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Warriors XV.5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Sundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ice Simeria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Sundin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ice Simeria!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simeria tries to clinch up but Sundin circles away and keeps his distance.
Simeria misses with a head kick.
Simeria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sundin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simeria looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simeria tries to clinch up.
Simeria fails with the takedown.
Simeria gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sundin stays in close to Simeria's body and controls the position.
Simeria is looking to stand up but Sundin isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundin content to stall in guard here.
Simeria wants to stand up but Sundin is controlling him.
Sundin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simeria is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sundin is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sundin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simeria is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simeria looks gassed!
Simeria controls Sundin momentarily but Sundin frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundin content to stall in guard here.
Sundin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jeff Sundin just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Sundin throws a body kick that misses.
Sundin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simeria tries to clinch up but Sundin circles away and keeps his distance.
Simeria tries to bum rush Sundin with a series of wild strikes but Sundin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sundin avoids the head kick by Simeria.
Sundin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sundin content to stall in guard here.
Sundin postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Sundin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Simeria lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Simeria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sundin looks to score with a jab to the body but Simeria is just out of range.
Simeria moves in looking to clinch but Sundin pushes him off.
Simeria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simeria tries to clinch up.
Simeria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sundin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simeria lands the left hand.
Simeria lands with a kick to the temple. Sundin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sundin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ice Simeria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeria tries to close the distance and clinch but Sundin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simeria wants to clinch up but Sundin keeps it at a distance.
Simeria tries to clinch but Sundin is having none of it.
Simeria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sundin is looking to land body kicks.
Simeria scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A thudding body kick lands there by Simeria!
Simeria tries a head kick but it misses.
Simeria digs a good hook to Sundin's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sundin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sundin is working for a kimura but Simeria is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeria trying to control here.
Sundin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sundin is pressing down on Simeria's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simeria is holding on for now.
Simeria wants to get back to his feet.
Simeria is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sundin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Sundin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simeria throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Sundin stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Simeria follows into mount!
Sundin is rocked!
It looks like Jeff Sundin has been cut.
Simeria breaks from Sundin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Sundin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sundin tries to hold on but Simeria postures up.
Simeria moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sundin has worked his arm free - good work by Sundin!
Sundin seems to have got his legs back now.
Sundin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simeria tries to advance to mount but Sundin denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ice Simeria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeff Sundin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sundin throws a head kick that misses
and Simeria counters with a body kick.
Sundin moves out of range of the body kick from Simeria.
Simeria tries to clinch up.
Sundin misses with a takedown attempt
and Simeria counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sundin fails to pull guard.
Simeria is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sundin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Simeria looking for a takedown.
Simeria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simeria doesn't manage to clinch there - Sundin circles away.
Simeria connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simeria throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sundin shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Sundin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeria stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sundin.
Simeria trying to remain calm as Sundin controls from the top position.
Sundin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sundin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Simeria wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Simeria is looking to get back to his feet here but Sundin is keeping cool and he's managed to take Simeria's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundin biding his time, controlling Simeria.
Simeria holding both Sundin 's hands and preventing any damage.
Simeria is really stuck here.
Sundin is trying to stick to Simeria's back but Simeria is turning into Sundin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sundin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Simeria.
Simeria decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundin fails to land the takedown.
Simeria is looking to clinch.
Sundin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sundin slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simeria manages to get back to half guard.
Simeria is trying to control but can't.
Simeria looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simeria is looking to escape.
Simeria is trying is best to control the position here.
Sundin prevents Simeria from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Sundin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sundin 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Sundin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Saiquin Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and darcy mcphearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saiquin Raven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, darcy mcphearson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raven shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Raven showed some decent athleticism there.
Raven trying to mount his opponent but mcphearson defends it.
Raven sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Raven has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mcphearson wants to get back to his feet.
Raven uses his free foot to push down on mcphearson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for mcphearson.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
mcphearson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Raven controlling the pace for now.
Raven has control of mcphearson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and mcphearson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Raven looking to control and managing it successfully.
mcphearson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
mcphearson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Raven pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
mcphearson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
mcphearson looks gassed!
Raven content just to control the position here.
Raven moves to back control.
Raven trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure mcphearson doesn't escape.
mcphearson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven controlling the position well here. mcphearson rolled but Raven kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Saiquin Raven just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
mcphearson shoots and misses
and Raven counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Raven is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Raven's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
mcphearson tries to kick Raven off but Raven keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Raven looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
mcphearson tries to kick Raven off but Raven keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcphearson is staying active underneath Raven, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
mcphearson is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
mcphearson tries for a takedown but Raven circles away easily
so Raven counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Raven not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Raven trying to control the position from guard on top but mcphearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
mcphearson wants to stand up but Raven is controlling him.
Raven is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
mcphearson wants to stand up but Raven is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raven controls from within his opponent's guard.
Raven won't allow mcphearson to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
mcphearson shoots and misses
and Raven counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Saiquin Raven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of darcy mcphearson.
mcphearson wants to stand up but Raven is controlling him.
Raven sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed mcphearson's guard.
mcphearson kicks Raven off and gets back to his feet.
Raven shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raven trying to control but mcphearson is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
mcphearson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raven controls the pace.
mcphearson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saiquin Raven dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
mcphearson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Raven counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for mcphearson!
Raven works his way to his opponent's back.
Saiquin Raven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
mcphearson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Raven.
Raven seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down mcphearson for as long as he can get away with.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Saiquin Raven just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Raven looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for mcphearson!
Raven forces the positional change into back control.
mcphearson is breathing heavily.
Raven keeps control of the position easily here as mcphearson tries to buck him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven has both hooks in and is working for a choke. mcphearson is in real trouble here. Raven gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, mcphearson is tapping out! Raven wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saiquin Raven!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrus Dee Virus (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 Cyrus Dee Virus was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cyrus Dee Virus!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dee Virus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ferguson scores with punches from side control.
Ferguson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dee Virus is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ferguson stands up.
Ferguson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dee Virus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dee Virus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ferguson cracks Dee Virus with a solid left hand.
Dee Virus looks gassed!
Ferguson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dee Virus is retaining full guard.
Ferguson is looking to work some ground and pound but Dee Virus has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee Virus keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Ferguson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ferguson wanted to stand there but Dee Virus had control of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dee Virus tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily
and Ferguson counters with a three punch combo that has Dee Virus backing up. Dee Virus nods at Ferguson to acknowledge the strikes.
Ferguson shoots in but Dee Virus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee Virus shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
Ferguson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferguson forces Dee Virus back against the cage and clinches.
Ferguson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dee Virus looks to land a body kick but Ferguson moved away.
Ferguson cracks Dee Virus with a good jab.
Ferguson thows a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dee Virus, pushing him back against the cage.
Dee Virus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ferguson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Max Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Dee Virus.
Dee Virus avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee Virus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dee Virus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ferguson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ferguson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dee Virus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dee Virus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ferguson blocks Dee Virus's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Dee Virus gets back to half guard.
Ferguson working the head and body with strikes.
Dee Virus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to pass the guard but Dee Virus is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dee Virus is on top in guard.
Dee Virus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ferguson's guard.
Dee Virus stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ferguson throws a hook but Dee Virus avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dee Virus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferguson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Ferguson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dee Virus defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Dee Virus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dee Virus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dee Virus wants to clinch.
Dee Virus tries to clinch up.
Max Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ferguson wants to free his trapped foot but Dee Virus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ferguson tries to stand and escape but Dee Virus is controlling the position.
Ferguson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ferguson lands a nice short elbow.
Ferguson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ferguson not doing much here.
Dee Virus controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dee Virus is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee Virus is looking to control Ferguson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dee Virus avoid being mounted?
Ferguson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dee Virus is trying to get back to full guard.
Dee Virus taking some punishment here, with Ferguson in his half guard.
Max Ferguson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ferguson connects with a nice short shot to Dee Virus's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ferguson in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dee Virus for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is pressing down on Dee Virus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dee Virus is holding on for now.
Ferguson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dee Virus keeps working.
Ferguson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dee Virus wants to get back to his feet.
Ferguson slows the pace down in half guard.
Dee Virus trying to control from the bottom.
Ferguson trying to control from half guard but Dee Virus is working away.
Ferguson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dee Virus on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dee Virus.
Dee Virus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dee Virus misses with a takedown attempt
and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch.
Max Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Dee Virus.
Ferguson pulls Dee Virus into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferguson is on top in guard.
Dee Virus keeping full guard, as Ferguson tries to pass.
Ferguson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ferguson jabs at Dee Virus's body.
Dee Virus tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches up with Dee Virus, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes Dee Virus against the cage but Dee Virus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dee Virus staying out of range there.
A choreographed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
Dee Virus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dee Virus drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dee Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dee Virus is one step ahead there.
Dee Virus stops Ferguson from standing up.
Ferguson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Ferguson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferguson has closed the distance and engaged Dee Virus in a clinch.
Dee Virus tries to pull guard but Ferguson holds him up against the cage and eventually Dee Virus drops back down to his feet.
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dee Virus wants to control but Ferguson is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ferguson connects with a nice short shot to Dee Virus's temple.
Ferguson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dee Virus is staying active underneath Ferguson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferguson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ferguson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dee Virus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dee Virus controls his leg.
Ferguson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ferguson is tying to control. Dee Virus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dee Virus trying to control here.
Ferguson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dee Virus wants to control but Ferguson is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ferguson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ferguson lands a couple of elbows.
Dee Virus looking to control.
Ferguson working some strikes from top position.
Ferguson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dee Virus wants to sweep here but Ferguson controlling him for the moment.
Ferguson stands up from Dee Virus's guard - Ferguson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dee Virus closes the distance but Ferguson moves to the side
and Ferguson counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee Virus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dee Virus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Dee Virus slips the punch.
Ferguson misses with a combination
and Dee Virus counters with a one-two to the body.
Dee Virus moves in looking to clinch but Ferguson pushes him off.
Dee Virus moves in looking to clinch but Ferguson pushes him off.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ferguson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ferguson can't control as he wanted to and Dee Virus manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Ferguson trying to pass the guard but Dee Virus defending well.
Ferguson slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to stand up but Dee Virus is controlling the position.
Dee Virus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ferguson winds up and cracks Dee Virus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ground and pound from Ferguson.
Cyrus Dee Virus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dee Virus wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferguson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Ferguson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peekay Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobuli Araguli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peekay Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobuli Araguli!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araguli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Araguli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Araguli blocks a head kick by Williams.
Araguli throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Araguli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Araguli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Araguli. Araguli obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Araguli.
Araguli tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Araguli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Bobuli Araguli has been cut.
Araguli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Araguli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Williams bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Araguli! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Araguli is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Araguli is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araguli seems to have recovered his senses.
Araguli has a closed guard, preventing Williams from standing up.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araguli is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Araguli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Araguli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Araguli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araguli lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Williams!
Williams manages to control the position for a moment.
Williams wants to control but Araguli is having none of it.
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.
Williams is trying desperately to improve position.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peekay Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobuli Araguli's cut.
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.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Araguli.
Williams digs a good body shot into Araguli's ribs.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Araguli on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Araguli.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Araguli dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Williams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Araguli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams drops Araguli with a right and a left! Williams comes rushing in but Araguli regains his composure and manages to keep Williams in guard.
Araguli is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Araguli is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
Araguli looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Williams puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Araguli seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Well, if Williams 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.
Araguli is looking to improve his position.
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.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Araguli on the ground.
Williams trying to control the action but Araguli is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control from Araguli's half guard. Araguli has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Araguli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Williams is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Araguli dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Araguli throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Williams is trying to control Araguli's posture but Araguli avoids it.
Araguli working the head and body with strikes.
Araguli working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peekay Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobuli Araguli's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams blocks a head kick by Araguli.
Williams stuns Araguli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Araguli tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams works over Araguli's head and body with a nice combination.
That has opened up Bobuli Araguli's cut even more.
Araguli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Araguli is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
Araguli is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams dances in with a quick combination. Araguli is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Williams snaps Araguli's head back. Araguli stumbles backwards against the cage. Williams steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Araguli's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Araguli just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peekay Williams!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Sullivan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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235 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel James!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James is looking to clinch.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Sullivan sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sullivan's waist but Sullivan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Sullivan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sullivan scores with a three punch combo!
James tries to keep at a distance but Sullivan has taken the fight into the clinch.
James gets underhooks to prevent Sullivan's takedown attempt.
James is working for takedown but Sullivan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brad Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel James.
Sullivan tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Sullivan could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
James decides to pull guard.
Sullivan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James has his hands on Sullivan's head, controlling the position.
Sullivan controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan with a flurry of punches that miss.
James is trying to keep Sullivan in close.
James keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Sullivan postures up.
Sullivan looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James is looking to clinch but Sullivan is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James 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.
Sullivan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
James looks gassed!
Sullivan being controlled here, momentarily.
Sullivan pulls James in close to his closed guard and prevents James from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sullivan is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sullivan stays in close to James's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sullivan trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.
Sullivan throwing strikes but missing.
Sullivan postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Sullivan is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Sullivan has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
James is looking to control Sullivan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
Sullivan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sullivan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because James is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
James is looking for a sweep. Sullivan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sullivan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sullivan showed some decent athleticism there.
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sullivan is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Sullivan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
James 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.
James postures up.
James showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Sullivan is trying to control the position but James postures up.
Sullivan looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
James landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sullivan can't keep his opponent in guard - James advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
James wants to take a breather but Sullivan is having none of it.
Sullivan trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James fails with the takedown
and Sullivan counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
James working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sullivan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James trying to strike off his back.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sullivan is one step ahead there.
James lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sullivan!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
James landing shots from mount.
James lands with some strikes.
James wants to take Sullivan's back here but Sullivan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
James stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Sullivan tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sullivan at a distance.
James gets a takedown into half guard.
James tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
James is looking to advance position but Sullivan won't allow it.
James looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sullivan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
James content to control rather than advance.
James wants to control but Sullivan is keeping him busy.
James takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Daniel James has got the better of the ground game so far.
James wants to pass the guard but Sullivan is defending well.
James is looking to take a break and control but Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Daniel James just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sullivan fails to land the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sullivan trying to stall but James improves his position.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Sullivan circles away.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Sullivan counter with a right hand.
Sullivan tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sullivan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sullivan counters by moving into the clinch.
James gets a trip takedown into half guard.
James is looking to stall here but Sullivan recovers full guard.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that James 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.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sullivan has a closed guard, preventing James from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think James has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John McClaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dingo Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris has chosen Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. John McClaine has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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164 lbs
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18
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John McClaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dingo Harris!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris lands a jab-cross combination.
Harris tries to clinch there but McClaine circles away.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McClaine darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McClaine slips a nice elbow through Harris's hands, connecting with Harris's forehead.
McClaine lands strikes from half guard.
McClaine uses his free foot to push down on Harris's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Harris.
Harris tries to hold on but McClaine pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClaine controlling the pace for now.
McClaine lands a big shot there that rocks Harris but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Harris has left one of his arms exposed and McClaine doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Harris screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John McClaine!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Etch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Syrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicholas Etch could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyson Syrus's chin.
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206 lbs
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198 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicholas Etch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Syrus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Etch misses with a takedown attempt - Syrus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Etch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Syrus pinned against the cage. Syrus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Etch fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Etch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Etch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Syrus tries to avoid it but Etch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Syrus to the ground. Syrus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Etch or perhaps it was just good defense by Syrus which made him look bad.
No luck for Etch with that takedown attempt.
Etch blocks a head kick by Syrus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Etch shoots in for a double leg but Syrus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Etch tries to clinch up.
Syrus stuffs the takedown attempt from Etch. Etch gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Etch fails to land the takedown.
Etch is breathing heavily.
Syrus gets a takedown into half guard.
Etch won't allow Syrus to pass to mount.
Syrus works his way into full mount!
Syrus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Etch is trying to reverse the position but instead Syrus has taken his back - oops!
Etch trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Syrus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Etch's body.
Etch covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syrus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Etch knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Etch for a finish.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Etch is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Syrus has the hooks in. Etch is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Syrus working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Etch is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Syrus has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Etch taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyson Syrus!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Demarcco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Muse - Starlight. Scotty Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scotty Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christopher Demarcco!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demarcco instigates a clinch.
Demarcco lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Demarcco with a knee to the head.
Demarcco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Demarcco prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Demarcco lands a nice knee to the body.
Demarcco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Demarcco keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Demarcco prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Demarcco scores a nice knee to the body.
Johnson wants to break free but Demarcco has control.
Demarcco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Demarcco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Demarcco connects with a knee to the head.
Johnson is rocked!
Demarcco has Johnson pressed against the cage. He pushes Johnson back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Demarcco throws a beautiful elbow that sends Johnson crashing to the floor! Demarcco piles on the pressure with more strikes! Johnson is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Demarcco!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arcturus Ulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elizondo Tacos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulver kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Dunkelheit. Arcturus Ulver has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arcturus Ulver!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elizondo Tacos!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulver throws a sloppy head kick and Tacos moves out of range easily.
Ulver rushes Tacos and presses him up against the cage.
Tacos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tacos is looking to control Ulver's arms but Ulver gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tacos has his back to the cage.
Ulver is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ulver prevents the takedown attempt.
Ulver misses with a knee strike.
Tacos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ulver is keeping busy.
Ulver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ulver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ulver leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tacos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ulver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tacos wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tacos blocks it with crossed arms.
Tacos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ulver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ulver landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ulver lands a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Tacos.
Ulver using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tacos looking for a takedown.
Arcturus Ulver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elizondo Tacos.
Ulver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees to the body from Ulver.
Tacos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ulver gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ulver content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tacos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ulver has him pressed against the cage.
Ulver misses with a knee strike.
Ulver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tacos missing with knees to the body.
Come on Tacos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice elbow from Ulver.
Tacos wants to stall.
Tacos managing to block the knees to the body from Ulver.
Ulver misses with a knee to the head.
Tacos wants to stall.
Tacos cracks Ulver with a nice body shot.
Tacos tries to stall but Ulver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ulver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tacos is looking to control Ulver's arms but Ulver gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tacos has his back to the cage.
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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Elizondo Tacos.
Tacos avoids the head kick by Ulver.
Ulver scores with a nice body kick.
Ulver is breathing heavily.
Ulver misses with a head kick.
Tacos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ulver misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ulver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ulver throws a head kick that misses.
Ulver takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tacos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tacos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tacos connects with a nice short shot to Ulver's temple.
Tacos is pressing down on Ulver's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ulver is holding on for now.
Tacos working the head and body with strikes.
Ulver wants to improve his position but Tacos is controlling well.
Ulver is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tacos pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacos stops Ulver from getting back to his feet.
Ulver is trying to get back to full guard.
Tacos trying to control from half guard but Ulver is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ulver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tacos avoids the head kick by Ulver.
Ulver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ulver wants to clinch up but Tacos keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Ulver.
Ulver wants to clinch up but Tacos keeps it at a distance.
Ulver slow jab from Tacos misses its intended target.
Ulver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice combination there by Tacos.
Ulver tries a head kick but it misses.
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.
Ulver throws a combination that misses
and Tacos counters with a straight right hand.
Ulver throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tacos's head.
Tacos misses the shot to the body.
Tacos avoids the head kick by Ulver.
Tacos lands with a nice combination. Ulver backs away looking to recover.
Ulver tries to clinch up
and Tacos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tacos misses with a two punch combination.
Ulver walks into a stiff left hand from Tacos.
Tacos scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tacos cracks Ulver with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tacos landing strikes from the mount and Ulver is in trouble!
Tacos landing punches.
Tacos lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elizondo Tacos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tacos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ulver is trying desperately to improve position.
Tacos jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ulver manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ulver sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tacos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ulver is looking for a sweep. Tacos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ulver keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Tacos.
Tacos working the head and body with strikes.
Tacos wants to free his trapped foot but Ulver is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ulver wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ulver throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arcturus Ulver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ulver tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Tacos.
Tacos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ulver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ulver moves into range and clinches up with Tacos.
Ulver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ulver misses with an elbow over the top.
Tacos tries to stall but Ulver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ulver is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tacos is trying to trip Ulver. He has hold of a leg but Ulver is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tacos persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tacos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tacos trying to control but Ulver is working from the bottom.
Tacos pushing down on Ulver's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ulver actively working from the bottom here.
Tacos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacos landing strikes from the mount.
Ulver is trying desperately to improve position.
Tacos thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ulver avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tacos.
Ulver tries to reverse the position but Tacos maintains control.
Tacos landing strikes from the mount and Ulver is in trouble!
Ulver is working to get back to half guard.
Ulver manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulver blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tacos.
Tacos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ulver gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tacos thows a big elbow that misses.
Tacos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ulver looking for a guillotine here but Tacos defends easily.
Tacos throwing strikes from guard but Ulver blocks nicely.
Tacos trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ulver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tacos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tacos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tacos throwing strikes but missing.
Ulver is looking for a triangle but Tacos pushes his legs off easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tacos lands a body shot.
Tacos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tacos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ulver rather than just go for the knockout.
Ulver takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A right-left combo lands from Tacos.
Ulver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arcturus Ulver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ulver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ulver throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ulver plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ulver. Tacos shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ulver avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elizondo Tacos 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.
Ulver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ulver feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tacos's calf.
Ulver throws a sloppy head kick
and Tacos counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Ulver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tacos.
Tacos throws a body punch but Ulver moves out of range.
Ulver misses with a head kick.
Tacos moves out of range of the strikes.
Ulver thuds his shin into the meat of Tacos's side.
Ulver is looking to clinch but Tacos is avoiding it.
Ulver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tacos misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Ulver.
Tacos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ulver!
Elizondo Tacos has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulver regains half guard.
Tacos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ulver wants to get back to full guard.
Tacos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ulver is looking for a sweep. Tacos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tacos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tacos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ulver is just riding it out for now. Tacos eventually gives up the hold.
Tacos wants to take a breather but Ulver is having none of it.
Ulver wants to improve his position but Tacos is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ulver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ulver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tacos throws a head kick that misses.
Tacos fails to land with a series of punches.
Tacos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tacos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tacos wants to finish this one by submission but Ulver is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tacos.
Tacos throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ulver holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tacos tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tacos prevents Ulver from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulver is working hard here to advance position.
Tacos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ulver is looking to escape.
Ulver is trying to escape the mount.
Tacos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tacos thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ulver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ulver regains half guard.
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.
Ulver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ulver looking for submissions off his back.
Tacos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ulver defends it well.
Tacos is looking to take a break and control but Ulver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tacos is working for a kimura but Ulver is defending it quite comfortably.
Ulver is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tacos pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elizondo Tacos really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tacos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tacos stopping the sweep attempt from Ulver.
Ulver is looking for a triangle but Tacos pushes his legs off easily.
Ulver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tacos throws a big right hand that misses.
Tacos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ulver is keeping the position for now.
Ulver is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tacos throwing strikes from guard but Ulver blocks nicely.
Ulver is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ulver seems to be working for a kimura but Tacos defends the submission attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ulver slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tacos manages to get back to half guard.
Ulver is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tacos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ulver's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ulver's back!
Ulver breaks Tacos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tacos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ulver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tacos is keeping the position for now.
Ulver forces his way into half guard.
Tacos is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulver tries to pass to full mount but Tacos defends it.
Ulver wants to get back to his feet.
Tacos is pressing down on Ulver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ulver preventing the sweep.
Ulver works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tacos is looking to improve his position.
Ulver is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tacos is defending against the submission attempts here by Ulver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacos manages to get to full guard.
Ulver preventing the sweep.
Tacos has a closed guard, preventing Ulver from standing up.
Ulver won't allow Tacos to sweep him here.
Ulver looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ulver lands with a slapping head kick.
Elizondo Tacos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ulver dodges the punch combination from Tacos.
Ulver slips a jab and a cross from Tacos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulver throws a head kick that misses.
Ulver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ulver wants to land a leg kick but Tacos is out of range.
Tacos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Tacos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ulver doesn't seem phased though.
Ulver throws a head kick that misses
and Tacos counters with a nice uppercut.
Ulver just misses with a punch to the body.
Ulver throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ulver looks to clinch
and Tacos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tacos advances to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Tacos is pressing down on Ulver's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ulver is holding on for now.
Tacos drops an elbow to the side of Ulver's head.
Tacos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elizondo Tacos dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ulver throws a lazy right hand but Tacos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tacos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ulver has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ulver and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tacos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tacos not doing much here.
Tacos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tacos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tacos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tacos winds up and cracks Ulver with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ulver is defending against the submission attempts here by Tacos.
Ulver tries to kick Tacos off but Tacos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacos trying to pass the guard but Ulver defending well.
Tacos prevents Ulver from improving his position.
Tacos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ulver moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tacos wants to control from the top but Ulver keeps moving.
Tacos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ulver tries to clinch up.
Good standup being displayed there by Tacos as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacos jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ulver throws a sloppy head kick and Tacos moves out of range easily.
Ulver throws a head kick that misses
enabling Tacos to counter with a crisp jab.
Ulver tries a head kick but it misses.
Tacos looks to land a combination but Ulver avoids it well.
Tacos moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice jab there from Tacos.
Tacos misses with a series of wild punches.
Tacos lands a with a good body shot.
Ulver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tacos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ulver's guard.
Ulver looking for a sweep. Not yet Ulver, not yet.
Ulver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tacos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tacos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ulver had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tacos is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ulver Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tacos's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacos is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ulver gets his way!
Tacos preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ulver.
Tacos trying to get back to his feet but Ulver is in full control for now.
Ulver looking for the RNC.
Ulver is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tacos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tacos for a finish.
Tacos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Arcturus Ulver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacos breaks Ulver's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ulver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ulver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tacos passes into half guard.
Tacos is looking for a kimura here.
Tacos wants to take a breather but Ulver is having none of it.
Ulver flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tacos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ulver's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elizondo Tacos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tacos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 45:50
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elizondo Tacos!
Elizondo Tacos is the new light heavyweight champion!
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