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Warriors XIX.5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wacko Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reg October (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wacko Warner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wacko Warner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reg October!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warner drives through and clinches with October against the cage.
October managing to block the knees to the body from Warner.
Warner tries to land knees in the clinch but October avoids the damage to the body.
October tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Warner managing to block the knees to the body from October.
Warner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
October is looking to break free of the clinch but Warner has double underhooks.
Warner missing with knees to the body.
Warner tries to land knees in the clinch but October avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Warner to work.
October using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Warner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Warner decides to pull guard.
October has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Warner is proving hard to escape from.
Warner keeping moving, preventing October from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warner uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner shoots in for a takedown but October shows good takedown defense.
October looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
October 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.
Warner tries for a takedown but October sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Warner misses.
October throws a leg kick but Warner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Warner checks a leg kick nicely.
Warner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Warner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from October.
A punch combination from October misses.
October swats away the attempt to clinch by Warner.
Reg October is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
October throws a hook but Warner blocks it.
October throws a hook to the side of Warner's head but Warner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
October looks to clinch
and Warner counters with a series of strikes. October will be more careful next time no doubt.
October tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Warner counters by clinching up.
Warner blocks an uppercut.
October wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
October tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Warner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
October wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Warner has him pressed against the cage.
October goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from October.
October dodges an elbow strike from Warner.
Warner throws a punch but it's blocked by October.
October has had enough of the clinch but Warner keeps him there for the moment.
Warner prevents October from breaking the clinch.
October fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
October tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Warner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warner missing with knees to the body.
October wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
October wants to get back to striking at distance but Warner won't allow it.
October wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
October looking to throw knees to the head but Warner is blocking nicely.
Warner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
October wants to stand and escape but instead Warner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Warner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
October working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Warner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Warner gets to his feet. October looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wacko Warner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Warner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but October paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warner tries to clinch up but October circles away and keeps his distance.
Warner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Warner swats away the attempt to clinch by October.
Warner slips under a jab from October.
Reg October seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. October tries to avoid it but Warner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag October to the ground. October escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Warner moves out of range as October strikes.
Warner slips a jab from October.
Warner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from October misses.
October keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
October is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
October throws a push kick but Warner slaps the foot to one side.
October throws a jab when Warner was well out of range.
Warner fails in his attempt to clinch.
October throws a wild body kick that Warner sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warner wants to clinch up but October keeps it at a distance.
Warner fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wacko Warner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from October.
Warner takes the fight into the clinch.
Warner dodges an elbow strike from October.
October looking to throw knees to the head but Warner is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
October on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
October is trying to break free.
Warner tries to land knees in the clinch but October avoids the damage to the body.
Warner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warner misses with a punch on the inside.
October is trying to break free.
Warner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but October blocks it with crossed arms.
October wants to get back to striking at distance but Warner won't allow it.
October misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Warner.
October wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Warner drags the fight down to the ground.
October wants to control from the top but Warner keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Warner wants to sweep here but October controlling him for the moment.
Warner is controlling October's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
October wants to stand and escape but instead Warner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
October keeping moving, preventing Warner from controlling successfully.
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.
Warner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on October, up you get!
Wacko Warner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warner tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Warner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Warner moves out of range of the body kick.
Warner tries to clinch there but October circles away.
Warner clinches up against the cage.
Warner misses with a short punch on the inside.
October looking to slow down the pace here.
October blocks an elbow strike.
Warner is working for takedown but October is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warner working aggressively here.
October misses with a short punch on the inside.
October wants to break free but Warner has control.
October tries a knee to the head but Warner blocks it.
October misses with an elbow strike.
October wants to break free but Warner has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wacko Warner 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!
Warner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with October, pushing him back against the cage.
Warner pulls guard effortlessly.
October wants to stand but Warner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Warner controlling October's posture.
Warner has a closed guard, preventing October from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warner wants to sweep but no luck.
Warner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
October must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Warner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
October stays in close to Warner's body and controls the 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.
Warner wants to stand up but October is controlling him.
Warner wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner moves into the clinch successfully.
October wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
October can't break the clinch.
October keeps control of Warner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
October prevents a body shot from Warner.
October throws a punch but it's blocked by Warner.
October trying to stall but Warner improves his position.
October blocks the elbow strike.
October tries to break the clinch but Warner is controlling the position.
Warner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but October has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
October breaks from the clinch.
Warner clinches with his opponent.
Warner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Warner wants to break free but October has control.
October tries to work over Warner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
October is working Warner over against the cage.
Warner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Warner breaks from the clinch.
Warner moves into the clinch successfully.
Warner misses with a knee to the head.
Warner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Warner jumps into guard, dragging October to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
October sitting in guard, not really doing much.
October trying to control the position from guard on top but Warner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reg October has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
October wants to get up but he can't break Warner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wacko Warner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Warner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wacko Warner!
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bue Colic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Isaac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bue Colic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abraham Isaac!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colic checks a low kick from Isaac.
Isaac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Colic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Colic throws a nice head kick!
Colic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Isaac.
Isaac shoots in for a takedown but Colic shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Colic. No joy for Isaac on that attempt.
Colic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Colic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Isaac momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Isaac throws a leg kick which misses Colic's front leg but catches the back leg as Colic tries to avoid it.
Isaac has Colic up against the cage in a clinch.
Colic pulls guard successfully.
Isaac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Isaac is looking to stand up but Colic won't let him.
Isaac trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Colic manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Isaac looks gassed!
Colic stops Isaac from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaac keeping moving, preventing Colic from controlling successfully.
Isaac is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Colic dives into side control.
Colic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Isaac to see if he's OK.
Colic stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Colic is looking to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Colic, right into the meat.
Isaac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colic darts in and clinches Isaac up against the cage.
Isaac lands a left hand that snaps the head of Colic backwards.
Isaac can't get the takedown.
Bue Colic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Isaac.
Colic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colic gets a takedown into half guard.
Colic trying to control the action but Isaac is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Isaac is trying to stand up.
Isaac really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
You get the feeling that Isaac really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Isaac tries to reverse the position but Colic maintains control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Colic controlling the pace for now.
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.
Isaac is in all sorts of trouble here.
Isaac somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Colic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Isaac controls Colic momentarily but Colic frees himself.
Isaac tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Isaac pushes Colic off and scrambles back to his feet.
Colic tries to land a front kick but Isaac steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Colic gets caught flat footed, as Isaac shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isaac wants to get up but he can't break Colic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Colic 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.
Colic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Isaac stands up from Colic's guard - Isaac perhaps looking for a knockout.
Isaac keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Isaac shoots in for a double leg but Colic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colic tries to clinch up but Isaac circles away and keeps his distance.
Colic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Isaac shoots in for a takedown but Colic shows good takedown defense.
Isaac throws a head kick that misses
and Colic counters with a big head kick but Isaac shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bue Colic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Colic scores with a nice body kick.
Colic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Isaac decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Isaac is tying to control. Colic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Colic trying to control but Isaac postures up.
Colic is in trouble now - Isaac has advanced to mount!
Isaac gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Isaac tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Colic counters with a single leg into guard. Isaac didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Isaac had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Colic is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Isaac Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Colic's back instead.
Isaac loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Colic hold on?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colic trying to control the hands but Isaac breaks the grip.
Bue Colic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Isaac trying to control.
Isaac has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Colic has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Isaac is looking for the choke from the back position but Colic is controlling his hands well.
Colic trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Isaac is hanging on to Colic's back as he tries to escape.
Isaac looking for the RNC.
Isaac working for a choke but Colic is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Isaac working for a choke but Colic reverses nicely into Isaac 's guard.
Isaac is trying to keep Colic in close.
Isaac wants to stand and escape but Colic is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colic trying to control but Isaac is working from the bottom.
Colic won't allow Isaac to sweep him here.
Colic content to stall in guard here.
Colic trying to control but Isaac is working from the bottom.
Isaac is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Colic is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Colic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Isaac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Isaac tries to clinch
and Colic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Colic wants to clinch up but Isaac keeps it at a distance.
Isaac doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Colic counters with a head kick. That will keep Isaac thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Colic lands a nice hook to Isaac's body. Isaac takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Isaac takes the fight into the clinch.
Colic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Isaac prevents it.
Isaac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colic clinches.
Isaac tries a knee to the head but Colic blocks it.
Colic is trying to break free.
Colic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colic tries a head kick but it misses.
Isaac misses with a double jab
and Colic counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Isaac misses
and Colic counters with a three punch combo that has Isaac backing up. Isaac nods at Colic to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Isaac 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!
Colic wants to clinch up but Isaac keeps it at a distance.
Colic doesn't manage to clinch there - Isaac circles away.
Colic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Isaac doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Colic counters with a head kick.
Isaac misses with a body kick.
Bue Colic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Colic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Isaac to the mat! Isaac manages to get full guard.
Colic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Colic wants to control from the top but Isaac keeps moving.
Isaac is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Colic is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Isaac trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colic stopping the sweep attempt from Isaac.
Colic won't allow Isaac to get back to his feet.
Colic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Isaac is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Isaac keeping busy on the bottom but Colic has passed one foot through into half guard.
Isaac is trying to stand back up but Colic is controlling him
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.
Isaac kicks Colic off and gets back to his feet.
Colic tries to clinch up.
Isaac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Colic looks to clinch
so Isaac counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Colic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Isaac tries to free his leg and advance position but Colic is retaining full guard.
Colic is trying to keep Isaac in close.
Isaac stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Colic misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Isaac scores with a four punch combination!
Colic gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isaac manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Isaac lands a nice knee to the body.
Colic breaks the clinch.
Isaac lands a head kick!
Isaac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Isaac throws a lazy head kick
and Colic counters with a body kick that stops Isaac in his tracks momentarily.
Colic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Isaac. Isaac obviously looking to wear him down.
Isaac shoots in and drives through. Colic sprawls well.
Isaac swats away the attempt to clinch by Colic.
Good leg kick by Isaac there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Isaac pivots, looking for a leg kick but Colic is out of range and Isaac settles back down.
Colic tries to clinch there but Isaac circles away.
Colic throws a head kick that misses.
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.
Isaac throws a leg kick but Colic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Colic throws a sloppy head kick and Isaac moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Colic, right into the meat.
Isaac misses with a wild combination.
Colic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Isaac as he avoids it easily.
Isaac shoots in but Colic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bue Colic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Isaac.
Isaac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Colic closes the distance and clinches.
Isaac manages to break the clinch.
Isaac fails to land with a series of punches.
Colic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Isaac looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Colic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Isaac throws a leg kick which misses Colic's front leg but catches the back leg as Colic tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Isaac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Isaac 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Isaac!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Baldacchino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raul Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doctor Baldacchino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raul Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to clinch but Baldacchino is having none of it.
Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanchez gets caught flat footed, as Baldacchino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Baldacchino from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baldacchino postures up.
Baldacchino slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Baldacchino postures up.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Baldacchino stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position.
Baldacchino passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baldacchino is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baldacchino to get the leverage.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baldacchino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baldacchino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Baldacchino eventually gives up the hold.
Sanchez is looking to escape.
Baldacchino is trying to work for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Baldacchino prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
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.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Baldacchino trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baldacchino prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanchez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baldacchino.
Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baldacchino drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to bench press Baldacchino off him but Baldacchino keeps the position.
Baldacchino advances to full mount.
Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baldacchino takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez has given up his back here.
Baldacchino is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Baldacchino is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Baldacchino is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldacchino not allowing Sanchez to control his hands.
Sanchez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Baldacchino is staying active.
Baldacchino is cranking Sanchez's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Sanchez! He's tightened the choke and Sanchez is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Doctor Baldacchino!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ello Mate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr James Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ello Mate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dr James Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mate tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andrews swivels and escapes.
Andrews looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A big right from Andrews misses.
Mate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andrews digs a good body shot into Mate's ribs.
Mate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ello Mate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andrews scores with a sloppy right hand. Mate should have avoided that one.
Andrews 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.
Andrews rushes Mate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mate moves in looking to clinch but Andrews pushes him off.
Andrews lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Andrews.
Mate shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Andrews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mate. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Mate from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews trying to control the position.
Andrews is wriggling around but Mate manages to pass to half guard.
Mate wants to take a breather but Andrews is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mate prevents Andrews from improving his position.
Mate prevents Andrews from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mate lands a nice short elbow.
Mate is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Andrews scores with a body shot.
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.
Andrews cracks Mate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mate misses with a low kick.
Andrews sizes up Mate with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andrews lands a slapping body shot.
Mate takes one to the chin there.
Andrews scores with a decent looking hook.
Mate clinches up with Andrews and pushes him back against the cage.
Andrews is pressed up against the cage. Mate has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andrews down to the mat. Andrews avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mate takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Andrews scores with a jab. Mate acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mate drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Andrews takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews wants to get back to his feet but Mate drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews gets back to half guard.
Mate stops Andrews from getting back to his feet.
Mate stands up out of the half guard.
Andrews smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mate looks for a takedown but Andrews sprawls well.
Andrews ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dr James Andrews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mate 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.
Mate trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Andrews pushes Mate off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Andrews scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mate.
Andrews looks to score with a jab to the body but Mate is just out of range.
Andrews throws out a loose jab but Mate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mate shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrews misses with a wild combination.
Mate fails to land the takedown.
Andrews getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dr James Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mate looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andrews uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andrews lands a really nice looking cross but Mate seems unphased.
No luck for Mate with that takedown attempt.
Mate clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ello Mate will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Andrews bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andrews swats away the attempt to clinch by Mate.
Andrews works over Mate's head and body with a nice combination.
Andrews stuffs the takedown attempt from Mate. Mate gets slowly back to his feet.
Andrews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mate.
Mate tries to clinch up.
Mate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mate shoots in but no luck this time.
Andrews uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mate has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews lands an overhand right.
Andrews moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Andrews lands with an overhand left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrews scores with a nice head shot.
A cross from Andrews lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mate takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andrews fails to land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Andrews scores with a four punch combination!
Ello Mate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Mate.
Mate lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Andrews scores with a nice strike.
Andrews gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Andrews is working an open guard so Mate takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mate clinches with his opponent.
Andrews working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mate drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andrews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ello Mate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mate prevents Andrews from breaking the clinch.
Andrews has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mate avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mate tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrews smiles and moves away.
Mate has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andrews finds it's way round the side to connect with Mate's head.
Andrews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andrews's waist but Andrews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mate off to one side.
Jab by Andrews.
Mate takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mate tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andrews swivels and escapes.
Andrews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrews ducks under a wild hook from Mate.
Mate fails with the takedown.
Andrews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mate moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews digs a good hook to Mate's body.
Mate looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andrews lands a lovely overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mate.
Mate wants to clinch up but Andrews keeps it at a distance.
Mate moves into the clinch successfully.
Andrews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andrews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andrews is trying to break free.
Mate is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Andrews is keeping busy.
Andrews wants to break free but Mate has control.
Mate lands a nice elbow.
Andrews wants to break free but Mate has control.
Andrews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrews is trying to break the clinch but Mate has him pressed against the cage.
Andrews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mate has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mate breaks the clinch.
Andrews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mate attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrews connects with a body shot.
Mate fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mate has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Andrews misses its intended target.
Mate looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A low kick from Andrews is predictable there
and Mate counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Andrews!
Mate wants to control the pace but Andrews is squirming around nicely.
Andrews is trying to escape the mount.
Andrews wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ello Mate dominated that second round.
That's time! Mate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mate closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andrews to the mat! Andrews manages to get full guard.
Mate forces his way into half guard.
Andrews tries to kick Mate off but Mate keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mate is keen to just control but Andrews is a slippery customer.
Mate looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Andrews with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Andrews looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mate works his way into side control.
Mate advances nicely into full mount.
Mate lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mate controlling the pace for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mate jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Andrews manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mate trying to control the position but Andrews is working away.
Andrews is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mate has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mate is looking to take a break and control but Andrews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mate sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Andrews is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Andrews is trying to buck Mate off.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Jab from Andrews.
Mate takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mate shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mate closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andrews circles away.
Mate has Andrews up against the cage in a clinch.
Mate fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ello Mate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mate goes for a takedown attempt but Andrews pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A slow jab from Andrews misses its intended target.
Mate shoots for a double leg takedown but Andrews sprawls well. He's pushed Mate's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrews.
Good shot there by Andrews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews scores with a punch to the head.
Andrews looks to score with a jab to the body but Mate is just out of range.
Andrews lands a nice shot to the body.
Mate takes one to the chin there.
Mate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andrews but Andrews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andrews, as that shot connected.
Mate takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mate fails with a takedown attempt.
Mate moves into range and clinches up with Andrews.
Andrews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrews looks to land a left hand but Mate moved out of range nicely.
Mate thows a body kick. Andrews tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews stuffs the takedown attempt from Mate. Mate gets slowly back to his feet.
Andrews connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mate's hands.
Mate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andrews's waist but Andrews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mate off to one side.
Dr James Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrews looks to land a combination but Mate avoids it well.
Andrews lands with a nice body punch.
Mate shoots in but no luck this time.
Mate shoots for a double leg takedown but Andrews sprawls well. He's pushed Mate's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mate throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Andrews's head.
Mate fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andrews works over Mate's head and body with a nice combination.
Mate shoots in but no luck this time.
Mate tries to clinch but Andrews is having none of it.
Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mate closes the distance and clinches up with Andrews, looking for a takedown. Mate pushes Andrews against the cage but Andrews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mate staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ello Mate.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mate, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ello Mate!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reico Vanlaque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Tank will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reico Vanlaque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Tank!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanlaque scores a takedown into full mount!
Vanlaque seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tank is holding on tight.
Vanlaque is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tank is surviving well by controlling Vanlaque's body position as best he can.
Vanlaque is working for a guillotine from mount but Tank frees his head quite easily.
Vanlaque looking for a guillotine from mount but Tank is having none of it.
Vanlaque goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tank turns into him and now he's in Vanlaque's guard.
Tank wants to stand but Vanlaque has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vanlaque tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanlaque working for a triangle but Tank defends it easily.
Vanlaque has his foot on Tank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tank works his way back into a safe position though.
Vanlaque is breathing heavily.
Tank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vanlaque looking for a sweep. Not yet Vanlaque, not yet.
Tank is looking to stand up but Vanlaque won't let him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tank fails to land with a series of punches.
Tank lands a jab-cross combination.
Vanlaque shoots in and drives through. Tank sprawls well.
A jab-cross combination lands for Tank and sends Vanlaque crashing to the mat! Tank follows him down to the mat - Vanlaque regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Vanlaque is rocked!
Tank wants to stand up but Vanlaque has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Oh Vanlaque is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vanlaque is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tank pulls his head out easily.
Tank trying to control the action but Vanlaque is working from the bottom.
Vanlaque seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanlaque is defending against the submission attempts here by Tank.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vanlaque wants to get back to full guard.
Vanlaque is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tank's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tank's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tank turns into Vanlaque and is now in his guard.
Vanlaque working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tank has passed into half guard!
Vanlaque wants to improve his position but Tank is controlling well.
Vanlaque is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tank pulls his head out easily.
Vanlaque wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank wants to stand up but Vanlaque is controlling the position.
Tank wants to control but Vanlaque is keeping him busy.
Tank wants to pass to mount but Vanlaque is defending the position.
Tank prevents Vanlaque from improving his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tank misses with a two punch combination.
Vanlaque looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vanlaque tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tank knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tank is trying to stand up here but Vanlaque is controlling him well.
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.
Vanlaque is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vanlaque is trying to work for a kimura but Tank is defending well.
Vanlaque trying to pass the guard but Tank defending well.
Tank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vanlaque is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vanlaque counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Tank will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tank gets caught flat footed, as Vanlaque shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tank trying to keep a closed guard but Vanlaque is proving a slippery customer.
Vanlaque tries to free his leg and advance position but Tank is retaining full guard.
Vanlaque has gone for a leg lock! Tank slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vanlaque's guard.
Vanlaque looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tank passes into side control.
Vanlaque tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tank presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tank is looking to stand but Tank has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Vanlaque tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tank working for a guillotine from mount but Vanlaque is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanlaque is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vanlaque gets back to half guard.
Vanlaque moves into full guard.
Tank wants to control from the top but Vanlaque keeps moving.
Tank is sitting in close to Vanlaque's body. Vanlaque has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tank is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tank is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Vanlaque.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Reico Vanlaque!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JP Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JP Greywar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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130 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, JP Greywar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hogan avoids the attempt from Greywar to control.
Hogan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Greywar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hogan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Greywar is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan wants to take his opponent's back but Greywar doesn't allow it.
Greywar can't escape the position.
Hogan looking to secure an arm triangle but Greywar defends it well.
Greywar wants to hold on but Hogan pushes him away.
Greywar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greywar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Greywar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Greywar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan is pressing down on Greywar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Greywar is holding on for now.
Hogan is working for a kimura but Greywar is defending it quite comfortably.
Greywar is trying to control but can't.
Hogan is looking to advance position but Greywar won't allow it.
Greywar trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hogan looks gassed!
Greywar missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Greywar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hogan to the mat! Hogan manages to get full guard.
Greywar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greywar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Greywar working some strikes from top position.
Greywar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Greywar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greywar landing with the ground and pound.
Greywar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Greywar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Greywar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greywar pushes down on Hogan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hogan is looking for a sweep. Greywar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greywar slips a nice elbow through Hogan's hands, connecting with Hogan's forehead.
Greywar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Greywar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Greywar working Hogan over with strikes.
Greywar trying to control from half guard but Hogan is working away.
Greywar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Greywar is keen to just control but Hogan is a slippery customer.
Greywar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Greywar lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is looking for a sweep. Greywar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Greywar lands with a punch from half guard.
Greywar is looking to take a break and control but Hogan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Greywar slips a nice elbow through Hogan's hands, connecting with Hogan's forehead.
Greywar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Greywar trying to control the action but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Greywar winds up and cracks Hogan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Greywar is taking a breather. Hogan 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.
Greywar slips a nice elbow through Hogan's hands, connecting with Hogan's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JP Greywar 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.
Hogan doesn't manage to clinch there - Greywar circles away.
Greywar tries to clinch but Hogan moves away
and Hogan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greywar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hogan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hogan connects with a nice looking jab.
Greywar clinches but Hogan breaks the clinch
and Hogan counters with a series of strikes. Greywar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Greywar tries to clinch but Hogan moves out of range.
Greywar looks to clinch
and Hogan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Greywar tries to score a body lock takedown but Hogan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Greywar breaks from the clinch.
Greywar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hogan sprawls well initially but Greywar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hogan gets full guard.
Greywar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Greywar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hogan's head.
Greywar lands a couple of elbows.
Greywar is working Hogan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hogan has momentary wrist control but Greywar slips an elbow through the middle.
Greywar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hogan's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greywar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Greywar working Hogan over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar drops an elbow to the side of Hogan's head.
Hogan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Greywar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Greywar lands strikes from half guard.
Hogan is trying to get back to full guard.
Greywar lands strikes from half guard.
Hogan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Greywar pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Greywar.
Greywar working the head and body with strikes.
JP Greywar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greywar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Greywar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Greywar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hogan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Greywar there.
Greywar lands with a punch from half guard.
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.
Greywar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Greywar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Greywar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Greywar is trying to control the action in half guard but Hogan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Greywar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Greywar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hogan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Greywar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Greywar is looking to advance position but Hogan won't allow it.
Greywar wants to take a breather but Hogan is having none of it.
Greywar working over Hogan with some ground and pound. Hogan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Greywar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hogan wants to control but Greywar is keeping busy.
Greywar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hogan is in trouble now - Greywar has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is squirming around, avoiding Greywar's attempts to control the action.
Hogan tries to hold on but Greywar pushes him away.
Greywar with a couple of short strikes.
Greywar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Greywar dominating with strikes here.
Greywar tries to control but Hogan wriggling away.
Hogan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greywar scoring with strikes but Hogan is staying in there.
Greywar landing strikes from the mount and Hogan is in trouble!
Hogan is bucking up trying to escape but Greywar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Greywar cracks Hogan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hogan is squirming around, avoiding Greywar's attempts to control the action.
Greywar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hogan?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greywar controlling his opponent.
Greywar with shots to the head and body - Hogan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hogan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Greywar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hogan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Greywar avoids the attempt from Hogan to control.
Greywar with shots to the head and body - Hogan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Greywar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hogan's face.
Greywar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Greywar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hogan is looking to get to half guard.
Greywar cracks Hogan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JP Greywar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Greywar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hogan counters with a head kick.
Hogan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Greywar misses with a series of wild punches.
Greywar wants to clinch up but Hogan keeps it at a distance.
Greywar fails with the takedown.
Greywar is looking to clinch but Hogan is avoiding it.
Greywar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hogan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hogan connects with a nice looking jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Greywar.
Hogan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hogan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hogan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hogan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Greywar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hogan hang on?
Greywar cracks Hogan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Greywar with a couple of short strikes.
Greywar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Greywar lands a nice shot to the head.
Hogan is in a horrible position here. Greywar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Greywar scoring with strikes but Hogan is staying in there.
Hogan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Greywar landing punches.
Hogan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Greywar.
Hogan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greywar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Greywar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Greywar with shots to the head and body - Hogan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Greywar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Greywar raining down shots from the mount!
Greywar wants to control the pace but Hogan is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Greywar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Greywar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Greywar trying to control but Hogan is having none of it.
Greywar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Greywar landing strikes from the mount and Hogan is in trouble!
Greywar lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greywar raining down shots from the mount!
Greywar controlling the position easily from mount.
Greywar with shots to the head and body - Hogan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Greywar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hogan's face.
Greywar landing strikes from the mount.
Greywar scoring with strikes but Hogan is staying in there.
Greywar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hogan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Greywar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Greywar landing shots from mount.
Greywar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Greywar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Greywar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hogan hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan wants to control but Greywar is having none of it.
Paul Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hogan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hogan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Greywar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hogan tries to hold on but Greywar pushes him away.
Greywar lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Greywar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Greywar cracks Hogan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hogan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hogan is bucking up trying to escape but Greywar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Greywar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hogan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Greywar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hogan looks a forlorn figure.
Hogan is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
JP Greywar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Greywar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JP Greywar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ritchie Vallens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Ono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ritchie Vallens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ritchie Vallens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Ono!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vallens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ono tries to avoid it but Vallens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ono to the ground. Ono escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ono moves in looking to clinch but Vallens pushes him off.
Vallens keeps the fight on the outside.
Ono wants to clinch.
Vallens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vallens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ono but Ono pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Vallens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ono has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vallens wants a takedown.
Vallens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ono lands an elbow just above Vallens 's eye.
Vallens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vallens takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Ritchie Vallens has been cut.
Ono lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ono unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vallens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ono lands a nice knee to the body.
Vallens is breathing heavily.
Ono gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vallens takes an elbow to the temple.
Ono lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ono.
Ono lands an elbow just above Vallens 's eye.
Ono prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ono lands an elbow that stopped Vallens in his tracks for a moment.
Ritchie Vallens's cut is getting worse.
Vallens takes an elbow to the temple.
Ono lands an elbow that stopped Vallens in his tracks for a moment.
Vallens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ono.
Ono unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vallens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ono unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vallens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ono lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono lands an elbow inside.
Ono landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ono gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Ono.
Ono lands an elbow inside that Vallens shrugs off.
Ono lands an elbow just above Vallens 's eye.
Ono lands an elbow just above Vallens 's eye.
Ono gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ono gets underhooks to prevent Vallens's takedown attempt.
Ono comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ono lands a nice knee to the body.
Ono lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ono lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ritchie Vallens's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vallens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Ono.
Ono lands an elbow that stopped Vallens in his tracks for a moment.
Ono lands a nice elbow.
Ono lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ono.
Ono prevents the takedown attempt.
Ono lands a damaging elbow.
Ono lands a nice elbow.
Ono gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Ono.
Ono lands a damaging elbow.
Ono lands a nice elbow.
Ono lands a damaging elbow.
Vallens tries to score a body lock takedown but Ono shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ono lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Ono.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono lands a nice elbow.
Ono lands a nice elbow.
Ono stops a takedown attempt from Vallens.
Ono comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ono gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ono is pressed up against the cage. Vallens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ono down to the mat. Ono avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ono rushes Vallens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ono lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ono lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ono lands an elbow inside.
Ono lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ono lands an elbow that stopped Vallens in his tracks for a moment.
Ono prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ono landing knees to the body.
Ono lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ono landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vallens takes an elbow to the temple.
Vallens takes an elbow to the temple.
Vallens wants a takedown.
Ono landing knees to the body.
Ono gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vallens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vallens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice elbow from Ono.
Ono lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ono lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ono throws an elbow but misses.
Vallens wants a takedown.
Ono lands an elbow just above Vallens 's eye.
Nice elbow from Ono.
Ono lands an elbow just above Vallens 's eye.
Ono gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ono lands an elbow inside.
Ono tries to land knees in the clinch but Vallens avoids the damage to the body.
Vallens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ono is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vallens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ono lands a damaging elbow.
Vallens wants a takedown but no success here.
Ono lands a damaging elbow.
Ono lands a nice elbow.
Vallens has Ono pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ono manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ono lands an elbow just above Vallens 's eye.
Ono lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vallens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice elbow from Ono.
Ono lands an elbow just above Vallens 's eye.
Vallens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ono avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vallens takes an elbow to the temple.
Ono prevents the takedown attempt.
Ono lands a damaging elbow.
Vallens has Ono pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ono manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ono.
Vallens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ono fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ono tries to close the distance and clinch but Vallens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ono misses with a head kick.
Vallens has a takedown stuffed.
Ono has Vallens up against the cage in a clinch.
Ono lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ono lands an elbow inside that Vallens shrugs off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ono lands an elbow that stopped Vallens in his tracks for a moment.
Ono misses with an elbow strike.
Ono throws an elbow but it misses.
Vallens tries for a takedown but Ono manages to get underhooks.
Ono lands a nice elbow.
Vallens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ono lands an elbow inside.
Ono gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ono lands a damaging elbow.
Vallens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ono gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ono lands an elbow inside.
Vallens takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Ono.
Ono lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vallens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ono fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Ono dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ritchie Vallens's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ono gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vallens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ono pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ono lands a nice elbow.
Vallens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vallens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ono gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ono lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vallens looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Vallens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ono gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ono lands a damaging elbow.
Ono comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ono lands an elbow that stopped Vallens in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Ono.
Ono lands an elbow inside.
Ono gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ono lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vallens tries to score a body lock takedown but Ono shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ono lands an elbow just above Vallens 's eye.
Vallens takes an elbow to the temple.
Ono lands a knee to the body.
Ono gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ono lands an elbow inside that Vallens shrugs off.
Vallens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ono fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ono has Vallens up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono landing knees to the body.
Ono lands an elbow inside.
Ono gets underhooks to prevent Vallens's takedown attempt.
Ono lands a knee to the body.
Vallens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ono avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vallens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ono lands a nice knee to the body.
Ono prevents the takedown attempt.
Ono lands an elbow inside that Vallens shrugs off.
Vallens tries to score a body lock takedown but Ono shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ono lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vallens tries to score a body lock takedown but Ono shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vallens is working for takedown but Ono is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ono lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Ono.
Ono lands an elbow inside that Vallens shrugs off.
Ono lands an elbow inside.
Vallens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ono gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ono gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ono lands an elbow inside.
Ono gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ono lands an elbow inside.
Vallens avoiding damage as Ono throws knees to the body.
Ono throws an elbow that misses.
Vallens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ono fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ono drives through and clinches with Vallens against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ono unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vallens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vallens tries to score a body lock takedown but Ono shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ono lands an elbow just above Vallens 's eye.
Ono unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vallens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vallens blocks the elbow strike.
Vallens is working for takedown but Ono is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vallens can't get the takedown.
Ono lands an elbow just above Vallens 's eye.
Ono landing knees to the body.
Ono gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vallens lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ono trying to hold on to Vallens's head to control him but Vallens postures up.
Ono is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vallens is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vallens is looking for a kimura but Ono is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vallens to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono is defending against the submission attempts here by Vallens.
Ono is defending against the submission attempts here by Vallens.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ono gets back to full guard.
Ono working a defensive guard here.
Ono keeping full guard, as Vallens tries to pass.
Ono pushes Vallens off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ono goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ritchie Vallens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Ono tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vallens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Ono as Vallens shoots in.
Vallens fails with the takedown.
Ono closes the distance and clinches.
Ono lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vallens tries to score a body lock takedown but Ono shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ono lands a nice elbow.
Ono lands an elbow inside.
Ono lands an elbow inside.
Vallens looking for a takedown.
Ono landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vallens takes an elbow to the temple.
Vallens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ono gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ono lands a nice knee to the body.
Ono lands a nice elbow.
Vallens takes an elbow to the temple.
Vallens wants a takedown.
Ono lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Ono.
Ono comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ono prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vallens can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Ono showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ritchie Vallens's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vallens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ono pinned against the cage. Ono gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ono fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vallens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ono moves into the clinch.
Ono lands a damaging elbow.
Ono lands a nice elbow.
Ono gets underhooks to prevent Vallens's takedown attempt.
Matt Ono seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ono gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vallens.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Vallens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ono lands an elbow inside that Vallens shrugs off.
Ono lands a damaging elbow.
Vallens takes an elbow to the temple.
Vallens takes an elbow to the temple.
Ono lands an elbow that stopped Vallens in his tracks for a moment.
Ono lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ono lands a nice elbow.
Vallens is working for takedown but Ono is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ono gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ono lands a damaging elbow.
Vallens takes an elbow to the temple.
Ono lands a damaging elbow.
Vallens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vallens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees to the body from Ono.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallens tries for a takedown but Ono manages to get underhooks.
Ono scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ono.
Ono gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vallens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ono pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vallens avoiding damage as Ono throws knees to the body.
Ono lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ono lands a nice elbow.
Vallens goes for a takedown attempt but Ono pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ono has Vallens up against the cage in a clinch.
Vallens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ono prevents it.
Ono lands a nice elbow.
Ono lands an elbow just above Vallens 's eye.
Vallens wants a takedown but no success here.
Ono scores a nice knee to the body.
Ono lands an elbow inside that Vallens shrugs off.
Vallens is working for takedown but Ono is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ono lands a nice elbow.
Vallens goes for a takedown attempt but Ono pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ono moves out of range of the strikes.
Ritchie Vallens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono feints and then cracks Vallens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vallens down.
Vallens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vallens tries for a takedown but Ono sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vallens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ono circles away.
Ono tries to close the distance and clinch but Vallens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ono throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vallens tries to keep at a distance but Ono has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ono lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ono lands an elbow inside that Vallens shrugs off.
Ono gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vallens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ono lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ono lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ono lands a nice elbow.
Ono lands an elbow that stopped Vallens in his tracks for a moment.
Vallens tries for a takedown but Ono manages to get underhooks.
Ono lands a nice elbow.
Ono gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ono using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vallens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ono tries to land knees in the clinch but Vallens avoids the damage to the body.
Ono lands an elbow inside that Vallens shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vallens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ono gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ono lands an elbow inside that Vallens shrugs off.
Vallens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ono comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ono lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vallens takes an elbow to the temple.
Vallens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ono is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ono lands an elbow inside that Vallens shrugs off.
Vallens can't get the takedown.
Ono lands an elbow inside.
Ono lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vallens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vallens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vallens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ono is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vallens tries for a takedown but Ono manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Ono.
Ono has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ono prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ono lands a damaging elbow.
Ono lands an elbow inside that Vallens shrugs off.
Ono lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ono lands a nice elbow.
Ono lands a nice elbow.
Vallens wants a takedown.
Ono scores a nice knee to the body.
Ono prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vallens has Ono pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ono manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ono lands an elbow inside.
Ono lands an elbow inside.
Ono prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vallens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ono pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vallens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ono lands a nice elbow.
Vallens tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee calls for Ono to work.
Vallens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ono pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ono lands an elbow inside that Vallens shrugs off.
Vallens goes for a takedown attempt but Ono pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vallens misses with a takedown attempt - Ono sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ono pushes Vallens up against the cage in a clinch.
Ono lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ono lands an elbow inside that Vallens shrugs off.
Ono lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vallens takes an elbow to the temple.
Vallens takes an elbow to the temple.
Ono misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Ono comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ono 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Ono!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Nugget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Petruzinni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ted Nugget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seth Petruzinni!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petruzinni slips under a jab from Nugget.
Nugget misses with a few strikes there.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Nugget knocks Petruzinni out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ted Nugget!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Venkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rambo John J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Venkman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rambo John J!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John J misses with the combination.
John J throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John J looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
John J is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
John J misses with a few strikes there.
John J throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
John J fails to land with a series of punches.
Venkman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
John J really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Venkman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Venkman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Venkman won't let John J get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Venkman content just to control the position here.
Venkman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John J wants to get back to his feet.
Venkman has hold of John J's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and John J manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Venkman landing strikes, looking to finish!
John J is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Venkman has taken his back!
Venkman working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
John J has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Venkman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John J has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Venkman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Venkman loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can John J hold on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venkman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for John J.
John J is trying to get back to his feet but Venkman has full control of the position and if anything, John J has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Venkman working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. John J is doing well to defend. Venkman seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! John J is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peter Venkman!
Peter Venkman retains his middleweight title!
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