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The Syndicate: Part XXII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Chestnut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totoy Mola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mola has chosen Manila by Menudo as his entrance music. Dustin Chestnut could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Totoy Mola's chin.
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dustin Chestnut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Totoy Mola!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mola misses with a series of wild punches.
Chestnut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chestnut shoots in looking for a takedown. Mola tries to sprawl out of it but Chestnut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chestnut tries a head kick but it misses.
Mola lands a head shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chestnut.
Chestnut wants to control but Mola is keeping him busy.
Mola stops Chestnut from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Mola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestnut in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chestnut wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mola, who protects the arm well.
Mola bucks up and tries to throw Chestnut off but instead Chestnut has got his back!
Chestnut controlling from the back.
That's two 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.
Chestnut is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Mola with him. Mola is trying to defend but Chestnut has an arm under the chin now! Mola grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dustin Chestnut!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merlin Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Platero Scrappypants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix comes to the cage accompanied by Simon Says. The key to victory for Merlin Phoenix has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Merlin Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Platero Scrappypants!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a series of punches but Scrappypants moves out of range.
Phoenix really is a fat lump.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Phoenix.
Phoenix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scrappypants throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scrappypants moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Merlin Phoenix has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Phoenix, right into the meat.
Phoenix looks to land a combination but Scrappypants avoids it well.
Scrappypants avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phoenix throws a right hand that Scrappypants ducks under and follows up with a left that Scrappypants also avoids with ease.
Phoenix scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Phoenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phoenix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scrappypants moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scrappypants missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix misses with a series of wild punches.
Phoenix misses with a head kick.
Phoenix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Scrappypants misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrappypants 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.
Scrappypants trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phoenix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scrappypants on the ground.
Scrappypants scoring with some ground and pound.
Scrappypants thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scrappypants wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
Phoenix wants to stand and escape but Scrappypants is having none of it.
Phoenix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Scrappypants from controlling successfully.
Scrappypants loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scrappypants missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Phoenix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Scrappypants or perhaps it was just good defense by Phoenix which made him look bad.
Phoenix swinging wilding here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrappypants blocks a head kick by Phoenix.
Phoenix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scrappypants moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from Phoenix both land. Nice combination.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scrappypants tries to keep at a distance but Phoenix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Scrappypants - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Phoenix wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Scrappypants is trying to stall.
Scrappypants has Phoenix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phoenix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scrappypants looks gassed!
Scrappypants wants to stall.
Scrappypants is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phoenix gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Merlin Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Platero Scrappypants.
Phoenix is trying to break free.
Scrappypants taking a breather.
Phoenix is trying to break free.
Scrappypants looking to slow down the pace here.
Phoenix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrappypants blocks an elbow strike.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Scrappypants backwards.
Scrappypants managing to block the knees to the body from Phoenix.
Scrappypants working aggressively here.
Phoenix lands a knee to the head.
Scrappypants lands a left hand.
Phoenix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Phoenix is looking to break free of the clinch but Scrappypants has double underhooks.
Phoenix trying to land knees to the body.
Phoenix gets through Scrappypants's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix tries to break the clinch but Scrappypants is controlling the position.
Scrappypants misses with an elbow over the top.
Scrappypants jumps guard but Phoenix stands there with Scrappypants around his waist. Scrappypants gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scrappypants is stalling here.
Scrappypants tries to stall but Phoenix uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Scrappypants stalls.
Phoenix lands a shot to the body.
Phoenix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix swinging wilding here.
Phoenix goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Merlin Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix scores with the left hand. Scrappypants knows he should have avoided that one.
Phoenix misses with a wild combination.
A shot to de liver by Scrappypants. Beautiful body shot.
Scrappypants throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a series of strikes. Scrappypants will be more careful next time no doubt.
Scrappypants takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scrappypants throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phoenix counters with a two punch combo.
Phoenix works Scrappypants's body with a nice hook.
Scrappypants gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Phoenix.
Phoenix looks to land a combination. Scrappypants sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Scrappypants is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Phoenix.
Scrappypants avoids the head kick by Phoenix.
Scrappypants clinches but Phoenix breaks the clinch
and Phoenix counters with a left and a right that stings Scrappypants.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix clinches up with Scrappypants and pushes him back against the cage.
Scrappypants escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Phoenix!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Merlin Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Merlin Phoenix's cut.
That's time! Phoenix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Scrappypants swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phoenix counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short uppercut from Scrappypants.
Scrappypants content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scrappypants.
Scrappypants lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phoenix lands with a slapping head kick.
Scrappypants is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Phoenix rather than just go for the knockout.
Scrappypants takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Merlin Phoenix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phoenix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scrappypants fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Phoenix drives through and clinches with Scrappypants against the cage.
Phoenix is trying to break free.
Phoenix wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scrappypants's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Scrappypants tries to stall but Phoenix uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Scrappypants stalling in the clinch.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scrappypants is breathing heavily.
Phoenix manages to break the clinch.
Scrappypants takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scrappypants changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phoenix tries to avoid it but Scrappypants manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phoenix to the ground. Phoenix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a head kick but Scrappypants moves out of range.
Phoenix goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Phoenix moves in looking to clinch but Scrappypants pushes him off.
Platero Scrappypants seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scrappypants misses with a body shot
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Phoenix counters with a left and a right that stings Scrappypants.
Scrappypants avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phoenix throws a combination that misses
so Scrappypants counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Scrappypants from controlling successfully.
Phoenix is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Scrappypants working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scrappypants throws a big right hand that misses.
Scrappypants has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scrappypants is looking to work some ground and pound but Phoenix has wrist control.
Scrappypants scoring with punches to the head and body.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Scrappypants from controlling successfully.
Scrappypants throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Phoenix does no damage.
Scrappypants has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scrappypants breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scrappypants closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Scrappypants trying to mount his opponent but Phoenix defends it.
Scrappypants missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Scrappypants lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scrappypants lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Scrappypants trying to control from half guard but Phoenix is working away.
Scrappypants takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Scrappypants scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Phoenix is trying to stand.
Scrappypants works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrappypants throwing strikes here but Phoenix is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Scrappypants throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Phoenix trying desperately to get to his feet.
Scrappypants throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Scrappypants scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Phoenix?
You get the feeling that Phoenix really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Phoenix avoids a series of strikes thrown by Scrappypants.
Phoenix squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Scrappypants lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Phoenix hang on?
Phoenix is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Scrappypants with the ground and pound from mount.
Phoenix is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
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.
Scrappypants with the ground and pound from mount.
Phoenix wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Scrappypants.
Scrappypants misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
BOOM! Scrappypants connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Scrappypants throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Phoenix blocking the ground and pound.
Phoenix holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Scrappypants tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Scrappypants landing shots from mount.
Scrappypants looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Phoenix covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Platero Scrappypants!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Tupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupp has chosen "Iron Man" - Black Sabbath as his entrance music. Gary Gambino has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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260 lbs
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261 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Gambino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Tupp!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambino throws a sloppy head kick and Tupp moves out of range easily.
Gambino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gambino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tupp 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.
Tupp content to stall in guard here.
Gambino can't keep his opponent in guard - Tupp advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tupp working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gambino on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tupp is figuring out what he wants to do next.
I looks like Tupp might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tupp lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupp lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tupp wants to control but Gambino is keeping him busy.
Gambino is trying to escape back to his feet but Tupp uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Tupp working the ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Gambino is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tupp has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tupp cracks Gambino with a big right hand but Gambino just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tupp in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gambino is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Tupp!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Lovelace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glot Drulog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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, Nigel Lovelace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glot Drulog!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drulog looks to land a combination but Lovelace avoids it well.
Lovelace tries to clinch up but Drulog circles away and keeps his distance.
Drulog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lovelace shoots in for a double leg but Drulog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lovelace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lovelace closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drulog circles away.
Lovelace is looking to clinch but Drulog is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lovelace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Lovelace with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Lovelace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drulog stuffs the takedown attempt from Lovelace. Lovelace gets slowly back to his feet.
Lovelace is breathing heavily.
Lovelace throws a combination that misses
and Drulog counters with a left and a right that stings Lovelace.
Drulog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good standup being displayed there by Drulog as he connects with a hook.
Drulog fails with the takedown.
Drulog lands a slapping body shot.
Lovelace stuffs the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Drulog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovelace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drulog is fending him off so far but Lovelace persists. Nope, Drulog circles away and we're back to standing.
Lovelace throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lovelace gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drulog advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drulog has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lovelace can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drulog avoids the attempt from Lovelace to control.
Drulog thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drulog controlling from the full mount.
Drulog wants to finish this one by submission but Lovelace is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Drulog.
Drulog looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Drulog prevents Lovelace from getting the reversal.
Drulog swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Glot Drulog!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rube Lukas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oupa Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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224 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rube Lukas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oupa Nieminen!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukas misses with the combination.
Lukas cracks Nieminen with an open hand slap.
Nieminen stuffs the takedown attempt from Lukas. Lukas gets slowly back to his feet.
Lukas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nieminen but Nieminen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lukas misses with a few strikes there.
Lukas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lukas fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rube Lukas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lukas is working for takedown but Nieminen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nieminen has Lukas pressed against the cage.
Nieminen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lukas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lukas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nieminen as he avoids it easily.
Lukas misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lukas.
Lukas misses with a two punch combination.
Rube Lukas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nieminen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lukas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lukas lands a with a good body shot.
Lukas is breathing heavily.
Nieminen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nieminen lands the left hand.
Nieminen lands a nice shot to the body.
Nieminen closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Nieminen.
Nieminen lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Rube Lukas has been cut.
Lukas tries to throw a body punch but Nieminen avoids it by throwing Lukas back against the cage.
Nieminen lands with a right to the head.
Nieminen lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen lands a knee to the body.
Nieminen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nieminen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lukas gets back to full guard.
Nieminen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nieminen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lukas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nieminen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lukas.
Nieminen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lukas tries to improve position but can't.
Nieminen is chipping away with strikes.
Lukas is looking to regain half guard here but Nieminen keeps moving and retains side control.
Lukas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nieminen.
Nieminen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lukas down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lukas is looking for a sweep.
Nieminen cracks Lukas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Nieminen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nieminen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lukas keeps working.
Lukas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lukas on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lukas is looking to regain half guard here but Nieminen keeps moving and retains side control.
Lukas on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nieminen cracks Lukas with a big elbow.
Nieminen is putting a hurting on Lukas here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lukas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukas tries to escape but Nieminen is in control.
Nieminen cracks Lukas with a big right hand but Lukas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nieminen cracks Lukas with a big right hand but Lukas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nieminen working the head and body with strikes.
Lukas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nieminen scores with punches from side control.
Lukas taking a bit of punishment here - Nieminen scoring with strikes.
Lukas struggling a bit here.
Nieminen lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nieminen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nieminen working the ground and pound.
Lukas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lukas sneaks back into half guard.
Nieminen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oupa Nieminen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rube Lukas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lukas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lukas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Lukas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lukas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nieminen.
Lukas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nieminen lands a lovely overhand right.
Nieminen misses with a few strikes there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nieminen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lukas throws a sloppy head kick and Nieminen moves out of range easily.
Nieminen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nieminen fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen cracks the inside of Lukas's front leg.
Lukas misses with a left hand
and Nieminen moves into the clinch.
Nieminen has Lukas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nieminen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lukas tumbling to the mat - Nieminen dives into Lukas's guard.
Nieminen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lukas had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nieminen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lukas Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nieminen's back instead.
Lukas controlling well, preventing Nieminen from escaping the position.
Lukas working for a choke but Nieminen is defending well.
Nieminen is trying to defend against the choke here but Lukas has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Lukas Tightens the hold and Nieminen taps out furiously! Lukas displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rube Lukas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cris Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crocodile Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cris Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crocodile Dundee!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dundee throws out the jab.
Dundee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It looks like Dundee is going to stand back up.
Dunn is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Dundee is tapping! Great win for Dunn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cris Dunn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Del Phonics (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Frio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ice Box. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Del Phonics!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Frio!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phonics pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frio is out of range and Phonics settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Phonics.
Phonics moves in looking to clinch but Frio pushes him off.
Phonics tries to close the distance and clinch but Frio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Frio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phonics throws a right and a left that Frio avoids nicely.
Frio shoots in but no luck this time.
Frio swats away the attempt to clinch by Phonics.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phonics looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Del Phonics seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frio walks into a left hand.
Phonics throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phonics doesn't manage to clinch there - Frio circles away.
Phonics throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Frank Frio has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phonics misses with a head kick.
Phonics tries to clinch up.
Phonics gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phonics lands a nice knee to the body.
Frio looks gassed!
Knees in the clinch landing for Phonics.
Phonics jumps into guard, dragging Frio to the mat.
Phonics trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phonics is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Frio won't allow Phonics to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phonics has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Phonics working a defensive guard here.
Phonics looking for a guillotine here but Frio defends easily.
Phonics looking for a guillotine here but Frio defends easily.
Phonics wants to control the position but Frio says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phonics has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frio is working away from the top position though.
Phonics is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phonics is working hard here to advance position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Phonics fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Phonics throws a series of punches but Frio moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Frio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frio checks a leg kick nicely.
Phonics tries to clinch
and Frio counters with a two punch combo.
Phonics scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frio in his tracks.
Frio tries to clinch but Phonics is having none of it.
Phonics throws a leg kick
and Frio counters with a series of strikes. Phonics will be more careful next time no doubt.
Phonics changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Frio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Frio wants to control but Phonics postures up.
Phonics staying calm.
Phonics goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Frio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Phonics but great work by Frio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Phonics dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Frio's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Frio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Frio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phonics feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Frio's calf.
Phonics fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phonics tries to clinch up
and Frio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phonics has Frio up against the cage in a clinch.
Phonics landing knees to the body.
Phonics stalling against the cage.
Phonics unloads a knee to the mid-section. Frio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Phonics breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phonics fails with the takedown
and Frio counters with a head kick.
Phonics falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frio counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Phonics!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phonics is working to get back to half guard.
Phonics regains half guard.
Frio is breathing heavily.
Phonics is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Phonics won't allow Frio to pass to mount.
Phonics wants to control but Frio passes into side.
Phonics is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Frio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frio tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Phonics.
Phonics wants to improve his position but Frio is controlling well.
Phonics is not content to let Frio control the position.
Phonics taking some punishment here, with Frio in his half guard.
Phonics wants to control the action here but instead Frio manages to pass to full mount!
Frio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phonics is looking to escape.
Phonics can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phonics is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Phonics tries to reverse the position but Frio maintains control.
Frio wants to control the pace but Phonics is squirming around nicely.
Frio avoids the attempt from Phonics to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phonics gets back to half guard.
Phonics trying to control here.
Well, if Frio is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Frio wants to pass the guard but Phonics is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Phonics dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Frio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Frio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phonics misses with a leg kick
and Frio counters with a big head kick but Phonics shrugs it off.
Frio misses with a low kick as Phonics jumps back.
Phonics tries a head kick but it misses.
Phonics throws a head kick that misses.
Frio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Phonics, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phonics gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phonics lands a nice elbow.
Frio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phonics pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice elbow from Phonics.
Frio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee calls for Phonics to work.
Phonics lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Frio breaks the clinch.
Phonics tries to clinch up.
Phonics rushes Frio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Phonics drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phonics misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phonics tries to clinch up but Frio circles away and keeps his distance.
Frio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phonics counters with an inside leg kick.
Phonics throws a head kick that misses.
Frio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phonics lands a head kick. Frio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frio closes the distance and clinches up with Phonics, looking for a takedown. Frio pushes Phonics against the cage but Phonics circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Del Phonics has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Frio.
Phonics moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Phonics tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frio counters with a series of strikes. Phonics will be more careful next time no doubt.
Phonics throws a head kick that misses.
Phonics is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phonics tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phonics tries to clinch but Frio moves out of range.
Frio scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Phonics wants to control but Frio postures up.
Frio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Frio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Frio is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frio tries for a kimura but Phonics is defending well.
Frio controls the position from side control.
Phonics is looking for a sweep.
Phonics struggling a bit here.
Frio trying to control the action but Phonics is working from the bottom.
Frio lands a decent elbow from side control.
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.
Phonics keeps Frio under control for a moment.
Phonics is looking for a sweep.
Phonics is not content to let Frio control the position.
Frank Frio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phonics gets back to half guard.
Phonics wants to get back to full guard.
Phonics has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frio is working away from the top position though.
Frio drops an elbow to the side of Phonics's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Del Phonics.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phonics, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Del Phonics!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zap Rowsdower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanga Roo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roo has chosen Land Down Under as his entrance music. Kanga Roo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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275 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zap Rowsdower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kanga Roo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowsdower misses with a takedown attempt - Roo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rowsdower moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roo drops Rowsdower with a left right combo! Roo follows him down to the ground into side control.
Rowsdower is rocked!
Rowsdower tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oh Rowsdower is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roo wants to stand but Rowsdower is controlling his arm.
Rowsdower is looking to regain half guard here but Roo keeps moving and retains side control.
Roo stands up and beckons Rowsdower to his feet.
Roo misses with the combination.
Rowsdower seems to have got his legs back now.
Rowsdower shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roo but Roo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roo misses with a few strikes there.
Rowsdower fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zap Rowsdower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Roo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roo stuns Rowsdower with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rowsdower is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rowsdower changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roo tries to avoid it but Rowsdower manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roo to the ground. Roo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowsdower closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roo circles away.
Roo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rowsdower takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rowsdower. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Roo lands a nice looking body shot.
Rowsdower dodges the punch combination from Roo.
Horrible takedown by Rowsdower or perhaps it was just good defense by Roo which made him look bad.
Rowsdower has a takedown stuffed.
Rowsdower tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rowsdower drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rowsdower showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rowsdower with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rowsdower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rowsdower throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowsdower is looking to work some ground and pound but Roo has wrist control.
Rowsdower landing with the ground and pound.
Rowsdower forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowsdower looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Roo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roo wants to get back to his feet.
Roo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rowsdower. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rowsdower is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rowsdower landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rowsdower trying to mount his opponent but Roo defends it.
Rowsdower has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rowsdower is trying to control the action in half guard but Roo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Roo is trying to stand up here but Rowsdower is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roo misses with a series of wild punches.
Rowsdower gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roo.
Kanga Roo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rowsdower looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rowsdower closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roo circles away.
A left lands for Roo.
Roo stuffs the takedown.
Rowsdower shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rowsdower showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowsdower landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rowsdower seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rowsdower working over Roo with some ground and pound. Roo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rowsdower passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Roo!
Rowsdower postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Roo looks a forlorn figure.
Rowsdower cracks Roo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rowsdower putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rowsdower working the ground and pound effectively.
Roo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Roo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rowsdower tries to control but Roo wriggling away.
Roo tries to buck Rowsdower off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowsdower pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Roo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rowsdower working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roo wants to get back to his feet.
Rowsdower is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rowsdower sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Rowsdower connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rowsdower has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Roo's face.
Rowsdower working Roo over with strikes here.
BOOM! Rowsdower connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rowsdower has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Roo's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rowsdower scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Roo is trying to stand up.
Roo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rowsdower won't let Roo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rowsdower lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Roo hang on?
Roo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zap Rowsdower will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rowsdower takes one on the button.
Roo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zap Rowsdower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roo lands a body shot.
Roo connects with a stiff jab that staggers Rowsdower - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kanga Roo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jerkwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Bowbish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Jerkwater!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Bowbish!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jerkwater shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bowbish as he jumps to the side.
Jerkwater fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bowbish sprawls well initially but Jerkwater persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowbish pushes Jerkwater off looking to stand but Jerkwater dives back in and keeps control.
Bowbish is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jerkwater seems to be looking for submissions.
Bowbish looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bowbish wants to get back to full guard.
Jerkwater is looking for a kimura here.
Jerkwater is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bowbish is refusing to be controlled, as Jerkwater sits in half guard.
Jerkwater is looking to advance position but Bowbish won't allow it.
Bowbish moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowbish lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jerkwater!
Jerkwater is squirming around, avoiding Bowbish's attempts to control the action.
Jerkwater is trying desperately to improve position.
Bowbish trying to control but Jerkwater is having none of it.
Jerkwater is trying to escape the mount.
Bowbish connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bowbish content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jerkwater regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowbish stands up from half guard.
Bowbish closes the distance and clinches.
Bowbish lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jerkwater tries to pull guard but Bowbish holds him up against the cage and eventually Jerkwater drops back down to his feet.
Jerkwater tries to score a body lock takedown but Bowbish shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jerkwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jerkwater has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bowbish is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bowbish keeps control of Jerkwater as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Bowbish.
Jerkwater is working for takedown but Bowbish is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hand to the body from Bowbish.
Jerkwater wants a takedown but no success here.
Jerkwater is breathing heavily.
Bowbish using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bowbish.
Jerkwater is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bowbish pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jerkwater misses with a punch on the inside.
Jerkwater tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jerkwater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bowbish lands a nice knee to the body.
Bowbish lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowbish lands a nice uppercut.
Bowbish lands a body punch.
Jerkwater is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bowbish gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bowbish lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Bowbish.
Jerkwater has had enough of the clinch but Bowbish keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Bowbish.
Jerkwater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bowbish lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jerkwater.
Nice body punch from Bowbish.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jerkwater.
Bowbish is pressed up against the cage. Jerkwater has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bowbish down to the mat. Bowbish avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bowbish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bowbish is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bowbish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bowbish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jerkwater shoots in for a takedown but Bowbish shows good takedown defense.
Bowbish is looking to clinch but Jerkwater is avoiding it.
Bowbish tries to clinch but Jerkwater moves out of range.
Bowbish moves into the clinch.
Bowbish tries a knee to the head but Jerkwater blocks it.
Bowbish landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jerkwater tries to throw a body punch but Bowbish avoids it by throwing Jerkwater back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jerkwater drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bowbish gets through Jerkwater's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jerkwater fails to pull guard.
Bowbish gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jerkwater.
A shot in the inside from Bowbish.
Bowbish lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jerkwater backwards.
Jerkwater is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bowbish pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Bowbish.
Bowbish scores with a shot to the side of Jerkwater's head.
Bowbish connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jerkwater's face.
Bowbish prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bowbish breaks from the clinch.
Bowbish tries to clinch but Jerkwater is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bowbish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Jerkwater or perhaps it was just good defense by Bowbish which made him look bad.
Bowbish feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jerkwater's calf.
A jab-cross combination lands for Bowbish and sends Jerkwater crashing to the mat! Bowbish follows him down to the mat - Jerkwater regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Bowbish dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bowbish takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jerkwater is rocked!
A big left from Bowbish misses.
Oh Jerkwater is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bowbish instigates a clinch.
Bowbish misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bowbish fails to land.
Bowbish throws a punch but it's blocked by Jerkwater.
Bowbish throws a punch but it's blocked by Jerkwater.
Jerkwater tries for a takedown but Bowbish manages to get underhooks.
Bowbish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Bowbish.
Bowbish swings wildly with an uppercut but Jerkwater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowbish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bowbish fails to land.
Jerkwater seems to have got his legs back now.
Bowbish working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jerkwater fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerkwater tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bowbish just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jerkwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowbish gets underhooks to prevent Jerkwater's takedown attempt.
Jerkwater fails to pull guard.
Bowbish pushes Jerkwater back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jerkwater wants a takedown but no success here.
Jerkwater tries to score a body lock takedown but Bowbish shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bowbish lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jerkwater tries to break the clinch but Bowbish is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerkwater tries to pull guard but Bowbish won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Bowbish.
Jerkwater is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bowbish pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jerkwater.
Bowbish gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jerkwater.
Jerkwater has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bowbish avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jerkwater wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bowbish has Jerkwater pushed against the cage.
A short right from Bowbish on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Bowbish as the two fighters clinch.
Jerkwater goes for a takedown attempt but Bowbish pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bowbish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnny Jerkwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowbish instigates a clinch.
Jerkwater drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jerkwater wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Jerkwater fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerkwater wants a takedown but no success here.
Jerkwater goes for a takedown attempt but Bowbish pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bowbish fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jerkwater misses with a takedown attempt - Bowbish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bowbish moves in looking to clinch but Jerkwater pushes him off.
Bowbish wants to clinch up but Jerkwater keeps it at a distance.
Jerkwater tries to keep at a distance but Bowbish has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bowbish lands a body punch.
Bowbish is working Jerkwater over against the cage.
Jerkwater misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowbish lands a nice shot to the body.
Bowbish digs a right hand underneath Jerkwater's ribcage. Jerkwater let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bowbish works on Jerkwater's body with a couple of short punches.
Bowbish is leaning against Jerkwater and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jerkwater is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jerkwater is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bowbish pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Bowbish.
Bowbish lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bowbish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bowbish fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bowbish tries to clinch but Jerkwater moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerkwater decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bowbish makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dan Bowbish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bowbish is looking to clinch but Jerkwater is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bowbish moves into the clinch successfully.
Jerkwater fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bowbish controlling the action here for a moment.
Bowbish lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bowbish prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jerkwater drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bowbish gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jerkwater has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bowbish is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jerkwater tries to pull guard but Bowbish holds him up against the cage and eventually Jerkwater drops back down to his feet.
Jerkwater is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bowbish gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jerkwater.
Bowbish digs a right hand into Jerkwater's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jerkwater's gas tank.
Bowbish stops a takedown attempt from Jerkwater.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jerkwater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jerkwater is trying to break free.
Jerkwater wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bowbish lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jerkwater turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jerkwater manages to end up in side control.
Jerkwater is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bowbish has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jerkwater working away.
Jerkwater is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bowbish is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bowbish wants to control but Jerkwater postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bowbish is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Bowbish's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bowbish is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jerkwater working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Bowbish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bowbish drives through and clinches with Jerkwater against the cage.
Jerkwater is trying to break the clinch but Bowbish has him pressed against the cage.
Jerkwater has had enough of the clinch but Bowbish keeps him there for the moment.
Bowbish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bowbish keeps control of Jerkwater as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jerkwater wants a takedown but no success here.
Jerkwater is working for takedown but Bowbish is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bowbish lands with a right to the head.
Bowbish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jerkwater fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jerkwater shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jerkwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowbish tries to clinch but Jerkwater moves out of range.
Jerkwater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jerkwater closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bowbish circles away.
Bowbish closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jerkwater wants a takedown.
Jerkwater tries to pull guard but Bowbish holds him up against the cage and eventually Jerkwater drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jerkwater tries to pull guard but Bowbish won't allow it.
Bowbish pushes Jerkwater back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jerkwater wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowbish prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bowbish scores with a hook to the body.
Jerkwater fails to pull guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Bowbish.
Jerkwater gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jerkwater is trying to work for a kimura but Bowbish is defending well.
Bowbish is trying to get back to full guard.
Jerkwater moves nicely into side control.
Jerkwater is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bowbish has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jerkwater tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jerkwater has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jerkwater thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bowbish can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowbish wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jerkwater is trying to move to mount but Bowbish reverses beautifully and ends up in Jerkwater's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jerkwater is on top in guard.
Bowbish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jerkwater scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bowbish wants to control but Jerkwater passes easily into half guard.
Jerkwater looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bowbish is trying to stand back up but Jerkwater is controlling him
Jerkwater throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jerkwater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerkwater passes to full mount!
Bowbish is working to get back to half guard.
Jerkwater raining down shots from the mount!
Jerkwater jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bowbish manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jerkwater in the domination position with Bowbish hanging on.
Jerkwater moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bowbish is looking for a sweep.
Jerkwater wants to control but Bowbish is keeping him busy.
Jerkwater wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bowbish, who protects the arm well.
Jerkwater tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bowbish's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowbish is not content to let Jerkwater control the position.
Bowbish holding on.
Bowbish is not content to let Jerkwater control the position.
Jerkwater working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bowbish fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bowbish tries to clinch but Jerkwater moves out of range.
Bowbish fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jerkwater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bowbish's waist but Bowbish gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jerkwater off to one side.
Jerkwater misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Bowbish, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bowbish tries to close the distance and clinch but Jerkwater swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jerkwater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bowbish fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jerkwater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bowbish but Bowbish pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bowbish misses with the combination.
Jerkwater fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Johnny Jerkwater did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Jerkwater shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowbish sprawls well. He's pushed Jerkwater's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jerkwater misses with a hook. Bowbish ducked under it nicely.
Bowbish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bowbish gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bowbish prevents Jerkwater from breaking the clinch.
Jerkwater has Bowbish pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bowbish manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bowbish lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Bowbish.
Jerkwater is trying to break free.
Jerkwater drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jerkwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jerkwater tries for a takedown but Bowbish manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Bowbish - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Bowbish.
Jerkwater is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bowbish pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bowbish.
Jerkwater fails to pull guard.
Bowbish lands with a short shot to the head.
Jerkwater can't break the clinch.
Bowbish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jerkwater backwards.
Bowbish gets underhooks to prevent Jerkwater's takedown attempt.
Bowbish digs a right hand underneath Jerkwater's ribcage. Jerkwater let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bowbish lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jerkwater backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerkwater wants to get back to striking at distance but Bowbish won't allow it.
Bowbish makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dan Bowbish seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jerkwater can't break the clinch.
Bowbish gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jerkwater.
Jerkwater wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jerkwater is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bowbish gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jerkwater can't get the takedown.
Bowbish is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bowbish prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jerkwater has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bowbish avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jerkwater wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bowbish has him pressed against the cage.
Bowbish gets underhooks to prevent Jerkwater's takedown attempt.
Jerkwater drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bowbish gets the underhooks and prevents it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jerkwater goes for a takedown attempt but Bowbish pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bowbish wants to clinch up but Jerkwater keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerkwater closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bowbish to the mat! Bowbish manages to get full guard.
Bowbish trying to control the position here.
Johnny Jerkwater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jerkwater prevents Bowbish from getting back to his feet.
Bowbish has his foot on Jerkwater's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jerkwater works his way back into a safe position though.
Bowbish wants to stand but Jerkwater is controlling the position.
Jerkwater tries to free his leg and advance position but Bowbish is retaining full guard.
Jerkwater prevents Bowbish from getting back to his feet.
Jerkwater works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jerkwater has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bowbish defend it? Jerkwater steps over the head and cranks it - Bowbish is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jerkwater!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Jerkwater!
Johnny Jerkwater is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Penduko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trauma Vito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vito has chosen Clint Eastwood as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pedro Penduko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trauma Vito!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vito misses with a two punch combination.
Penduko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vito tries to roll over but Penduko keeps him under control.
Vito actively working from the bottom here.
Penduko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vito tries to roll over but Penduko keeps him under control.
Penduko is working for a submission of some sort.
Vito throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Penduko gets the takedown into side control.
Penduko tries to advance to mount but Vito denies him.
Penduko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vito has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penduko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vito can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vito is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Penduko has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Penduko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Penduko is breathing heavily.
Vito wants to control but Penduko postures up.
Vito is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Penduko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vito is pressing down on Penduko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vito looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vito manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Penduko is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vito looking to control but Penduko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Penduko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penduko is working hard here to advance position.
Vito controlling from the full mount.
Penduko is looking to improve his position but Vito isn't that keen on the idea.
Vito trying to control but Penduko is having none of it.
Vito punishing his opponent with strikes.
Vito is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The crowd cheers as Vito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Penduko doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vito swinging wilding here.
Some wild striking there from Vito.
No joy there for Vito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Penduko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Penduko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vito is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vito is trying to improve his position.
Penduko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vito is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vito gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Vito has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vito is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Vito won't enjoy being in this position. Penduko looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Vito is tapping - it's over boys! Penduko picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pedro Penduko!
Pedro Penduko retains his bantamweight title!
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