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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rayden Machinator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machinator comes to the cage accompanied by Queen - 'We Will Rock You'. Andy Roberts told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rayden Machinator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts tries to sprawl but Machinator drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Machinator is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Machinator connects with a nice short shot to Roberts's temple.
Roberts taking some punishment here, with Machinator in his half guard.
Machinator looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roberts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Machinator working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Machinator is trying to work for a kimura but Roberts is defending well.
Machinator in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Roberts tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Machinator!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rayden Machinator!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DrewB Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DrewB Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikey Hogan!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hogan showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Hogan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Down is trying to stand back up but Hogan is controlling him
Hogan tries to pass to full mount but Down defends it.
Hogan prevents Down from improving his position.
Down is working hard here to advance position.
Hogan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Down. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hogan in particular looking to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Down moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan connects with a couple of short punches.
Hogan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mikey Hogan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hogan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hogan misses with a head kick.
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.
Down throws a right hand that misses
so Hogan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hogan preventing the sweep.
Down trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hogan won't allow Down to sweep him here.
Down trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hogan stopping the sweep attempt from Down.
Down controls Hogan momentarily but Hogan frees himself.
Down is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Down has his takedown stuffed
and Hogan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Down's guard.
Down looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogan is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Down lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hogan!
Poor strikes thrown by Down there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Down throwing strikes here but Hogan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hogan is looking to improve his position but Down isn't that keen on the idea.
Down thowing shots but they're missing.
Down thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Down thowing shots but they're missing.
Hogan is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Hogan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Down pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hogan misses with a body kick.
Down has his takedown stuffed
and Hogan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down misses with an uppercut
and Hogan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Down!
Hogan controlling from the full mount.
Down is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan controlling from mount.
Down 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.
Down sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Down tries to get to full guard but Hogan has control of the leg.
Down manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Down wants to hit a switch here but Hogan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Down there!
Hogan controlling the pace for now.
Down keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hogan avoids the attempt from Down to control.
Down regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down trying to control but Hogan postures up.
Down manages to get to full guard.
Down wants to sweep but no luck.
Down is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Down is looking to stand up but Hogan isn't so interested in that idea.
Hogan stopping the sweep attempt from Down.
Down being controlled here, momentarily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Down jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Hogan 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!
An inside leg kick from Hogan misses.
Down looks to land a left hand but Hogan moved out of range nicely.
Down throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hogan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Down throws a big shot that misses.
Down misses with an uppercut
and Hogan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Down lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hogan!
Down looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Down thowing shots but they're missing.
Down punching from mount but Hogan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Down throwing strikes here but Hogan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Down throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hogan manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Hogan, under a barage of strikes from Down.
Down thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Hogan is trying to get back to full guard.
Down trying to pass the guard but Hogan defending well.
Mikey Hogan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hogan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Down.
Down wants to pass the guard but Hogan is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down throwing shots but Hogan is blocking nicely.
Down missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Down not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Down not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hogan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hogan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Down working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hogan's thigh. Hogan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Down throwing strikes from guard but Hogan blocks nicely.
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.
Down with a flurry of punches that miss.
Down thows a big elbow that misses.
Down trying to move into half guard but instead Hogan has managed to sweep!
Down looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Down is trying to keep Hogan in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Hogan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hogan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Hogan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JW Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ros Ludovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ros Ludovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, JW Alonso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ros Ludovic!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alonso doesn't manage to clinch there - Ludovic circles away.
Ludovic fails with the takedown
and Alonso counters by moving into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Alonso.
Ludovic has Alonso pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alonso manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alonso stops a takedown attempt from Ludovic.
JW Alonso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ros Ludovic.
Alonso looking to slow down the pace here.
Alonso scores with a shoulder strike.
Ludovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Alonso shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ludovic tries for a takedown but Alonso manages to get underhooks.
Ludovic is working for takedown but Alonso is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ludovic looks gassed!
Ludovic tries for a takedown but Alonso manages to get underhooks.
Ludovic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Alonso clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ludovic not allowing Alonso to control his hands.
Alonso is trying to break free.
Ludovic not allowing Alonso to control his hands.
Alonso is trying to break free.
Alonso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ludovic on the ground.
Ludovic is not going to allow Alonso to sit and survive in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alonso is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ludovic is looking for the choke from the back position but Alonso is controlling his hands well.
Ludovic is looking for the choke from the back position but Alonso is controlling his hands well.
Ludovic working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludovic patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Alonso controlling Ludovic 's hands.
Ludovic seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Alonso's chin but Alonso turns very nicely into Ludovic's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Alonso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alonso throwing strikes but missing.
Ludovic working for a triangle but Alonso defends it easily.
Ludovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alonso is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alonso defends it easily.
Ludovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alonso is aware though and is defending well.
Alonso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ludovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alonso defends well.
Ludovic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alonso wants to control from the top but Ludovic keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alonso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ludovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Ludovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alonso defends it easily.
Ludovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alonso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ludovic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alonso!
Ludovic swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alonso is now in Ludovic's guard. A big mistake from Ludovic there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ros Ludovic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alonso throws the kick towards the body but Ludovic avoids it.
Ludovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alonso moves into the clinch.
Alonso scores with a shoulder strike.
Alonso digs a right hand underneath Ludovic's ribcage. Ludovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alonso lands with a left to the head.
Alonso stops a takedown attempt from Ludovic.
Alonso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ludovic is trying to drag Alonso to the mat but Alonso just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
JW Alonso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ros Ludovic.
Alonso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alonso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alonso is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ludovic is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Alonso.
Ludovic is trying to drag Alonso to the mat but Alonso just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alonso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alonso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alonso has Ludovic up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Alonso's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ludovic has Alonso pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alonso manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ludovic avoiding damage as Alonso throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alonso cracks Ludovic with a nice body shot.
Ludovic is breathing heavily.
Alonso leaning against his opponent.
Alonso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alonso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Alonso - that landed with a thud.
Alonso lands an elbow inside that Ludovic shrugs off.
Alonso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alonso breaks from the clinch.
Alonso clinches up with Ludovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Ludovic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alonso is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alonso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alonso is trying to break the clinch but Ludovic is controlling him.
Alonso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ros Ludovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alonso tries to clinch but Ludovic is having none of it.
Ludovic moves forwards but Alonso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ludovic gets tackled into the cage by Alonso. Alonso maintains the clinch.
Alonso gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ludovic.
Alonso breaks the clinch.
Alonso darts in and clinches Ludovic up against the cage.
Alonso lands with a light punch inside.
Ludovic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alonso gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alonso scores with a shot to the side of Ludovic's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alonso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alonso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ludovic fails with the takedown
and Alonso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alonso scores with a jab.
Ludovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alonso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alonso pushes off an throws an elbow but Ludovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alonso is trying to break the clinch but Ludovic is controlling him.
Ludovic wants a takedown.
Ludovic is working for takedown but Alonso is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alonso gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ludovic.
Ludovic tries for a takedown but Alonso manages to get underhooks.
Alonso lands a left hand.
Alonso throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alonso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ludovic is working for takedown but Alonso is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alonso with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alonso prevents the takedown attempt.
Ludovic is trying to drag Alonso to the mat but Alonso just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alonso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ludovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alonso pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ludovic shoots and misses
letting Alonso counter with a right hand.
Alonso has closed the distance and engaged Ludovic in a clinch.
Ludovic tries for a takedown but Alonso manages to get underhooks.
Alonso is trying to break the clinch but Ludovic is controlling him.
Ludovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alonso prevents it.
Alonso is trying to break the clinch but Ludovic has him pressed against the cage.
Alonso scores with a shot to the side of Ludovic's head.
Ludovic is trying to drag Alonso to the mat but Alonso just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ludovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alonso prevents it.
Ludovic being controlled against the cage.
Ludovic has Alonso pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alonso manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ludovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alonso pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Alonso - that landed with a thud.
Alonso lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Alonso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludovic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ludovic goes for a takedown attempt but Alonso pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alonso with a nice cross.
Alonso has Ludovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Ludovic can't get the takedown.
Alonso tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ludovic avoids it.
Alonso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ludovic tries for a takedown but Alonso manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alonso.
Alonso lands a hook that snaps the head of Ludovic backwards.
Alonso stalling against the cage.
Alonso throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ludovic can't get the takedown.
Alonso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alonso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Alonso.
A slow jab from Alonso misses its intended target.
Alonso leaves Ludovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ludovic tries to keep at a distance but Alonso has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JW Alonso dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ludovic misses with a takedown
and Alonso moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Alonso - that landed with a thud.
Alonso is pressed up against the cage. Ludovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alonso down to the mat. Alonso avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alonso connects with a body shot that sends Ludovic's belly button to the back.
Alonso closes the distance and pushes Ludovic back into the cage.
Alonso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alonso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alonso missing with knees to the body.
Ludovic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alonso is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
JW Alonso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ros Ludovic.
Alonso lands a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alonso - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alonso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alonso pushes Ludovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alonso lands an elbow inside that Ludovic shrugs off.
Alonso is leaning against Ludovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alonso gets underhooks to prevent Ludovic's takedown attempt.
Alonso scores with a shoulder strike.
Alonso is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Alonso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alonso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alonso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ludovics head.
Alonso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ludovic with a poor takedown
and Alonso counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alonso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alonso fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alonso clinches up with Ludovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Alonso scores with a hook to the body.
Alonso presses Ludovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alonso is trying to break free.
Alonso lands a left hand.
Ludovic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Alonso clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ludovic working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ludovic working for a choke but Alonso is defending well.
Ludovic doesn't have the hooks in and Alonso manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alonso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ludovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alonso defends it easily.
Alonso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ludovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alonso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alonso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ludovic has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Alonso is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ludovic.
Ludovic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ludovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludovic actively working from the bottom here.
Ludovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ludovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alonso works his way into side control.
Alonso content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight!
JW Alonso showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alonso has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JW Alonso!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choi Siwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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143 lbs
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23
157 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Choi Siwon!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junqueira Junior throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Siwon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siwon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Siwon trying to control but Junqueira Junior is working from the bottom.
Siwon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Siwon looking to sit in guard and control but Junqueira Junior gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Siwon controls Junqueira Junior momentarily but Junqueira Junior frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi Siwon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Junqueira Junior misses with an uppercut
and Siwon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Siwon throwing shots but Junqueira Junior is blocking nicely.
Siwon is keen to just control but Junqueira Junior is a slippery customer.
Junqueira Junior has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siwon is working away from the top position though.
Siwon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siwon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Siwon is looking for a kimura here.
Siwon works his way into side control.
Siwon advances nicely into full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siwon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Siwon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Siwon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Junqueira Junior has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Junqueira Junior!
Siwon controls Junqueira Junior momentarily but Junqueira Junior frees himself.
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.
Junqueira Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Siwon is retaining full guard.
Siwon managing to control the position.
Junqueira Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Siwon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choi Siwon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Junqueira Junior misses with a lunging right hand
and Siwon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Junqueira Junior won't be happy with that.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee asks Siwon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Siwon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Junqueira Junior struggling a bit here.
Siwon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Junqueira Junior is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Siwon is looking to take a break and control but Junqueira Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junqueira Junior is trying to improve his position.
Siwon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Siwon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Siwon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Siwon trying to control the action but Junqueira Junior is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Siwon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Siwon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Junqueira Junior is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Siwon tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siwon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Junqueira Junior, who protects the arm well.
Siwon is trying to get an arm triangle but Junqueira Junior is defending well.
Choi Siwon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Siwon is trying to get an arm triangle but Junqueira Junior is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Siwon tries for a kimura but Junqueira Junior is defending well.
Siwon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Siwon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Siwon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choi Siwon 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!
Junqueira Junior throws a shot from downtown. Siwon moves away and avoids it.
Choi Siwon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siwon misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siwon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Junqueira Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Junqueira Junior misses with an uppercut
and Siwon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Junqueira Junior manages to get to full guard.
Siwon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junqueira Junior throws a predictable looking body shot
and Siwon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Siwon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Junqueira Junior counters with a left to the body.
Siwon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Junqueira Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choi Siwon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siwon has his takedown stuffed
and Junqueira Junior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Junqueira Junior misses with a shot to the body
and Siwon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Junqueira Junior won't be happy with that.
Siwon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Siwon tries for a kimura but Junqueira Junior is defending well.
Choi Siwon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siwon working the ground and pound but Junqueira Junior is defending the strikes.
Siwon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Junqueira Junior has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Siwon but great work by Junqueira Junior.
Siwon tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Junqueira Junior wants to control for a moment but Siwon uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Siwon is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Choi Siwon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Siwon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Choi Siwon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eduard Folayang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Takalua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
161 lbs
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152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eduard Folayang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonah Takalua!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Folayang blocks a head kick by Takalua.
Takalua cracks Folayang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Takalua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Folayang counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Jonah Takalua has been cut.
Takalua closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Folayang quickly recovers to half guard.
Folayang trying to control from the bottom.
Takalua sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Folayang defending well though.
Takalua is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Folayang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takalua.
Takalua not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takalua not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Folayang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takalua.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takalua thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Folayang looking for submissions off his back.
Folayang trying to control from the bottom.
Takalua passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takalua throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Takalua looking to land elbow strikes but Folayang uses the position to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takalua thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Takalua thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Folayang to regain full guard.
Takalua works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takalua looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Folayang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takalua.
Takalua is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Folayang!
Takalua breaks from Folayang's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonah Takalua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonah Takalua's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Takalua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Folayang.
Jonah Takalua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takalua paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Takalua finds it's way through Folayang's defenses.
Takalua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takalua throws a combination that misses
and Folayang counters with a straight right hand.
Folayang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takalua counters with a left and a right that stings Folayang.
Takalua getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takalua plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Folayang jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takalua cracks Folayang with an open hand slap.
Folayang is rocked!
Takalua misses with a left hand
and Folayang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takalua misses with the combination.
Takalua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Folayang tries for a takedown but Takalua circles away easily
and Takalua counters with a big head kick but Folayang shrugs it off.
Folayang fails with the takedown
and Takalua counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduard Folayang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folayang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takalua counters with a two punch combo.
Oh Folayang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takalua scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Folayang is trying to escape the position but Takalua is controlling the position.
Folayang seems to have got his legs back now.
Takalua working the body and head with strikes.
Takalua fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Takalua is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Folayang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takalua controls the position.
Folayang is trying to control Takalua's posture but Takalua avoids it.
Folayang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Takalua.
Folayang is trying to control but can't.
Takalua is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takalua slips a nice elbow through Folayang's hands, connecting with Folayang's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonah Takalua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonah Takalua's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Takalua misses with a combination
and Folayang counters with a stiff right hand.
Takalua misses with a lunging right hand
and Folayang counters with a stiff right hand.
Folayang takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takalua tries a head kick but it misses.
Folayang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Takalua listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Folayang misses with an uppercut.
Takalua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Folayang. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takalua circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Folayang drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Takalua follows Folayang to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonah Takalua!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafhael Angeles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Batang Tondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
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22
166 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafhael Angeles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Batang Tondo!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angeles moves to clinch but Tondo breaks away
and Tondo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tondo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tondo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tondo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tondo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tondo trying to control the position from guard on top but Angeles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tondo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tondo trying to control the position from guard on top but Angeles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Batang Tondo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tondo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Angeles moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angeles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tondo is defending well for now.
Tondo tries to score a body lock takedown but Angeles shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tondo can't get the takedown.
Rafhael Angeles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batang Tondo.
Angeles gets underhooks to prevent Tondo's takedown attempt.
Tondo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Angeles is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tondo to the mat. Tondo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Angeles has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tondo is proving hard to escape from.
Angeles is looking to work some ground and pound but Tondo has wrist control.
Angeles won't allow Tondo to get back to his feet.
Angeles decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tondo looks gassed!
Angeles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tondo as he avoids it easily.
Angeles shoots in for a takedown but Tondo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tondo has managed to clinch.
Angeles goes for a takedown attempt but Tondo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Angeles tries to clinch but Tondo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tondo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Angeles counters by moving into the clinch.
Angeles stops a takedown attempt from Tondo.
Angeles has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tondo regains guard immediately.
Angeles lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tondo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Angeles pushes down on Tondo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angeles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Angeles throwing shots but Tondo is blocking nicely.
Angeles is looking for a kimura but Tondo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Angeles to get the leverage.
Angeles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angeles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Angeles wants to stand up but Tondo is controlling the position.
Tondo is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angeles is looking for a kimura but Tondo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Angeles to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angeles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tondo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tondo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Angeles.
Angeles frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Angeles working for a submission but Tondo is keeping him at bay.
Angeles jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tondo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tondo is looking for a sweep.
Tondo stops Angeles from passing to mount.
Angeles tries for a kimura but Tondo is defending well.
Tondo wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angeles tries to score with some ground and pound. Tondo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafhael Angeles dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Angeles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tondo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Angeles counters with a takedown into side control.
Angeles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Angeles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Angeles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Angeles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Angeles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Angeles lands a few punches from side control.
Tondo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angeles tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Angeles decides to stand back up. Angeles steps back and let's Tondo get back to his feet.
Angeles drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Angeles goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tondo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Angeles but great work by Tondo.
Angeles manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Angeles is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Angeles thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Angeles stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Angeles wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Angeles.
Angeles shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tondo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Angeles 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.
Tondo wants to stand but Angeles is controlling the position.
Angeles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angeles is pushing down on Tondo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tondo is fighting to maintain full guard but Angeles has managed to sneak the leg through.
Angeles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Angeles looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Angeles is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tondo!
Angeles jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tondo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Angeles tries for a kimura but Tondo is defending well.
Angeles decides to stand back up. Angeles steps back and let's Tondo get back to his feet.
Tondo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Angeles counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tondo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angeles looking for a guillotine from mount but Tondo is having none of it.
Tondo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tondo is in a horrible position here. Angeles smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Angeles throwing strikes here but Tondo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tondo is looking to get to half guard.
Angeles is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Tondo is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Tondo flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Angeles anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Tondo and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Angeles slips an arm under Tondo chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Angeles has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Angeles is squeezing on Tondo like an anaconda would it's prey. Tondo fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafhael Angeles!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enrique Volkov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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177 lbs
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176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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KO power |
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Decent 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enrique Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cody Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Gunn throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkov lands with a slapping head kick.
Gunn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Volkov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Volkov throws a head kick but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn lands a slapping body shot.
Gunn lands a nice looking body shot.
Gunn looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov takes one to the chin there.
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gunn throws a combination that misses
and Volkov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gunn is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Gunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunn scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn misses with a series of wild punches.
Volkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Gunn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Volkov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gunn really felt that one!
Gunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Gunn.
Gunn throws a shot to the body.
Gunn scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunn thows a body shot but no joy.
Gunn lands with a nice body punch.
Volkov is breathing heavily.
Gunn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gunn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Volkov rather than just go for the knockout.
Gunn clobbers Volkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice cross by Gunn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Volkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunn lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
No joy there for Gunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunn scores with a jab to the body.
Gunn avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Volkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunn jabs at Volkov's body.
Gunn stuns Volkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
Gunn stalks Volkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Volkov's face. Volkov staggers backwards, shaken.
Gunn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gunn just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lands a slapping body shot.
Gunn takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Gunn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Volkov under the eye.
Gunn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gunn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gunn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunn lands a nice shot to the body.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gunn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Enrique Volkov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn lands with a shot to the body.
Gunn scores with a body shot.
Gunn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gunn lands with a good body shot.
Gunn works Volkov's body with a nice hook.
Gunn blocks a head kick by Volkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gunn!
Volkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gunn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gunn is working the combinations to good effect here.
Volkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunn. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunn jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Enrique Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gunn lands with a nice body punch.
Gunn tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gunn.
Gunn swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Gunn swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Gunn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Gunn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enrique Volkov's cut.
That's time! Volkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice shot lands for Gunn.
Gunn lands a jab to Volkov's midsection.
Gunn lands with a nice combination. Volkov backs away looking to recover.
Volkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gunn.
Cody Gunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunn misses with a double jab.
Volkov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gunn.
Gunn scores with a jab. Volkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gunn avoids the head kick by Volkov.
A head kick by Volkov misses
and Gunn counters with a straight right hand.
Volkov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gunn throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
Gunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Gunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunn throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunn thuds a left hand into Volkov's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Gunn.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn moves out of range as Volkov throws a body kick.
Gunn fails to land with a series of punches.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunn lands a nice looking body shot.
Gunn misses with a double jab.
Volkov moves forwards but Gunn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gunn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunn jabs at Volkov's body.
Gunn jabs at Volkov's body.
Gunn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Gunn lands a nice hook to Volkov's body. Volkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Enrique Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Gunn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Volkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gunn digs a good body shot into Volkov's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunn cracks Volkov with a good jab.
Gunn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Volkov walks into a left hand.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunn lands with a cross.
Gunn misses with a body shot.
Gunn swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Gunn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gunn.
Gunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Gunn thuds a left hand into Volkov's body.
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
Gunn takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Gunn.
Gunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunn lands a really nice looking cross but Volkov seems unphased.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
Gunn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.
Gunn misses with a body punch
and Volkov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A cross from Gunn lands.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
Gunn thows a body shot but no joy.
Gunn misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.
Volkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gunn swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Gunn digs a good hook to Volkov's body.
Gunn lands with a good body shot.
Gunn jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Gunn as he connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunn swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Gunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunn digs a good hook to Volkov's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volkov has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Gunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enrique Volkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gunn takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Gunn punishes Volkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Gunn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gunn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gunn blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Gunn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gunn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gunn lands with a shot to the body.
Gunn lands a nice looking body shot.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gunn connects with a body shot.
Gunn connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Volkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunn to score with a decent uppercut.
Gunn jabs at Volkov's body.
Gunn lands a jab to the head.
Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Volkov walks into a left hand.
Gunn throws a shot to the body.
Gunn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Volkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Gunn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gunn duly obliges.
Some wild striking there from Gunn.
Gunn lands a body shot.
Gunn jabs at Volkov's body.
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!
Gunn works Volkov's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunn jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gunn swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Gunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Gunn lands a nice shot to the body.
Volkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gunn misses with a double jab.
Gunn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donk. Gunn catches Volkov right on the button with a cross.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gunn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gunn punishes Volkov's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn scores with a jab.
Gunn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gunn scores with a nice head shot.
Volkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Volkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gunn throws a one two combo.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
Gunn lands a jab-cross combination.
Volkov throws a head kick but Gunn moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn connects with a body shot.
Gunn throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Gunn with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Gunn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gunn scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gunn.
Gunn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
Gunn dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunn takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Gunn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gunn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Enrique Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cody Gunn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gunn throws a series of strikes that have Volkov backpedaling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Gunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gunn 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 25:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Gunn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sheikh Hasina Wazed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Octavio Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wazed comes to the cage accompanied by Mercedes Sosa - Como la Cigarra. Sheikh Hasina Wazed has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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147 lbs
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Solid 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sheikh Hasina Wazed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Octavio Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wazed scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wazed throws a hook but Gomes avoids it easily.
Wazed tries to sprawl but Gomes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wazed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wazed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gomes throwing shots but Wazed is blocking nicely.
Wazed is trying to control but can't.
Wazed is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazed wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy.
Gomes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gomes throws and elbow that misses. Wazed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gomes's guard. Nice move by Wazed!
Wazed won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
Gomes trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wazed preventing the sweep.
Gomes is trying to control the position but Wazed postures up.
Wazed forces his way into half guard.
Wazed prevents Gomes from improving his position.
Gomes punching from the bottom.
Gomes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wazed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wazed's back!
Gomes missing with strikes from the back.
Wazed rolls, trying to escape but Gomes keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wazed knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wazed for a finish.
Wazed breaks Gomes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gomes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wazed has passed into side control.
Gomes is trying to control Wazed's posture but Wazed avoids it.
Wazed blocks the strikes from Gomes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wazed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wazed advances nicely into full mount.
Gomes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wazed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wazed tries to control but Gomes wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Octavio Gomes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wazed misses with a right hand
and Gomes counters with a nice body shot.
Gomes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wazed counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wazed stands and throws Gomes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gomes is trying to control Wazed's posture but Wazed avoids it.
Wazed passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gomes!
Wazed looking to control but Gomes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gomes working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazed working for a guillotine from mount but Gomes is in no mood to give up.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wazed avoids the attempt from Gomes to control.
Wazed trying to control but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes wants to control but Wazed is having none of it.
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.
Wazed prevents Gomes from getting the reversal.
Gomes really wants to buck Wazed off and get back to his feet.
Gomes tries to hold on but Wazed postures up.
Gomes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wazed sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazed looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gomes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gomes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wazed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wazed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes trying to control but Wazed is working from the bottom.
Wazed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheikh Hasina Wazed dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wazed scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wazed tries to pass to full mount but Gomes defends it.
Sheikh Hasina Wazed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomes missing with punches from the bottom.
Wazed wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well.
Gomes is trying to control but Wazed passes into side control!
Wazed working away.
Wazed has knee on belly momentarily but Gomes bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gomes throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wazed trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wazed stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Wazed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wazed wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Wazed trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Sheikh Hasina Wazed wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A big left from Gomes misses.
A big right from Wazed misses.
A swing and a miss from Gomes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazed shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wazed was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wazed prevents Gomes from getting the reversal.
Gomes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wazed looking for a sweep. Not yet Wazed, not yet.
Gomes stands up over Wazed, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gomes throws and elbow that misses. Wazed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gomes's guard. Nice move by Wazed!
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wazed looking to pass the guard.
Gomes is trying to keep Wazed in close.
Wazed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wazed won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
Wazed looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sheikh Hasina Wazed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wazed has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge 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... Sheikh Hasina Wazed!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew BDown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and beej dem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BDown's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 50 Cent - I Get Money. dem is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by born unknown. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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221 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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, Drew BDown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, beej dem!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
dem moves in looking to clinch but BDown pushes him off.
BDown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
dem fails with an attempt to clinch.
dem throws a right hand that BDown ducks under and follows up with a left that BDown also avoids with ease.
dem fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
dem throws a big shot that misses.
beej dem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BDown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
dem misses with a combination
letting BDown counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dem looks to throw the jab but BDown is out of range.
dem tries to clinch up
and BDown counters with a nice uppercut.
dem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BDown throws out the jab.
dem throws a hook but BDown avoids it easily.
dem misses with a two punch combination.
dem tries to clinch but BDown moves away
and BDown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
dem looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BDown was well out of range. Poor timing from dem.
BDown misses with a hook. dem ducked under it nicely.
dem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BDown circles away from the clinch attempt
and BDown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BDown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. dem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
dem throws a shot from downtown. BDown moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dem scores with a hook.
BDown misses with a right hand
and dem counters with a nice body shot.
BDown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
dem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
dem scores with a jab. BDown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - dem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BDown circles away from the clinch attempt
letting BDown counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
dem throws a nice looking combination but BDown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
dem tries to clinch but BDown moves out of range.
BDown circles away from the clinch attempt.
dem tries to clinch but BDown moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BDown throws a series of strikes that have dem backpedaling.
It looks like beej dem has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
dem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew BDown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on beej dem's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
dem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but BDown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BDown is on the wrong end of a nice combination from dem.
dem throws a hook but BDown blocks it.
dem takes a swing at BDown's ribcage but misses.
BDown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
dem fails with an attempt to clinch.
BDown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between dem's hands.
dem just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dem tries to close the distance and clinch but BDown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
BDown jabs dem to the body, keeping him at a distance.
BDown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by dem.
dem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BDown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
dem is breathing heavily.
dem fails with an attempt to clinch.
beej dem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BDown throws a lazy uppercut
and dem counters with a three punch combo that has BDown backing up. BDown nods at dem to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from dem does no damage.
dem staying out of range there.
dem scores with a jab.
Drew BDown is winning the standup battle so far.
BDown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from dem.
dem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from dem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
dem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and BDown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dem throws a right and a left that BDown avoids nicely.
dem misses with a lunging right hand
and dem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
dem looks to score with a jab to the body but BDown is just out of range.
dem scores with a three punch combo!
BDown misses with a looping left.
BDown throws an overhand right that lands on dem's shoulder, as dem tries to avoid the shot.
dem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
dem tries to clinch up
and BDown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from BDown does no damage.
BDown misses with an uppercut. dem saw that one coming.
dem misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
dem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
dem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Drew BDown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on beej dem's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
dem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
dem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
dem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BDown was well out of range. Poor timing from dem.
BDown is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
BDown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good standup being displayed there by dem as he connects with a hook.
BDown throws an off balance right hand
and dem counters with a crisp right that sends BDown to the canvas! dem follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). beej dem!
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