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Warriors X.5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koala Bare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mike Greywar has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Greywar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Koala Bare!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greywar swinging wilding here.
Greywar doesn't manage to clinch there - Bare circles away.
Bare dodges the punch combination from Greywar.
A chopping leg kick lands by Greywar.
Bare shoots in looking for a takedown. Greywar tries to sprawl out of it but Bare keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Greywar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bare looks for a takedown but Greywar sprawls well.
Greywar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mike Greywar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koala Bare.
Greywar stuffs the takedown attempt from Bare. Bare gets slowly back to his feet.
Bare shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bare 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 Bare!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Koala Bare!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spear Chucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spear Chucker told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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, Joe Lobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spear Chucker!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chucker tries to close the distance and clinch but Lobo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chucker misses with a hook.
Lobo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chucker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lobo scores with a three punch combo!
Lobo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chucker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chucker is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lobo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Chucker tries to clinch but Lobo moves out of range.
Lobo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lobo looks to land a combination but Chucker avoids it well.
Lobo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chucker circles away.
Lobo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chucker throws a lazy head kick
and Lobo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chucker won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chucker tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Chucker wants to clinch
and Lobo counters with a nice leg kick.
Chucker looks to clinch
and Lobo counters with an inside leg kick.
Chucker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chucker walks into a stiff left hand from Lobo.
Chucker wants to clinch but Lobo slips to the side
and Lobo counters with a head kick. That will keep Chucker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chucker is rocked!
Chucker throws a sloppy head kick and Lobo moves out of range easily.
Chucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Lobo finish him?
Lobo has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lobo.
Lobo breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Lobo.
Lobo connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Chucker tumbling to the canvas! Lobo pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Chucker was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Lobo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Syrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Taylor 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 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, Tyson Syrus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Taylor!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syrus takes the fight into the clinch.
Syrus tries to land knees in the clinch but Taylor avoids the damage to the body.
Syrus pulls guard successfully.
Syrus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Syrus looking to control.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Syrus could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Syrus looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Syrus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Syrus looking to control.
Syrus keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Syrus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Syrus working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Syrus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taylor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Syrus is trying to buck Taylor off.
Syrus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Syrus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taylor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Syrus thows a huge punch but Taylor dodges it nicely.
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.
Taylor moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Syrus is one step ahead there.
Syrus wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Syrus is breathing heavily.
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Syrus defends easily.
Syrus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Syrus closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Syrus pulls guard effortlessly.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Syrus working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syrus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Syrus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Syrus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Syrus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taylor drops back looking for a leg! Syrus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Syrus manages to kick Taylor off! Taylor jumps back into Syrus's guard.
Syrus wriggles free and stands up.
Tyson Syrus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syrus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Syrus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Syrus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Syrus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Taylor!
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syrus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Taylor is trying desperately to improve position.
Syrus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Syrus stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Syrus moves into the clinch.
Syrus jumps into guard, dragging Taylor to the mat.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Syrus pushes Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
Syrus instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Syrus dominated that round.
That's time! Syrus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Syrus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taylor checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Syrus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Syrus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Taylor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Syrus's guard.
Taylor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Taylor is looking to advance position but Syrus won't allow it.
Taylor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Syrus pushes Taylor off looking to stand but Taylor dives back in and keeps control.
Taylor lands strikes from half guard.
Syrus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Syrus.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Syrus's head.
Syrus controlling the position.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taylor forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrus is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Syrus wants to get back to his feet.
Syrus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Syrus.
Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Syrus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Syrus working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
Syrus wriggles free and stands up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Taylor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Syrus - the referee stops the clock and Taylor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Syrus. Taylor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Syrus looks for a takedown but Taylor sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syrus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taylor tries a body shot but Syrus blocks it.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Syrus.
Syrus is looking to control Taylor's arms but Taylor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Syrus has his back to the cage.
Taylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Syrus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Taylor. No joy for Syrus on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Syrus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syrus 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor is looking for a triangle but Syrus pushes his legs off easily.
Syrus tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Syrus 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.
Taylor will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Syrus stopping the sweep attempt from Taylor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Syrus has picked Taylor up and slammed him! Taylor can't keep hold of the triangle and Syrus manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Syrus lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Taylor down.
Syrus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Taylor's shoulder. That is not cool.
Syrus has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Syrus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Syrus throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Syrus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Syrus jumps into guard, dragging Taylor to the mat.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Syrus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyson Syrus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Syrus wants to stand but Taylor is controlling the position.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Syrus wants to stand up but Taylor is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syrus trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Taylor prevents Syrus from getting back to his feet.
Taylor postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Syrus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Syrus tries to land a leg kick but Taylor saw it coming and moves away.
Syrus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taylor to the mat! Taylor manages to get full guard.
Taylor is working an open guard so Syrus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Syrus.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Syrus drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Taylor 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! Syrus rolls with it to try and escape but Taylor cranks on the arm and Syrus is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Taylor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Dee Virus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyrus Dee Virus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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235 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cyrus Dee Virus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel James!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James closes the distance and clinches.
James pulls guard.
James trying to control the position here.
Dee Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James has a closed guard, preventing Dee Virus from standing up.
Dee Virus trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dee Virus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dee Virus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee Virus trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James pulls Dee Virus in close to his closed guard and prevents Dee Virus from doing any damage or advancing position.
James wants to sweep here but Dee Virus controlling him for the moment.
James has his foot on Dee Virus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dee Virus works his way back into a safe position though.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Dee Virus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Dee Virus wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dee Virus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James with a poor takedown
and Dee Virus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James looks gassed!
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dee Virus has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by James.
Dee Virus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dee Virus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dee Virus wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Dee Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dee Virus pulls James in close to prevent any damage.
Dee Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dee Virus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James trying to control but Dee Virus is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dee Virus counters with a takedown into side control.
Dee Virus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
James is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dee Virus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee Virus taking a break here but James is having none of it and regains half guard.
Dee Virus is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dee Virus is controlling the pace.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dee Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel James 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.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dee Virus counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
Dee Virus stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dee Virus is now in half guard.
Dee Virus tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
James should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
James scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dee Virus manages to mount him!
James is breathing heavily.
James wants to hold on but Dee Virus pushes him away.
Cyrus Dee Virus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dee Virus content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee Virus with a couple of short strikes.
James tries to hold on but Dee Virus pushes him away.
James is bucking up trying to escape but Dee Virus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
James is just holding on here. Dee Virus manages to take his back.
James turns into Dee Virus and is now in his guard.
Dee Virus looking for a sweep. Not yet Dee Virus, not yet.
Dee Virus wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
Dee Virus is trying to control the position but James postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dee Virus has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
Dee Virus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Dee Virus counters with a one-two to the body.
Dee Virus shoots and misses
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
James breaks from the clinch.
Daniel James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dee Virus tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dee Virus looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrus Dee Virus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James pulls guard.
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dee Virus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee Virus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from.
James trying to control the position here.
James keeping full guard, as Dee Virus tries to pass.
James punching from the bottom - just letting Dee Virus know he's still in a fight.
Dee Virus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dee Virus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dee Virus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
James looking for a guillotine here but Dee Virus defends easily.
James is trying to control the position but Dee Virus postures up.
James wants to stand and escape but Dee Virus is having none of it.
James working for a triangle but Dee Virus defends it easily.
Dee Virus wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cyrus Dee Virus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dee Virus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dee Virus cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
Dee Virus has a takedown stuffed.
Dee Virus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dee Virus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dee Virus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Dee Virus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrus Dee Virus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dee Virus blocks the body kick.
James feints and as Dee Virus raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dee Virus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dee Virus wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
James trying to control but Dee Virus is working from the bottom.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dee Virus had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. James is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dee Virus Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take James's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is keeping busy.
Even with his hooks in, Dee Virus manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Dee Virus throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting James!
Dee Virus scores with punches and elbows.
James is in bad spot here.
James trying to control the action but Dee Virus just sinks the hooks in.
Will Dee Virus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dee Virus has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dee Virus misses with an elbow to the head.
James manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dee Virus's guard. Nice work there by James.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Dee Virus.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee Virus tries to clinch but James moves away
and James counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by James.
Dee Virus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James is stalling in the full guard.
Dee Virus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dee Virus is working hard here to advance position.
Dee Virus pulls James in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dee Virus shoots and misses
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Dee Virus.
Cyrus Dee Virus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dee Virus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Dee Virus.
James throws a combination that misses
and Dee Virus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dee Virus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Dee Virus persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
James lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Dee Virus tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dee Virus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee Virus digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
Dee Virus shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think James has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rambo John J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Stuber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stuber has chosen Bodies as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rambo John J!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cody Stuber!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John J.
Stuber dodges the punch combination from John J.
Stuber seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. John J shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Stuber is backing up but John J catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Stuber covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! John J Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rambo John J!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christoff Christofferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alotta Fagina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christoff Christofferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alotta Fagina!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice combo by Fagina! Oh, that's hurt him - Christofferson falls to the canvas and Fagina follows him into side control.
Christofferson is rocked!
Fagina lands a strong strike to the head of Christofferson. That's dazed him! Fagina looking to finish here. Christofferson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Fagina lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alotta Fagina!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dre Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Dreyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dre Benjamin 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dre Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rufus Dreyer!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dreyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benjamin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dreyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dreyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benjamin blocks a head kick by Dreyer.
Dreyer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dreyer is looking to slow Benjamin down with leg kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dreyer misses with a low kick as Benjamin jumps back.
Dreyer gets caught flat footed, as Benjamin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dreyer 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.
Dreyer seems keen to control Benjamin's posture.
Dreyer looking to control.
Dreyer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dreyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dreyer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benjamin is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin looking to pass the guard.
Dreyer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dreyer misses with a low kick.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dreyer tries to kick Benjamin off but Benjamin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreyer looks gassed!
Dreyer trying to hold on to Benjamin's head to control him but Benjamin postures up.
Benjamin seems to be working for a kimura but Dreyer defends the submission attempt.
Dreyer is trying to get back to full guard.
Benjamin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dreyer is just riding it out for now. Benjamin eventually gives up the hold.
Dreyer controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin trying to mount his opponent but Dreyer defends it.
Dreyer moves into full guard.
Benjamin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dreyer pushes Benjamin off looking to stand but Benjamin dives back in and keeps control.
Dreyer trying to control here.
Benjamin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dreyer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Benjamin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dreyer is trying to escape the mount but Benjamin keeps good control and instead manages to take Dreyer's back.
Dreyer defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Benjamin's arms.
Benjamin looking for the choke from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dreyer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Benjamin.
Dreyer is trying to defend against the choke here but Benjamin has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Benjamin Tightens the hold and Dreyer taps out furiously! Benjamin displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dre Benjamin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Venkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colt Williams will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Venkman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Colt Williams!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Venkman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Venkman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
Williams tries to bench press Venkman off him but Venkman keeps the position.
Venkman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
Williams tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Venkman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Venkman has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venkman is keeping the position for now.
Venkman has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Venkman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Venkman is breathing heavily.
Williams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Venkman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Venkman has escaped and now he's on top!
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Venkman manages to get himself to full guard.
Williams postures up in Venkman's guard and throws a big left but Venkman blocks it.
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Venkman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams is looking for a triangle here but Venkman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Venkman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Williams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Williams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Venkman has gone for a leg lock! Williams slips out almost immediately though and dives into Venkman's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venkman is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Venkman strikes from his own guard.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Venkman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Venkman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Venkman is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Williams frees his head nicely. Oh but Venkman has switched to an armbar! Williams is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Peter Venkman!
Peter Venkman retains his middleweight title!
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