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Inflictio Kroner Vs. Bloodgood PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jemdet Nasr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Melo Gapuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jemdet Nasr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prince Melo Gapuz!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gapuz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nasr swivels and escapes.
Gapuz walks into a stiff left hand from Nasr.
Gapuz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nasr misses with a looping right.
Nasr rushes Gapuz and presses him up against the cage.
Nasr gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gapuz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Nasr connects with a nice short shot to Gapuz's temple.
Nasr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gapuz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nasr.
Nasr wants to stand but Gapuz has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nasr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gapuz on the ground.
Gapuz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nasr stands up from half guard.
Gapuz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gapuz lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nasr 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 one minute gone in the round.
Nasr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gapuz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nasr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gapuz is one step ahead there.
Gapuz won't allow Nasr to get back to his feet.
Gapuz stopping the sweep attempt from Nasr.
Gapuz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nasr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nasr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gapuz. Gapuz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nasr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gapuz looks gassed!
Gapuz defending well as Nasr loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Nasr catches Gapuz right on the button with a cross.
Gapuz moves forwards but Nasr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gapuz tries to move into range but Nasr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Nasr. That snapped Gapuz's head back.
Gapuz is rocked!
Nasr pushes Gapuz up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasr cracks Gapuz with a nice body shot.
Nasr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gapuz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gapuz is still on wobbly legs! Can Nasr finish him?
Nasr closes the distance and clinches.
Nasr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nasr lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gapuz falls backwards - clearly groggy! Nasr dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jemdet Nasr!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brent Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar De La Riva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oscar De La Riva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brent Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oscar De La Riva!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Riva slips under a jab from Savage.
De La Riva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De La Riva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savage misses with a looping right.
De La Riva moves away from the strike by Savage.
Savage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brent Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Savage misses with a looping left.
De La Riva shoots in looking for a takedown. Savage tries to sprawl out of it but De La Riva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Savage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Savage misses with an uppercut.
Savage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De La Riva at a distance.
Nice defenses there by De La Riva.
De La Riva ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
De La Riva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savage throws out the jab.
Savage misses with a straight right.
De La Riva gets a clinch.
Savage missing with knees to the body.
Savage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De La Riva.
Savage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De La Riva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brent Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar De La Riva.
De La Riva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. De La Riva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Savage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De La Riva is looking for a triangle but Savage pushes his legs off easily.
Savage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savage is breathing heavily.
Savage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De La Riva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savage content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De La Riva looking for a guillotine here but Savage defends easily.
Savage throwing strikes but missing.
De La Riva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De La Riva keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
De La Riva working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Riva is looking for a triangle but Savage pushes his legs off easily.
De La Riva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De La Riva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savage postures up in De La Riva's guard and throws a big left but De La Riva blocks it.
De La Riva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savage is one step ahead there.
De La Riva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
De La Riva 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.
Savage is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but De La Riva has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Savage is looking to defend but De La Riva has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Savage! De La Riva pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Savage taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oscar De La Riva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnson's choice of entrance music: tribal entrance. Jim Kang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leo Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson feints and as Kang raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kang had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Johnson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kang Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Johnson's back instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to control the position but Kang manages to sink in the hooks.
Kang looking for the RNC.
Kang somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kang is hanging on to Johnson's back as he tries to escape.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kang patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Johnson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kang gets his way!
Johnson is trying to break free.
Kang not allowing Johnson to control his hands.
Kang patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kang's guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Kang keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kang looking for a sweep. Not yet Kang, not yet.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Kang is keeping the position.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kang trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson trying to control but Kang is working from the bottom.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Kang could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kang keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Kang looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Johnson trying to control but Kang is working from the bottom.
Kang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kang is breathing heavily.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Kang has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Kang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson cracks Kang with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kang working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Kang keeps moving.
Kang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kang working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Kang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kang is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Kang is controlling well.
Kang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kang trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Kang.
Leo Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kang looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Kang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kang, as that shot connected.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Kang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kang dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Kang throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jim Kang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kang gets full guard.
Johnson works over Kang with some ground and pound from guard.
Kang is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Johnson rolls with it to try and escape but Kang cranks on the arm and Johnson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Kang!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Rockford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zathras Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockford comes to the cage accompanied by Click Click Boom. Jones has chosen Art of War as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Rockford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zathras Jones!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries for a takedown but Rockford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rockford clinches.
Rockford gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Rockford successfully pulls guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Rockford keeps moving.
Rockford pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Rockford keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rockford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Rockford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockford passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Rockford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rockford winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rockford is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rockford's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rockford's back!
Jones struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rockford breaks Jones's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Rockford tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockford showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rockford will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to keep Rockford in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Rockford keeps moving.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rockford kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones is looking to advance position but Rockford has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jones looks gassed!
Rockford punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Rockford isn't that keen on the idea.
Rockford looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones can't escape the position.
Rockford content just to control the position here.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Rockford maintains control.
Jones tries to hold on but Rockford pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Jones wants to hold on but Rockford pushes him away.
Rockford is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rockford unloading with bombs!
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rockford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones tries to roll over but Rockford keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Rockford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rockford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rockford tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rockford to the ground. Rockford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rockford is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Rockford circles away and we're back to standing.
Hank Rockford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zathras Jones.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rockford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rockford looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Rockford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hank Rockford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockford stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rockford as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Rockford. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Rockford throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Rockford closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Rockford throwing strikes but missing.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rockford passes into side control.
Check out the look on Rockford's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones struggling a bit here.
Jones tries to bench press Rockford off him but Rockford keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones is pressing down on Rockford's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rockford is holding on for now.
Rockford is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
Jones goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rockford is on top in guard.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rockford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockford looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rockford postures up.
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rockford escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Rockford keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Jones is being controlled here.
Rockford trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Rockford tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rockford has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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.
The referee asks Rockford politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rockford prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rockford looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jones trying to control but Rockford postures up.
Rockford wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Rockford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Rockford dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rockford counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rockford controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Rockford there.
Rockford drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Rockford wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Rockford trying to control the pace.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rockford's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rockford's back!
Jones is trying to stick to Rockford's back but Rockford is turning into Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rockford.
Rockford scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones wants to sweep here but Rockford controlling him for the moment.
Rockford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockford trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones controlling Rockford's posture.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rockford uses it to pass to side control.
Rockford trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Rockford landing strikes.
Zathras Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Rockford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rockford has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rockford looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rockford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rockford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rockford advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Rockford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rockford, not yet.
Rockford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hank Rockford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rockford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockford had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jones is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rockford Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jones's back instead.
Rockford is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into Rockford. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rockford's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rockford counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rockford looking to pass the guard.
Rockford trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockford is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockford trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Rockford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rockford has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Rockford!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bob Marley - Dont worry be happy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Black Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Thomas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marley misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marley on the side of the head.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Thomas drops Marley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Marley looks back up at him and smiles so Thomas waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Marley is rocked!
Marley is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas throws an uppercut from hell that sends Marley clean off his feet! He's out cold! Thomas stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Black Thomas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre THE GIANT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Whitez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Whitez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre THE GIANT!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Whitez!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
THE GIANT shoots in for a takedown but Whitez shows good takedown defense.
THE GIANT fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Whitez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from THE GIANT. That one must have hurt.
Sean Whitez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
THE GIANT shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre THE GIANT. That's going to take a lot out of him.
THE GIANT tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whitez swivels and escapes.
THE GIANT misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Whitez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whitez throws a jab when THE GIANT was well out of range.
THE GIANT shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Whitez pinned against the cage. Whitez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
THE GIANT looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Whitez is fending him off so far but THE GIANT persists. Nope, Whitez circles away and we're back to standing.
Whitez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
THE GIANT shoots in for a double leg but Whitez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
THE GIANT slips under a jab from Whitez.
THE GIANT shoots in but no luck this time.
THE GIANT is breathing heavily.
THE GIANT gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whitez throws a punch but it's blocked by THE GIANT.
Whitez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whitez misses with a short punch on the inside.
THE GIANT tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Whitez smiles and moves away.
THE GIANT closes the distance and clinches up with Whitez, looking for a takedown. THE GIANT pushes Whitez against the cage but Whitez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
THE GIANT rushes Whitez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Whitez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
THE GIANT is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Whitez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Whitez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Whitez.
Whitez prevents the takedown attempt.
Whitez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whitez pushes THE GIANT back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whitez lands a hook that snaps the head of THE GIANT backwards.
THE GIANT wants to stall.
Whitez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whitez has a couple of punches blocked by THE GIANT.
Whitez misses with a short punch on the inside.
THE GIANT missing with knees to the body.
THE GIANT is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
THE GIANT blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whitez misses with a punch on the inside.
Whitez misses with the head strike.
Whitez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Whitez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Whitez fails to land.
THE GIANT blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
THE GIANT landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
THE GIANT tries to score a body lock takedown but Whitez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Whitez working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by THE GIANT.
Whitez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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.
Whitez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
THE GIANT blocks an uppercut.
Whitez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Whitez fails to land.
THE GIANT has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Whitez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
THE GIANT goes for a takedown attempt but Whitez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
THE GIANT moves out of range of the strikes.
Whitez throws a hook but THE GIANT avoids it easily.
THE GIANT drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
THE GIANT lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Whitez down.
THE GIANT is looking to take a break and control but Whitez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
THE GIANT in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
THE GIANT has hold of Whitez's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Whitez tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - THE GIANT cranks the arm and Whitez screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Whitez, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Andre THE GIANT!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tigroklaws Demauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tigroklaws Demauler!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demauler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Demauler forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Demauler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demauler tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Demauler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Demauler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Demauler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Demauler manages to break the clinch.
Demauler throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a head kick but Demauler moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Demauler as he jumps to the side.
Demauler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Demauler circles away.
Demauler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Demauler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Demauler counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson is rocked!
Demauler dances in with a quick combination. Johnson is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Demauler snaps Johnson's head back. Johnson stumbles backwards against the cage. Demauler steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Johnson's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Johnson just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tigroklaws Demauler!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fran Einhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cornelius Mentalio (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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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fran Einhorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cornelius Mentalio!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mentalio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Einhorn is out of range.
Mentalio tries a head kick but it misses.
Einhorn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mentalio as he avoids it easily.
A big head kick from Einhorn and Mentalio is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Mentalio is rocked!
It looks like Cornelius Mentalio has been cut.
Einhorn loads up on a big left hand. Mentalio felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Einhorn looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mentalio can't hide his disappointment, as Einhorn celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fran Einhorn!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bepo Kroner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Bloodgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bepo Kroner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Abel Bloodgood's chin.
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176 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bepo Kroner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abel Bloodgood!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodgood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kroner fails to land the takedown.
Bloodgood scores with a nice right hand.
Kroner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kroner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kroner is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bloodgood can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kroner fails to take his opponent's back.
Bloodgood sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bloodgood gets full guard.
Kroner tries to free his leg and advance position but Bloodgood is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bloodgood will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bloodgood is on top in guard.
Bloodgood throwing strikes from guard but Kroner blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodgood keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kroner's head.
Bloodgood with a nice head shot there.
Bloodgood works over Kroner with some ground and pound from guard.
Bloodgood is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bloodgood keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kroner's head.
Kroner has momentary wrist control but Bloodgood slips an elbow through the middle.
Bloodgood landing with the ground and pound.
Bloodgood trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kroner has momentary wrist control but Bloodgood slips an elbow through the middle.
Kroner has his foot on Bloodgood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bloodgood works his way back into a safe position though.
Kroner is breathing heavily.
Bloodgood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bloodgood preventing the sweep.
Bloodgood slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kroner has momentary wrist control but Bloodgood slips an elbow through the middle.
Bloodgood wants to control from the top but Kroner keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgood is in close to Kroner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bloodgood landing with the ground and pound.
Bloodgood stands up over Kroner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bloodgood looking to pass the guard.
Kroner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kroner keeping full guard, as Bloodgood tries to pass.
Kroner trying to keep a closed guard but Bloodgood is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bloodgood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bloodgood stuffs the takedown attempt from Kroner. Kroner gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bepo Kroner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kroner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kroner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A swing and a miss from Bloodgood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kroner passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bloodgood is trying to escape the mount but Kroner keeps good control and instead manages to take Bloodgood's back.
Bloodgood is in bad spot here.
Kroner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bloodgood defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kroner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bloodgood is really stuck here.
Bloodgood rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bloodgood is pressing down on Kroner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bloodgood keeping moving, preventing Kroner from controlling successfully.
Kroner drops back looking for a leg! Bloodgood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bloodgood manages to kick Kroner off! Kroner jumps back into Bloodgood's guard.
Bloodgood striking off his back but it's not causing Kroner any problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kroner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kroner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kroner drops back looking for a leg! Bloodgood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bloodgood manages to kick Kroner off! Kroner jumps back into Bloodgood's guard.
Kroner passes Bloodgood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kroner 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. Bloodgood tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kroner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bepo Kroner!
Bepo Kroner retains his welterweight title!
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