on?
Milsap scoring with strikes but Muangsurin is staying in there.
Milsap scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Muangsurin?
Muangsurin taking shots to the head.
Milsap working Muangsurin over with strikes here.
Milsap lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Milsap pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Muangsurin is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milsap postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Muangsurin in real trouble here! The ref calls for Muangsurin to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Milsap!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshimora Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emanuel Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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24
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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190 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yoshimora Chiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emanuel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiba scores with a sloppy right hand. Diaz should have avoided that one.
Chiba misses with a series of wild punches.
Yoshimora Chiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Chiba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chiba cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Chiba scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chiba misses with an uppercut.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chiba tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chiba to the ground. Chiba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chiba lands a jab-cross combination.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horrible takedown by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Chiba which made him look bad.
Yoshimora Chiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Diaz.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Chiba. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chiba looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chiba is looking for a sweep.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Diaz misses with the ground and pound.
Diaz misses with the ground and pound.
Diaz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chiba is avoiding damage well.
Chiba prevents Diaz from moving into mount.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Diaz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Diaz tries to score with some ground and pound. Chiba controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Diaz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
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.
Chiba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chiba is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Chiba is working to avoid the ground and pound but Diaz connects with a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Diaz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Diaz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chiba down.
Diaz throws an elbow but Chiba slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diaz looks gassed!
Sloppy strikes there by Diaz.
Diaz misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Emanuel Diaz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diaz defending well as Chiba loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Chiba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chiba looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Chiba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Chiba throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Chiba leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yoshimora Chiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chiba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chiba is trying to get back to full guard.
Chiba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a strike but Chiba avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chiba is keeping the position for now.
Diaz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chiba is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diaz, into his guard.
Chiba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chiba has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz 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.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chiba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chiba seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yoshimora Chiba.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Chiba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chiba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chiba wants it to stay on the feet.
Emanuel Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz dives in and grabs Chiba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chiba pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chiba.
Chiba throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Chiba does it's job there.
Chiba lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Diaz scores with a takedown into Chiba's guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Chiba keeps moving.
Chiba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diaz throws and elbow that misses. Chiba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Chiba!
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 Yoshimora Chiba will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chiba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chiba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Chiba.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chiba circles away.
Chiba throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chiba scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chiba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Chiba.
Horrible takedown by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Chiba which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Yoshimora Chiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Diaz.
Chiba fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Chiba misses the target.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chiba throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chiba throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Chiba looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chiba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Chiba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chiba throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chiba.
Chiba jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chiba with a nice cross.
Diaz scores with a takedown into Chiba's guard.
Chiba seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chiba looking for a sweep. Not yet Chiba, not yet.
Diaz pushes down on Chiba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Chiba defends the submission attempt.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Chiba defends it.
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.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chiba's head.
Chiba trying to control here.
Chiba is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chiba looking for a sweep. Not yet Chiba, not yet.
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 Yoshimora Chiba.
I think Chiba 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 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshimora Chiba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Fun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maipazong Lee (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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20
190 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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24
199 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler Fun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maipazong Lee!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fun misses with a series of wild punches.
Fun takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fun circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Fun misses with a body shot.
Lee swings for the body but Fun moves out of range.
Fun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fun thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fun backs up against the cage.
Fun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fun throws a one two combo.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee stuns Fun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fun takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fun circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee takes a swing at Fun's ribcage but misses.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Fun counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fun.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fun throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee pushes Fun off and gets back to his feet.
Fun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Fun throws a shot to the body.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee throws a right and a left that Fun avoids nicely.
Fun misses with a few strikes there.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Fun moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Fun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Fun is just out of range.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Fun slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fun.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fun was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee lands a head shot.
Fun scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Fun thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fun.
Fun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fun comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fun misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee throws the left hand but Fun avoids the punch easily.
Lee swings for the body but Fun moves out of range.
Fun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Fun moves away and avoids it.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee throws a body punch but Fun moves out of range.
Fun takes the fight into the clinch.
Fun manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maipazong Lee dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lee misses the jab.
Maipazong Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Fun does it's job there.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Fun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tyler Fun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Fun.
Fun slips a jab from Lee.
Maipazong Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Fun.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Fun counters with a two punch combo.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fun's hands.
Fun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee digs a good hook to Fun's body.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fun rather than just go for the knockout.
Fun misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fun is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Fun throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Fun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Fun's head but Fun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fun at a distance.
Fun ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
A jab lands there for Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fun gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fun misses with a hook to the body
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Fun doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maipazong Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee throws a hook but Fun blocks it.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Fun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fun counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
No joy there for Fun, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Fun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee lands a nice hook to Fun's body. Fun takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Fun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Lee stuns Fun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fun displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Fun counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maipazong Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Fun.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fun moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Fun misses with the combination.
Fun takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee looks to land a combination. Fun sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fun changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Fun does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee leaves Fun with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Fun off the cage and back into rage.
Lee misses with a body punch
and Fun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Fun ducks down to avoid it.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Fun misses with a wild combination.
Lee gets caught flat footed, as Fun shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Fun from controlling successfully.
Fun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee wants to stand and escape but Fun is having none of it.
Fun trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Fun showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fun throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fun looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lee stands up from Fun's guard - Lee perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tyler Fun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Fun.
Lee throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Fun counter with a right hand.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Fun.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fun counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maipazong Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fun won't allow Lee to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Fun showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maipazong Lee!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ellsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximum Mainiac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximum Mainiac will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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24
261 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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255 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Ellsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximum Mainiac!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellsworth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mainiac keeping moving, preventing Ellsworth from controlling successfully.
Mainiac tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ellsworth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mainiac throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ellsworth escapes and throws Mainiac's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mainiac can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mainiac taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ellsworth trying to control the action but Mainiac is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Ellsworth's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ellsworth trying to control the position but Mainiac is working away.
Mainiac wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellsworth working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellsworth is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mainiac is trying to escape and Ellsworth transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mainiac is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ellsworth! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Ellsworth!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Lawson has chosen Personality Crisis as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Barnes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karl Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lawson lands a nice looking body kick.
Karl Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Lawson misses the jab.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lawson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes thows a body shot but no joy.
Lawson throws a combination that misses
and Barnes counters with a leg kick.
Lawson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barnes throws a right hand that Lawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawson also avoids with ease.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lawson has time to react.
Barnes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lawson throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Lawson.
Lawson lands a nice looking body kick.
Barnes misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Lawson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lawson clinches up with Barnes and pushes him back against the cage.
Lawson landing knees to the head.
Barnes can't break the clinch.
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lawson lands a damaging elbow.
Lawson gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
Barnes wants to get back to striking at distance but Lawson won't allow it.
Lawson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnes is defending well for now.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lawson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barnes's defenses.
Lawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lawson prevents Barnes from breaking the clinch.
Lawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barnes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Barnes lands a shot to the body.
Lawson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lawson blocks an uppercut.
Lawson lands an elbow inside that Barnes shrugs off.
Lawson blocking some punches.
Lawson scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Lawson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barnes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lawson obliges.
Lawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lawson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lawson lands an elbow inside.
Lawson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lawson lands an elbow just above Barnes 's eye.
Lawson lands a body shot.
Lawson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Lawson.
Lawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barnes is trying to force a seperation but Lawson has the dominant position.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barnes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barnes is trying to break free.
Lawson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lawson lands a good knee to the midsection. Barnes won't want to take too many of those.
Lawson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barnes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lawson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lawson lands an elbow inside that Barnes shrugs off.
Lawson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lawson lands a nice elbow.
Lawson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lawson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lawson scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson lands an elbow just above Barnes 's eye.
Lawson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lawson lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Lawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barnes takes an elbow to the temple.
Lawson lands an elbow that stopped Barnes in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lawson obliges.
Lawson crunches a lovely knee into Barnes's ribcage.
Lawson cracks Barnes with a nice body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lawson obliges.
Lawson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barnes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lawson lands a right hand.
Lawson lands with a right to the head.
Lawson crunches a lovely knee into Barnes's ribcage.
Lawson pushes Barnes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Lawson.
Barnes is trying to force a seperation but Lawson has the dominant position.
Lawson crunches a lovely knee into Barnes's ribcage.
Lawson lands an elbow that stopped Barnes in his tracks for a moment.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes scores with a shot to the side of Lawson's head.
Lawson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barnes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lawson lands an elbow inside.
Lawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Lawson - that landed with a thud.
Lawson lands a nice elbow.
Lawson lands an elbow inside.
A hook to the body from Lawson.
Lawson lands a damaging elbow.
Barnes is working for takedown but Lawson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lawson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barnes's defenses.
Barnes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lawson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barnes's face.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses.
Lawson lands an elbow inside.
Barnes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lawson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barnes's defenses.
Lawson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barnes scores a nice knee to the body.
Lawson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lawson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lawson lands a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawson lands an elbow inside.
Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lawson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lawson lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Lawson 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.
Lawson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lawson lands a nice shot to the body.
Lawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Lawson lands with a nice body punch.
Lawson pushes Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lawson.
Lawson landing knees to the head.
Barnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lawson has him pressed against the cage.
Lawson lands an elbow inside.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes lands an uppercut.
Lawson lands with a right to the head.
Lawson lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Andre Barnes has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes.
Lawson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lawson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnes's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barnes takes an elbow to the temple.
Lawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lawson lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Lawson.
Barnes tries to break the clinch but Lawson is controlling the position.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lawson scores a nice knee to the body.
Lawson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barnes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barnes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lawson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lawson lands a knee to the body.
Lawson lands a nice elbow.
Lawson scores a nice knee to the body.
Lawson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lawson lands a damaging elbow.
Lawson lands a nice elbow.
Barnes wants to break free but Lawson has control.
Lawson lands an elbow inside that Barnes shrugs off.
Lawson lands an elbow just above Barnes 's eye.
Lawson pushes Barnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lawson lands an elbow inside that Barnes shrugs off.
Barnes scores with a shot to the side of Lawson's head.
Lawson lands a good knee to the midsection. Barnes won't want to take too many of those.
Lawson lands a right hand.
Lawson scores a nice knee to the body.
Lawson blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes tries to break the clinch but Lawson is controlling the position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lawson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lawson lands a nice elbow.
Lawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Lawson.
Lawson lands an elbow that stopped Barnes in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lawson.
Lawson lands a nice shot to the body.
Lawson lands a nice elbow.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Lawson as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lawson lands an elbow inside.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Lawson avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Lawson lands an elbow inside.
Lawson scores with a knee to the head.
Lawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barnes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lawson lands an elbow inside.
Lawson lands a good knee to the midsection. Barnes won't want to take too many of those.
Lawson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Lawson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barnes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lawson scores with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Lawson.
Lawson lands a good knee to the midsection. Barnes won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson keeps control of Barnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lawson obliges.
Nice body punch from Lawson.
Lawson landing knees to the body.
Lawson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barnes's defenses.
Lawson lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lawson.
Lawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lawson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barnes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barnes tries to break free but Lawson pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawson prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Lawson lands an elbow inside.
Lawson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barnes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lawson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lawson lands an elbow inside.
Lawson lands an elbow just above Barnes 's eye.
Lawson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barnes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lawson lands an elbow that stopped Barnes in his tracks for a moment.
Lawson lands an elbow inside.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lawson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barness head.
Barnes wants a takedown but no success here.
Barnes wants to break free but Lawson has control.
Barnes wants to break free but Lawson has control.
Lawson prevents Barnes from breaking the clinch.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lawson landing knees to the body.
Barnes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lawson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lawson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barnes trying to stall but Lawson improves his position.
Lawson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barnes tries to circle away but Lawson has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Lawson.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawson's elbow.
Lawson scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes takes an elbow to the forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnes wants to break free but Lawson has control.
Lawson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lawson lands an elbow inside.
Lawson lands an elbow inside that Barnes shrugs off.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Lawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andre Barnes's cut.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Lawson looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes throws a right hand that Lawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawson also avoids with ease.
Barnes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Lawson checks a low kick from Barnes.
A head kick misses from Lawson.
Andre Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawson moves out of range of the body kick.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lawson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lawson looks to clinch
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lawson is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
Barnes takes a swing at Lawson's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lawson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawson tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Lawson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lawson thumps Barnes with a low kick.
Lawson throws a leg kick but Barnes moved away.
Lawson throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Lawson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lawson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lawson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes defending well as Lawson loads up on a big left hand.
Lawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes fails to land the takedown.
Lawson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawson tries to avoid it but Barnes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawson to the ground. Lawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Lawson avoids it well.
Lawson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawson moves away.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Lawson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barnes is defended easily by Lawson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson pushes Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Lawson has double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lawson obliges.
Barnes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lawson blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Lawson lands an elbow inside that Barnes shrugs off.
Karl Lawson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson tries a knee to the head but Barnes blocks it.
Lawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lawson obliges.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses.
Lawson presses Barnes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawson is defending well for now.
Barnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lawson has him pressed against the cage.
Lawson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Lawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lawson lands a nice elbow.
Lawson landing knees to the body.
Lawson blocks an uppercut.
Lawson working Barnes over with knees to the body.
Lawson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barnes takes an elbow to the temple.
Lawson lands an elbow just above Barnes 's eye.
Lawson lands a good knee to the midsection. Barnes won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson working Barnes over with knees to the body.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lawson lands an elbow that stopped Barnes in his tracks for a moment.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lawson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lawson pushes Barnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes wants to get back to striking at distance but Lawson won't allow it.
Barnes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lawson is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Lawson.
Lawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson lands a nice knee to the body.
Lawson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lawson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barnes takes an elbow to the temple.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andre Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawson works on Barnes's body with a couple of short punches.
Barnes tries to break the clinch but Lawson is controlling the position.
Karl Lawson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lawson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lawson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barnes takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Lawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawson 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Lawson! Karl Lawson retains his welterweight title!
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