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XCC - Shake Down PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Han Solo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremiah Exvanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Exvanderson's choice of entrance music: Ready To Fight. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Han Solo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jeremiah Exvanderson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exvanderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Exvanderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Exvanderson throws a strike but Solo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Exvanderson wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Exvanderson is looking to stand up but Solo won't let him.
Exvanderson preventing the sweep.
Exvanderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Exvanderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Solo working a defensive guard here.
Solo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Solo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Solo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Exvanderson pinned against the cage. Exvanderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Solo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Exvanderson pinned against the cage. Exvanderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Solo misses.
Exvanderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Exvanderson looks gassed!
Solo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Exvanderson!
Exvanderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Solo has a good base and remains in mount.
Exvanderson is in a horrible position here. Solo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Solo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Exvanderson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Solo cracks Exvanderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exvanderson tries to hold on but Solo postures up.
Solo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Solo raining down shots from the mount!
Exvanderson can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Solo.
Solo tries to control but Exvanderson wriggling away.
Solo avoids the attempt from Exvanderson to control.
Solo cracks Exvanderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Exvanderson is squirming around, avoiding Solo's attempts to control the action.
Solo raining down shots from the mount!
Solo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Exvanderson is looking to escape.
Exvanderson is looking to improve his position but Solo isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Solo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Solo landing shots from mount.
Solo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Exvanderson wants to get back to his feet.
Solo trying to control but Exvanderson is having none of it.
Solo blocks Exvanderson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Han Solo 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.
Solo looks to land a combination. Exvanderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fighters circling - Exvanderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Solo. No joy for Exvanderson on that attempt.
Exvanderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Solo as he jumps to the side.
Solo keeps Exvanderson at a distance using the push kick.
Solo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Solo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Solo wants to control the pace but Exvanderson is squirming around nicely.
Solo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Solo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Exvanderson is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Exvanderson reaches up and holds on to Solo to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo avoids the attempt from Exvanderson to control.
Solo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Solo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Exvanderson is trying to escape the mount.
Solo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Exvanderson is looking to escape.
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.
Solo breaks from Exvanderson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Exvanderson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Exvanderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Exvanderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo lands a big elbow.
Solo avoids the attempt from Exvanderson to control.
Solo working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exvanderson taking shots to the head.
Exvanderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Solo has a good base and remains in mount.
Solo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Exvanderson is looking to escape.
Exvanderson is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Exvanderson tries to hold on but Solo postures up.
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.
Exvanderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Solo is working for a guillotine from mount but Exvanderson frees his head quite easily.
Solo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Solo looking to control but Exvanderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Solo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Han Solo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Exvanderson fails to land the takedown.
Exvanderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Solo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Solo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Solo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Solo.
Solo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Exvanderson to the mat! Exvanderson manages to get full guard.
Exvanderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Exvanderson keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Exvanderson pushes Solo off and gets back to his feet.
Solo has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exvanderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Solo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Exvanderson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Exvanderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Exvanderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Solo trying to control the position but Exvanderson is working away.
Exvanderson is looking to reverse the position.
Solo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Exvanderson keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exvanderson sneaks back into half guard.
Solo is thwarting Exvanderson's attempts to control the position.
Solo wants to take a breather but Exvanderson is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Solo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Exvanderson counters with a left and a right that stings Solo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Exvanderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Exvanderson throws a head kick but Solo moves out of range.
Solo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Exvanderson throws the left hand but Solo avoids the punch easily.
Exvanderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo scores a takedown into full mount!
Exvanderson is trying to escape the mount.
Exvanderson tries to hold on but Solo postures up.
Exvanderson is looking to improve his position but Solo isn't that keen on the idea.
Exvanderson wants to control but Solo is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exvanderson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Solo is staying active.
Exvanderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Solo cracks Exvanderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Exvanderson tries to hold on but Solo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Han Solo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Solo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Han Solo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marty Block (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen Seek and Destroy as his entrance music. Marty Block has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marty Block!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathan King!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King shoots for a double leg takedown but Block sprawls well. He's pushed King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Block looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for King!
Block working King over with strikes here.
It looks like Nathan King has been cut.
Block scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish King?
Block in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Block is landing with some decent strikes but King is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
King is rocked!
That has opened up Nathan King's cut even more.
Block knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Block lands a heavy elbow.
King is still in real trouble! Can Block finish him?
The cut above Nathan King's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Block softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and King is out cold! Block jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marty Block!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burlington Spatchcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller's entrance music is Disturbed-Get Psycho. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitch Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Burlington Spatchcock!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spatchcock misses with a double jab.
Miller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good leg kick by Miller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Miller throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Burlington Spatchcock has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miller rushes Spatchcock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spatchcock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Miller landing knees to the body.
Spatchcock looks gassed!
Miller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spatchcock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Miller landing knees to the head.
Miller landing knees to the head.
Miller lands a knee to the head.
Miller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Miller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spatchcock's face.
Spatchcock is rocked!
Miller has cage pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Spatchcock is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Miller - that's hurt Spatchcock badly! Oh, another knee lands and Spatchcock is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Spatchcock doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Mitch Miller!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elkerton Scrappypants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Mullock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bret Mullock will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Very confident |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elkerton Scrappypants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bret Mullock!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullock looks to score with a jab to the body but Scrappypants is just out of range.
Mullock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scrappypants on the side of the head.
Mullock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scrappypants. Scrappypants obviously looking to wear him down.
Mullock wants to clinch.
Mullock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scrappypants.
Scrappypants has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scrappypants changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mullock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Scrappypants shoots in and bounces Mullock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mullock is working an open guard so Scrappypants takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mullock throws a right and a left that Scrappypants avoids nicely.
Mullock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scrappypants.
Scrappypants uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mullock.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullock looking to throw knees to the head but Scrappypants is blocking nicely.
Scrappypants misses with the head strike.
Scrappypants is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Scrappypants.
Mullock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scrappypants lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mullock looks gassed!
Scrappypants tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mullock blocks an elbow strike from Scrappypants.
Scrappypants lands a body punch.
Scrappypants lands with a short shot to the head.
Scrappypants blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mullock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scrappypants lands a right hand.
Scrappypants scores with a shoulder strike.
Mullock avoids the elbow strike from Scrappypants, against the cage.
Scrappypants misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mullock.
Scrappypants lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Bret Mullock has been cut.
Scrappypants breaks the clinch.
Scrappypants pushes Mullock up against the cage in a clinch.
Mullock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scrappypants.
Scrappypants breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Mullock blocks the leg kick.
Scrappypants lands with a slapping head kick.
Mullock is rocked!
Scrappypants throws an uppercut from hell that sends Mullock clean off his feet! He's out cold! Scrappypants stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elkerton Scrappypants!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tin Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mick Jackson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tin Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mick Jackson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mann slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Mann instigates a clinch.
Mann manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mann is breathing heavily.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Mann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mann is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson is trying to stand.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Mann is very close to passing his half guard.
Mann is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mann prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Mann is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson is pressing down on Mann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Mann controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Mann clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mann pulls guard effortlessly.
Mann working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mann looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mann actively working from the bottom here.
Mann wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mann has given up his back. Will we see Jackson going for some submissions?
Jackson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mann defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jackson tries to get the hooks in deep but Mann pushed the leg off.
Mann rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mann tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Mann is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Mann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson throws a hook but Mann avoids it easily.
Mann blocks a jab.
Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Mann shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mann showed some decent athleticism there.
Mann seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Mann seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Jackson won't allow Mann to pass to mount.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Mann is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson wants to stand but Mann is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson lands a with a good body shot.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mann at a distance.
Mann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson is trying to buck Mann off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Mann postures up.
Mann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson prevents Mann from improving position.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Mann counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand but Mann is controlling the position.
Mannis looking to pass into half guard but Jackson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jackson is in guard.
Mann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mann is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mann tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Jackson trying to control the position but Mann is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
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.
Mann blocks a jab.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mann is trying to get back to full guard.
Mann is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tin Mann dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson lunges at Mann with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mann's hand.
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Mann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Mann advances position into side control!
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
Mann is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson pushes Mann off looking to stand but Mann dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mann wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mann's guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Tin Mann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson prevents Mann from improving his position.
Mann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mann has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mann.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Mann defends.
Mann manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mann wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mann.
Mann tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Mann slips a jab from Jackson.
Mann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mann has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
Mann avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Mann working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is in no mood to give up.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Mann gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jackson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jackson!
Mann keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Mann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mann had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jackson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mann Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jackson's back instead.
Mann working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mann seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Jackson's chin but Jackson turns very nicely into Mann's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Jackson.
Mann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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 Tin Mann.
I think Mann has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tin Mann!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Bigballzovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sailosi Tauafao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tauafao has chosen Warriors as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vladimir Bigballzovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sailosi Tauafao!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigballzovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tauafao.
Tauafao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bigballzovic.
Bigballzovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tauafao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bigballzovic scores with a hook.
Bigballzovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice combination there by Tauafao.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bigballzovic misses with a double jab
and Tauafao counters with a three punch combo that has Bigballzovic backing up. Bigballzovic nods at Tauafao to acknowledge the strikes.
Bigballzovic is rocked!
Bigballzovic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tauafao counters with a crisp right that sends Bigballzovic to the canvas! Tauafao follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sailosi Tauafao!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack comes to the cage accompanied by DMX (Ruff Ryders Anthem). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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203 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Urijah Klein!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack 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.
Klein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mack works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mack lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mack trying to pass the guard but Klein defending well.
Mack frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Klein is desperately trying to improve his position but Mack has a good base and remains in mount.
Klein is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Klein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mack prevents Klein from getting the reversal.
Mack working Klein over with strikes here.
Klein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klein looks gassed!
Klein is in a horrible position here. Mack smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mack looking to finish Klein with some ground and pound. This is bad for Klein!
Mack loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Klein scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Mack land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Mack stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Mack!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Tep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arcturus Ulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tep's entrance music is You're the Best Around. A fine choice. Ulver has chosen Dunkelheit as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Tep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arcturus Ulver!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tep lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tep stuns Ulver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ulver slips a jab and a cross from Tep.
Ulver is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Arcturus Ulver has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tep throws a sloppy head kick and Ulver moves out of range easily.
Ulver lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tep cracks Ulver with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tep has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ulver to stand back up!
Ulver is rocked!
Tep measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Ulver! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bubba Tep!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoffrey King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica (Stone Cold Crazy). King has chosen King of my Castle by Wamdue Project as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Stone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geoffrey King!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Stone misses.
Stone slips under a jab from King.
King jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like James Stone has been cut.
Stone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as King backs up against the cage.
It looks like Geoffrey King has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King misses the jab.
Stone scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from King.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming.
James Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone scores with a three punch combo!
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King staying out of range there.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Stone does no damage.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stone misses with a wild body shot.
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone scores with a decent looking hook.
Stone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King throws a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Stone dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
King walks into a straight right hand from Stone.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
King tries to land a front kick but Stone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stone closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Stone's head back.
James Stone's cut is getting worse.
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stone looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King throws a series of strikes that have Stone backpedaling.
Stone lands with a right hand.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King stuffs the takedown attempt from Stone. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
Stone throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King slips a straight right by Stone.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Stone will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Stone misses with a takedown
and King counters with a nice leg kick.
Stone missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James Stone is winning the standup battle so far.
Stone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James Stone's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stone with a lazy takedown attempt
and King counters with a left to the body.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stone doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King drops Stone with a left and a right! Oh, Stone is hurt - King dives into side control looking to finish!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Stone's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Geoffrey King!
Geoffrey King is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Recksun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Herbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Recksun comes to the cage accompanied by The Stroke. Hugh Recksun has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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271 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter striker
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hugh Recksun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Herbert!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Recksun misses with the combination.
Herbert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Recksun misses with a double jab.
Recksun tries to clinch but Herbert is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Recksun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Herbert shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Recksun as he jumps to the side.
Recksun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Recksun fails to land with a series of punches.
Herbert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Recksun moves away from the strike by Herbert.
Herbert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Recksun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herbert tries for a takedown but Recksun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hugh Recksun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Herbert.
Herbert changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Recksun tries to avoid it but Herbert manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Recksun to the ground. Recksun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Recksun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Herbert fails to pull guard.
Recksun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Herbert misses its intended target.
Recksun swinging wilding here.
Recksun is looking to clinch but Herbert is avoiding it.
Herbert shoots for a takedown but Recksun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Recksun will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Recksun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Recksun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Herbert shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Herbert connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Hugh Recksun has been cut.
You get the feeling that Recksun really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Herbert cracks Recksun with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hugh Recksun's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herbert lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Recksun hang on?
Jeez, Hugh Recksun's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hugh Recksun's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jason Herbert!
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