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Warriors XIII.5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike McMiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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204 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike McMiller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammed Abdullah!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdullah tries to close the distance and clinch but McMiller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McMiller looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Abdullah pushes McMiller up against the cage in a clinch.
McMiller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abdullah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdullah moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McMiller is rocked!
It looks like Mike McMiller has been cut.
Mike McMiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdullah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abdullah misses with a series of wild punches.
Abdullah throws a lazy right hand but McMiller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McMiller dodges the punch combination from Abdullah.
McMiller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Abdullah! McMiller is backing up but he can't get away as Abdullah lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops McMiller and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mohammed Abdullah!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Demarcco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Christopher Demarcco was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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216 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christopher Demarcco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demarcco tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Christopher Demarcco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demarcco tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Demarcco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Demarcco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Demarcco tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Demarcco tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Demarcco to the ground. Demarcco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Demarcco's waist but Demarcco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Demarcco is looking to clinch.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Demarcco.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demarcco clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Demarcco lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Demarcco connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Jackson badly! Jackson tumbles to the floor and Demarcco stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Demarcco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Smelly Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Blueberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes into the arena with Animal Crackers In My Soup by Sherly Temple blaring out of the sound system. Carl Blueberry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Smelly Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carl Blueberry!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson's corner calls for a 1-2. Nelson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blueberry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nelson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blueberry shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
Blueberry drops his hands momentarily and Nelson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blueberry throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blueberry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blueberry blocks the body kick.
Nelson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Blueberry.
Blueberry is looking to clinch.
Nelson scoring well with a low kick there.
Blueberry gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nelson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blueberry is rocked!
Blueberry is holding his hands too far apart here. Nelson throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Blueberry is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Smelly Nelson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grappler Baki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and darcy mcphearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). darcy mcphearson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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142 lbs
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135 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grappler Baki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, darcy mcphearson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mcphearson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baki is fending him off so far but mcphearson persists. Nope, Baki circles away and we're back to standing.
mcphearson seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Baki shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! mcphearson is backing up but Baki catches him with a final right hook that drops him! mcphearson covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Baki Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grappler Baki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Dee Virus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannah Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Montana's choice of entrance music: Hoedown Throwdown. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hannah Montana!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee Virus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dee Virus fails with the takedown.
Montana 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.
Montana just misses with a punch to the body.
Montana has closed the distance and engaged Dee Virus in a clinch.
Dee Virus has had enough of the clinch but Montana keeps him there for the moment.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dee Virus wants a takedown but no success here.
Montana breaks from the clinch.
Dee Virus throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Montana.
Dee Virus is breathing heavily.
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!
Montana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dee Virus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dee Virus prevents a body shot from Montana.
Montana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hannah Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana closes the distance and clinches.
Montana stops a takedown attempt from Dee Virus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrus Dee Virus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Montana.
Montana gets underhooks to prevent Dee Virus's takedown attempt.
Montana tries for a takedown but Dee Virus manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana taking a breather.
Montana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montana misses with a wild combination.
Montana lands a head kick!
Montana is looking to clinch but Dee Virus is avoiding it.
Montana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dee Virus shoots for a double leg takedown but Montana sprawls well. He's pushed Dee Virus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Montana misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Montana - just one landing.
Dee Virus shoots in for a takedown but Montana shows good takedown defense.
Montana misses with a hook. Dee Virus ducked under it nicely.
Montana stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana throws the left hand but Dee Virus avoids the punch easily.
Montana misses with a two punch combination.
Montana tries a head kick but it misses.
Dee Virus doesn't manage to clinch there - Montana circles away.
Dee Virus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montana.
Dee Virus pushes Montana up against the cage in a clinch.
Montana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montana manages to break the clinch.
Montana throws a series of punches but Dee Virus avoids them all with ease.
Montana misses with a head kick.
Montana misses with a series of wild punches.
Montana looks to land a combination but Dee Virus avoids it well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Montana has eaten all the pies!
Dee Virus dodges the punch combination from Montana.
Montana has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee Virus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dee Virus stalling the fight.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dee Virus. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Montana prevents Dee Virus from breaking the clinch.
Dee Virus wants to break free but Montana has control.
Montana stalls.
Montana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dee Virus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Montana is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dee Virus off and has taken his back!
Dee Virus takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Montana landing with strikes.
Montana controls the action.
Dee Virus wants to control his opponent's hands but Montana gets his hands free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dee Virus tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Montana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dee Virus is squirming around, avoiding Montana's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannah Montana dominated that round.
That's time! Dee Virus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dee Virus shoots in but Montana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dee Virus has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Montana misses.
Montana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dee Virus is refusing to be controlled, as Montana sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montana is trying for a kimura here. Dee Virus looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Montana wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hannah Montana!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Sundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Sundin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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245 lbs
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251 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cole Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Sundin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sundin dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Sundin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sundin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson tries to bum rush Sundin with a series of wild strikes but Sundin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Sundin is avoiding it.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Sundin shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Sundin circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right hand that Sundin ducks under and follows up with a left that Sundin also avoids with ease.
Cole Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sundin is rocked!
Sundin wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson swinging wilding here.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sundin looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Cole Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Sundin.
Sundin ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Sundin looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Sundin avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sundin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sundin trying to control the pace.
Sundin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sundin passes into side control, despite Jackson's attempt to control the position.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundin controls the position.
Sundin trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson trying to control but Sundin flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Jackson just trying to survive but Sundin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sundin keeps control of the position as Jackson tries to break free.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sundin.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sundin controlling the positon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sundin keeps control of the position as Jackson tries to break free.
Jackson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
I really don't envy Jackson right now.
Jackson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sundin.
I really don't envy Jackson right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Sundin pushes him off.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Sundin backs away looking to recover.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sundin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch but Sundin moves out of range.
Sundin shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Sundin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Sundin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sundin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Cole Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Sundin.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Sundin moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown by Sundin or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Sundin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cole Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sundin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sundin shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sundin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sundin looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Sundin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Sundin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Sundin didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sundin controlling the pace.
Sundin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jackson is in trouble now - Sundin has advanced to mount!
Sundin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sundin controlling from mount.
Sundin works his way to his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sundin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sundin is riding his opponent, not letting Jackson buck him off.
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 Cole Jackson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Sundin on that attempt.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sundin fails to land the takedown.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson tries to bum rush Sundin with a series of wild strikes but Sundin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundin throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Sundin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Cole Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Sundin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Sundin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sundin in his tracks.
Cole Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Sundin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sundin won't allow it.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sundin has him pressed against the cage.
Sundin fails to pull guard.
Sundin prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
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.
Sundin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Sundin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Sundin pulls guard effortlessly.
Jackson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sundin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Sundin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sundin is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Sundin has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundin is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Sundin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sundin uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
Sundin fails to advance to Jackson's back.
Sundin controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sundin has hold of Jackson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jackson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jackson is trying to reverse the position but instead Sundin has taken his back - oops!
Jackson tries to escape but Sundin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I would not like to be Jackson right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeff Sundin.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 30:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Jackson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dre Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Lawlor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
3 - 1 - 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, Robbie Lawlor!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lawlor is fending him off so far but Benjamin persists. Nope, Lawlor circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawlor connects with a solid leg kick.
Benjamin shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters circling - Lawlor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Lawlor.
Lawlor misses with a takedown
and Benjamin counters with a single leg into guard. Lawlor didn't expect that.
Benjamin stands and throws Lawlor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lawlor tries to escape but Benjamin is in control.
Benjamin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Benjamin has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Benjamin prevents Lawlor from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawlor has given up his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamin tightening his grip on Lawlor, looking for the choke.
Benjamin is breathing heavily.
Benjamin looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Lawlor taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dre Benjamin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Al Grind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and River Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Grind has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Al Grind!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, River Greywar!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grind tries for a takedown but Greywar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Greywar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grind.
A big right from Greywar misses.
River Greywar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grind tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greywar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greywar looks to land a combination but Grind avoids it well.
Greywar keeps the fight on the outside.
Greywar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grind shoots in but no luck this time.
Greywar gets a clinch.
Greywar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grind smiles and moves away.
Grind shoots in but Greywar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Grind. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grind tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Greywar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Greywar thows a big elbow that misses.
Greywar drops back looking for a leg! Grind is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grind manages to kick Greywar off! Greywar jumps back into Grind's guard.
Greywar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grind is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Greywar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grind. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greywar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Greywar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grind throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Greywar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grind throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Greywar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greywar is looking to stand up but Grind won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Greywar controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grind tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Greywar moves into the clinch.
Greywar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Greywar trying to control the position.
Greywar keeping full guard, as Grind tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greywar is trying to control the position but Grind postures up.
Greywar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Greywar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greywar keeping full guard, as Grind tries to pass.
Greywar can't keep his opponent in guard - Grind advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Greywar looks gassed!
Grind trying to pass the guard but Greywar defending well.
Greywar trying to control but Grind postures up.
Greywar is positioning himself well to prevent Grind advancing to mount.
Grind is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Greywar is just riding it out for now. Grind eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grind is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Greywar!
Greywar is trying desperately to improve position.
Grind is working for a guillotine from mount but Greywar frees his head quite easily.
Greywar regains half guard.
Greywar is controlling Grind's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
River Greywar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grind gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greywar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Grind's guard now.
Grind looking for a sweep. Not yet Grind, not yet.
Grind keeping moving, preventing Greywar from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Greywar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Greywar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grind keeping moving, preventing Greywar from controlling successfully.
Grind looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greywar is one step ahead there.
Greywar trying to control the position from guard on top but Grind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grind misses with a body kick.
Grind tries for a takedown but Greywar circles away easily
and Greywar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Greywar is working for a kimura but Grind is defending it quite comfortably.
Greywar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Greywar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grind tries to get to full guard but Greywar has control of the leg.
Grind blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greywar.
Greywar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grind defending well though.
Grind makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grind.
Grind looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Greywar wants to pass the guard but Grind is keeping the position.
Grind has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greywar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grind manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Grind working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Greywar turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Grind off and cradles Greywar's limp body as Grind celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Al Grind!
Al Grind retains his bantamweight title!
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