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OFC XXVIII: Honor & Glory! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bo Jackonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silla Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackonson comes into the arena with Mama Said Knock You Out blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kim's choice of entrance music: CANON in D Korean Version (with gayageum) . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bo Jackonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Silla Kim!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackonson stuffs the takedown.
Kim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackonson throws a series of punches but Kim moves out of range.
Jackonson lands with a nice combination. Kim backs away looking to recover.
Jackonson lands a two punch combo.
Jackonson checks a low kick from Kim.
Jackonson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kim's hands.
Jackonson scores with a nice right hand.
Jackonson throws a series of punches but Kim avoids them all with ease.
Kim shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kim showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackonson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackonson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackonson tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackonson defends it well.
Kim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kim trying to mount his opponent but Jackonson defends it.
Kim works his way into full mount!
Kim tries to control but Jackonson wriggling away.
Kim sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kim looking to control but Jackonson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Kim throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jackonson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kim swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jackonson is now in Kim's guard. A big mistake from Kim there, giving up the dominant position!
Jackonson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackonson's guard.
Kim works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kim passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jackonson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to finish this one by submission but Jackonson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kim.
Kim is landing with some decent strikes but Jackonson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kim with the ground and pound from mount.
Jackonson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackonson is squirming around, avoiding Kim's attempts to control the action.
Jackonson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kim with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kim looking to control but Jackonson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackonson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kim controlling from the full mount.
Kim looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim scoring with strikes but Jackonson is staying in there.
Kim lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackonson is in a horrible position here. Kim smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
You get the feeling that Jackonson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kim unloading with bombs!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim working for a guillotine from mount but Jackonson is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silla Kim dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackonson with a nice cross.
Jackonson connects with a single shot there.
Jackonson throws a right and a left that Kim avoids nicely.
Kim takes the fight into the clinch.
Kim tries a knee to the head but Jackonson blocks it.
Jackonson managing to block the knees to the body from Kim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim jumps guard.
Jackonson wants to stand but Kim has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kim is looking to sinch up a triangle. Jackonson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kim's body to avoid the submission. Kim has instead reached around Jackonson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kim arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Silla Kim!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bruski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Heart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Bruski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Heart!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bruski blocks a jab.
Bruski scores with a sloppy right hand. Heart should have avoided that one.
Bruski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heart looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bruski blocks a jab.
Bruski lands a left and a right that sends Heart crashing to the canvas! Bruski dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Jack Heart has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruski prevents Heart from getting the reversal.
Bruski breaks from Heart's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Heart looks gassed!
Bruski looking to finish Heart with some ground and pound. This is bad for Heart!
Heart is rocked!
Bruski unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Heart wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Bruski celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bruski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Theodoros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theodoros comes to the cage accompanied by When Worlds Collide. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randall Theodoros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaron Rain!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theodoros dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Rain with that takedown attempt.
Rain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aaron Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain shoots for a takedown but Theodoros saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Randall Theodoros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Rain.
Theodoros throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Aaron Rain has been cut.
Rain drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rain lands an elbow.
Theodoros defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theodoros wants to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Rain crashes against the mat.
Theodoros tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Theodoros is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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!
Rain decides to stand up, so the ref orders Theodoros to his feet.
Theodoros looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Theodoros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rain keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rain wants to control but Theodoros is keeping busy.
Theodoros not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rain tries to roll over but Theodoros keeps him under control.
Rain looks gassed!
Theodoros decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Theodoros plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rain doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Theodoros counters with a left and a right that stings Rain.
Rain on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Theodoros has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodoros wants a takedown but no success here.
Theodoros tries a knee to the head but Rain blocks it.
Theodoros breaks the clinch.
Rain doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Theodoros counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rain has his takedown stuffed
and Theodoros counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rain's knee momentarily.
Theodoros drives through with a takedown into guard.
Theodoros stands up and waves to Rain to follow him.
Theodoros closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rain to the mat! Rain manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theodoros lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain striking off his back but it's not causing Theodoros any problems.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Theodoros trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rain is trying to control the position but Theodoros postures up.
Rain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Theodoros manages to get himself to full guard.
Theodoros might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rain scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Theodoros escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Theodoros can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rain controls the pace.
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.
Theodoros has his foot on Rain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rain works his way back into a safe position though.
Theodoros has momentary wrist control but Rain slips an elbow through the middle.
Rain wants to pass the guard but Theodoros is keeping the position.
Rain works over Theodoros with some ground and pound from guard.
Rain trying to control the position from guard on top but Theodoros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rain stands up over Theodoros, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rain landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Theodoros tries to strike from the bottom.
Rain lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Theodoros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Rain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rain fails with the takedown
and Theodoros counters with an outside leg kick.
Rain fails with a takedown attempt.
Theodoros gets a clinch.
Theodoros throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rain blocks it with crossed arms.
Rain wants to get back to striking at distance but Theodoros won't allow it.
Theodoros gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Theodoros is looking for a kimura here.
Rain gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rain is on top in guard.
Rain connects with a couple of short punches.
Rain chips away with some ground and pound.
Rain lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aaron Rain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rain preventing the sweep.
Rain gets to his feet - Theodoros follows without any prompting.
Rain just misses with a punch to the body.
Theodoros slips a jab and a cross from Rain.
Rain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Theodoros clinches up with Rain and pushes him back against the cage.
Rain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain shoots in but Theodoros avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Randall Theodoros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Rain.
Theodoros keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Theodoros counters with a head kick.
Theodoros ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Rain fails with the takedown
and Theodoros counters with a straight right hand.
Rain has his takedown stuffed
and Theodoros counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Theodoros.
Rain will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rain keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Rain has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Theodoros has passed into side control.
Rain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodoros prevents Rain from improving his position.
Rain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Theodoros thows a big elbow that misses.
Rain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Theodoros's guard.
Rain landing with the ground and pound.
Theodoros keeping moving, preventing Rain from controlling successfully.
Rain lands a couple of digs.
Rain landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rain prevents Theodoros from getting back to his feet.
Theodoros trying to keep a closed guard but Rain is proving a slippery customer.
Rain connects with a couple of short punches.
Rain landing with the ground and pound.
Rain stands up and waves to Theodoros to follow him.
Rain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rain misses with a takedown attempt
and Theodoros counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain has his feet on Theodoros's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Theodoros dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Rain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Theodoros avoids a punch combination nicely.
Theodoros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rain lunges at Theodoros with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Theodoros's hand.
Theodoros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rain.
Theodoros bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rain tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Theodoros decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rain to his feet.
Rain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Theodoros counters with an outside leg kick.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Theodoros ducks down to avoid it.
Theodoros doesn't manage to clinch there - Rain circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rain fails with the takedown
and Theodoros counters with a nice leg kick.
Rain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Theodoros counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rain's guard now.
Randall Theodoros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Rain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain trying to keep a closed guard but Theodoros is proving a slippery customer.
Theodoros has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Theodoros makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Theodoros tries to stand but Rain is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rain is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Theodoros working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rain.
Rain pushing down on Theodoros's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rain connects with a nice short shot to Theodoros's temple.
Theodoros tries to get to full guard but Rain has control of the leg.
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.
Rain escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Theodoros decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rain's guard.
Rain lands some strikes from the bottom.
Rain striking off his back but it's not causing Theodoros any problems.
Theodoros wants to pass the guard but Rain is keeping the position.
Rain striking from the bottom here.
Rain lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Theodoros!
Rain has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Theodoros's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain looking to finish Theodoros with some ground and pound. This is bad for Theodoros!
Rain postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Theodoros looks a forlorn figure.
Rain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Theodoros is looking to escape.
Rain with the ground and pound from mount.
Theodoros working to try and regain half guard.
Theodoros is bucking up trying to escape but Rain cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rain lands a nice shot to the head.
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.
Rain lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Rain connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rain dominating with strikes here.
Rain in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Theodoros regains half guard.
Rain working the head and body with strikes.
Aaron Rain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Theodoros kicks Rain off and gets back to his feet.
Theodoros misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Theodoros counters with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Theodoros counters with a shoot takedown. Rain fights it but they end up in guard.
Randall Theodoros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rain looking for a sweep. Not yet Rain, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Theodoros showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Theodoros 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Theodoros!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by tattoos + Jewelery. Vera comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Weightless by All Time Low kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tiger Black has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tiger Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Vera!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vera as he jumps to the side.
Black looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vera is fending him off so far but Black persists. Nope, Vera circles away and we're back to standing.
Black shoots in and drives through. Vera sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiger Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black moves out of range of the body kick from Vera.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Vera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Black, pushing him back against the cage.
Black prevents the takedown attempt.
Vera jumps guard.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Vera has a closed guard, preventing Black from standing up.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Vera is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black trying to control but Vera is working from the bottom.
Vera pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
Vera has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
Black controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Vera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
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.
Vera had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Black is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vera Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Black's back instead.
Black staying busy and making it hard for Vera to control.
Black manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vera's guard. Nice work there by Black.
Black trying to control but Vera is working from the bottom.
Vera wants to get back to his feet but Black is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vera looks gassed!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vera has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera pulls guard.
Black wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Vera keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Vera moves into the clinch.
Black is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vera just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Vera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vera throws a big shot that misses.
Black tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vera counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Black shoots and misses
and Vera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Black moves into the clinch successfully.
Vera gets underhooks to prevent Black's takedown attempt.
Vera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vera fails with the takedown
and Black counters by moving into the clinch.
Black is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiger Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vera managing to block the knees to the body from Black.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vera is looking to break free of the clinch but Black has double underhooks.
Vera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Black.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera breaks from the clinch.
Black avoids the body shot from Vera.
Black misses with a takedown
and Vera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Black won't be happy with that.
Black tries to buck Vera off but Vera is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Vera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Vera decides to stand back up. Vera steps back and let's Black get back to his feet.
Vera takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Black shoots and misses
and Vera counters with a single leg into guard. Black didn't expect that.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Vera is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vera stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Black escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with a takedown
and Vera counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Black!
Vera throwing strikes here but Black is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Black gets back to half guard.
It looks like Vera is going to stand back up.
Vera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Black trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Black wants to improve his position but Vera is controlling well.
Vera seems to be looking for submissions.
Black trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vera manages to pass to mount!
Black tries to lock up and control but Vera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Vera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Black shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Black was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vera takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Black with shots to the head and body - Vera looks very uncomfortable down there.
Black wants to control the pace but Vera is squirming around nicely.
Vera tries to hold on but Black postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vera is trying to stand up.
Vera is looking to improve his position but Black isn't that keen on the idea.
Black working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Black.
Black with the ground and pound from mount.
Black landing strikes from the mount and Vera is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Black unloading with bombs!
Joey Vera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Black dominating with strikes here.
Black landing punches.
Vera tries to control Black's body but Black pushes him off. Vera squirms to his side and now Black has his back!
Vera is in bad spot here.
Vera has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Vera is trapped and Black is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Black has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Vera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Vera is taking damage to the body and head.
Black missing with strikes.
Black scores with punches to the body.
Black struggling to land strikes to the head as Vera covers up.
Black lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Vera preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Black.
Vera wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Black lands a shot to the head.
Black lands a shot to the body.
Black has good solid back control here.
Vera is having to fend off submission attempts from Black, who is looking to sink in the choke. Black doesn't have the hooks in though and Vera manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Tiger Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joey Vera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger Black showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Vera!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Rudolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele comes to the cage accompanied by Necro - No Remorse. Chuck Rudolph will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Rudolph!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rudolph circles away.
Steele gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Steele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steele wants to hit a switch here but Rudolph passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steele there!
Rudolph looking to control but Steele is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rudolph is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Steele really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steele is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele wants to control but Rudolph is having none of it.
Steele tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudolph avoids the attempt from Steele to control.
Steele tries to reverse the position but Rudolph maintains control.
Steele tries to hold on but Rudolph postures up.
Steele can't escape the position.
Rudolph controlling his opponent.
Steele is squirming around, avoiding Rudolph's attempts to control the action.
Steele is trying desperately to improve position.
Steele is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steele sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Steele is staying active underneath Rudolph, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rudolph not doing much here.
Steele is staying active underneath Rudolph, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steele is trying to control but can't.
Rudolph moves nicely into side control.
Rudolph taking a breather here.
Steele is not content to let Rudolph control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudolph taking a breather here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Chuck Rudolph just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rudolph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rudolph moves into the clinch.
Rudolph using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rudolph scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees to the body from Rudolph.
Rudolph jumps into guard, dragging Steele to the mat.
Steele won't allow Rudolph to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudolph looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rudolph has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Steele looking to pass the guard.
Rudolph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steele has gone for a leg lock! Rudolph slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steele's guard.
Rudolph wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Rudolph's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Rudolph dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steele gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rudolph stopping the sweep attempt from Steele.
Rudolph wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Steele has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rudolph can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rudolph won't allow Steele to sweep him here.
Rudolph trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudolph drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rudolph jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rudolph wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rudolph scores a takedown into full mount!
Steele is squirming around, avoiding Rudolph's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steele is working to get back to half guard.
Rudolph wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudolph looking to control but Steele is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steele tries to lock up and control but Rudolph gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steele tries to reverse the position but Rudolph maintains control.
Rudolph forces the positional change into back control.
I would not like to be Steele right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudolph looking for the RNC.
Steele might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steele tries to break free.
Good control from Rudolph.
Steele trying to control the hands but Rudolph won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rudolph lands strikes to the head.
Rudolph trying to control.
Steele is in bad spot here.
Steele looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rudolph.
Steele tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Rudolph.
Steele is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Rudolph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rudolph closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rudolph is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steele is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Steele's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rudolph is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steele is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudolph is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steele sees it coming and defends easily.
Steele wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice body kick from Rudolph.
Rudolph drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steele is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steele wants to sweep but no luck.
Rudolph not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rudolph is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudolph forces his way into half guard.
Rudolph is thwarting Steele's attempts to control the position.
Steele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rudolph content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Steele trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rudolph controlling from mount.
Steele is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steele is squirming around, avoiding Rudolph's attempts to control the action.
Ivan Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steele tries to reverse the position but Rudolph maintains control.
Rudolph controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steele is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Rudolph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rudolph has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Rudolph!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that James Mitchell was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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170 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell stuffs the takedown.
Mitchell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mitchell misses with a hook. McCarthy ducked under it nicely.
McCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mitchell.
McCarthy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mitchell tries to avoid it but McCarthy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mitchell to the ground. Mitchell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mitchell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell wants to clinch up but McCarthy keeps it at a distance.
McCarthy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mitchell moves into the clinch.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCarthy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mitchell wants to break free but McCarthy has control.
McCarthy wants a takedown but no success here.
McCarthy is pushing Mitchell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy swats away the attempt to clinch by Mitchell.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
Mitchell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCarthy's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell drops back looking for a leg! McCarthy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCarthy manages to kick Mitchell off! Mitchell jumps back into McCarthy's guard.
Mitchell gets to his feet. McCarthy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mitchell scores with the left hand. McCarthy knows he should have avoided that one.
Mitchell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCarthy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mitchell stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy prevents Mitchell from breaking the clinch.
McCarthy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mitchell taking a breather.
Mitchell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mitchell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
McCarthy jumps guard but Mitchell stands there with McCarthy around his waist. McCarthy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mitchell jumps guard.
McCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell.
Mitchell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy gets to his feet. Mitchell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A combination from Mitchell does no damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCarthy.
Mitchell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy shoots and misses
and Mitchell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
Mitchell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
Mitchell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McCarthy is trying to control but can't.
Mitchell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mitchell is thwarting McCarthy's attempts to control the position.
Mitchell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCarthy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mitchell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mitchell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mitchell rushes McCarthy and presses him up against the cage.
McCarthy looking to stall.
Mitchell is pressed up against the cage. McCarthy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mitchell down to the mat. Mitchell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mitchell digs a good body shot into McCarthy's ribs.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell throws a one two combo.
Mitchell lands a body shot.
Mitchell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
Mitchell wants to clinch up but McCarthy keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mitchell lands a nice looking body shot.
Mitchell moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McCarthy!
McCarthy has left one of his arms exposed and Mitchell doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. McCarthy screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Mitchell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendrix comes to the cage accompanied by Born To Raise Hell. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Hendrix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry Silva!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to de liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Hendrix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hendrix wants to clinch.
Billy Hendrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Hendrix is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hendrix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hendrix misses with a head kick.
Hendrix closes the distance and clinches.
Hendrix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva throws a right hand that Hendrix ducks under and follows up with a left that Hendrix also avoids with ease.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hendrix checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hendrix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Hendrix's leg but Hendrix calmly moves out of range.
Hendrix throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hendrix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva cracks the inside of Hendrix's front leg.
Hendrix is breathing heavily.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hendrix throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Hendrix throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hendrix on the side of the head.
Hendrix clinches but Silva breaks the clinch
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hendrix checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva swinging wilding here.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Hendrix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva lands a two punch combo.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Hendrix.
Terry Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendrix is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
Hendrix checks a leg kick.
Hendrix throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hendrix momentarily.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Hendrix backs away looking to recover.
Hendrix is rocked!
Silva connects with a stiff jab that staggers Hendrix - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Terry Silva! Terry Silva retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tonot Get (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colt Williams will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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192 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tonot Get!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Colt Williams!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Get seems unphased.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Get fails with the takedown.
Get shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Williams won't allow Get to pass to mount.
Get looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Get is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
Williams is trying to stand back up but Get is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams gets back to full guard.
Get decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Williams, up you get!
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Get circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Get fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams throws a series of punches but Get moves out of range.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Williams clinches up against the cage.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams is trying to break free.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Get counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Get stands up out of the half guard.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Get blocks a head kick by Williams.
Get closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Get wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
Williams holds on to Get's head and controls the position momentarily.
Get has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams lands with a kick to the temple. Get shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Colt Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Get looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Get moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Williams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Williams tries to bum rush Get with a series of wild strikes but Get uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams looks gassed!
Get misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Get counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Williams is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
so Get counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Get from controlling successfully.
Get is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing Get from standing up.
Get trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams wants to stand and escape but Get is having none of it.
Get pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Williams tries to bum rush Get with a series of wild strikes but Get uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Get fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonot Get. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Get shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Get scores with a takedown into Williams's guard.
Get controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams controls Get momentarily but Get frees himself.
Williams scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonot Get dominated that round.
That's time! Get's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams tries to bum rush Get with a series of wild strikes but Get uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Get is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Get uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Get counters with a left and a right that stings Williams.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Get shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Get shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Get looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Get changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Get manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonot Get. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Get swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Get moves out of range easily.
Get misses with a head kick.
Tonot Get is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Get has taken the fight to the clinch.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Get goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Get gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Get with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Get jumps into guard, dragging Williams to the mat.
Get pushes Williams off and gets back to his feet.
Get fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Get persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Get has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Get wants to control the pace but Williams is squirming around nicely.
Get working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Williams tries to buck Get off but Get takes his back!
Get trying to control momentarily.
Williams won't enjoy being in this position. Get looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Williams is tapping - it's over boys! Get picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tonot Get!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reico Vanlaque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Yarris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yarris has chosen Land Down Under as his entrance music. Brett Yarris will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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156 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reico Vanlaque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brett Yarris!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yarris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yarris missing with a left hand there. Vanlaque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Yarris misses.
Vanlaque misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Yarris misses.
Yarris stuffs the takedown attempt from Vanlaque. Vanlaque gets slowly back to his feet.
Yarris misses with an uppercut.
Yarris cracks Vanlaque with a good jab.
Vanlaque slips a straight right by Yarris.
Yarris misses with a wild body shot.
Yarris bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Vanlaque! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Vanlaque is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vanlaque keeping moving, preventing Yarris from controlling successfully.
Oh Vanlaque is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vanlaque looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vanlaque seems to have got his legs back now.
Vanlaque is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vanlaque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yarris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanlaque is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vanlaque is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarris postures up in Vanlaque's guard and throws a big left but Vanlaque blocks it.
Yarris looking to pass the guard.
Yarris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yarris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yarris scoring with some ground and pound.
Yarris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yarris scoring with some ground and pound.
Vanlaque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yarris is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanlaque has wrist control.
Yarris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yarris is working Vanlaque over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vanlaque working for a triangle but Yarris defends it easily.
Yarris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yarris is in close to Vanlaque's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yarris scoring with some ground and pound.
Vanlaque has momentary wrist control but Yarris slips an elbow through the middle.
Yarris is looking to stand up but Vanlaque won't let him.
Vanlaque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yarris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yarris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yarris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yarris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vanlaque looking for a guillotine here but Yarris defends easily.
Vanlaque tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yarris is in close to Vanlaque's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vanlaque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yarris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vanlaque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yarris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yarris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yarris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yarris landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yarris landing with the ground and pound.
Vanlaque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yarris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yarris is pushing down on Vanlaque's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vanlaque is fighting to maintain full guard but Yarris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vanlaque actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yarris drops an elbow to the side of Vanlaque's head.
Yarris lands strikes from half guard.
Yarris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vanlaque actively working from the bottom here.
Vanlaque actively working from the bottom here.
Yarris is nestled in close to Vanlaque, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vanlaque has hold of Yarris's hands but Yarris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yarris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Yarris there.
Vanlaque blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yarris.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yarris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vanlaque dodges the punch combination from Yarris.
Vanlaque closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vanlaque lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Yarris dominated that round.
That's time! Vanlaque's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vanlaque defending well as Yarris loads up on a big left hand.
Vanlaque shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yarris's guard.
Yarris trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Yarris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vanlaque can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vanlaque works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vanlaque is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yarris sees it coming and defends easily.
Vanlaque is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yarris sees it coming and defends easily.
Vanlaque blocks the strikes from Yarris.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yarris throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Vanlaque is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yarris missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanlaque blocks the strikes from Yarris.
Vanlaque is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yarris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vanlaque.
Yarris lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Vanlaque seems to be working for a kimura but Yarris defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vanlaque showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yarris.
Yarris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vanlaque sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vanlaque slips a jab from Yarris.
Yarris might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A swing and a miss from Yarris.
Yarris throws a jab but it's blocked by Vanlaque.
Yarris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vanlaque on the side of the head.
Vanlaque shoots in and bounces Yarris off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vanlaque slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vanlaque has hold of Yarris's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Yarris seems comfortable defending it but Vanlaque has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Yarris is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Yarris is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vanlaque couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reico Vanlaque!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Kiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kris Kiel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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5 - 0 - 0 |
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235 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edward Wong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kris Kiel!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Edward Wong has been cut.
Wong scores with a takedown into Kiel's guard.
Kiel being controlled here, momentarily.
Wong won't allow Kiel to sweep him here.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wong throws a big right hand that misses.
Kiel keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
Kiel wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kiel lands a with a good body shot.
Kiel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Kiel misses.
Wong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiel throws out the jab.
No joy there for Kiel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kiel missing with a left hand there. Wong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kiel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiel misses with a two punch combination.
Kiel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wong ducks under a wild hook from Kiel.
Kiel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kiel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiel throws a right and a left that Wong avoids nicely.
Kiel fails to land with a series of punches.
Kiel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wong.
Kiel throws a nice looking combination but Wong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiel swinging wilding here.
Wong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kiel is trying to get back to half guard.
Kiel looking for a sweep but Wong has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Wong with a couple of short strikes.
Kiel is in a horrible position here. Wong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wong trying to control but Kiel is having none of it.
Wong breaks from Kiel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wong seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kiel is holding on tight.
Kiel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kiel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wong tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by Wong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Wong just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
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 Edward Wong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward Wong'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.
Kiel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kiel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wong.
Wong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wong moves out of range as Kiel strikes.
Kiel misses with the combination.
Wong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kiel misses with a double jab.
Kiel lands a lovely overhand right.
Wong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Wong.
Kris Kiel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kiel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kiel throws a right and a left that Wong avoids nicely.
Kiel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A punch combination from Kiel misses.
Kiel lands a slapping body shot.
Kiel connects with a single shot there.
Kiel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kiel misses with a wild combination.
Kiel scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kiel as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Wong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wong moves away.
Kiel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiel misses with a body shot.
Kiel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiel throws a shot from downtown. Wong moves away and avoids it.
A shot to de liver by Kiel. Beautiful body shot.
Kiel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiel misses with a two punch combination.
Kiel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wong's hands.
Kiel throws a combination. Wong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kiel lands a nice looking body shot.
Wong dodges the punch combination from Kiel.
Kiel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wong.
Kris Kiel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kiel misses.
Kiel misses with a two punch combination.
Kiel swinging wilding here.
Wong shoots for a takedown but Kiel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kiel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wong slips a jab from Kiel.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiel misses with a two punch combination.
Wong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiel.
Kiel misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Kiel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edward Wong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kiel throws a lazy right hand but Wong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiel misses with a wild body shot.
Wong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kiel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kiel tries to hold on but Wong postures up.
Kiel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiel is just holding on here. Wong manages to take his back.
Kiel trying to control but not successfully.
Wong has the hooks in. Kiel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I would not like to be Kiel right now.
Wong trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Kiel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wong is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wong misses with a punch to the head.
Kiel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wong has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kiel is in real trouble here. Wong gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kiel is tapping out! Wong wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edward Wong!
Edward Wong is the new heavyweight champion!
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