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SEC4:Sacrifice PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Day Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cael Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Day Man!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sanderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanderson shoots in but Man avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanderson.
Sanderson misses with the combination.
Sanderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Man gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanderson looking to pass the guard.
Sanderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Man is trying to control the position but Sanderson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson stays in close to Man's body and controls the position.
Sanderson postures up in Man's guard and throws a big left but Man blocks it.
Sanderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Man keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
Sanderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanderson shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice sprawl there from Man as Sanderson shoots in.
Sanderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson tries to stand but Man is controlling from the bottom.
Sanderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanderson looking to pass the guard.
Man keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
Man wants to stand but Sanderson is controlling the position.
Sanderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Man on the ground.
Man keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
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.
Man can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanderson controls the pace.
Man trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Man as he jumps to the side.
Sanderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Man is fending him off so far but Sanderson persists. Nope, Man circles away and we're back to standing.
Man clinches.
Sanderson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Man regains guard immediately.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson dominated that round.
That's time! Sanderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown by Sanderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Man which made him look bad.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanderson avoids the head kick by Man.
Cael Sanderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Man stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanderson. Sanderson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanderson shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanderson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanderson tries to clinch up
and Man counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sanderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Man moves into the clinch.
Man wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanderson fails with the takedown
and Man holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sanderson is trying to break free.
Man is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sanderson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Man to the mat. Man regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Man working a defensive guard here.
Man is looking to stand back up but Sanderson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Man.
Sanderson prevents Man from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is controlling the pace.
Sanderson passes into side control, despite Man's attempt to control the position.
Man is looking for a sweep.
Sanderson working the head with strikes.
Sanderson landing a few strikes.
Man takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson looks up at the clock and then as Man takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sanderson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Man taking a bit of punishment here - Sanderson scoring with strikes.
Man wants to get back to his feet.
Sanderson trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
Sanderson working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Man to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cael Sanderson 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. This is the final round!
Sanderson fails to land the takedown.
Sanderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Man did well to prevent Sanderson getting side control.
Sanderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sanderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Sanderson wants to pass the guard but Man is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanderson working the head and body with strikes.
Sanderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man's head.
Sanderson is taking a breather. Man says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sanderson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sanderson scoring with strikes but Man is staying in there.
Sanderson controlling from mount.
Man can't escape the position.
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.
BOOM! Sanderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sanderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sanderson dominating with strikes here.
Sanderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cael Sanderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanderson lands a big elbow.
Sanderson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Man hang on?
Cael Sanderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man taking shots to the head.
Sanderson controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson looking to finish Man with some ground and pound. This is bad for Man!
Sanderson raining down shots from the mount!
Sanderson controlling the pace for now.
Man tries to reverse the position but Sanderson maintains control.
Sanderson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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.
Man really wants to buck Sanderson off and get back to his feet.
Sanderson controlling from the full mount.
Sanderson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sanderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanderson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Man looks a forlorn figure.
Sanderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Day Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cael Sanderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Sanderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nico Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Kimura has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nico Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kimura as he jumps to the side.
Kimura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Andy Kimura has been cut.
Kimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to de liver by Nogueira. Beautiful body shot.
Nogueira throws a body punch but Kimura moves out of range.
Nogueira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kimura's 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!
Nogueira wants to stand but Kimura has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nogueira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kimura controls Nogueira momentarily but Nogueira frees himself.
Kimura is really struggling to control Nogueira but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Nogueira pushes his legs off easily.
Nogueira throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nogueira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nogueira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
Kimura could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nogueira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nogueira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nogueira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nogueira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nogueira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura controls Nogueira momentarily but Nogueira frees himself.
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Nogueira wanted to stand there but Kimura had control of the position.
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Nogueira pushes his legs off easily.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
Nogueira with a nice head shot there.
Nogueira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nogueira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the position.
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nogueira wants to get up but he can't break Kimura's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nogueira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nogueira cracks Kimura with a solid left hand.
Nogueira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kimura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kimura has a closed guard, preventing Nogueira from standing up.
Kimura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nogueira is one step ahead there.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Nogueira pushes his legs off easily.
Kimura has a closed guard, preventing Nogueira from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nogueira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nogueira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nogueira has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kimura to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nogueira is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kimura pulls down on the head and he's put Nogueira to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andy Kimura!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Neilberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, chuck Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Neilberg!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris drives through and clinches with Neilberg against the cage.
Neilberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Norris has double underhooks.
Neilberg prevents the takedown attempt.
Neilberg is trying to force a seperation but Norris has the dominant position.
Neilberg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Norris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Neilberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Neilberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Norris pulls guard successfully.
Neilberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Norris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Norris looking to control.
Norris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neilberg defends well.
Neilberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Neilberg postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neilberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Norris keeping moving, preventing Neilberg from controlling successfully.
Norris controls Neilberg momentarily but Neilberg frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Neilberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Neilberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neilberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Neilberg wanted to stand there but Norris had control of the position.
Norris pulls Neilberg in to control the position.
Norris lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Neilberg!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Neilberg is trying to stand.
Neilberg working to try and regain half guard.
Norris stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neilberg shoots in for a takedown but Norris shows good takedown defense.
Neilberg looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Neilberg.
Norris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Neilberg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Norris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Norris is trying to get an arm triangle but Neilberg is defending well.
Neilberg is not content to let Norris control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
chuck Norris dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Norris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Norris jumps into guard, dragging Neilberg to the mat.
Neilberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neilberg is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neilberg is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Neilberg rolls with it to try and escape but Norris cranks on the arm and Neilberg is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). chuck Norris!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heste Pik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pik kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hestepik . Heste Pik could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matt Morgan'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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heste Pik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pik looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Morgan throws a right and a left that Pik avoids nicely.
Pik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morgan is looking to clinch.
Pik throws a head kick that misses.
Oooh a lovely combination from Morgan sends Pik down but not out. Morgan dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Heste Pik has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Morgan takes a little break here. Pik wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pik is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pik tries to escape but Morgan is in control.
Morgan controlling the position from side mount.
Morgan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Morgan landing a few strikes.
Morgan taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Matt Morgan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morgan clinches.
Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morgan's efforts to push away.
Morgan wants to get back to striking at distance but Pik won't allow it.
Morgan has hold of one of Pik's legs. Pik is fighting the takedown attempt but Morgan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I looks like Morgan 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Morgan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heste Pik's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morgan, as that shot connected.
Morgan lands a with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Morgan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Morgan content just to control the position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Matt Morgan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morgan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morgan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Morgan is leaning against Pik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morgan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pik to his feet.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morgan.
Morgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pik on the side of the head.
Morgan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pik checks a leg kick nicely.
Morgan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pik at a distance.
Pik gets caught flat footed, as Morgan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pik wants to stand up but Morgan is controlling him.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pik is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morgan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Morgan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pik, up you get!
Nice shot lands for Morgan.
Morgan is looking to land body kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decent striking displayed by Morgan there.
Morgan throws a lazy head kick
and Pik counters with a big head kick but Morgan shrugs it off.
Pik moves into range and clinches up with Morgan.
Pik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Heste Pik'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. This is the final round!
Morgan darts in and clinches Pik up against the cage.
Pik trying to control the position but instead, Morgan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pik into the cage.
Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morgan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pik wants to stand up but Morgan is controlling him.
Morgan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Pik is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is stalling in the full guard.
Pik keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
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.
Morgan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morgan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Matt Morgan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Pik is retaining full guard.
Morgan is stalling in the full guard.
Morgan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pik's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pik is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morgan trying to mount his opponent but Pik defends it.
Morgan controlling the pace.
Heste Pik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pik is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Morgan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morgan 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Morgan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Brasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donald Brasher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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206 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donald Brasher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brasher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jose Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brasher can't break the clinch.
Brasher takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Donald Brasher has been cut.
Rodriguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brasher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rodriguez throws an elbow but misses.
Rodriguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodriguez pushes off an throws an elbow but Brasher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brasher blocks an uppercut.
Rodriguez misses with an elbow over the top.
Brasher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
Brasher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rodriguez trying to strike off his back.
Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brasher 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasher drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Brasher off! Brasher jumps back into Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Brasher wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rodriguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brasher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brasher keeps the fight on the outside.
Brasher avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brasher takes an elbow to the temple.
Brasher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rodriguez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brasher's brow.
Rodriguez misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rodriguez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brasher's brow.
Rodriguez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rodriguez misses with an elbow over the top.
Brasher blocks the elbow strike.
Brasher dodges an elbow strike from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands an elbow inside that Brasher shrugs off.
Rodriguez tries a knee to the head but Brasher blocks it.
Brasher blocks the elbow strike.
Rodriguez throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Brasher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rodriguez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rodriguez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brasher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brasher is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez prevents Brasher from breaking the clinch.
Brasher avoids a wild elbow strike from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez looking to throw knees to the head but Brasher is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rodriguez tries a knee to the head but Brasher blocks it.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brasher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Brasher pushes him off.
Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brasher avoids a wild elbow strike from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rodriguez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Brasher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rodriguez misses with an elbow over the top.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brasher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brasher is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Brasher blocks an elbow strike from Rodriguez.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands an elbow just above Brasher 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is struggling to control the position.
Brasher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez tries to land a knee to the head but Brasher blocks with his arms.
Rodriguez misses with an elbow over the top.
Brasher avoids the elbow strike from Rodriguez, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Brasher'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.
Brasher tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brasher dodges an elbow strike from Rodriguez.
Brasher avoids the elbow strike from Rodriguez, against the cage.
Rodriguez throws an elbow that misses.
Come on Rodriguez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rodriguez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rodriguez lands an elbow inside that Brasher shrugs off.
Brasher stops a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Brasher is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brasher avoids the elbow strike from Rodriguez, against the cage.
Rodriguez looking to throw knees to the head but Brasher is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez throws an elbow that misses.
Rodriguez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rodriguez lands an elbow that stopped Brasher in his tracks for a moment.
Rodriguez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Donald Brasher's cut is getting worse.
Brasher tries to break free but Rodriguez pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasher blocks an elbow strike from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with an elbow over the top.
Rodriguez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Brasher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brasher blocks an elbow strike.
Brasher avoids a wild elbow strike from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez can't get the takedown.
Rodriguez lands an elbow inside that Brasher shrugs off.
Rodriguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brasher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodriguez looking to throw knees to the head but Brasher is blocking nicely.
Brasher dodges an elbow strike from Rodriguez.
Brasher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Brasher circles away.
Brasher dives in and grabs Rodriguez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes down on Brasher's head and hops out.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.
Brasher gets a clinch.
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.
Rodriguez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rodriguez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brasher tries to circle away but Rodriguez has him pinned against the cage.
Rodriguez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rodriguez throws and elbow that misses. Brasher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodriguez's guard. Nice move by Brasher!
Brasher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rodriguez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rodriguez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Brasher is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brasher.
Rodriguez has his foot on Brasher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brasher works his way back into a safe position though.
Brasher won't allow Rodriguez to get back to his feet.
Brasher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rodriguez clinches with his opponent.
Brasher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodriguez decides to pull guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodriguez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodriguez punching from the bottom - just letting Brasher know he's still in a fight.
Rodriguez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looking to finish Brasher with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brasher!
Brasher in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rodriguez avoids the attempt from Brasher to control.
Rodriguez trying to control but Brasher is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rodriguez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donald Brasher's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rodriguez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodriguez lands in his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brasher is looking for a triangle here but Rodriguez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rodriguez working the ground and pound.
Rodriguez lands an elbow.
Rodriguez lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Brasher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brasher counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rodriguez!
Rodriguez throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez is squirming around, avoiding Brasher's attempts to control the action.
Rodriguez flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasher with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rodriguez can't escape the position.
Rodriguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriguez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez is desperately trying to improve his position but Brasher has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez gets back to half guard.
Rodriguez striking from half guard on the bottom.
Jose Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but Brasher has control of the leg.
Rodriguez punching from the bottom.
Rodriguez lands with a few short shots to the body.
Rodriguez pushes Brasher off and gets back to his feet.
Brasher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Brasher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Brasher avoids nicely.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Brasher circles away and keeps his distance.
Brasher tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brasher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rodriguez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rodriguez misses with an elbow over the top.
Brasher blocks an elbow strike.
Brasher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rodriguez.
Donald Brasher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jose Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brasher tries for a takedown but Rodriguez manages to get underhooks.
Rodriguez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brasher can't fight it off and eventually Rodriguez manages to take the fight to the floor. Brasher looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Rodriguez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Panesar (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 Monty Panesar was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Teddy Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Monty Panesar!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panesar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Panesar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bass avoids a series of strikes thrown by Panesar.
Bass is squirming around, avoiding Panesar's attempts to control the action.
Bass is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bass wants to hold on but Panesar pushes him away.
Panesar tries to control but Bass wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panesar seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bass is holding on tight.
Panesar wants to control the pace but Bass is squirming around nicely.
Bass tries to hold on but Panesar postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panesar looking to control but Bass is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Bass swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bass gets back to half guard.
Bass keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Panesar prevents Bass from improving his position.
Bass trying to control here.
Panesar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Panesar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Panesar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bass knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Panesar trying to control from Bass's half guard. Bass has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bass is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bass drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bass jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Panesar wants to control but Bass passes easily into half guard.
Panesar trying to hold on to Bass's head to control him but Bass postures up.
Panesar looks gassed!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panesar wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Monty Panesar 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.
Panesar fails with the takedown.
Bass throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Panesar closes the distance and clinches up with Bass, looking for a takedown. Panesar pushes Bass against the cage but Bass circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bass throws a wild body kick that Panesar sees coming a mile off.
Panesar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bass looks to land a body kick but Panesar moved away.
Bass goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bass throws the kick towards the body but Panesar avoids it.
Panesar wants to clinch up but Bass keeps it at a distance.
Bass throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panesar avoids a kick to the body.
Panesar is breathing heavily.
Bass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Panesar is out of range.
Bass looks for the body kick but Panesar saw that one coming.
Bass throws the kick towards the body but Panesar avoids it.
Panesar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Teddy Bass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monty Panesar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass tries to land a front kick but Panesar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Panesar blocks the body kick.
Bass avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panesar is defended easily by Bass.
Bass wants to slow Panesar down by chopping away at his legs.
Bass looks to land a body kick but Panesar moved away.
Bass throws the kick towards the body but Panesar avoids it.
Good leg kick by Panesar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Panesar moves out of range as Bass throws a body kick.
Panesar blocks the body kick.
Bass will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bass throws the kick towards the body but Panesar avoids it.
Bass pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Panesar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bass. Bass obviously looking to wear him down.
Bass throws a body kick that misses.
Bass tries to land a front kick but Panesar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Panesar blocks the body kick.
Bass motions for Panesar to come forward. Bass throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bass lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Panesar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panesar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bass tries to score a power double leg takedown but Panesar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bass somewhat.
Bass throws a body kick that misses.
Bass throws a leg kick but Panesar moved away.
Bass throws a half hearted mid kick.
Panesar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bass paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panesar checks a leg kick nicely.
Bass thows a leg kick but Panesar checks it
and Panesar counters with a one-two to the body.
Bass looks to throw a body kick
and Panesar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Panesar.
Bass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bass working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panesar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bass is tightening it up a little... Panesar has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Panesar reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Panesar taps out! nice BJJ there by Bass!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Teddy Bass!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cash comes to the cage accompanied by Manhunt Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Cash!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oscar Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash misses with a double jab.
Cash takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cash lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Cash circles away.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cash but Cash pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cash misses with a two punch combination.
Cash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cash looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Cash is avoiding it.
Cash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Cash swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cash is looking to clinch.
Cash throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Cash misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cash misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Jimmy Cash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Sanchez.
Cash leaves Sanchez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cash clinches but Sanchez breaks the clinch
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Cash is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cash has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanchez has managed to get both his arms back between Cash's legs - danger averted.
Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Cash is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cash manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Cash's guard.
Sanchez stands and steps away. Cash gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash misses with a combination
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Cash shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanchez sprawls well. Sanchez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cash gets slowly back to his feet.
Jimmy Cash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cash falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanchez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanchez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanchez stays in close to Cash's body and controls the position.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sanchez is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Cash Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sanchez's back instead.
Sanchez turns into Cash and is now in his guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cash working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
Cash looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sanchez has picked Cash up and slammed him! Cash can't keep hold of the triangle and Sanchez manages to pass to side control!
Cash is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sanchez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sanchez scoring with punches from side control.
Sanchez landing strikes.
Cash takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cash wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez drags him back down.
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cash taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cash seems a little lost for a moment, as Sanchez dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Cash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cash misses with a double jab.
Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cash is trying to improve his position.
Cash is trying to work for a sweep but Sanchez has mounted him!
Sanchez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cash tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Oscar Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cash can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sanchez working the ground and pound effectively.
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cash trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cash tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sanchez looking to finish Cash with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cash!
Sanchez has isolated one of Cash's arms. Cash looking to fight him off but Sanchez twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oscar Sanchez!
Oscar Sanchez is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Kaizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and anthony rollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). anthony rollo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Kaizer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, anthony rollo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
rollo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaizer circles away.
rollo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaizer tries to avoid it but rollo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaizer to the ground. Kaizer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaizer could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
rollo shoots for a takedown but Kaizer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chris Kaizer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of anthony rollo.
Kaizer 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.
Kaizer prevents rollo from getting back to his feet.
Kaizer pushing down on rollo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kaizer tries to pass to full mount but rollo defends it.
Kaizer is working for a submission of some sort.
Kaizer wants to work for an arm triangle but rollo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
rollo tries to roll over but Kaizer keeps him under control.
rollo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kaizer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaizer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kaizer content to control rather than advance.
Kaizer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaizer thows a huge punch but rollo dodges it nicely.
rollo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaizer.
Kaizer is breathing heavily.
rollo pushes Kaizer off looking to stand but Kaizer dives back in and keeps control.
rollo tries to roll over but Kaizer keeps him under control.
rollo wants to control but Kaizer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kaizer 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.
Kaizer throws a strike but rollo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kaizer has an active guard here but rollo has managed to pass into half guard.
rollo is keen to just control but Kaizer is a slippery customer.
Kaizer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from rollo.
Kaizer is looking for a sweep. rollo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
rollo wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaizer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaizer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaizer is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but rollo pulls his head out easily.
Kaizer is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaizer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from rollo.
rollo misses with a takedown attempt
so Kaizer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
rollo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaizer defends well.
Kaizer tries to free his leg and advance position but rollo is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaizer passes into half guard.
Kaizer wants to work for an arm triangle but rollo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
rollo trying to control but Kaizer postures up.
Kaizer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. rollo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kaizer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. rollo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaizer 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.
Kaizer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and rollo dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kaizer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kaizer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kaizer seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead rollo has recovered full guard.
Kaizer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
rollo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kaizer is controlling him.
Kaizer wants to pass the guard but rollo is keeping the position.
rollo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
rollo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaizer is looking to stand up but rollo won't let him.
Kaizer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
rollo trying to control from the bottom.
Kaizer is looking to advance position but rollo won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
rollo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kaizer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kaizer looking to pass the guard.
Kaizer is working hard here to advance position.
Kaizer trying to control but rollo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaizer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kaizer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from rollo - the referee stops the clock and Kaizer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says rollo. Kaizer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
rollo has a takedown stuffed.
rollo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaizer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
rollo shoots and misses
and Kaizer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chris Kaizer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of anthony rollo.
Kaizer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaizer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. rollo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaizer drops back, looking for a kneebar! rollo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. rollo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from rollo!
Kaizer is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but rollo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
rollo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kaizer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kaizer is desperately trying to improve his position but rollo has a good base and remains in mount.
rollo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
rollo unloads with some shots from mount but Kaizer bucks and avoids them well.
Chris Kaizer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Kaizer gets back to half guard.
Kaizer pushes rollo off and gets back to his feet.
rollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaizer was well out of range. Poor timing from rollo.
rollo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kaizer counters with a single leg into guard. rollo didn't expect that.
Kaizer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaizer trying to move into half guard but instead rollo has managed to sweep!
rollo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
rollo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
rollo has gone for a leg lock! Kaizer slips out almost immediately though and dives into rollo's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kaizer 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
rollo misses with a takedown
and Kaizer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kaizer passes rollo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kaizer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but rollo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kaizer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaizer seems to be looking for submissions.
rollo trying to control but Kaizer postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaizer is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. rollo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
rollo is looking for a triangle but Kaizer pushes his legs off easily.
Kaizer controls from within his opponent's guard.
rollo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
rollo 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.
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.
rollo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kaizer won't allow rollo to sweep him here.
Kaizer stands and throws rollo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
rollo is pushing Kaizer's head away, looking to escape. Kaizer manages to hold on to the position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
rollo works Kaizer's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rollo misses with a few strikes there.
Kaizer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. rollo did well to prevent Kaizer getting side control.
Kaizer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
rollo looks like he's trying to stand up.
rollo is looking to improve his position.
rollo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaizer is thwarting rollo's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
rollo is trying to stand back up but Kaizer is controlling him
Kaizer is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but rollo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, rollo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kaizer manages to work his way to half guard, despite rollo's best efforts.
Kaizer works his way to full guard. Good work.
rollo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kaizer is looking for a triangle but rollo pushes his legs off easily.
rollo wants to control from the top but Kaizer keeps moving.
anthony rollo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Kaizer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
rollo throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kaizer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaizer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Kaizer!
Chris Kaizer retains his lightweight title!
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