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SCC 46 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manuel The Pride of Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manuel The Pride of Mexico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nigel Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Pride of Mexico shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Pride of Mexico doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
A jab from Murphy finds it's way through The Pride of Mexico's defenses.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy slips a straight right by The Pride of Mexico.
The Pride of Mexico lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Pride of Mexico moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
The Pride of Mexico takes one to the side of the head.
Murphy pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Pride of Mexico is out of range and Murphy settles back down.
The Pride of Mexico throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Pride of Mexico looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but The Pride of Mexico persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
The Pride of Mexico closes the distance but Murphy moves to the side
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Pride of Mexico shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Pride of Mexico gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel The Pride of Mexico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pride of Mexico dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
The Pride of Mexico tries to clinch up
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Pride of Mexico closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murphy.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murphy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. The Pride of Mexico is trying to keep an underhook but Murphy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Murphy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The Pride of Mexico blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murphy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The Pride of Mexico is trying to stand up here but Murphy is controlling him well.
The Pride of Mexico blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murphy.
Murphy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Murphy is nestled in close to The Pride of Mexico, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Murphy controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy blocks the strikes from The Pride of Mexico.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through The Pride of Mexico's hands, connecting with The Pride of Mexico's forehead.
Murphy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The Pride of Mexico is looking to improve his position.
Murphy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murphy connects with a nice short shot to The Pride of Mexico's temple.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Pride of Mexico defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murphy prevents The Pride of Mexico from improving his position.
Murphy not doing much here.
The Pride of Mexico is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Pride of Mexico tries to kick Murphy off but Murphy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Pride of Mexico avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy misses with a combination
and The Pride of Mexico counters with a single leg into guard. Murphy didn't expect that.
Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Murphy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Pride of Mexico checks a leg kick.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Murphy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy thows a big elbow that misses.
The Pride of Mexico is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Pride of Mexico looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Murphy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murphy won't allow The Pride of Mexico to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pride of Mexico looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Pride of Mexico is looking to stand up but Murphy isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Murphy misses with a double jab
and The Pride of Mexico counters with a straight right hand.
The Pride of Mexico drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
The Pride of Mexico wants to stall.
Murphy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, The Pride of Mexico regains guard.
The Pride of Mexico wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy postures up.
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to control from the top but The Pride of Mexico keeps moving.
The Pride of Mexico trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Murphy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Murphy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but The Pride of Mexico sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The Pride of Mexico wants to control but Murphy postures up.
Murphy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Murphy in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy controlling the position.
The Pride of Mexico is not content to let Murphy control the position.
The Pride of Mexico is looking for a sweep.
The Pride of Mexico is working hard here to advance position.
The Pride of Mexico avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Murphy.
That's four 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.
The Pride of Mexico struggling a bit here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The Pride of Mexico with a hook.
Murphy has The Pride of Mexico up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy breaks the clinch.
The Pride of Mexico clinches but Murphy breaks the clinch
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murphy.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murphy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Murphy seems content to control.
Nigel Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Pride of Mexico is trying to maintain the position but Murphy is very close to passing his half guard.
The Pride of Mexico looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Murphy 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Pride of Mexico sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
The Pride of Mexico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Pride of Mexico with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Pride of Mexico throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as The Pride of Mexico blocks the leg kick.
Manuel The Pride of Mexico is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Murphy.
The Pride of Mexico shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
Murphy jabs The Pride of Mexico right on the nose. The Pride of Mexico blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
The Pride of Mexico looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
The Pride of Mexico shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Murphy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel The Pride of Mexico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Pride of Mexico trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy pushing down on The Pride of Mexico's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The Pride of Mexico keeping control of the position.
Murphy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murphy prevents The Pride of Mexico from improving his position.
Murphy trying to control the pace.
The Pride of Mexico is refusing to be controlled, as Murphy sits in half guard.
The Pride of Mexico wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
The Pride of Mexico wants to control the action here but instead Murphy manages to pass to full mount!
Murphy trying to control but The Pride of Mexico is having none of it.
Murphy avoids the attempt from The Pride of Mexico to control.
The Pride of Mexico can't escape the position.
Murphy lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy landing strikes from the mount and The Pride of Mexico is in trouble!
The Pride of Mexico tries to reverse the position but Murphy maintains control.
The Pride of Mexico is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Pride of Mexico is trying to escape the mount.
Murphy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Murphy dominating with strikes here.
Murphy landing punches.
Murphy controlling the position easily from mount.
Nigel Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy prevents The Pride of Mexico from getting the reversal.
Murphy controlling from the full mount.
The Pride of Mexico is in all sorts of trouble here.
Manuel The Pride of Mexico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Pride of Mexico is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Murphy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iztiar Berejemas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki comes to the cage accompanied by If. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shinya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Iztiar Berejemas!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berejemas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
An elbow from Berejemas crashes against the mat.
Aoki wants to control but Berejemas postures up.
Berejemas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Aoki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Aoki is working to avoid the ground and pound but Berejemas connects with a decent elbow.
Berejemas with the ground and pound but Aoki regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Berejemas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Berejemas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aoki's head.
Aoki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berejemas.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Berejemas lands with a punch from half guard.
Aoki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berejemas.
Aoki has his hands clasped together around Berejemas's back. He's all about the action.
Aoki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aoki wants to improve his position but Berejemas is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berejemas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berejemas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berejemas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Berejemas is nestled in close to Aoki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Berejemas drops an elbow to the side of Aoki's head.
Nice strikes from Berejemas there.
Berejemas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berejemas drops an elbow to the side of Aoki's head.
Aoki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berejemas.
Berejemas thows a huge punch but Aoki dodges it nicely.
Berejemas winds up and cracks Aoki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berejemas working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Berejemas.
Berejemas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berejemas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berejemas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aoki defending well though.
Berejemas wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Berejemas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Berejemas is nestled in close to Aoki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Berejemas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aoki tries to roll over but Berejemas keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Berejemas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aoki tries to avoid it but Berejemas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aoki to the ground. Aoki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berejemas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aoki to the mat! Aoki manages to get full guard.
Berejemas throws a big right hand that misses.
Berejemas with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berejemas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Berejemas pushes his legs off easily.
Aoki trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berejemasis looking to pass into half guard but Aoki pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aoki is in guard.
Berejemas 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.
Berejemas throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Berejemas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Berejemas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aoki to see if he's OK.
Aoki tries to buck Berejemas off but Berejemas is having none of it.
Aoki struggling a bit here.
Berejemas lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aoki down.
Berejemas avoids the strikes from the bottom by Aoki.
Aoki tries to bench press Berejemas off him but Berejemas keeps the position.
Aoki taking a bit of punishment here - Berejemas scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Aoki is looking to regain half guard here but Berejemas keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berejemas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aoki sprawls well. Aoki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berejemas gets slowly back to his feet.
Berejemas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berejemas showed some decent athleticism there.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki wants to get back to his feet.
Berejemas is nestled in close to Aoki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Berejemas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iztiar Berejemas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Berejemas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berejemas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berejemas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berejemas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Berejemas.
Berejemas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berejemas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aoki's head.
Berejemas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aoki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berejemas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Berejemas working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berejemas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berejemas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aoki defending well though.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Berejemas thows a huge punch but Aoki dodges it nicely.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Berejemas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iztiar Berejemas has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Berejemas shoots in for a takedown but Aoki shows good takedown defense.
A shot to the liver by Berejemas. Beautiful body shot.
Berejemas fails with a takedown attempt.
Berejemas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berejemas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aoki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berejemas.
Berejemas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aoki defending well though.
Berejemas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Iztiar Berejemas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berejemas gets a takedown into half guard.
Berejemas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Berejemas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berejemas.
Aoki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berejemas working over Aoki with some ground and pound. Aoki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aoki trying to control but Berejemas postures up.
Berejemas prevents Aoki from standing back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Berejemas moves into the clinch successfully.
Berejemas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aoki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shinya Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iztiar Berejemas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berejemas stops a takedown attempt from Aoki.
Berejemas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Berejemas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Berejemas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Berejemas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aoki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Berejemas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Berejemas staying busy and making it hard for Aoki to control.
Aoki softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Berejemas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Aoki not doing much here.
Berejemas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berejemas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Berejemas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Berejemas lands with a few short shots to the body.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Berejemas scores with a jab. Aoki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Berejemas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Berejemas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Berejemas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Berejemas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berejemas is looking to advance position but Aoki won't allow it.
Aoki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aoki is looking to control Berejemas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Berejemas with the ground and pound but Aoki uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iztiar Berejemas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Berejemas fails to land the takedown.
Berejemas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Aoki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berejemas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aoki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Berejemas working some strikes from top position.
Berejemas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aoki has momentary wrist control but Berejemas slips an elbow through the middle.
Berejemas throwing strikes but missing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Berejemas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aoki's guard.
Berejemas lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berejemas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berejemas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berejemas has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki's legs - danger averted.
Aoki with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Berejemas can't handle though.
Aoki is trying to keep Berejemas in close.
Berejemas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berejemas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Berejemas is proving a slippery customer.
Aoki throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Aoki looking to control.
Berejemas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Berejemas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Berejemas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aoki pushes Berejemas off and scrambles back to his feet.
Aoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Berejemas cracks Aoki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Berejemas wants to clinch.
Berejemas misses with a takedown attempt - Aoki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berejemas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berejemas shoots in and drives through. Aoki sprawls well.
Shinya Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iztiar Berejemas.
A left lands for Berejemas.
Berejemas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Berejemas both land. Nice combination.
Berejemas tries for a takedown but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berejemas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aoki's head.
Berejemas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Berejemas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aoki.
Berejemas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Berejemas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berejemas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Berejemas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Berejemas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berejemas defends it easily.
Berejemas prevents Aoki from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berejemas lands a couple of elbows.
Berejemas cracks Aoki with a solid left hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Berejemas with that takedown attempt.
Berejemas swats away the attempt to clinch by Aoki.
Berejemas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aoki's calf.
Berejemas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aoki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Berejemas.
Berejemas tries to score with some ground and pound. Aoki controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Aoki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Berejemas's best efforts.
Berejemas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shinya Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iztiar Berejemas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berejemas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aoki's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iztiar Berejemas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Berejemas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iztiar Berejemas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dele Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel comes to the cage accompanied by Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dele Obasi enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dele Obasi!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obasi shoots in for a takedown but Steel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Obasi looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Steel lands a really nice looking cross but Obasi seems unphased.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Obasi closes the distance and clinches.
Steel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Obasi.
Max Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dele Obasi.
Good body shot from Steel.
Obasi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steel prevents it.
Obasi tries to circle away but Steel has him pinned against the cage.
Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Obasi tries for a takedown but Steel manages to get underhooks.
Obasi tries to score a body lock takedown but Steel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Obasi has Steel pressed against the cage, preventing Steel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steel is pushing Obasi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Obasi looking to slow down the pace here.
Obasi tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Steel manages to break the clinch.
Obasi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Obasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obasi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Obasi looks gassed!
Steel lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Dele Obasi has been cut.
Obasi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Steel drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Obasi right on the button. Obasi goes down! Steel follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Steel gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Steel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Henning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hades Death (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henning comes to the cage accompanied by In For the Count ( Perfect Twist). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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224 lbs
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260 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Henning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hades Death!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henning takes the fight into the clinch.
Henning manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Death accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Death won't allow Henning to sweep him here.
Henning manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Death clinches but Henning breaks the clinch
and Henning counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Death's guard now.
Death keeping moving, preventing Henning from controlling successfully.
Henning is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Death wants to stand but Henning is controlling the position.
Death pushes Henning off and gets back to his feet.
Death looks to clinch
so Henning counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Death wants to get back to his feet but Henning is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Death has momentary wrist control but Henning slips an elbow through the middle.
Death wants to get back to his feet but Henning is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Death being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Death is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Death looks gassed!
Henning postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Henning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Death is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henning is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Henning moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Henning rushes Death and presses him up against the cage.
Henning has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Death regains guard immediately.
Death wants to stand but Henning is controlling the position.
Henning advances to half guard.
Henning not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Henning seems content to control.
Henning stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Death blocks a head kick by Henning.
Henning dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Death. That did some damage!
A slapping body kick lands there for Henning.
Henning moves into the clinch successfully.
Henning has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Death uses from the top position.
Henning pushes a forearm under Death's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Death is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Henning!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Funtime Panda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Karlov (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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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Funtime Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yuri Karlov!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Panda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karlov is fending him off so far but Panda persists. Nope, Karlov circles away and we're back to standing.
Karlov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Funtime Panda has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!
Panda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Panda throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Panda seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karlov keeps working.
Panda working the ground and pound but Karlov is defending the strikes.
Panda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Karlov being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Panda.
Panda scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlov struggling a bit here.
Panda trying to control the action but Karlov is working from the bottom.
Panda prevents Karlov from escaping the position.
Karlov tries to bench press Panda off him but Panda keeps the position.
Panda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Karlov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Panda.
Panda working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Karlov is looking for a sweep.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Panda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karlov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Panda has a takedown stuffed.
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Panda showed some decent athleticism there.
Karlov is trying to maintain the position but Panda is very close to passing his half guard.
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Karlov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Panda passes the guard and advances to mount!
Karlov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Panda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Panda misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karlov because Panda loaded up on that one.
Poor strikes thrown by Panda there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Panda lands a heavy elbow.
Panda throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karlov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Panda avoids the attempt from Karlov to control.
Panda throws some wild stikes that Karlov manages to avoid easily.
Panda thowing shots but they're missing.
Karlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karlov because Panda loaded up on that one.
Panda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karlov is looking to escape.
Karlov tries to reverse the position but Panda maintains control.
Karlov really wants to buck Panda off and get back to his feet.
Karlov is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Panda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Panda breaks from Karlov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yuri Karlov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Funtime Panda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A combination from Karlov does no damage.
Panda shoots in but no luck this time.
Karlov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Panda is out of range.
Panda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karlov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Panda somewhat.
Panda shoots in for a takedown but Karlov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Funtime Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlov looks to land a combination but Panda avoids it well.
Karlov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Karlov misses with a wild combination.
Panda slips a jab and a cross from Karlov.
Horrible takedown by Panda or perhaps it was just good defense by Karlov which made him look bad.
Panda gets the takedown into side control.
Panda working away.
Panda throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Panda scoring with punches from side control.
Karlov is trying to buck Panda off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Panda sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Karlov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Panda lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Panda is working Karlov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Panda throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Karlov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Panda is trying to get an arm triangle but Karlov is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda working the ground and pound.
Panda wants to control but Karlov is keeping him busy.
Karlov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Karlov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Karlov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Panda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlov controlling the position for now.
Panda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karlov pushes Panda off looking to stand but Panda dives back in and keeps control.
Karlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Panda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Panda frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Panda wants to finish this one by submission but Karlov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Panda.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Panda looking to control but Karlov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Panda is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Karlov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Panda landing punches.
Panda throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karlov because Panda loaded up on that one.
Karlov wants to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Funtime Panda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Funtime Panda's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Panda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karlov's guard.
Karlov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panda.
Panda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Panda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Karlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Panda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karlov is keeping the position for now.
Panda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlov wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Panda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Panda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Panda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karlov defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Panda closes the distance and clinches up with Karlov, looking for a takedown. Panda pushes Karlov against the cage but Karlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Panda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Karlov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Karlov lands a nice hook to Panda's body. Panda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karlov lands a left and a right that send Panda crashing to the mat, dazed. Karlov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Panda is rocked!
Karlov lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuri Karlov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Steve Smith has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Steve Smith seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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168 lbs
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165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier Hart!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith swings for the body but Hart moves out of range.
Hart gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hart is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Smith seems to have locked his on tight now - Hart screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Smith, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Steve Smith!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeMarco Mariano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Flintstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flintstone has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff as his entrance music. DeMarco Mariano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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227 lbs
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240 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeMarco Mariano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Flintstone!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mariano moves out of range as Flintstone strikes.
A head kick misses from Mariano.
Nice defenses there by Mariano.
Mariano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Flintstone lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Flintstone misses its intended target.
Flintstone stuffs the takedown attempt from Mariano. Mariano gets slowly back to his feet.
Flintstone lands a really nice looking cross but Mariano seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flintstone scores with a hook.
Flintstone looks to throw the jab but Mariano is out of range.
Flintstone misses with a wild body shot.
Flintstone fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Mariano to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Mariano looks to clinch but Flintstone throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Mariano taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fred Flintstone!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron France (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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220 lbs
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210 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron France!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
France throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stark.
A head kick misses from France.
Stark missing with a left hand there. France was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stark 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.
Stark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stark stopping the sweep attempt from France.
Stark looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stark lands a couple of elbows.
France wants to stand but Stark is controlling the position.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark thows a big elbow that misses.
France keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as France works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stark slips nicely into half guard.
France has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.
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.
Stark wants to pass to mount but France is defending the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
France fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ron France is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark throws a big shot that misses.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but France moves away.
Stark shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
France trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stark lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark working over France with some ground and pound. France looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if France can do anything to dispel that myth.
France is trying to stand up here but Stark is controlling him well.
Stark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and France defends it well.
Stark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stark looks to land a strike but France avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
France is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stark is controlling him.
Stark trying to control but France is working from the bottom.
Stark throwing strikes from guard but France blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
France wants to stand and escape but Stark is having none of it.
Stark controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
France listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
France wants to clinch
and Stark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stark scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stark working the ground and pound.
Stark sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but France is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stark fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stark 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.
Stark lands a jab to the nose.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but France was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Some wild striking there from France.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by France.
France slips under a jab from Stark.
France ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Stark.
France throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stark counters with a takedown into side control.
Stark throws a strike aimed at the side of France's head but France avoids it well.
Stark passes to full mount! That's big trouble for France!
Stark raining down shots from the mount!
Stark lands a big shot there that rocks France but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. France can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark with the ground and pound from mount.
France is rocked!
Stark postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt France bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Stark and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Stark!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Storm (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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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gordon Ramsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Storm!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsey lands a head kick. Storm smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ramsey misses with a wild combination.
Ramsey tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
Storm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramsey is fending him off so far but Storm persists. Nope, Ramsey circles away and we're back to standing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramsey.
Storm fails to land the takedown.
Ramsey misses with a low kick.
Storm takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ramsey throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramsey.
Ramsey throws a series of punches but Storm avoids them all with ease.
Ramsey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gordon Ramsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ramsey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Storm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramsey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ramsey.
Ramsey throws a nice head kick!
Storm looks for a takedown but Ramsey sprawls well.
Gordon Ramsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Storm.
Good shot there by Ramsey.
Ramsey works the jab nicely.
Ramsey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Storm. Storm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Storm avoids the head kick by Ramsey.
Ramsey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramsey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Storm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ramsey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Storm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramsey keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Storm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ramsey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ramsey wants to sweep but no luck.
Storm's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Storm drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramsey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Storm has Ramsey in his guard.
Storm throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Storm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramsey has gone for a leg lock! Storm slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ramsey's guard.
Storm drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Storm jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey has his foot on Storm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Storm works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramsey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Storm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Storm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Storm wants to control from the top but Ramsey keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Storm controlling from the top position.
Ramsey is working an open guard so Storm takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ramsey misses with a hook.
Ramsey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Storm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramsey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four 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.
A head kick misses from Ramsey.
Ramsey missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ramsey is staying active underneath Storm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ramsey is looking for a sweep. Storm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramsey is trying to stand back up but Storm is controlling him
Ramsey is defending against the submission attempts here by Storm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramsey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramsey is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Ramsey 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.
Good leg kick by Ramsey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramsey wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
Ramsey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramsey.
Storm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramsey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Storm somewhat.
Ramsey throws a series of punches but Storm moves out of range.
Storm bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ramsey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Storm tries for a kimura but Ramsey is defending well.
Storm working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey parries the strikes from Storm easily there. Storm is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ramsey to escape.
Storm working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Storm tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ramsey looks to move to half guard but instead Storm has passed into mount! Damn!
Ramsey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Storm throwing strikes here but Ramsey is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Storm is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ramsey can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ramsey is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey is working hard here to advance position.
Storm wants to control the pace but Ramsey is squirming around nicely.
Ramsey is looking to improve his position but Storm isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramsey sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ramsey looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramsey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramsey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Storm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramsey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ramsey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Storm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramsey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Storm.
Ramsey wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Storm seems to be looking for submissions.
Ramsey is looking to escape.
Storm in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ramsey tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Storm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Storm!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Hammersmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darius Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Hammersmith with that takedown attempt.
Hammersmith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Hammersmith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Hammersmith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammersmith closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Hammersmith pushes Thomas against the cage but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hammersmith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thomas takes a swing at Hammersmith's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas stuns Hammersmith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hammersmith has a takedown stuffed.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kyle Hammersmith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Thomas scores with a three punch combo!
Hammersmith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
Hammersmith closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Hammersmith pushes Thomas against the cage but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hammersmith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thomas is trying to defend but Hammersmith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith prevents Thomas from improving his position.
Thomas is looking to escape.
Thomas keeping hold of Hammersmith's head, controlling as best he can.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Hammersmith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammersmith wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hammersmith seems to be looking for submissions.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hammersmith is trying to control the action in half guard but Thomas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hammersmith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away.
Hammersmith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
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 shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas throws a right hand that Hammersmith ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammersmith also avoids with ease.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Hammersmith's shoulder, as Hammersmith tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas throws a body punch but Hammersmith moves out of range.
Darius Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammersmith closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Hammersmith pushes Thomas against the cage but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thomas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas lunges at Hammersmith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hammersmith's hand.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Thomas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thomas digs a good body shot into Hammersmith's ribs.
Hammersmith misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Thomas finds it's way through Hammersmith's defenses.
Darius Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammersmith.
Hammersmith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas drops Hammersmith with a beautiful combination! Hammersmith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thomas is looking for the KO!
Hammersmith is rocked!
Hammersmith shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Oh Hammersmith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Hammersmith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmith closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Hammersmith pushes Thomas against the cage but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hammersmith seems to have got his legs back now.
No luck for Hammersmith with that takedown attempt.
Kyle Hammersmith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas digs a good body shot into Hammersmith's ribs.
Thomas lands a big uppercut and Hammersmith crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hammersmith looks OK. Thomas waves Hammersmith back to his feet!
Thomas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Thomas lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hammersmith falls backwards - clearly groggy! Thomas dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Thomas!
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