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Legacy 9: Rapid Fire PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobias O Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dane Hoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Reilly comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Man. Hoy has chosen Go Ninja- Vanilla Ice as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tobias O Reilly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dane Hoy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Reilly keeps the fight on the outside.
O Reilly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Reilly throws a series of punches but Hoy avoids them all with ease.
O Reilly moves in looking to clinch but Hoy pushes him off.
O Reilly shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoy tries to sprawl out of it but O Reilly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
O Reilly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hoy jabs at O Reilly's body.
Hoy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hoy trying to control the pace.
Hoy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hoy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can O Reilly defend it? Hoy steps over the head and cranks it - O Reilly is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hoy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dane Hoy! Dane Hoy retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mei Dabest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter Potter will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mei Dabest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carter Potter!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oh, that's a big right hand from Potter and Dabest goes tumbling to the canvas! Potter follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Dabest is rocked!
Dabest looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Potter works his foot free and advances to mount.
Oh Dabest is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Potter working for a guillotine from mount but Dabest is in no mood to give up.
Potter throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Dabest has his hands clasped together but Potter breaks the hold and Dabest is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Potter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carter Potter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Shaun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Pauling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaun's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Soviettes - "#1 Is Number Two". Daniel Pauling looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Shaun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Pauling!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shaun.
Shaun has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pauling is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pauling is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shaun looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shaun in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shaun trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shaun prevents Pauling from getting the reversal.
Pauling looks gassed!
Shaun with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pauling bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shaun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pauling trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaun controls Pauling momentarily but Pauling frees himself.
Pauling trying to control but Shaun is working from the bottom.
Pauling tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaun is retaining full guard.
Shaun trying to control the position.
Pauling wants to control from the top but Shaun keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Shaun looks to score with a jab to the body but Pauling is just out of range.
Pauling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shaun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pauling but Pauling pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pauling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pauling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaun fails in his attempt to clinch.
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.
Shaun throws a sloppy head kick and Pauling moves out of range easily.
Pauling keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shaun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pauling pinned against the cage. Pauling gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Shaun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shaun trying to control from half guard but Pauling is working away.
Pauling is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Shaun pulls his head out easily.
Shaun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pauling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shaun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pauling tries to roll over but Shaun keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pauling wants to get back to full guard but Shaun has passed into side control.
Shaun tries to control but Pauling wriggling away.
Pauling is looking to get to half guard.
Shaun manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pauling to take his back!
Pauling wants to control his opponent's hands but Shaun gets his hands free.
Pauling tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pauling is working to get back to half guard.
Pauling wants to control but Shaun is having none of it.
Shaun is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pauling is surviving well by controlling Shaun's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pauling bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pauling pushes down on Shaun's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pauling stops Shaun from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaun makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shaun.
Shaun will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pauling is looking to advance position but Shaun has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Shaun looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pauling keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaun lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pauling hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Shaun dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shaun wants to clinch.
Shaun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pauling throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pauling breaks from the clinch.
Shaun tries to close the distance and clinch but Pauling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pauling as he avoids it easily.
Pauling instigates a clinch.
Shaun scores with a shoulder strike.
Pauling can't find room to land a body shot as Shaun controls the action.
Pauling stops a takedown attempt from Shaun.
Shaun manages to break the clinch.
Shaun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pauling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pauling throws a series of punches but Shaun moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pauling throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pauling as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Shaun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pauling clinches.
Pauling is looking to break free of the clinch but Shaun has double underhooks.
Pauling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaun backwards.
Pauling breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauling misses with a takedown attempt - Shaun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pauling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pauling has managed to clinch.
Pauling wants to break free but Shaun has control.
Pauling breaks the clinch.
Pauling 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.
Pauling pushes down on Shaun's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pauling is working for a submission of some sort.
Shaun is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pauling jumps into side control!
Shaun is looking to regain half guard here but Pauling keeps moving and retains side control.
Pauling thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shaun struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pauling tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shaun is looking to regain half guard here but Pauling keeps moving and retains side control.
Shaun is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pauling has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pauling stands up.
Shaun shoots and misses
and Pauling counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pauling.
Pauling wants to control from the top but Shaun keeps moving.
Pauling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaun is keeping the position for now.
Pauling wants to control from the top but Shaun keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pauling looking to pass the guard.
Pauling controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pauling trying to control but Shaun is working from the bottom.
Mark Shaun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shaun scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pauling gets back to full guard.
Shaun tries to free his leg and advance position but Pauling is retaining full guard.
Shaun lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shaun has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pauling looking for a sweep. Not yet Pauling, not yet.
Pauling is trying to control the position but Shaun postures up.
Shaun distracts Pauling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shaun stopping the sweep attempt from Pauling.
Shaun stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shaun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaun has managed to clinch.
Shaun stalling against the cage.
Pauling wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pauling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaun moves into the clinch.
Shaun has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pauling regains guard immediately.
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!
Shaun trying to control the position from guard on top but Pauling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pauling is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Shaun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pauling smiles and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pauling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pauling pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pauling throws a head kick but Shaun moves out of range.
Daniel Pauling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pauling misses the jab.
Shaun walks into a left hand.
Pauling misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Pauling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pauling takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck for Shaun with that takedown attempt.
Pauling scores with a jab. Shaun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shaun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pauling pinned against the cage. Pauling gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pauling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pauling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pauling counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Shaun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pauling wants to control but Shaun is keeping him busy.
Pauling is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pauling tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shaun knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pauling performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shaun won't allow Pauling to pass to mount.
Pauling is looking for a kimura but Shaun is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pauling to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauling sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pauling seems to be looking for submissions.
Shaun looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pauling wants to free his trapped foot but Shaun is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shaun wants to control but Pauling is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shaun looking for submissions off his back.
Pauling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shaun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shaun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pauling's waist but Pauling gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shaun off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pauling closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shaun to the mat! Shaun manages to get full guard.
Shaun looking to control.
Pauling trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaun seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pauling looking to pass the guard.
Shaun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pauling is one step ahead there.
Pauling is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shaun is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shaun has escaped and now he's on top!
Shaun wants to control from the top but Pauling keeps moving.
Pauling has his foot on Shaun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaun works his way back into a safe position though.
Pauling wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pauling has his foot on Shaun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaun works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaun decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pauling, up you get!
Pauling throws a head kick but Shaun moves out of range.
Shaun with a poor takedown
and Pauling counters with a left and a right that stings Shaun.
Pauling throws a good cross that connects.
Pauling shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shaun is looking for a sweep. Pauling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaun is looking to escape.
Pauling wants to work for an arm triangle but Shaun is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pauling uses his free foot to push down on Shaun's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shaun.
Pauling working for a submission but Shaun is keeping him at bay.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pauling. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pauling looking to control but Shaun is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaun is looking to get to half guard.
Pauling working for a guillotine from mount but Shaun is in no mood to give up.
Pauling stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Shaun shoots for a double leg takedown but Pauling sprawls well. He's pushed Shaun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pauling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pauling connects with a jab.
Shaun looks to clinch
and Pauling counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shaun's knee momentarily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shaun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shaun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pauling is fending him off so far but Shaun persists. Nope, Pauling circles away and we're back to standing.
Pauling looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick by Pauling misses
and Shaun counters with a three punch combo that has Pauling backing up. Pauling nods at Shaun to acknowledge the strikes.
Shaun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pauling counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Pauling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pauling 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Pauling!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and craig roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele comes to the cage accompanied by Necro - No Remorse. This should be fireworks!
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, craig roberts!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele wants to clinch.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steele scores a takedown into full mount!
roberts working to try and regain half guard.
Steele looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steele avoids the attempt from roberts to control.
Steele has hold of roberts's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and roberts manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
roberts is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steele is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Steele extends the arm and roberts is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Steele!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bredemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rec Spesh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Bredemann had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Bredemann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rec Spesh!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spesh misses with the combination.
Bredemann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spesh.
Spesh throws a nice looking combination but Bredemann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spesh misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Spesh as Bredemann shoots in.
Spesh misses with a two punch combination.
Bredemann slips a jab and a cross from Spesh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bredemann.
Bredemann shoots in and bounces Spesh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Spesh thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Spesh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spesh wants to stand but Bredemann is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spesh is looking to stand back up but Bredemann counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Spesh.
Bredemann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spesh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bredemann trying to control the action but Spesh is working from the bottom.
Spesh struggling a bit here.
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.
Spesh is trying to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spesh scores with a sloppy right hand. Bredemann should have avoided that one.
Bredemann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bredemann controlling from the top position.
Spesh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spesh throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bredemann throwing strikes but missing.
Spesh has an active guard here but Bredemann has managed to pass into half guard.
Bredemann prevents Spesh from standing back up.
Spesh looks gassed!
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.
Bredemann is controlling the pace.
Spesh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bredemann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bredemann's back!
Spesh punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spesh looking for the RNC.
Bredemann turns into Spesh and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bredemann dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bredemann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bredemann blocks the strikes from Spesh.
Bredemann content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Spesh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spesh can't do much from the bottom here.
Bredemann just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spesh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bredemann's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Spesh is breathing heavily.
Bredemann is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Spesh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spesh wants to improve his position but Bredemann is controlling well.
Spesh desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two 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.
Bredemann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Spesh wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spesh is staying active underneath Bredemann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bredemann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spesh is just riding it out for now. Bredemann eventually gives up the hold.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Decent striking displayed by Spesh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spesh fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Bredemann 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spesh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bredemann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spesh thuds a left hand into Bredemann's body.
Spesh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spesh misses with a series of wild punches.
Spesh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bredemann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spesh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bredemann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spesh misses with a wild combination.
Bredemann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spesh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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.
Nice jab there from Spesh.
Bredemann tries to clinch but Spesh is having none of it.
Spesh tries to bum rush Bredemann with a series of wild strikes but Bredemann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spesh misses with a series of wild punches.
Bredemann fails with the takedown.
Bredemann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bredemann shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Spesh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spesh avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bredemann.
Bredemann is working for a guillotine from mount but Spesh frees his head quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spesh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bredemann dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bredemann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spesh pinned against the cage. Spesh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bredemann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rec Spesh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bredemann scores with a takedown into Spesh's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spesh wants to stand and escape but Bredemann is having none of it.
Spesh keeping moving, preventing Bredemann from controlling successfully.
Spesh working a defensive guard here.
Bredemann advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bredemann decides to stand back up. Bredemann steps back and let's Spesh get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spesh throws a body punch but Bredemann moves out of range.
Spesh throws a right hand that Bredemann ducks under and follows up with a left that Bredemann also avoids with ease.
Spesh throws a big shot that misses.
Bredemann shoots in but Spesh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Bredemann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spesh doesn't manage to clinch there - Bredemann circles away.
Spesh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spesh fails to land with a series of punches.
Spesh throws a right and a left that Bredemann avoids nicely.
Spesh throws a series of punches but Bredemann avoids them all with ease.
Spesh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spesh misses with a wild combination.
Spesh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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.
Bredemann closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Spesh to the mat! Spesh manages to get full guard.
Spesh lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bredemann!
Bredemann is squirming around, avoiding Spesh's attempts to control the action.
Spesh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bredemann is looking to improve his position but Spesh isn't that keen on the idea.
Spesh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bredemann is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spesh wants to get back to his feet but Bredemann is holding on tight.
Bredemann is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spesh swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bredemann is now in Spesh's guard. A big mistake from Spesh there, giving up the dominant position!
Bredemann content to stall in guard here.
That's four 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.
Spesh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Spesh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bredemann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spesh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Bredemann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bredemann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Bredemann!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keith Marxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith Marxx is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keith Marxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grant Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marxx fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marxx as he jumps to the side.
Fletcher swinging wilding here.
Marxx tries for a takedown but Fletcher circles away easily
and Fletcher counters with a takedown into side control.
Marxx being controlled for a moment.
Marxx tries to buck Fletcher off but Fletcher is having none of it.
Fletcher thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ground and pound from Fletcher seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marxx struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fletcher tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Marxx is trying to get back to half guard.
Fletcher thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Marxx throws a head kick but Fletcher moves out of range.
Fletcher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marxx is fending him off so far but Fletcher persists. Nope, Marxx circles away and we're back to standing.
Fletcher tries to clinch
and Marxx counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fletcher pushes Marxx off looking to stand but Marxx dives back in and keeps control.
Marxx is breathing heavily.
Fletcher keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher is defending against the submission attempts here by Marxx.
Fletcher is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Marxx pulls his head out easily.
Fletcher is trying to get back to full guard.
Fletcher is trying to maintain the position but Marxx is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marxx is looking to advance position but Fletcher won't allow it.
Marxx wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fletcher has Marxx up against the cage in a clinch.
Fletcher manages to break the clinch.
Marxx with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fletcher counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marxx's knee momentarily.
Fletcher shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fletcher showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marxx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher won't allow Marxx to sweep him here.
Marxx pulls Fletcher in to control the position.
Marxx wants to sweep here but Fletcher controlling him for the moment.
Fletcher is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marxx is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marxx has escaped and now he's on top!
Marxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fletcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grant Fletcher will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marxx closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Marxx tries to move to mount but Fletcher blocks the move with his legs.
Fletcher is trying to control Marxx's posture but Marxx avoids it.
Fletcher is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fletcher wants to control but Marxx postures up.
Fletcher is not content to let Marxx control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fletcher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher struggling a bit here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fletcher has Marxx up against the cage in a clinch.
Marxx tries for a takedown but Fletcher manages to get underhooks.
Fletcher jumps guard and drags Marxx to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Marxx wants to get up but he can't break Fletcher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fletcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marxx wants to stand and escape but instead Fletcher has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fletcher would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marxx is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fletcher trying to control but Marxx is working from the bottom.
Fletcher stands up from Marxx's guard - Fletcher perhaps looking for a knockout.
Marxx fails with the takedown
and Fletcher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher lands a couple of digs.
Fletcher would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fletcher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marxx is looking to sweep but instead, Fletcher has passed into half guard.
Fletcher looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
Fletcher escapes and gets back to his feet.
Marxx avoids the head kick by Fletcher.
Marxx gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fletcher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Marxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fletcher stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Marxx to get to his feet.
Marxx feints and as Fletcher raises his hands in defense, Marxx changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marxx is pushing down on Fletcher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fletcher is fighting to maintain full guard but Marxx has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marxx winds up and cracks Fletcher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fletcher wants to control but Marxx is keeping busy.
Fletcher has a hand on Marxx's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Marxx takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Fletcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Marxx shoots and misses
and Fletcher counters by moving into the clinch.
Fletcher landing knees to the head.
Fletcher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marxx tries to pull guard but Fletcher holds him up against the cage and eventually Marxx drops back down to his feet.
Fletcher breaks the clinch.
Fletcher with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marxx counters with a shoot takedown. Fletcher fights it but they end up in guard.
Fletcher has control of Marxx's left arm, preventing Marxx from doing any damage.
Fletcher working for a triangle but Marxx defends it easily.
Fletcher wants to stand up but Marxx is controlling him.
Marxx stands up and waves to Fletcher to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marxx misses with a body kick.
Fletcher scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fletcher thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Marxx is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fletcher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fletcher controlling the pace for now.
Keith Marxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marxx tries to lock up and control but Fletcher gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fletcher is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marxx can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fletcher cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fletcher working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Marxx looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Marxx 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 Fletcher gets his way!
Fletcher lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Marxx hold on?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Fletcher.
Marxx is trying to get back to his feet but Fletcher has full control of the position and if anything, Marxx has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fletcher doesn't have the hooks in and Marxx manages to turn into his guard.
Marxx passes Fletcher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marxx stands up out of the half guard.
Marxx gets caught flat footed, as Fletcher shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fletcher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fletcher looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher working some strikes from top position.
Fletcher seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Grant Fletcher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marxx keeping moving, preventing Fletcher from controlling successfully.
Fletcher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Fletcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fletcher 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Fletcher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kev smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera comes into the arena with cuz u r next blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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, Dominic Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, kev smith!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vera tries to get to full guard but smith has control of the leg.
Vera is trying to control but can't.
smith stops Vera from getting back to his feet.
smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vera defends it well.
Vera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vera kicks smith off and gets back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Vera. No joy for smith on that attempt.
smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vera swivels and escapes.
kev smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dominic Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of kev smith.
Vera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish smith?
It looks like kev smith has been cut.
Vera goes for an armbar but smith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from smith.
Vera throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Vera 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.
smith content to stall in guard here.
smith prevents Vera from getting back to his feet.
smith trying to control but Vera is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
smith stands and throws Vera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
smith looks gassed!
Vera wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Vera is trying to buck smith off.
smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vera is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Vera throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Vera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vera.
smith with a poor takedown
and Vera counters with a left to the body.
Vera throws a leg kick but smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vera avoids the body shot from smith.
Vera throws a body punch but smith moves out of range.
Vera looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vera stands up from smith's guard - Vera perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
smith shoots and misses
and Vera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps smith thinking.
smith tries for a takedown but Vera circles away easily
and Vera counters with a right hand to the body.
smith has his takedown stuffed
and Vera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vera.
smith wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vera wanted to stand there but smith had control of the position.
smith is trying to control the position but Vera postures up.
Vera wants to pass the guard but smith is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Vera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on kev smith's cut.
That's time! Vera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice jab there from Vera.
smith has his takedown stuffed
and Vera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Vera.
Vera cracks smith with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vera has a hand on smith's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. smith takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
smith wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Dominic Vera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
smith is breathing heavily.
Vera somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Vera - just one landing.
Vera throws a body punch but smith moves out of range.
Vera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck smith on the side of the head.
smith takes one to the chin there.
Vera misses the body punch
and smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
smith won't allow Vera to sweep him here.
Vera kicks smith off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between smith's hands.
kev smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vera lands a nice shot to the body.
Vera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vera!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vera is trying to stand.
Vera is in all sorts of trouble here.
smith looking for a guillotine from mount but Vera is having none of it.
Vera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vera is trying to stand up.
smith sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Vera flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
smith blocks Vera's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Vera is looking to get to half guard.
smith is working for a guillotine from mount but Vera frees his head quite easily.
smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
smith tries to control but Vera wriggling away.
smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vera kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
smith landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vera tries to reverse the position but smith maintains control.
smith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vera can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
smith landing shots from mount.
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.
smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
A nice elbow there by smith.
Vera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vera taking shots to the head.
smith looking to secure an arm triangle but Vera defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vera really wants to buck smith off and get back to his feet.
smith is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). kev smith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Dresari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dresari comes to the cage accompanied by Execution Song. Josh Koscheck will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Dresari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Koscheck !
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koscheck tries to bum rush Dresari with a series of wild strikes but Dresari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Josh Koscheck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koscheck moves into range and clinches up with Dresari.
Dresari tries a knee to the head but Koscheck blocks it.
Dresari misses with an elbow over the top.
Dresari is trying to maintain a safe position but Koscheck gets an underhook and turns Dresari into the cage.
Koscheck wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dresari has him pressed against the cage.
Dresari looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dresari throws an elbow but misses.
Koscheck tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dresari blocks an elbow strike.
Koscheck tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dresari just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresari lands a knee to the head.
Koscheck tries to pull guard but Dresari holds him up against the cage and eventually Koscheck drops back down to his feet.
Dresari misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dresari throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dresari pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jake Dresari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Koscheck .
Dresari tries a head kick but it misses.
Koscheck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dresari but Dresari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Koscheck with that takedown attempt.
Koscheck closes the distance and clinches up with Dresari, looking for a takedown. Koscheck pushes Dresari against the cage but Dresari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koscheck tries to clinch there but Dresari circles away.
Koscheck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dresari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dresari tries to clinch but Koscheck moves out of range.
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.
Dresari throws a head kick that misses.
Dresari throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dresari stuffs the takedown attempt from Koscheck . Koscheck gets slowly back to his feet.
Koscheck throws a lazy head kick
and Dresari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dresari throws a head kick but Koscheck moves out of range.
Dresari misses with a head kick.
Dresari throws a head kick that misses
and Koscheck counters with a single leg into guard. Dresari didn't expect that.
Koscheck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dresari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koscheck is one step ahead there.
Koscheck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dresari is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koscheck stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Dresari throws up his legs and catches Koscheck in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Koscheck tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Dresari! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jake Dresari!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asmodeus Godraker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Bonjasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godraker comes to the cage accompanied by Set Fire to the Hive. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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248 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Asmodeus Godraker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ernesto Bonjasky!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godraker tries to bum rush Bonjasky with a series of wild strikes but Bonjasky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonjasky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Bonjasky.
Godraker tries to clinch there but Bonjasky circles away.
Bonjasky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Godraker dodges the punch combination from Bonjasky.
Godraker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick by Godraker misses
and Bonjasky counters with a thumping low kick.
Godraker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bonjasky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Godraker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonjasky lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Asmodeus Godraker has been cut.
Godraker is breathing heavily.
Godraker throws a lazy head kick
and Bonjasky finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonjasky throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bonjasky fakes the leg kick and cracks Godraker in the body.
Bonjasky throws a nice head kick!
Godraker is rocked!
Bonjasky connects with a solid leg kick.
Oh Godraker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonjasky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Godraker's calf.
Godraker seems to have got his legs back now.
Godraker throws a hook but Bonjasky avoids it easily.
Bonjasky throws a head kick that misses
and Godraker counters with a low kick, right behind Bonjasky 's knee.
Bonjasky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Godraker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whack! Bonjasky lands a heavy head kick that drops Godraker. The ref tackles Bonjasky to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Godraker was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ernesto Bonjasky!
Ernesto Bonjasky is the new heavyweight champion!
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