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D.E.C. 38: Dryupp vs Gorski PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Gapuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prince Gapuz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prince Gapuz!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Larsson.
It looks like Prince Gapuz has been cut.
Gapuz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Larsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gapuz keeps the fight on the outside.
Larsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gapuz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gapuz is rocked!
Larsson tries to clinch there but Gapuz circles away.
Larsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gapuz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Larsson as Gapuz shoots in.
Gapuz keeps the fight on the outside.
Larsson fails with the takedown
and Gapuz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gapuz postures up.
Larsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Larsson looking to control.
Gapuz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gapuz throwing strikes from guard but Larsson blocks nicely.
Larsson 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.
Gapuz throwing strikes but missing.
Larsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Larsson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Larsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gapuz manages to get himself to full guard.
Larsson tries to stand but Gapuz is controlling from the bottom.
Larsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gapuz's guard.
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.
Larsson trying to mount his opponent but Gapuz defends it.
Gapuz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gapuz looking for a sweep. Not yet Gapuz, not yet.
Gapuz has a closed guard, preventing Larsson from standing up.
Larsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gapuz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gapuz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gapuz wants to improve his position but instead Larsson has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Larsson is tying to control. Gapuz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Larsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Larsson misses with a takedown
so Gapuz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Larsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gapuz is working Larsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Larsson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Larsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gapuz.
Gapuz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larsson is keeping the position for now.
Larsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gapuz is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson looking to control.
Larsson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gapuz is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Larsson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gapuz's back instead.
Gapuz is keeping busy.
Larsson has the hooks in. Gapuz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Larsson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Gapuz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gapuz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Larsson looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Larsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Prince Gapuz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Larsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Larsson shoots in for a takedown but Gapuz shows good takedown defense.
Larsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gapuz 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.
Larsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gapuz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gapuz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gapuz throwing strikes from guard but Larsson blocks nicely.
Larsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gapuz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gapuz.
Gapuz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Larsson pulls Gapuz in to control the position.
Larsson is looking to sinch up a triangle. Gapuz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Larsson's body to avoid the submission. Larsson has instead reached around Gapuz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Larsson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kurt Larsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hezekiah LeMasters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Mufasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeMasters kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Careless Whisper by Seether. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hezekiah LeMasters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, King Mufasa!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeMasters drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mufasa is looking for a triangle but LeMasters pushes his legs off easily.
LeMasters is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
LeMasters in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mufasa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst LeMasters is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeMasters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mufasa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LeMasters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
LeMasters working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mufasa's head.
LeMasters working some strikes from top position.
LeMasters trying to control but Mufasa is working from the bottom.
Mufasa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeMasters pushes down on Mufasa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
LeMasters controlling the action here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LeMasters wants to control but Mufasa is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mufasa tries to kick LeMasters off but LeMasters keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
LeMasters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mufasa is refusing to be controlled, as LeMasters sits in half guard.
LeMasters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LeMasters takes a swing at Mufasa's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
LeMasters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mufasa taking shots to the head.
Mufasa can't escape the position.
Mufasa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
LeMasters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LeMasters postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mufasa looks a forlorn figure.
Mufasa wants to hold on but LeMasters pushes him away.
Mufasa looks gassed!
Mufasa is in all sorts of trouble here.
LeMasters looking to finish Mufasa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mufasa!
LeMasters lands with some strikes.
LeMasters with the ground and pound from mount.
LeMasters landing strikes from the mount.
Mufasa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mufasa hang on?
LeMasters looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
LeMasters unloading with bombs!
LeMasters looking for a guillotine from mount but Mufasa is having none of it.
Mufasa is trying to escape the mount.
LeMasters controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters cracks Mufasa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
LeMasters dominating with strikes here.
Mufasa tries to hold on but LeMasters pushes him away.
LeMasters lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
LeMasters in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mufasa trying desperately to get to his feet.
LeMasters landing punches.
LeMasters lands a big shot there that rocks Mufasa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
LeMasters landing strikes from the mount and Mufasa is in trouble!
Mufasa is working to get back to half guard.
LeMasters won't let Mufasa get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hezekiah LeMasters dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
LeMasters with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mufasa fails with an attempt to clinch.
LeMasters shoots in and bounces Mufasa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
LeMasters postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
LeMasters working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mufasa's head.
LeMasters makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mufasa wants to get back to his feet but LeMasters is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
LeMasters is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
LeMasters content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
LeMasters trying to control the position from guard on top but Mufasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mufasa is breathing heavily.
LeMasters lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeMasters is looking to work some ground and pound but Mufasa has wrist control.
Mufasa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LeMasters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LeMasters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
LeMasters lands a couple of digs.
LeMasters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeMasters trying to control but Mufasa is working from the bottom.
LeMasters is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mufasa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mufasa throws a hook but LeMasters avoids it easily.
LeMasters fails with the takedown.
LeMasters lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Mufasa misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
LeMasters closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mufasa to the mat! Mufasa manages to get full guard.
LeMasters trying to control the position from guard on top but Mufasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeMasters is looking to work some ground and pound but Mufasa has wrist control.
LeMasters is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeMasters accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mufasa scrambles and gets back to his feet.
LeMasters feints and as Mufasa raises his hands in defense, LeMasters changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
LeMasters throws and elbow that misses. Mufasa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in LeMasters's guard. Nice move by Mufasa!
Mufasa is looking to stand up but LeMasters won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mufasa wants to stand and escape but instead LeMasters has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
LeMasters pushing down on Mufasa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
LeMasters working over Mufasa with some ground and pound. Mufasa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
LeMasters lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mufasa kicks LeMasters off and gets back to his feet.
LeMasters drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
LeMasters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mufasa keeps working.
LeMasters scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mufasa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mufasa is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but LeMasters pulls his head out easily.
Mufasa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mufasa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hezekiah LeMasters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from LeMasters.
LeMasters seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mufasa kicks off LeMasters and gets to his feet.
King Mufasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeMasters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
LeMasters stops Mufasa from standing up.
LeMasters keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mufasa's head.
Mufasa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LeMasters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hezekiah LeMasters dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Mufasa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LeMasters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LeMasters with a jab.
LeMasters misses with a double jab.
LeMasters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mufasa.
Mufasa lands a slapping body shot.
Mufasa misses with an uppercut.
LeMasters getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
LeMasters gets the takedown into side control.
LeMasters lands an elbow.
Mufasa tries to improve position but can't.
LeMasters working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mufasa misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeMasters lands a nice forearm strike.
Mufasa sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeMasters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mufasa is not content to let LeMasters control the position.
Mufasa gets full guard.
Mufasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
LeMasters working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
LeMasters wants to control from the top but Mufasa keeps moving.
Mufasa 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.
LeMasters pushing down on Mufasa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
LeMasters is keen to just control but Mufasa is a slippery customer.
LeMasters throwing shots but Mufasa is blocking nicely.
LeMasters thows a huge punch but Mufasa dodges it nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mufasa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of LeMasters's head.
LeMasters throws a nice looking combination but Mufasa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mufasa wants to clinch up but LeMasters keeps it at a distance.
LeMasters lands a really nice looking cross but Mufasa seems unphased.
LeMasters fails with a takedown attempt.
Mufasa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LeMasters.
Mufasa throws a series of strikes that have LeMasters backpedaling.
Mufasa moves away from the strike by LeMasters.
Mufasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeMasters scores with a takedown into Mufasa's guard.
Mufasa is trying to keep LeMasters in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mufasa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst LeMasters is controlling him.
LeMasters advances to half guard.
Mufasa is trying to stand.
LeMasters landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
LeMasters passes to side control.
Mufasa can't do much from the bottom here.
LeMasters cracks Mufasa with a big right hand but Mufasa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
LeMasters is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mufasa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hezekiah LeMasters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mufasa defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from LeMasters crashes against the mat.
LeMasters prevents Mufasa from escaping the position.
The referee asks LeMasters politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. LeMasters prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mufasa is looking for a sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mufasa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LeMasters decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mufasa's guard.
LeMasters trying to control the position from guard on top but Mufasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells LeMasters's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mufasa had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. LeMasters is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mufasa Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take LeMasters's back instead.
King Mufasa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mufasa misses with punches from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hezekiah LeMasters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LeMasters 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hezekiah LeMasters!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hazel Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Ishkhanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hazel Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tomas Ishkhanov!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston takes one on the button.
It looks like Hazel Johnston has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ishkhanov.
Ishkhanov shoots in but Johnston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ishkhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnston doesn't manage to clinch there - Ishkhanov circles away.
Ishkhanov throws a series of punches but Johnston avoids them all with ease.
Johnston throws a sloppy head kick and Ishkhanov moves out of range easily.
Johnston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnston checks a leg kick nicely.
Ishkhanov shoots in and drives through. Johnston sprawls well.
Ishkhanov misses with the combination.
Johnston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnston stuffs the takedown.
Hazel Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Ishkhanov.
Johnston wants to clinch.
Johnston changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ishkhanov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ishkhanov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnston prevents Ishkhanov from improving his position.
Ishkhanov missing with punches from the bottom.
Johnston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ishkhanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ishkhanov manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishkhanov pushes Johnston off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ishkhanov looks gassed!
Ishkhanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnston has time to react.
Johnston is looking to clinch but Ishkhanov is avoiding it.
Johnston scores with a head kick.
Ishkhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hazel Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnston tries to clinch up.
Ishkhanov throws a right and a left that Johnston avoids nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnston.
Ishkhanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnston tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ishkhanov sneaks back into half guard.
Ishkhanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnston is working away from the top position though.
Ishkhanov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ishkhanov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ishkhanov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ishkhanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnston stopping the sweep attempt from Ishkhanov.
Ishkhanov striking off his back but it's not causing Johnston any problems.
Johnston drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ishkhanov dives on top into guard.
Ishkhanov wants to pass the guard but Johnston is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnston 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.
Johnston working a defensive guard here.
Ishkhanov distracts Johnston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ishkhanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ishkhanov won't allow Johnston to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnston has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnston keeps control of Ishkhanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Ishkhanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hazel Johnston's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ishkhanov punishes Johnston's body with a nice straight punch.
Ishkhanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ishkhanov looks to land a combination but Johnston avoids it well.
Ishkhanov misses the shot to the body.
Ishkhanov misses with a straight right.
Ishkhanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnston sprawls well initially but Ishkhanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ishkhanov working the head and body with strikes.
Johnston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnston.
Johnston wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ishkhanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ishkhanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnston wants to sweep here but Ishkhanov controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishkhanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ishkhanov.
Ishkhanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnston tries to clinch up but Ishkhanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnston lands a head kick. Ishkhanov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnston looks for a takedown but Ishkhanov sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Good shot there by Ishkhanov.
Ishkhanov works over Johnston's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnston tries to clinch but Ishkhanov moves out of range.
Ishkhanov scores with a three punch combo!
Johnston wants to clinch up but Ishkhanov keeps it at a distance.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ishkhanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ishkhanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johnston tries for a takedown but Ishkhanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ishkhanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ishkhanov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ishkhanov misses with the combination.
Johnston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ishkhanov lands with a nice combination. Johnston backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ishkhanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ishkhanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ishkhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donk. Ishkhanov catches Johnston right on the button with a cross.
Ishkhanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch but Ishkhanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ishkhanov sizes up Johnston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ishkhanov lands with a nice body punch.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch but Ishkhanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ishkhanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ishkhanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ishkhanov throws a nice looking combination but Johnston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnston tries to clinch but Ishkhanov is having none of it.
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.
Ishkhanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ishkhanov has his takedown stuffed
and Johnston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hazel Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Ishkhanov.
Ishkhanov keeping full guard, as Johnston tries to pass.
Ishkhanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ishkhanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomas Ishkhanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hazel Johnston's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ishkhanov throws out a powerful jab.
A clash of legs there as Johnston blocks the low kick.
Johnston is looking to clinch.
Ishkhanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnston sprawls well. He's pushed Ishkhanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Johnston. No joy for Ishkhanov on that attempt.
Johnston has Ishkhanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ishkhanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ishkhanov circles away.
Johnston throws a combination that misses
and Ishkhanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ishkhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnston tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ishkhanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ishkhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnston is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishkhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnston is just out of range.
Ishkhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Johnston throws a series of strikes that have Ishkhanov backpedaling.
Ishkhanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnston doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ishkhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnston shoots in for a double leg but Ishkhanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ishkhanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnston checks it well.
Johnston tries to clinch up.
Ishkhanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ishkhanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hazel Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Ishkhanov.
Ishkhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Johnston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnston wants to clinch.
Ishkhanov looks to land a combination but Johnston avoids it well.
Johnston tries to clinch but Ishkhanov is having none of it.
Johnston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnston is looking to clinch but Ishkhanov is avoiding it.
Johnston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ishkhanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Johnston as Ishkhanov shoots in.
Ishkhanov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ishkhanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Johnston misses.
Johnston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ishkhanov.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ishkhanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston doesn't manage to clinch there - Ishkhanov circles away.
Johnston wants to clinch
and Ishkhanov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ishkhanov.
Ishkhanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ishkhanov wants to control from the top but Johnston keeps moving.
Johnston wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ishkhanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ishkhanov advances position into side control!
Johnston manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tomas Ishkhanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishkhanov is staying active underneath Johnston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ishkhanov is positioning himself well to prevent Johnston advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnston is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnston wants to pass to mount but Ishkhanov is defending the position.
Johnston is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ishkhanov wants to get back to his feet.
Ishkhanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Ishkhanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ishkhanov 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Ishkhanov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Phallus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoni David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Phallus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yoni David's chin.
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175 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Phallus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yoni David!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phallus misses with a two punch combination.
David shoots in looking for a takedown. Phallus tries to sprawl out of it but David keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phallus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phallus misses with a jab, cross combination.
David tries for a takedown but Phallus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
David gets a takedown into half guard.
Phallus is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but David pulls his head out easily.
Phallus wants to control but David is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Phallus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Phallus keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Phallus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
David looks gassed!
David wanted to stand there but Phallus had control of the position.
Phallus is looking to sinch up a triangle. David throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Phallus's body to avoid the submission. Phallus has instead reached around David's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Phallus arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harry Phallus!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Hoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock Hoover is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alan Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rock Hoover!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepard drops Hoover with a left right combo! Shepard follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Rock Hoover has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoover tries to improve position but can't.
Shepard working away.
Hoover tries to buck Shepard off but Shepard is having none of it.
Hoover is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shepard stands up and beckons Hoover to his feet.
Shepard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shepard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That has opened up Rock Hoover's cut even more.
Nice takedown defense from Shepard. No joy for Hoover on that attempt.
Hoover looks gassed!
Hoover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shepard moves away.
Shepard throws a left that rocks Hoover and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Shepard dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Hoover regain composure!
Hoover is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hoover is still on wobbly legs! Can Shepard finish him?
Shepard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoover seems to have recovered his senses.
Shepard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rock Hoover's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rock Hoover's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alan Shepard!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Gapuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Huecias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Huecias has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Victor Gapuz's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Gapuz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Huecias!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huecias fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gapuz is out of range.
Gapuz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Tony Huecias has been cut.
Gapuz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huecias scores with a takedown into Gapuz's guard.
Huecias drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huecias jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huecias looks gassed!
Gapuz wants to stand up but Huecias is controlling him.
Huecias is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Huecias stands up over Gapuz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Huecias wants to pass the guard but Gapuz is keeping the position.
Huecias drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huecias jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huecias is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gapuz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gapuz has escaped and now he's on top!
Gapuz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huecias working for a triangle but Gapuz defends it easily.
Gapuz wants to get up but he can't break Huecias's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gapuz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huecias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huecias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gapuz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gapuz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Huecias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huecias looking for a guillotine here but Gapuz defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gapuz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gapuz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Huecias scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Huecias is trying for a kimura here. Gapuz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Huecias wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Huecias!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Earls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earls comes to the cage accompanied by Tommy Gun. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Earls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earls connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Earls throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
Earls tries for a takedown but Parker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parker walks into a straight right hand from Earls.
Parker has Earls up against the cage in a clinch.
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Earls swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Earls scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Earls is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Earls wants to pass to mount but Parker is defending the position.
Earls seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Earls seems to be looking for submissions.
Earls wants to work for an arm triangle but Parker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Parker pushes Earls off looking to stand but Earls dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earls is trying to work for a kimura but Parker is defending well.
Earls is breathing heavily.
Earls wants to pass to mount but Parker is defending the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Parker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Earls.
Parker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Nick Earls has been cut.
Earls changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Parker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Earls looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Earls goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Parker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Earls's guard! Nice work there by Parker!
Earls has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Parker has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earls tries to bench press Parker off him but Parker keeps the position.
Parker stands up.
Parker avoids a kick to the body.
Parker misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Earls misses its intended target.
Earls lands a lovely overhand right.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Earls throws a wild body kick that Parker sees coming a mile off.
Earls fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Parker sprawls well initially but Earls persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Earls prevents Parker from standing back up.
Parker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Earls is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Parker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Parker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Earls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parker.
Parker lands a really nice looking cross but Earls seems unphased.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Parker connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Earls tries to keep at a distance but Parker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Parker lands an elbow just above Earls 's eye.
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Earls waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Parker.
Earls throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Earls shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Earls was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earls is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Parker has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Parker!
Earls throws his legs up looking for a submission but Parker uses it to pass to side control.
Parker stands up and beckons Earls to his feet.
Earls moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Earls throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Earls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parker throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Parker.
Peter Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker wants to clinch up but Earls keeps it at a distance.
Parker tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Earls's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Parker avoids the head kick by Earls.
Parker misses with the combination.
Earls throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parker's waist but Parker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Earls off to one side.
A punch lands to the side of Parker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Parker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Earls shoots for a takedown but Parker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parker staying out of range there.
A big left from Earls misses.
Earls avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parker swinging wilding here.
Nick Earls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Earls.
Parker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parker throws a leg kick but Earls sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Earls shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Earls showed some decent athleticism there.
Earls is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earls is looking to stall here but Parker recovers full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Earls drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Parker dives on top into guard.
Earls looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Parker has picked Earls up and slammed him! Earls can't keep hold of the triangle and Parker manages to pass to side control!
Parker stands up and beckons Earls to his feet.
Parker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Parker throws a one two combo.
Nick Earls's cut is getting worse.
Parker tries to clinch there but Earls circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Earls.
Parker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Earls lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Parker breaks from the clinch.
A shot to de liver by Parker. Beautiful body shot.
Parker scores with a nice head shot.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parker.
Parker drives through and clinches with Earls against the cage.
Earls is trying to stall.
Parker missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Parker.
Parker can't break the clinch.
Parker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Parker breaks the clinch.
Parker has closed the distance and engaged Earls in a clinch.
Parker misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Earls.
Earls on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Earls is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Parker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Earls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Parker slips under a jab.
Parker lands with a kick to the temple. Earls shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Earls throws a series of punches but Parker avoids them all with ease.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Earls moves out of range of the strikes.
Earls throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker.
Parker punishes Earls's body with a nice straight punch.
Earls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker darts in and clinches Earls up against the cage.
Parker is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Parker lands an elbow just above Earls 's eye.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earls throws a shot to the body.
Earls 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.
Earls drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Parker dives on top into guard.
Earls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Earls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Earls looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Parker passes into side control.
Earls tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Earls is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Earls's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Parker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Earls throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Earls lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Earls is just out of range.
Earls shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parker pinned against the cage. Parker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Parker scores with a push kick.
Parker connects with a solid leg kick.
Parker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parker clinches up with Earls and pushes him back against the cage.
Earls's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Parker misses with a knee strike.
Parker landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parker breaks the clinch.
Parker throws a head kick but Earls moves out of range.
Earls takes a kick to the side of the head.
Earls closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Earls lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is looking to stand up but Earls isn't so interested in that idea.
Earls is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Parker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Parker has escaped and now he's on top!
Earls manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Earls throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Peter Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You get the feeling that Parker really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Parker defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Earls.
Parker wants to try and get back to his feet.
Earls has hold of Parker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Parker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Earls is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Parker has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Parker!
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Earls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to stand but Earls has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Earls is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nick Earls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Earls overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parker is trying to stand up here but Earls is controlling him well.
Earls wants to pass the guard but Parker is defending well.
Earls seems to be working for a kimura but Parker defends the submission attempt.
Parker is trying to stand up here but Earls is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Earls is looking for a kimura but Parker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Earls to get the leverage.
Earls seems to be working for a kimura but Parker defends the submission attempt.
Parker manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Earls misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Earls is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Earls moves out of range easily.
Earls uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker tries to clinch there but Earls circles away.
Earls tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Earls paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Parker fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Parker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Parker 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Parker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarppi Huhtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts comes to the cage accompanied by Vet. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jarppi Huhtis!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Roberts.
Huhtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Huhtis misses with an uppercut. Roberts saw that one coming.
Roberts shoots in and bounces Huhtis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roberts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Huhtis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberts is in close to Huhtis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Huhtis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roberts is controlling him.
Roberts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huhtis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhtis winds up and cracks Roberts with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Roberts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roberts.
Roberts wants to sweep but no luck.
Roberts lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Huhtis!
Roberts working the ground and pound effectively.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Huhtis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roberts unloading with bombs!
Roberts with shots to the head and body - Huhtis looks very uncomfortable down there.
Roberts 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.
Huhtis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Huhtis is rocked!
Roberts lands a big shot to the head and Huhtis winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Robert Roberts!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nino Pagnotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray comes to the cage accompanied by Go Square Go. Pagnotto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Very Ape - Nirvana. Nino Pagnotto acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nino Pagnotto!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pagnotto clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pagnotto.
Pagnotto blocks an elbow strike from Murray.
Pagnotto is struggling to control the position.
Pagnotto lands a left hand.
It looks like Andy Murray has been cut.
Murray can't get the takedown.
Murray creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pagnotto blocks an elbow strike from Murray.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murray throws an elbow but misses.
Pagnotto turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pagnotto manages to end up in side control.
Murray is trying to improve his position.
Pagnotto landing strikes.
Pagnotto remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
I looks like Pagnotto might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Pagnotto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Murray is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnotto moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Murray takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Murray is being controlled here.
Pagnotto prevents Murray from escaping the position.
Pagnotto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murray keeps working.
Pagnotto has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Murray tries to reverse the position but Pagnotto maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagnotto controlling from mount.
Murray is desperately trying to improve his position but Pagnotto has a good base and remains in mount.
Murray is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murray is bucking up trying to escape but Pagnotto cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Murray working to try and regain half guard.
Pagnotto wants to control the pace but Murray is squirming around nicely.
Murray is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnotto working for a submission but Murray is keeping him at bay.
Pagnotto landing shots from mount.
Pagnotto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Murray is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pagnotto tries to control but Murray wriggling away.
Pagnotto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Nino Pagnotto just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murray closes the distance but Pagnotto moves to the side
and Pagnotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray avoids a kick to the body.
Murray gets a clinch.
Murray throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pagnotto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pagnotto avoiding damage as Murray throws knees to the body.
Pagnotto keeps control of Murray as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pagnotto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Murray blocks an elbow strike.
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pagnotto breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Murray misses
and Pagnotto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murray's knee momentarily.
Murray is breathing heavily.
Murray tries to clinch but Pagnotto moves away
and Pagnotto counters by clinching up.
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Pagnotto controls his hands.
Pagnotto slowing the pace effectively.
Pagnotto throws an elbow but it misses.
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Pagnotto controls his hands.
Pagnotto gets underhooks to prevent Murray's takedown attempt.
Murray misses with an elbow over the top.
A left hand lands to the body for Pagnotto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pagnotto lands a hook that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Pagnotto tries to land knees in the clinch but Murray avoids the damage to the body.
Pagnotto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nino Pagnotto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Murray's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pagnotto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pagnotto rushes Murray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pagnotto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murray.
Pagnotto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Murray tries to land knees in the clinch but Pagnotto avoids the damage to the body.
Pagnotto taking a breather.
Pagnotto drags the fight down to the ground.
Pagnotto is pulling down on Murray's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Pagnotto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Murray is looking to advance position but Pagnotto has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnotto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murray is trying to escape the mount.
Pagnotto lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A nice elbow there by Pagnotto.
Pagnotto with shots to the head and body - Murray looks very uncomfortable down there.
Andy Murray's cut is getting worse.
Pagnotto controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray can't escape the position.
Murray takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pagnotto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Murray is surviving well by controlling Pagnotto's body position as best he can.
Murray wants to control but Pagnotto is having none of it.
BOOM! Pagnotto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Murray tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pagnotto with good strikes from the mount here!
Pagnotto content just to control the position here.
Murray tries to reverse the position but Pagnotto maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray is bucking up trying to escape but Pagnotto cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pagnotto lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Andy Murray's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andy Murray's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nino Pagnotto!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tymon Gorski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Dryupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Dryupp has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tymon Gorski's chin.
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142 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tymon Gorski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Dryupp!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Dryupp misses.
Gorski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gorski with a hook.
Gorski throws a hook to the side of Dryupp's head but Dryupp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ricky Dryupp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Dryupp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dryupp scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dryupp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gorski thows a body shot but no joy.
Gorski slips under a jab.
Gorski lands a head shot.
Gorski looks to score with a jab to the body but Dryupp is just out of range.
Dryupp misses with a two punch combination.
Dryupp throws a low kick, looking for Gorski's leg but Gorski calmly moves out of range.
Dryupp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dryupp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gorski misses the body punch
and Dryupp counters with a nice body shot.
Dryupp explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorski misses with a wild body shot.
Dryupp takes a swing at Gorski's ribcage but misses.
Gorski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gorski scores with a hook to the body. Dryupp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gorski fails to land the takedown.
Dryupp gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gorski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gorski misses with a body shot.
Dryupp throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gorski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dryupp misses with a looping left.
Dryupp scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gorski defending well as Dryupp loads up on a big left hand.
Gorski is looking to slow Dryupp down with leg kicks.
Dryupp takes a swing at Gorski's ribcage but misses.
Dryupp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gorski.
Gorski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dryupp takes a swing at Gorski's ribcage but misses.
Dryupp throws a sloppy body shot
and Gorski counters with a straight right hand.
Gorski misses with a double jab
and Dryupp counters with a one-two to the body.
Gorski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dryupp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gorski lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to de liver by Dryupp. Beautiful body shot.
Gorski throws a sloppy body shot
and Dryupp counters with a straight right hand.
Dryupp swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gorski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gorski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gorski misses with a jab to the body
and Dryupp counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dryupp, as that shot connected.
Gorski tries to land a body kick
letting Dryupp counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Gorski misses the target.
Dryupp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gorski pinned against the cage. Gorski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Dryupp.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dryupp.
Dryupp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gorski at a distance.
Gorski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dryupp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gorski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dryupp dodges the punch combination from Gorski.
Gorski fakes the leg kick and cracks Dryupp in the body.
Dryupp misses with a body kick.
Dryupp ducks under a wild hook from Gorski.
Gorski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dryupp swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gorski counters with a straight right hand.
Dryupp stuns Gorski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A combination from Gorski does no damage.
Gorski scores with a jab to the body.
Gorski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dryupp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gorski.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gorski. That's going to slow Dryupp down.
Jab, jab by Gorski - just one landing.
Gorski misses with a body shot
and Dryupp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dryupp tests Gorski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dryupp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gorski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Tymon Gorski will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dryupp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dryupp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gorski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gorski throws a jab but it's blocked by Dryupp.
Gorski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tymon Gorski is winning the standup battle so far.
Gorski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gorski misses the shot to the body.
Gorski throws a head kick but Dryupp moves out of range.
Gorski scores with a three punch combo!
Dryupp scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dryupp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Gorski misses.
Gorski misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Gorski misses its intended target.
Gorski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gorski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gorski misses with an uppercut.
Dryupp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dryupp misses with a body punch
and Gorski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gorski.
Dryupp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gorski throws a combination that misses
and Dryupp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dryupp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dryupp throws a leg kick
and Gorski counters with a nice body shot.
Dryupp misses the jab.
Gorski throws a body kick the misses
and Dryupp counters with a two punch combo.
Gorski lands an overhand right.
Gorski checks a leg kick.
Dryupp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gorski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dryupp throws and low kick but Gorski moves out of range easily.
Dryupp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Gorski.
Gorski tries to bum rush Dryupp with a series of wild strikes but Dryupp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gorski.
Dryupp darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gorski tries to land a leg kick but Dryupp saw it coming and moves away.
Dryupp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gorski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Gorski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gorski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dryupp keeping moving, preventing Gorski from controlling successfully.
Gorski is really struggling to control Dryupp but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gorski is looking to work some ground and pound but Dryupp has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gorski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dryupp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gorski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gorski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dryupp wants to land a leg kick but Gorski is out of range.
Dryupp is looking to chop away at Gorski's legs.
Gorski tries to close the distance and clinch but Dryupp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gorski looks to throw the jab but Dryupp is out of range.
Gorski avoids the head kick by Dryupp.
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.
Gorski misses with a wild body shot.
Gorski walks into a straight right hand from Dryupp.
Dryupp misses with a hook.
Dryupp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorski was well out of range. Poor timing from Dryupp.
Dryupp lands the left hand.
Gorski misses the body punch
and Dryupp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dryupp misses the jab.
Gorski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Gorski misses.
Dryupp misses the shot to the body.
Gorski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A clash of legs there as Dryupp blocks the low kick.
Dryupp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorski moves away.
Gorski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tymon Gorski dominated that second 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.
Gorski throws a chopping leg kick but Dryupp manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dryupp throws a looping overhand right but Gorski ducks down to avoid it.
Dryupp misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Gorski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dryupp doesn't seem phased though.
Gorski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dryupp.
Dryupp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gorski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gorski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dryupp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dryupp clobbers Gorski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gorski looks to land a right hand but Dryupp moved out of range.
Dryupp throws a combination. Gorski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gorski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dryupp at a distance.
Dryupp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dryupp.
Dryupp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Dryupp blocks the low kick.
Dryupp tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gorski throws a big shot that misses.
Gorski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dryupp takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Gorski misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Dryupp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dryupp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorski manages to avoid it.
Gorski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Dryupp to counter with a crisp jab.
Dryupp thows a body shot but no joy.
Gorski defending well as Dryupp loads up on a big left hand.
Dryupp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski just misses with a punch to the body.
Dryupp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gorski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gorski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gorski lands with a straight right. Dryupp didn't see that one coming.
Gorski misses with a wild body shot.
Gorski throws out a leg kick but Dryupp moves out of range and Gorski only half commits.
Gorski clinches but Dryupp breaks the clinch
and Dryupp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gorski throws a right and a left that Dryupp avoids nicely.
Dryupp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Dryupp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gorski swings for the body but Dryupp moves out of range.
Dryupp doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gorski counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dryupp.
Dryupp misses with a body shot.
Gorski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dryupp misses the body punch
and Gorski counters with a stiff right hand.
Gorski looks to score with a jab to the body but Dryupp is just out of range.
Ricky Dryupp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dryupp takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dryupp is rocked!
Nice body punch from Dryupp.
A combination from Dryupp does no damage.
Dryupp misses with a straight right.
Dryupp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dryupp throws a right and a left that Gorski avoids nicely.
Gorski slips a jab and a cross from Dryupp.
Gorski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gorski.
Gorski lands a body shot.
Dryupp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gorski checks the leg kick.
Gorski fails with the takedown.
Gorski throws a leg kick
enabling Dryupp to counter with a crisp jab.
Gorski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dryupp has time to react.
Dryupp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dryupp swinging wilding here.
Dryupp misses with a kick to the body
and Gorski counters with a good low kick that Dryupp was not able to check.
Gorski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gorski.
Gorski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gorski stops Dryupp from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tymon Gorski clearly takes 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.
Dryupp takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dryupp misses the jab.
Gorski misses with a hook.
Dryupp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gorski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dryupp manages to avoid it.
Dryupp throws a sloppy head kick
and Gorski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gorski misses with a body punch
and Dryupp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dryupp throws a shot from downtown. Gorski moves away and avoids it.
Gorski takes a swing at Dryupp's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dryupp misses with a hook to the body
and Gorski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dryupp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gorski.
Gorski scores with a nice right hand.
Gorski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dryupp misses the jab.
Dryupp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dryupp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gorski throws a hook to the side of Dryupp's head but Dryupp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dryupp misses the shot to the body.
Gorski forces Dryupp back against the cage and clinches.
Dryupp tries to work over Gorski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Gorski.
Dryupp manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gorski breaks from the clinch.
Gorski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dryupp.
Gorski punishes Dryupp's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gorski. That's going to slow Dryupp down.
Dryupp is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gorski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A shot to the body from Dryupp misses
and Gorski counters with a nice uppercut.
Dryupp is still on wobbly legs! Can Gorski finish him?
Jab from Gorski.
Dryupp misses with a body shot.
Gorski throws a jab when Dryupp was well out of range.
Dryupp misses with a jab to the body
and Gorski counters with a huge head kick that drops Dryupp! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tymon Gorski!
Tymon Gorski retains his bantamweight title!
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