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FCD 15: Klopfenstein vs Cook PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hawk Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Price might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Behind Closed Doors - Rise Against. Hawk Price has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hawk Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Huerta!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Price takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chuck Huerta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huerta thuds a left hand into Price's body.
Huerta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huerta lands with a shot to the body.
Jab by Huerta.
Price walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Huerta finds it's way through Price's defenses.
It looks like Hawk Price has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Price with that takedown attempt.
Huerta misses with a combination
and Price counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Huerta, who protects the arm well.
Huerta keeping his opponent close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huerta is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Price tries for a kimura but Huerta is defending well.
Price looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Huerta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Price. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huerta is trying to control Price's posture but Price avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Huerta tries to bench press Price off him but Price keeps the position.
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.
Price is trying to get an arm triangle but Huerta is defending well.
The strikes coming from Price are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Price thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Huerta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hawk Price's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Huerta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Huerta scores with a body shot.
Price takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Huerta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Huerta misses with a looping right.
Huerta scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Huerta.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huerta misses with a straight left.
Huerta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Price's head.
Price drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta cracks Price with an open hand slap.
Huerta is pawing at Price, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Price's nose. Price is badly hurt! Huerta pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Price tries desperately to hold on but Huerta is relentless in his assault! As Price receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Huerta away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Huerta!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between scott Jorgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cayden Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, scott Jorgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cayden Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorgensen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jorgensen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jorgensen wants to get back to his feet.
Jorgensen is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorgensen tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jorgensen wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Jorgensen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jorgensen wants to stand back up but Johnson manages to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Jorgensen from escaping the position.
Johnson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jorgensen is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jorgensen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jorgensen stops Johnson from passing to mount.
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.
Jorgensen tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Jorgensen controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Jorgensen wants to control his opponent's hands but Johnson gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Jorgensen is breathing heavily.
Johnson not allowing Jorgensen to control his hands.
Jorgensen trying to get back to his feet but Johnson is in full control for now.
Johnson controlling from the back.
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.
A lull in the action here.
Jorgensen is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jorgensen trying to control the hands but Johnson breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cayden Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jorgensen throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Jorgensen working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Jorgensen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Jorgensen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson has Jorgensen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jorgensen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jorgensen drags the fight down to the ground.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson stops Jorgensen from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen wants to sweep but no luck.
Jorgensen is working hard here to advance position.
Jorgensen wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cayden Johnson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jorgensen misses with a double jab
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jorgensen's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jorgensen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cayden Johnson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jorgensen misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jorgensen!
Johnson controlling from mount.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jorgensen is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jorgensen tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cayden Johnson 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! And we move into the final round!
Jorgensen misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jorgensen's guard now.
Jorgensen is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jorgensen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jorgensen, not yet.
Johnson stops Jorgensen from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Jorgensen keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cayden Johnson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jorgensen misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
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.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen fails to pull guard.
Jorgensen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for scott Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jorgensen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jorgensen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jorgensen's guard now.
Jorgensen keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Jorgensen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Jorgensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Jorgensen controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jorgensen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
We're going to have a standup here because scott Jorgensen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jorgensen, pushing him back against the cage.
scott Jorgensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorgensen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jorgensen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Jorgensen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Jorgensen is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Jorgensen into the cage.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Jorgensen pulls guard.
Jorgensen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cayden Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cayden Johnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Banek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre comes to the cage accompanied by "Ca Fait Mal (Remix)" by La Fouine (feat. Sefyu & Soprano). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Banek!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with St Pierre, pushing him back against the cage.
Banek fails to pull guard.
Banek looking for a takedown.
Banek pulls guard.
St Pierre trying to control but Banek is working from the bottom.
St Pierre controlling from the top position.
Banek looking to control.
Banek pulls St Pierre in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
St Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown. Banek tries to sprawl out of it but St Pierre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Banek tries for a takedown but St Pierre circles away easily
and St Pierre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
George St Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janek Banek.
Banek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banek wants to stand but St Pierre is controlling the position.
Banek is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre forces his way into half guard.
Banek wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy.
Banek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banek is controlling St Pierre's trapped leg to prevent St Pierre from advancing to side control.
St Pierre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
St Pierre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Banek wants to get back to full guard.
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.
St Pierre is pressing down on Banek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banek is holding on for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. George St Pierre wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Banek darts in trying to clinch
and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into side control. Banek won't be happy with that.
St Pierre working away.
Banek is looking for a sweep.
I wouldn't like to be where Banek is right now.
Banek is trying to get back to half guard.
Banek isn't going anywhere.
Banek pushes St Pierre away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, St Pierre gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Banek looks gassed!
St Pierre is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Banek will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
St Pierre working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banek can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banek seems a little lost for a moment, as St Pierre dominates the positioning.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Banek has his takedown stuffed
so St Pierre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Banek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Banek is retaining full guard.
Banek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
St Pierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banek wants to stand up but St Pierre is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
St Pierre shoots in but no luck this time.
Janek Banek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banek with a poor takedown
and St Pierre counters with a slapping leg kick.
St Pierre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St Pierre shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Banek manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Banek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Banek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre passes Banek's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banek is looking to control St Pierre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banek avoid being mounted?
St Pierre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Pierre dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Banek looks to clinch
and St Pierre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banek tries to clinch up
and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Banek is pulling down on St Pierre's head. It's preventing any offense from St Pierre, at least for the moment.
George St Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Janek Banek was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Banek closes the distance but St Pierre moves to the side
and St Pierre counters with a single leg into guard. Banek didn't expect that.
Banek is breathing heavily.
Banek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banek uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Banek closes the distance but St Pierre moves to the side
and St Pierre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by St Pierre.
Banek pulls St Pierre in close to prevent any damage.
St Pierre 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.
Banek pulls St Pierre in to control the position.
St Pierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
St Pierre postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Janek Banek hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Banek misses with a takedown attempt
and St Pierre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by St Pierre.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre trying to control but Banek is working from the bottom.
Banek looking for a sweep. Not yet Banek, not yet.
Banek is trying to keep St Pierre in close.
We're going to have a standup here because George St Pierre wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A nice inside leg kick there by St Pierre. That's going to slow Banek down.
Banek tries for a takedown but St Pierre circles away easily
and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into guard.
St Pierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banek holds on and takes a little breather.
St Pierre content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Banek wants to get back to his feet but St Pierre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because George St Pierre just wasn't active enough.
Banek fails with the takedown
and St Pierre counters with a right hand to the body.
George St Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janek Banek.
St Pierre shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Banek manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Banek wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Banek scrambles and gets back to his feet.
St Pierre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Banek is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on St Pierre's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
St Pierre is trying to control. Banek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banek tries to kick St Pierre off in order to stand up. St Pierre Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Banek isn't going anywhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banek trying to control but St Pierre flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Pierre dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Banek doesn't manage to clinch there - St Pierre circles away.
Banek tries for a takedown but St Pierre circles away easily
and St Pierre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Banek's guard.
St Pierre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banek's guard.
St Pierre is keen to just control but Banek is a slippery customer.
Banek keeping hold of St Pierre's head, controlling as best he can.
St Pierre is trying to control. Banek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Banek is trying to control but can't.
Banek is pressing down on St Pierre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre won't allow Banek to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banek looking to control but St Pierre passes into half guard.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Banek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banek wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
St Pierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banek can do to turn this around?
St Pierre not doing much here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
St Pierre shoots in and gets a takedown into Banek's guard.
St Pierre being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre trying to control but Banek is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Janek Banek wasn't active enough on the ground.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt
and St Pierre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by St Pierre.
Banek managing to control the position.
St Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banek wants to stand and escape but St Pierre is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Janek Banek has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
St Pierre looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Banek wants to get back to his feet.
St Pierre is thwarting Banek's attempts to control the position.
Banek is controlling St Pierre's trapped leg to prevent St Pierre from advancing to side control.
Banek is looking to control St Pierre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banek avoid being mounted?
Banek wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Janek Banek.
St Pierre closes the distance and clinches.
Banek looking for a takedown.
Banek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
George St Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janek Banek.
St Pierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St Pierre jabs Banek right on the nose. Banek blinks but takes it well.
Banek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and St Pierre counters with a left and a right that stings Banek.
Banek wants to clinch
and St Pierre counters with a single leg into guard. Banek didn't expect that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banek is looking to stand up but St Pierre isn't so interested in that idea.
Banek keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
Janek Banek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George St Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
George St Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well St Pierre 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 Bruno Hogan 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... George St Pierre!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Baldwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Stuart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Baldwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Stuart!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuart darts in trying to clinch
and Baldwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stuart lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baldwin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baldwin distracts Stuart with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baldwin wants to control from the top but Stuart keeps moving.
Stuart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baldwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Stuart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baldwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Stuart is retaining full guard.
Baldwin gets to his feet. Stuart looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Baldwin misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baldwin takes the fight into the clinch.
Baldwin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Baldwin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stuart wanted to stand there but Baldwin had control of the position.
Baldwin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Baldwin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Baldwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Baldwin wants to stand and escape but Stuart is having none of it.
Baldwin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stuart manages to pass to side control.
Baldwin is breathing heavily.
Stuart tries to stand but can't do so whilst Baldwin controls his leg.
Stuart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baldwin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin trying to control but Stuart postures up.
Baldwin is refusing to be controlled, as Stuart sits in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Baldwin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baldwin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stuart is stalling here. Baldwin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stuart seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Baldwin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stuart is looking to regain half guard here but Baldwin keeps moving and retains side control.
Baldwin decides to stand back up.
Stuart tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baldwin counters by clinching up.
Baldwin has had enough of the clinch but Stuart keeps him there for the moment.
Baldwin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stuart walks away with a smile on his face. Baldwin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Baldwin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stuart.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baldwin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Baldwin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stuart lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stuart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baldwin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stuart manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stuart looking for a sweep. Not yet Stuart, not yet.
Baldwin stops Stuart from standing up.
Stuart looking for a sweep. Not yet Stuart, not yet.
Stuart is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baldwin is looking to advance position but Stuart has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin wants to hold on but Stuart pushes him away.
Baldwin is trying to escape the mount.
Stuart wants to stand but Baldwin is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Stuart wants to control the pace but Baldwin is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stuart controlling from mount.
Baldwin can't escape the position.
Baldwin tries to lock up and control but Stuart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baldwin can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuart wants to stand but Baldwin is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Baldwin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stuart trying to control but Baldwin is having none of it.
Stuart avoids the attempt from Baldwin to control.
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.
Stuart controlling the pace for now.
Stuart is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baldwin.
Stuart moves in looking to clinch but Baldwin pushes him off.
Stuart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baldwin.
Baldwin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stuart connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baldwin scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Stuart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Stuart.
Stuart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stuart gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stuart is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stuart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stuart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baldwin slips a jab and a cross from Stuart.
Stuart lands a high kick!
It looks like Brandon Baldwin has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stuart throws a head kick that misses.
Stuart swinging wildly here.
Baldwin is looking to score with low kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stuart moves in looking to clinch but Baldwin pushes him off.
Baldwin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Baldwin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Baldwin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuart working a defensive guard here.
Baldwin looking to sit in guard and control but Stuart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Baldwin trying to control the position.
Brandon Baldwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stuart decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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.
Nice body punch from Stuart.
Stuart with a hook.
Stuart forces Baldwin back against the cage and clinches.
Baldwin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baldwin blocking some punches.
Baldwin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stuart prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stuart breaks from the clinch.
Stuart tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Baldwin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuart is trying to break free.
Stuart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baldwin fails to pull guard.
Baldwin has clasped his hands together around Stuart's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Stuart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baldwin decides to stand back up. Baldwin steps back and let's Stuart get back to his feet.
Stuart misses with a right hand
and Baldwin counters by moving into the clinch.
Stuart tries to pull guard but Baldwin won't allow it.
Baldwin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baldwin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stuart fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Baldwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baldwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Brandon Baldwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin shoots in for a double leg but Stuart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stuart lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stuart tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baldwin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baldwin trying to control but Stuart is working from the bottom.
Baldwin content to stall in guard here.
Baldwin postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baldwin looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Stuart.
I think Stuart has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Stuart!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daley Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Angus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daley Borisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vince Angus!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angus shoots in and bounces Borisov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Borisov managing to control the position.
Angus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Borisov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borisov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Angus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Borisov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Angus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Borisov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Angus doesn't defend quickly enough and Borisov has managed to lock this one up! Can Angus escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Borisov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daley Borisov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geter Done (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Joe Blythe (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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233 lbs
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281 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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
11 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geter Done!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Joe Blythe!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Done tries to clinch but Blythe is having none of it.
Blythe lands with a slapping head kick.
Blythe moves into the clinch successfully.
Blythe breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick from Blythe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Done throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blythe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blythe moves into the clinch successfully.
Done tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blythe smiles and moves away.
Bobby Joe Blythe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blythe moves into the clinch.
Done working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blythe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Done backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blythe breaks the clinch.
Done clinches up with Blythe and pushes him back against the cage.
Blythe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blythe lands a damaging elbow.
Done has had enough of the clinch but Blythe keeps him there for the moment.
Blythe blocks an elbow strike.
Done tries to break the clinch but Blythe is controlling the position.
Done wants to break free but Blythe has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Done.
Done misses with some punches.
Blythe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Done looks for a takedown but Blythe sprawls well.
Blythe slips under a jab.
Blythe drives through and clinches with Done against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blythe drags the fight down to the ground.
Done throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blythe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Done loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Done won't allow Blythe to sweep him here.
Done missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Done is looking to work some ground and pound but Blythe has wrist control.
Blythe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Done wants to control from the top but Blythe keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Done is looking to work some ground and pound but Blythe has wrist control.
Blythe is pulling down on Done's head. It's preventing any offense from Done, at least for the moment.
Blythe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blythe controlling from the full mount.
Blythe seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Done is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Done has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Blythe controls the position.
Blythe is hanging on to Done's back as he tries to escape.
Done holding both Blythe 's hands and preventing any damage.
Done defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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.
Blythe is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Done trying to control the hands but Blythe won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Joe Blythe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Done avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Done takes a kick to the side of the head.
Done tries to clinch but Blythe is having none of it.
Done throws a series of punches but Blythe avoids them all with ease.
Blythe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blythe lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Geter Done has been cut.
Blythe breaks from the clinch.
Done shoots in looking for a takedown. Blythe tries to sprawl out of it but Done keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blythe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blythe moves into range and clinches up with Done.
Done changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blythe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blythe tries to clinch up
and Done counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Blythe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blythe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blythe clinches with his opponent.
Done is trying to push Blythe away but Blythe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blythe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blythe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blythe striking off his back but it's not causing Done any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Done trying to control but Blythe is working from the bottom.
Done throws and elbow that misses. Blythe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Done's guard. Nice move by Blythe!
Done is looking to stand up but Blythe isn't so interested in that idea.
Done wants to sweep here but Blythe controlling him for the moment.
Blythe gets to his feet - Done follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blythe has managed to clinch.
Done is trying to force a seperation but Blythe has the dominant position.
Blythe drags the fight down to the ground.
Blythe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Done is fighting to break Blythe's control of his arms but Blythe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Done postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Done throws a big right hand that misses.
Blythe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Done 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.
Blythe has his feet on Done's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Done tries for a takedown but Blythe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geter Done. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blythe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blythe lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blythe instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Blythe.
Blythe breaks the clinch.
Done tries to clinch up
and Blythe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blythe clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blythe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blythe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blythe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blythe wants to clinch up but Done keeps it at a distance.
Done missing with a left hand there. Blythe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Done shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blythe but Blythe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Done will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Done misses with a combination
and Blythe counters by moving into the clinch.
Blythe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Done takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blythe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blythe rushes Done and presses him up against the cage.
Blythe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Done's defenses.
Blythe manages to break the clinch.
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!
Done misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blythe moves into range and clinches up with Done.
Done tries to break free but Blythe pushes him back against the cage.
Done is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Done fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Done tries to pull guard but Blythe won't allow it.
Blythe avoids the elbow strike from Done, against the cage.
Blythe connects with a knee to the head.
Blythe drags the fight down to the ground.
Blythe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blythe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blythe controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Joe Blythe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Geter Done's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blythe moves into the clinch.
Blythe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blythe closes the distance and pushes Done back into the cage.
Blythe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Done has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Done looking to stall.
Done misses with an elbow strike.
Done looking to stall.
Blythe drops Done with a big knee straight up the middle! Done is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Blythe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blythe as Done tries to tie him up.
Blythe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blythe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Done's defenses.
Done jumps guard but Blythe stands there with Done around his waist. Done gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blythe pulls Done into guard.
Done trying to control but Blythe is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blythe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blythe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blythe decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Blythe rushes Done and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Done tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Done wants to get back to striking at distance but Blythe won't allow it.
Blythe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Done changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blythe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geter Done. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blythe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Done looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blythe closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Blythe.
Geter Done's cut is getting worse.
A frustrated look appears on Done's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blythe lands an elbow that stopped Done in his tracks for a moment.
Blythe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blythe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blythe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blythe working Done over with knees to the body.
Blythe gets control of Done's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blythe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blythe has his feet on Done's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Blythe lands with a kick to the temple. Done shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Done tries to keep at a distance but Blythe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Blythe.
Blythe lands an elbow that stopped Done in his tracks for a moment.
Geter Done's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Done takes an elbow to the temple.
Done is rocked!
Blythe lands an elbow just above Done 's eye.
Oh Done is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blythe is stalling here.
Done takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blythe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blythe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Done seems to have got his legs back now.
Blythe lands a big knee! That's hurt Done! Oh, he's all over the place! Blythe lands another knee that sends Done to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Joe Blythe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doran Connell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howlett comes to the cage accompanied by X-MEN. Connell has chosen Rob Kelly - Rockstar as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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12 - 8 - 0 |
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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
11 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doran Connell!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connell has managed to clinch.
Connell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Howlett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Howlett unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Connell blocks an elbow strike.
Howlett missing with knees to the body.
Howlett lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Connell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Howlett's brow.
Connell takes an elbow to the temple.
Connell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Howlett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Howlett putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Connell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Connell looks gassed!
Connell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Howlett blocks it with crossed arms.
Connell managing to block the knees to the body from Howlett.
Howlett lands a damaging elbow.
Howlett lands an elbow just above Connell 's eye.
Connell managing to block the knees to the body from Howlett.
Howlett lands an elbow just above Connell 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howlett lands a knee to the body.
Howlett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Howlett.
Howlett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Howlett gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Howlett has picked Connell up - he's going for a ride! Howlett dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Howlett is trying to control the action in half guard but Connell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Howlett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Connell is just riding it out for now. Howlett eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Connell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Howlett is looking for a kimura here.
Howlett is trying to control the action in half guard but Connell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Connell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Howlett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Connell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Howlett slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Connell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Howlett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Howlett's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Howlett right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connell trying to control.
Howlett just trying to survive but Connell is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Connell controlling well, preventing Howlett from escaping the position.
Connell is persistently looking for the submission but Howlett is defending it well.
Connell tries to get the hooks in deep but Howlett pushed the leg off.
Connell scores with strikes from the back.
Connell gets his hands free as Howlett looks to control.
Howlett is really stuck here.
Connell tightening his grip on Howlett, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Howlett is desperately trying to improve his position but Connell has a good base and remains in mount.
Connell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Howlett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Howlett's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Connell wants to control the pace but Howlett is squirming around nicely.
Connell looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Howlett is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Connell has managed to clinch.
Howlett works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Howlett wanted to stand there but Connell had control of the position.
Connell trying to keep a closed guard but Howlett is proving a slippery customer.
Howlett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Howlett is looking to advance position but Connell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Connell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Howlett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett wants to try and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Howlett working to try and regain half guard.
Connell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Howlett is looking to escape.
Connell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Howlett looks a forlorn figure.
Howlett flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Howlett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Connell avoids the attempt from Howlett to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett taking shots to the head.
Howlett can't escape the position.
Connell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Howlett can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Connell looking for a guillotine from mount but Howlett is having none of it.
Connell is breathing heavily.
Connell avoids the attempt from Howlett to control.
Connell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howlett wants to control but Connell is having none of it.
Connell working for a submission but Howlett is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett is squirming around, avoiding Connell's attempts to control the action.
Connell is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Howlett has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Howlett!
Connell keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully.
Howlett preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Howlett throwing strikes from guard but Connell blocks nicely.
Howlett tries to stand but Connell is controlling from the bottom.
Howlett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Howlett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howlett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Connell controls Howlett momentarily but Howlett frees himself.
Howlett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doran Connell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Connell rushes Howlett and presses him up against the cage.
Connell pushes off an throws an elbow but Howlett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Connell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Howlett lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Connell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Howlett gets underhooks to prevent Connell's takedown attempt.
Howlett dodges an elbow strike from Connell.
Howlett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Connell misses with a knee strike.
Connell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Howlett has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Connell clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Howlett is looking to control Connell but Connell is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Howlett is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Connell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Howlett missing with strikes from the back.
Connell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connell trying to control the position but Howlett manages to sink in the hooks.
Howlett tightening his grip on Connell, looking for the choke.
Howlett lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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.
Howlett 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.
Howlett trying to control momentarily.
Howlett working for a choke but Connell is defending well.
Howlett is looking to control Connell but Connell is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett throwing damaging strikes from the back! Connell could be in trouble here!
Howlett scores with punches and elbows.
Howlett really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Connell.
Connell tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Connell is surviving well by controlling Howlett's body position as best he can.
Howlett controlling the pace for now.
Connell tries to reverse the position but Howlett maintains control.
Howlett jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Connell is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Connell and Howlett has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howlett 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pixar Bonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Loose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Morbid Angel - Immortal Rites. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pixar Bonan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wesley Loose!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonan shoots in and gets a takedown into Loose's guard.
Bonan wants to stand but Loose is controlling his posture from full guard.
Loose throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bonan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bonan controlling from the top position.
Bonan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Loose throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Loose has his foot on Bonan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bonan works his way back into a safe position though.
Bonan trying to control but Loose is working from the bottom.
Bonan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonan scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Loose wants to stand but Bonan is controlling the position.
Bonan lands a couple of digs.
Bonan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Loose keeping full guard, as Bonan tries to pass.
Bonan content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pixar Bonan.
Bonan shoots in and gets a takedown into Loose's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bonan drops back looking for a leg! Loose is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loose manages to kick Bonan off! Bonan jumps back into Loose's guard.
Bonan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loose is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonan defends well.
Bonan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bonan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bonan tries to free his leg and advance position but Loose is retaining full guard.
Bonan controlling from the top position.
Pixar Bonan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bonan drops his hands momentarily and Loose takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Loose throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loose scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bonan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loose as he avoids it easily.
Bonan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Loose tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bonan is in Loose's guard.
Bonan content to stall in guard here.
Bonan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Loose on the ground.
Bonan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bonan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pixar Bonan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Loose throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonan counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonan misses with a double jab
and Loose counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bonan misses.
Bonan lands with a hook. Loose tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Loose misses.
Loose throws a nice looking combination but Bonan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Loose throws a right and a left that Bonan avoids nicely.
Bonan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bonan looking to sit in guard and control but Loose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bonan working for a triangle but Loose defends it easily.
Bonan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bonan tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonan is working an open guard so Loose takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pixar Bonan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A combination from Bonan does no damage.
Loose throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bonan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Loose won't be happy with that.
Bonan working the head and body with strikes.
Loose is trying to escape the position but Bonan is controlling the position.
Bonan is looking to take a break and control but Loose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bonan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Loose's legs.
Loose tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bonan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bonan working the head and body with strikes.
Loose is trying to control Bonan's posture but Bonan avoids it.
Loose tries to buck Bonan off but Bonan is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonan wants to control but Loose is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonan working away.
Loose might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bonan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bonan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Loose taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bonan lands a nice forearm strike.
Loose wants to get back to his feet.
Bonan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bonan scoring with punches and elbows.
Loose is trying to get back to half guard.
Loose is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonan prevents Loose from escaping the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bonan decides to stand back up.
Pixar Bonan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Loose falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bonan counters with a straight right hand.
Wesley Loose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loose gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Bonan gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pixar Bonan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Wylde Rhoads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Wylde Rhoads!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wylde Rhoads. Wylde Rhoads circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the body from Silva misses
and Wylde Rhoads counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Junior Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Wylde Rhoads counters with a stiff right hand.
Wylde Rhoads misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Wylde Rhoads throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Wylde Rhoads connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Junior Silva has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva misses with a body punch
and Wylde Rhoads counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wylde Rhoads has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wylde Rhoads defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Wylde Rhoads throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde Rhoads keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva lands a jab to Wylde Rhoads's midsection.
Silva is looking to wear down Wylde Rhoads with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
Wylde Rhoads lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Wylde Rhoads connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva misses the body punch
and Wylde Rhoads counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Wylde Rhoads defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Wylde Rhoads is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wylde Rhoads misses the target.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in half guard, Silva seems content to control.
Silva trying to control from Wylde Rhoads's half guard. Wylde Rhoads has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Silva advances position into side control!
Silva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wylde Rhoads is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde Rhoads managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Silva.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wylde Rhoads holding on.
Silva 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.
Silva working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wylde Rhoads, who protects the arm well.
Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wylde Rhoads rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by Wylde Rhoads!
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wylde Rhoads must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Wylde Rhoads will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Junior Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Wylde Rhoads misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva tries for a takedown but Wylde Rhoads sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wylde Rhoads counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wylde Rhoads 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.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Wylde Rhoads gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Wylde Rhoads pulls Silva in to control the position.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wylde Rhoads is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva lands a big shot there that rocks Wylde Rhoads but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wylde Rhoads is working to get back to half guard.
Silva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing strikes here but Wylde Rhoads is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wylde Rhoads is looking to get to half guard.
Silva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wylde Rhoads is surviving well by controlling Silva's body position as best he can.
Silva goes for an armbar but Wylde Rhoads turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wylde Rhoads.
Silva wants to improve his position but instead Wylde Rhoads has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Wylde Rhoads postures up.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wylde Rhoads pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wylde Rhoads looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wylde Rhoads pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Wylde Rhoads is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wylde Rhoads sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wylde Rhoads!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Wylde Rhoads is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva tries for a takedown but Wylde Rhoads sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wylde Rhoads counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wylde Rhoads.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Wylde Rhoads is just out of range.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Wylde Rhoads counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Wylde Rhoads counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde Rhoads moves away from the strike by Silva.
Wylde Rhoads keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wylde Rhoads drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wylde Rhoads throws an off balance right hand
and Wylde Rhoads takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Wylde Rhoads throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wylde Rhoads looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Wylde Rhoads throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wylde Rhoads's guard now.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wylde Rhoads swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wylde Rhoads really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wylde Rhoads works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Junior Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wylde Rhoads dives on top into guard.
Silva working for a triangle but Wylde Rhoads defends it easily.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wylde Rhoads is one step ahead there.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wylde Rhoads postures up.
Silva has his foot on Wylde Rhoads's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wylde Rhoads works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva looking for subs off his back but Wylde Rhoads has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
Wylde Rhoads wants to stand but Silva has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wylde Rhoads pulls his head out easily.
Wylde Rhoads trying to control the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva tries to roll over but Wylde Rhoads keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Wylde Rhoads comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wylde Rhoads has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jake Wylde Rhoads!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Klopfenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klopfenstein kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Monster. Ichabod Klopfenstein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ichabod Klopfenstein !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Cook!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook avoids the head kick by Klopfenstein .
Cook with a lazy takedown attempt
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice body kick.
Klopfenstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cook circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cook counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cook missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klopfenstein pushes Cook off and gets back to his feet.
Klopfenstein misses with a body shot.
Klopfenstein throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Jason Cook has been cut.
Cook has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Klopfenstein .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klopfenstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cook circles away quickly and effectively.
Klopfenstein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Klopfenstein has clasped his hands together around Cook's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Klopfenstein throws a strike aimed at the side of Cook's head but Cook avoids it well.
Klopfenstein trying to control the action but Cook is working from the bottom.
Klopfenstein working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopfenstein postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Klopfenstein gets to mount! Cook was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cook tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cook is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Klopfenstein jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cook manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Klopfenstein throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Klopfenstein is looking to take a break and control but Cook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cook takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Klopfenstein .
Cook is trying to improve his position.
Klopfenstein throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Klopfenstein cracks Cook with a big right hand but Cook just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Klopfenstein wants to control but Cook is keeping him busy.
Klopfenstein in side control lands a decent elbow.
Klopfenstein working the ground and pound.
Cook is rocked!
Klopfenstein 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.
Klopfenstein lands a few punches from side control.
Cook is still in real trouble! Can Klopfenstein finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klopfenstein in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Cook looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Klopfenstein turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ichabod Klopfenstein !
Ichabod Klopfenstein retains his welterweight title!
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