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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Mabutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Raising the Bar. Gerard Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gerard Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Mabutu!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mabutu throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Mabutu swings widly with a right hand
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mabutu's guard.
Mabutu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Mabutu sees coming a mile off.
Mabutu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones tries to clinch
and Mabutu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mabutu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mabutu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mabutu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mabutu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mabutu working the head with strikes.
Mabutu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mabutu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mabutu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.
Jones is rocked!
Mabutu scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Jones is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Mabutu can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Mabutu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack The Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack The Ripper is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack The Ripper!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman throws a series of punches but The Ripper avoids them all with ease.
Mark Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Ripper counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Ripper.
The Ripper drops back looking for a leg! Coleman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Coleman manages to kick The Ripper off! The Ripper jumps back into Coleman's guard.
Coleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman wants to stand up but The Ripper is controlling him.
The Ripper throws a big right hand that misses.
The Ripper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Ripper lands a couple of digs.
It looks like Mark Coleman has been cut.
The Ripper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Ripper gets to his feet and stands over Coleman, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Coleman felt that one! The Ripper unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Coleman from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack The Ripper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Dinero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Nitschke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Paulo Dinero has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paulo Dinero seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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177 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paulo Dinero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Nitschke!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nitschke.
Nitschke 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 Dinero's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dinero regains half guard.
Nitschke thows a huge punch but Dinero dodges it nicely.
Dinero trying to control but Nitschke postures up.
Nitschke thows a huge punch but Dinero dodges it nicely.
Dinero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nitschke.
Dinero tries to get to full guard but Nitschke has control of the leg.
Nitschke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dinero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nitschke.
Nitschke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nitschke thows a huge punch but Dinero dodges it nicely.
Nitschke wants to control but Dinero is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Damian Nitschke hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nitschke misses with a hook.
Damian Nitschke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nitschke tries to clinch but Dinero is having none of it.
Dinero lands a jab to the head.
Dinero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dinero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nitschke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nitschke throws a poor cross that misses
and Dinero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nitschke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dinero can't escape the position.
Nitschke raining down shots from the mount!
Nitschke cracks Dinero with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nitschke throwing strikes here but Dinero is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dinero is trying desperately to improve position.
Nitschke wants to control the pace but Dinero is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke lands a heavy elbow.
Dinero can't escape the position.
Dinero holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nitschke tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nitschke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nitschke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dinero is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nitschke with shots to the head and body - Dinero looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nitschke throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nitschke working for a guillotine from mount but Dinero is in no mood to give up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nitschke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dinero is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dinero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nitschke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dinero is trying to escape the mount.
Nitschke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dinero can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nitschke landing punches.
Nitschke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dinero in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dinero working to try and regain half guard.
Dinero is breathing heavily.
Dinero holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nitschke tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nitschke controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Nitschke might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nitschke looking for a guillotine from mount but Dinero is having none of it.
Nitschke wants to control the pace but Dinero is squirming around nicely.
Nitschke lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dinero hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinero tries to reverse the position but Nitschke maintains control.
Nitschke looking to ground and pound but Dinero is blocking nicely.
Nitschke looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Nitschke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nitschke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dinero to the mat! Dinero manages to get full guard.
Nitschke trying to control but Dinero is working from the bottom.
Nitschke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nitschke thows a big elbow that misses.
Nitschke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dinero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nitschke wants to control from the top but Dinero keeps moving.
Nitschke advances position into side control!
Dinero avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nitschke.
Nitschke tries to score with some ground and pound. Dinero controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dinero avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nitschke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Nitschke seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dinero is looking for a sweep.
Dinero is trying to control Nitschke's posture but Nitschke avoids it.
Damian Nitschke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nitschke in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
An elbow from Nitschke crashes against the mat.
Nitschke cracks Dinero with a big right hand but Dinero just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dinero defending against the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nitschke grinds an elbow into Dinero's temple.
Dinero manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dinero is trying to control the action in half guard but Nitschke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nitschke wants to get back to full guard.
Nitschke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dinero is working away from the top position though.
Nitschke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dinero manages to get himself to full guard.
Nitschke trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nitschke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nitschke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nitschke wants to control from the top but Dinero keeps moving.
Dinero has his foot on Nitschke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nitschke works his way back into a safe position though.
Nitschke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Damian Nitschke was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dinero swats away the attempt to clinch by Nitschke.
Nitschke throws a push kick but Dinero slaps the foot to one side.
Paulo Dinero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dinero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nitschke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinero moves into the clinch.
Nitschke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dinero keeps the fight on the outside.
Nitschke misses with a left hand
and Dinero counters with a straight right hand.
Nitschke swings widly with a right hand
and Dinero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nitschke throws a poor cross that misses
and Dinero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinero fails with a takedown attempt.
Nitschke shoots in and bounces Dinero off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nitschke wants to control from the top but Dinero keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dinero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nitschke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nitschke in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
A lull in the action here as Nitschke stalls from top position.
Dinero tries to improve position but can't.
Dinero is working hard here to advance position.
Nitschke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dinero being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Nitschke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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.
Nitschke misses with a right hand
and Dinero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dinero scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dinero trying to pass the guard but Nitschke defending well.
Nitschke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dinero seems to be working for a kimura but Nitschke defends the submission attempt.
Nitschke controlling the position for now.
Nitschke tries to roll over but Dinero keeps him under control.
Nitschke punching from the bottom.
Dinero wants to pass to mount but Nitschke is defending the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinero prevents Nitschke from improving his position.
Dinero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nitschke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nitschke.
Nitschke is adopting a defensive guard.
Nitschke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dinero defends it easily.
Nitschke will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinero wants to control from the top but Nitschke keeps moving.
Dinero won't allow Nitschke to sweep him here.
Dinero tries to free his leg and advance position but Nitschke is retaining full guard.
Dinero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nitschke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dinero has managed to get both his arms back between Nitschke's legs - danger averted.
Dinero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dinero is fighting to break Nitschke's control of his arms but Nitschke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nitschke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nitschke is trying to keep Dinero in close.
Dinero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinero tries to free his leg and advance position but Nitschke is retaining full guard.
Dinero looking to sit in guard and control but Nitschke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nitschke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dinero looking for a sweep. Not yet Dinero, not yet.
Nitschke postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nitschke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dinero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nitschke throwing strikes from guard but Dinero blocks nicely.
Dinero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nitschke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nitschke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nitschke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Dinero looking to control.
Nitschke is looking to work some ground and pound but Dinero has wrist control.
Nitschke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nitschke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nitschke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dinero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nitschke throwing strikes but missing.
Nitschke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nitschke won't allow Dinero to sweep him here.
Nitschke stands and throws Dinero's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nitschke takes a little break here. Dinero wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Paulo Dinero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Nitschke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Nitschke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nitschke 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Nitschke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Bugasto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leif Anderson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Bugasto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leif Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bugasto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bugasto tries to clinch but Anderson moves away
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Bugasto wants to clinch
and Anderson counters with a good, hard body kick but Bugasto shrugs it off.
Bugasto misses with a head kick.
Bugasto moves to clinch but Anderson breaks away
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bugasto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chad Bugasto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bugasto tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Bugasto closes the distance but Anderson moves to the side
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bugasto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Leif Anderson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bugasto closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Bugasto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bugasto slips under a jab.
Bugasto wants to clinch
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chad Bugasto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bugasto closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
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.
Bugasto darts in trying to clinch
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bugasto closes the distance but Anderson moves to the side
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Anderson counters with an inside leg kick.
Bugasto tries to clinch but Anderson moves away
and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bugasto keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Bugasto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bugasto manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Bugasto's guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Bugasto keeps moving.
Bugasto being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leif Anderson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bugasto misses the shot to the body.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bugasto moves to clinch but Anderson breaks away
and Anderson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson lands the left hand.
Bugasto moves to clinch but Anderson breaks away
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bugasto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bugasto tries to clinch but Anderson moves away
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bugasto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bugasto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Bugasto keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Bugasto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bugasto manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Bugasto's guard.
Bugasto keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Bugasto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bugasto tries to get out of the position.
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.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bugasto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Leif Anderson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bugasto moves to clinch but Anderson breaks away
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bugasto wants to clinch but Anderson slips to the side
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Bugasto tries to clinch up
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Bugasto moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
Bugasto looks to clinch
and Anderson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bugasto!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bugasto trying desperately to get to his feet.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Anderson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bugasto can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Anderson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bugasto is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bugasto darts in trying to clinch
and Anderson counters with a nice leg kick.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bugasto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bugasto looks to clinch
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bugasto moves to clinch but Anderson breaks away
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bugasto closes the distance but Anderson moves to the side
and Anderson counters with a thumping low kick.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Bugasto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bugasto wants to clinch
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugasto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bugasto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bugasto closes the distance but Anderson moves to the side
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Bugasto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bugasto moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Bugasto.
It looks like Leif Anderson has been cut.
Bugasto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anderson has Bugasto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bugasto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Bugasto.
Bugasto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bugasto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bugasto throws a lazy body kick
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bugasto moves to clinch but Anderson breaks away
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Anderson stops Bugasto from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bugasto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bugasto is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bugasto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leif Anderson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bugasto looks to clinch
and Anderson counters with a nice leg kick.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bugasto.
Bugasto tries to clinch up
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Bugasto moves to clinch but Anderson breaks away
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bugasto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chad Bugasto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bugasto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Bugasto backing up. Bugasto nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Bugasto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bugasto catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bugasto tries to clinch but Anderson moves away
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bugasto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson stops Bugasto from getting back to his feet.
Leif Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Bugasto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leif Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Matador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ping xing ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Matador has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Matador seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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21
213 lbs
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26
200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Matador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ping xing ling!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matador comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
xing ling looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Matador bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
xing ling takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Matador is looking to take a break and control but xing ling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matador scoring with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matador throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
xing ling trying to control but Matador flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Matador controls the action.
Matador lands strikes to the head.
Matador somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Matador will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
xing ling is covering up but some of the strikes from Matador are getting through and doing damage.
Matador is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at xing ling. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Matador misses with a punch to the head.
Matador is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften xing ling up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
xing ling grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Matador lands shots from the back.
Matador trying to control.
Matador has xing ling flattened out and is raining down punches.
Matador lands a shot to the head.
xing ling is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Matador.
Matador throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting xing ling!
Matador 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.
Matador is punishing xing ling with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matador scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. xing ling is looking for a way out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matador lands a shot to the body.
xing ling showing good submission defense here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
xing ling is taking damage to the body and head.
Matador is looking to control xing ling but xing ling is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador scores with punches and elbows.
Matador scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Matador lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
xing ling takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Matador slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
xing ling is taking damage to the body and head.
Matador 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.
Matador has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for xing ling.
Matador looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
xing ling is trying to remain composed but Matador is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
xing ling defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Matador lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matador lands a shot to the body.
Matador is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Matador scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. xing ling is looking for a way out.
Matador cracks xing ling with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing xing ling from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Matador tightening his grip on xing ling, looking for the choke.
Matador has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for xing ling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
xing ling holding both Matador 's hands and preventing any damage.
Matador lands with a hammerfist to the side of xing ling's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Matador dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Matador drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
xing ling is not content to let Matador control the position.
Matador controls the position from side control.
Matador is trying to get an arm triangle but xing ling is defending well.
Matador taking a breather here.
Matador has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for xing ling!
xing ling is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matador lands a nice shot to the head.
Matador lands a big elbow.
Matador is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Matador extends the arm and xing ling is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Matador!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riley Hope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Madden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dom Madden is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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275 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Riley Hope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dom Madden!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hope showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Madden.
Madden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hope scores with a nice right hand.
Hope circles away from the clinch attempt.
Madden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope closes the distance and clinches up with Madden, looking for a takedown. Hope pushes Madden against the cage but Madden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Madden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hope throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hope decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Madden has one foot on Hope's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Madden wants to clinch.
Madden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Madden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hope throws a nice looking combination but Madden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Madden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Madden throws a head kick but Hope moves out of range.
Hope takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Riley Hope has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madden.
Danga de danga de dang - Hope scores with a four punch combination!
Madden throws a head kick but Hope moves out of range.
Madden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hope was well out of range. Poor timing from Madden.
Madden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hope doesn't seem bothered though.
Hope is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hope takes a swing at Madden's ribcage but misses.
Hope swings widly with a right hand
and Madden counters by clinching up.
Madden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hope in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Madden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hope's face.
Madden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hope's face.
Riley Hope's cut is getting worse.
A knee to the head by Madden.
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!
Madden crunches a lovely knee into Hope's ribcage.
Madden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hope in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Madden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Madden landing knees to the head.
Riley Hope's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Madden lands a body shot.
Madden scores a nice knee to the body.
Madden lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Madden landing knees to the body.
Madden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hope's face.
Jeez, Riley Hope's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hope takes an elbow to the forehead.
Madden unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Madden connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Madden obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Madden.
Hope tries for a takedown but Madden manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Madden scores with a knee to the head.
Madden lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hope changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Madden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Hope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madden lands with a kick to the temple. Hope shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Madden lands with a slapping head kick.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Riley Hope's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dom Madden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaowanungkarn's entrance music is Muay Thai fight music. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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19
152 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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21
163 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ninja Steele!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaowanungkarn closes the distance but Steele moves to the side
and Steele decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chaowanungkarn's guard.
Steele throws and elbow that misses. Chaowanungkarn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steele's guard. Nice move by Chaowanungkarn!
Chaowanungkarn wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Chaowanungkarn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steele on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Steele is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Chaowanungkarn frees his head nicely. Oh but Steele has switched to an armbar! Chaowanungkarn is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ninja Steele!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Cross has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zane Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanley slips under a jab.
Zane Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the body from Stanley misses
letting Cross counter with a right hand.
Stanley thuds his right hand into Cross's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanley looks to land a right hand but Cross moved out of range.
A combination from Cross does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Stanley. Those never looked like landing.
Stanley rushes Cross with punches - Cross moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Cross goes down! Stanley follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Stanley!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ribo Romansador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller's entrance music is Roy Jones Jr - Go hard or go home. A fine choice. Damian Miller has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ribo Romansador!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romansador has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romansador there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miller misses with a hook. Romansador ducked under it nicely.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romansador circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller shoots and misses
and Romansador counters with a thumping low kick.
Miller tries for a takedown but Romansador circles away easily
and Romansador counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Romansador not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romansador seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Romansador missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Romansador throws a strike but Miller avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romansador thows a big elbow that misses.
Miller trying to control the position here.
Romansador throws a sloppy strike and Miller has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Romansador is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Miller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damian Miller!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ren Duran is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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195 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bam Margera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ren Duran!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duran shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Margera is trying to defend but Duran finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Duran has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Duran controlling from the full mount.
Margera is desperately trying to improve his position but Duran has a good base and remains in mount.
Margera wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Duran struggling to land strikes to the head as Margera covers up.
Margera rolls, trying to escape but Duran keeps control of the position.
Margera controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Duran missing with strikes from the back.
Duran is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Margera has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Duran thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran looking for the choke but no joy.
Duran keeps control of the position as Margera tries to break free.
Margera manages to reverse the position and now he's in Duran's guard. Nice work there by Margera.
Margera wants to pass the guard but Duran is keeping the position.
Margera drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Duran manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Margera has Duran in his guard.
Duran trying to control the position from guard on top but Margera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran drops back, looking for a kneebar! Margera looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Margera looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Margera!
Margera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Duran, who protects the arm well.
Margera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Margera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera tries to advance position but instead Duran slips a leg back in to half guard.
Margera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Margera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Margera is keen to just control but Duran is a slippery customer.
Duran wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duran is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Duran controlling the position well.
Margera wants to control but Duran is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Margera is looking for a kimura but Duran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Margera to get the leverage.
Margera is looking to stall here but Duran recovers full guard.
Duran looking for a sweep. Not yet Duran, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Duran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch combination from Duran misses.
Margera misses with an uppercut.
Duran thows a body shot but no joy.
Duran misses with a takedown
and Margera counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Duran!
Margera looking for a guillotine from mount but Duran is having none of it.
Margera controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Margera is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Duran has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran is squirming around, avoiding Margera's attempts to control the action.
Duran bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Duran loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Margera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duran is one step ahead there.
Duran must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Margera pulls Duran in close to prevent any damage.
Margera has his foot on Duran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duran works his way back into a safe position though.
Duran thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duran 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.
Margera is looking for a triangle but Duran pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Margera wants to sweep but no luck.
Duran drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Margera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Duran has Margera in his guard.
Duran keeping moving, preventing Margera from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran keeping full guard, as Margera tries to pass.
Duran is trying to control the position but Margera postures up.
Duran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Margera is one step ahead there.
Margera wants to control from the top but Duran keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Margera fails with the takedown
and Duran counters with a nice double leg into side control. Margera won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Duran thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Duran is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Margera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Margera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Duran is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Margera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Margera trying to control but Duran postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Margera dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Margera misses with a takedown
and Duran counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Duran.
Duran throwing strikes but missing.
Margera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Margera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Margera keeping moving, preventing Duran from controlling successfully.
Duran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duran throws a big right hand that misses.
Duran 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.
Margera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Margera wants to stand up but Duran is controlling him.
Duran stopping the sweep attempt from Margera.
Margera has his foot on Duran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duran works his way back into a safe position though.
Duran is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Margera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Margera has escaped and now he's on top!
Duran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Margera prevents Duran from getting back to his feet.
Margera wants to control from the top but Duran keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Margera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Margera wants to pass the guard but Duran is keeping the position.
Duran looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Margera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Duran is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Duran has escaped and now he's on top!
Margera keeping moving, preventing Duran from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Margera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duran defends it easily.
Duran drops back looking for a leg! Margera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Margera manages to kick Duran off! Duran jumps back into Margera's guard.
Duran trying to control the position from guard on top but Margera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Margera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duran defends it easily.
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.
Margera keeping moving, preventing Duran from controlling successfully.
Duran is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Margera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Margera has escaped and now he's on top!
Ren Duran has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Margera throws a big right hand that misses.
Margera trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bam Margera.
I think Margera 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 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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FIGHT
RATING
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