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Triumph 65 [Man O War] PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Remi Beauvais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Redgrave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remi Beauvais has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Remi Beauvais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Redgrave!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Redgrave, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Redgrave.
Redgrave fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beauvais fails with a takedown attempt.
Beauvais closes the distance and clinches up with Redgrave, looking for a takedown. Beauvais pushes Redgrave against the cage but Redgrave circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redgrave misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beauvais tries to clinch but Redgrave moves out of range.
Beauvais throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Redgrave was covering up waiting for the punch and Beauvais finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Beauvais gets to his feet. Redgrave looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redgrave tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beauvais paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redgrave shoots for a double leg takedown but Beauvais sprawls well. He's pushed Redgrave's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beauvais tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redgrave paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beauvais lands a slapping body shot.
Redgrave throws a right and a left that Beauvais avoids nicely.
Redgrave swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beauvais counters with a single leg into guard. Redgrave didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redgrave is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beauvais is controlling him.
Beauvais gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beauvais is defended easily by Redgrave.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Beauvais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beauvais fails with an attempt to clinch.
Redgrave looks to land a combination but Beauvais avoids it well.
Beauvais has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais stalling.
Beauvais drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beauvais escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redgrave throws a nice looking combination but Beauvais bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Remi Beauvais seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redgrave gets caught napping as Beauvais dives in and scores a takedown. Redgrave manages to retain guard.
Beauvais wants to stand and escape but instead Redgrave has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Redgrave trying to stand up but can't free himself from Beauvais's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais controls Redgrave momentarily but Redgrave frees himself.
Redgrave tries to stand but Beauvais is controlling from the bottom.
Redgrave stands up and waves to Beauvais to follow him.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Beauvais dominated that round.
That's time! Beauvais's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Redgrave tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Beauvais manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Remi Beauvais is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beauvais swats away the attempt to clinch by Redgrave.
Redgrave throws a combination. Beauvais tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Redgrave is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redgrave misses with a combination
and Beauvais counters with a nice double leg into side control. Redgrave won't be happy with that.
Beauvais stands up and beckons Redgrave to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beauvais shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Redgrave napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Remi Beauvais overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beauvais wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redgrave keeps working.
Beauvais is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Redgrave has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beauvais in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redgrave defending against the ground and pound.
Beauvais happy to just control the position for now.
Redgrave is not content to let Beauvais control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beauvais taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beauvais wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Redgrave, who protects the arm well.
Beauvais tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
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.
Redgrave is trying to get back to his feet.
Beauvais misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Redgrave is not content to let Beauvais control the position.
Beauvais controlling the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Beauvais dominated that second round.
That's time! Beauvais's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Redgrave scores with a one two! Beauvais had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Redgrave fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beauvais showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redgrave.
Left hook, right uppercut from Redgrave.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beauvais throws an off balance right hand
and Redgrave counters with a series of strikes. Beauvais will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beauvais throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Redgrave tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Beauvais is in Redgrave's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redgrave keeping moving, preventing Beauvais from controlling successfully.
Redgrave is looking to stand up but Beauvais isn't so interested in that idea.
Beauvais seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Beauvais stands up from Redgrave's guard - Beauvais perhaps looking for a knockout.
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.
Redgrave displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beauvais.
Redgrave moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Redgrave misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais shoots in for a double leg but Redgrave sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Redgrave misses with a double jab.
Redgrave misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Beauvais with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Beauvais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redgrave lands a two punch combo.
A nice combination there by Redgrave.
Redgrave stuffs the takedown.
A low kick from Beauvais is predictable there
and Redgrave counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beauvais.
Redgrave stalks Beauvais and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Beauvais's face. Beauvais staggers backwards, shaken.
Redgrave looks to land a combination but Beauvais avoids it well.
Redgrave throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beauvais is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redgrave throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas Redgrave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Remi Beauvais is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beauvais will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Redgrave comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beauvais 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remi Beauvais!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manji Rigaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Panama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason Panama has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ White 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manji Rigaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mason Panama!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panama looks to throw the jab but Rigaldo is out of range.
Rigaldo forces Panama back against the cage and clinches.
Panama has a couple of punches blocked by Rigaldo.
Rigaldo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Panama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rigaldo takes one on the button.
Panama misses with a few strikes there.
Rigaldo wants to clinch
and Panama counters with a left to the body.
Rigaldo slips under a jab from Panama.
Rigaldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rigaldo rushes Panama and presses him up against the cage.
Rigaldo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Panama looking to slow down the pace here.
Panama tries to break the clinch but Rigaldo is controlling the position.
Rigaldo jumps guard but Panama stands there with Rigaldo around his waist. Rigaldo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panama is trying to break the clinch but Rigaldo has him pressed against the cage.
Rigaldo prevents Panama from breaking the clinch.
Rigaldo breaks from the clinch.
Rigaldo tries to clinch up but Panama circles away and keeps his distance.
Panama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rigaldo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Panama as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manji Rigaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rigaldo.
Panama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rigaldo is breathing heavily.
Panama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Panama misses with a right hand
and Rigaldo counters by clinching up.
Panama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Panama.
Rigaldo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Panama walks away with a smile on his face. Rigaldo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Panama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rigaldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Panama counters with a straight right hand.
Panama jabs Rigaldo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panama punishes Rigaldo's body with a nice straight punch.
Panama scores with the left hand. Rigaldo knows he should have avoided that one.
Manji Rigaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panama lands a right hook to the body.
Panama goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Panama swinging wildly here.
Panama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rigaldo looks for a takedown but Panama sprawls well.
Panama misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigaldo moves forwards but Panama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Panama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rigaldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rigaldo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Panama tries to avoid it but Rigaldo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Panama to the ground. Panama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Panama's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Panama duly obliges.
Rigaldo tries to clinch up
and Panama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rigaldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Panama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rigaldo is defended easily by Panama.
Panama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rigaldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rigaldo closes the distance but Panama moves to the side
and Panama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Panama as Rigaldo shoots in.
Rigaldo darts in trying to clinch
and Panama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panama throws a shot from downtown. Rigaldo moves away and avoids it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rigaldo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rigaldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Panama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rigaldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Panama as he checks the leg kick.
Rigaldo tries to clinch up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Panama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rigaldo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panama.
A big left from Panama misses.
Rigaldo tries to clinch up.
Rigaldo moves in looking to clinch but Panama pushes him off.
Rigaldo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Panama throws a hook to the side of Rigaldo's head but Rigaldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rigaldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panama circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Panama finds it's way through Rigaldo's defenses.
Panama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rigaldo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice shot lands for Panama.
Panama drops Rigaldo with a big left hand and mounts him. Rigaldo is in big trouble!
Rigaldo is rocked!
Panama looking to control but Rigaldo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oh Rigaldo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigaldo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Panama tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rigaldo seems to have got his legs back now.
Panama trying to control but Rigaldo is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Panama there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Panama throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Panama looking to ground and pound but Rigaldo is blocking nicely.
Rigaldo is squirming around, avoiding Panama's attempts to control the action.
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.
Panama throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rigaldo because Panama loaded up on that one.
Panama punching from mount but Rigaldo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Panama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Panama thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Panama 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Panama looking to ground and pound but Rigaldo is blocking nicely.
Panama thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Panama there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Panama punching from mount but Rigaldo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
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.
Rigaldo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rigaldo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Panama.
Panama throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Panama looking to ground and pound but Rigaldo is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Panama tries to control but Rigaldo wriggling away.
Panama thowing shots but they're missing.
Panama throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Panama is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rigaldo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rigaldo!
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.
Panama has his foot on Rigaldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rigaldo works his way back into a safe position though.
Panama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rigaldo manages to get himself to full guard.
Rigaldo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rigaldo tries to get out of the position.
Panama working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Panama throwing strikes from guard but Rigaldo blocks nicely.
Panama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rigaldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Panama throws and elbow that misses. Rigaldo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Panama's guard. Nice move by Rigaldo!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Panama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rigaldo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice cross by Panama.
Rigaldo has a takedown stuffed.
Rigaldo darts in trying to clinch
and Panama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panama scores with a hook to the body. Rigaldo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rigaldo tries to clinch there but Panama circles away.
Rigaldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Panama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Panama.
Rigaldo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Panama counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panama looks to score with a jab to the body but Rigaldo is just out of range.
Panama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rigaldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Panama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason Panama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panama swats away the attempt to clinch by Rigaldo.
Panama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rigaldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Panama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Panama misses with a lunging right hand
and Rigaldo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rigaldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rigaldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panama.
Rigaldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Panama.
Rigaldo tries to clinch but Panama moves away
and Panama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Panama wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manji Rigaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigaldo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Panama counters with a nice uppercut.
Rigaldo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rigaldo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panama tests Rigaldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Panama looks to throw the jab but Rigaldo is out of range.
Mason Panama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panama scores with a punch to the head.
Rigaldo wants to clinch but Panama slips to the side
and Panama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Panama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rigaldo shoots in but no luck this time.
Panama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rigaldo's head backwards.
Panama digs a good body shot into Rigaldo's ribs.
Panama connects with the punch.
Panama lands with an uppercut that bounces Rigaldo off the cage and back into rage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rigaldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy left from Panama finds it's target.
Panama misses with a double jab.
Panama lands a nice shot that snaps Rigaldo's head back.
Rigaldo ducks under a wild hook from Panama.
Manji Rigaldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rigaldo moves to clinch but Panama breaks away
and Panama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Panama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Panama misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rigaldo closes the distance but Panama moves to the side
and Panama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Panama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Panama 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Panama!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Feijek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Gambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruno Feijek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonny Gambler!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gambler cracks Feijek with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gambler has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Feijek to stand back up!
Feijek is rocked!
Feijek throws a combination that misses
and Gambler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Feijek thinking.
Oh Feijek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Feijek is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gambler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Feijek doesn't seem bothered though.
Gambler connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Feijek out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonny Gambler!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heath Ledger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heath Ledger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ramon Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera cracks Ledger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rivera throws a hook but Ledger avoids it easily.
Ledger slips under a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Rivera. No joy for Ledger on that attempt.
Ledger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ledger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ledger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ledger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ledger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledger has an Americana. Rivera didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ledger is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ledger hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Heath Ledger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Cordes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Can't be touched. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
215 lbs
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28
215 lbs
10 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jorge Cordes!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cordes on the side of the head.
Willis clinches up against the cage.
Willis tries to circle away but Cordes has him pinned against the cage.
Cordes fails to pull guard.
Cordes has Willis pressed against the cage, preventing Willis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cordes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cordes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cordes pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cordes 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.
Cordes working a defensive guard here.
Cordes has an active guard here but Willis has managed to pass into half guard.
Cordes is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordes moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cordes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Willis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Willis preventing the sweep.
Willis is stalling in the full guard.
Cordes is trying to control the position but Willis postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis wants to control from the top but Cordes keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Willis works over Cordes with some ground and pound from guard.
Willis landing some decent shots from guard.
Cordes keeping full guard, as Willis tries to pass.
Willis won't allow Cordes to sweep him here.
Willis with a nice head shot there.
Willis with a nice head shot there.
Willis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cordes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cordes keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
Willis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordes wants to hit a switch here but Willis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cordes there!
Cordes is working to get back to half guard.
Willis breaks from Cordes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Willis lands a big elbow.
Cordes working to try and regain half guard.
Cordes taking shots to the head.
Willis prevents Cordes from getting the reversal.
Cordes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cordes looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis landing strikes from the mount.
Cordes is rocked!
BOOM! Willis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cordes is still in real trouble! Can Willis finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willis lands a big elbow - Cordes is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Cordes is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eddie Willis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonny Corleone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
218 lbs
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225 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Roberto Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Corleone!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Corleone counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Corleone to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Corleone circles away easily
and Corleone counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Corleone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Corleone misses with a hook.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Corleone counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Corleone avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corleone counters with a nice leg kick.
Corleone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Corleone counters with a good, hard body kick but Gracie shrugs it off.
Corleone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Corleone circles away easily
and Corleone counters with a head kick that drops Gracie to the mat! Gracie scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone goes for a small jab and connects. Now Corleone goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Gracie stumbles back but Corleone runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Gracie to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Gracie will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sonny Corleone!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genku Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macho Savage (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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215 lbs
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220 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Genku Chiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Macho Savage!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage throws an off balance right hand
and Chiba counters with a straight right hand.
Savage shoots and misses
and Chiba counters with an outside leg kick.
Chiba defending well as Savage loads up on a big left hand.
Savage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chiba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Chiba's shoulder, as Chiba tries to avoid the shot.
Savage shoots in and gets a takedown into Chiba's guard.
Savage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chiba is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Chiba stops a takedown attempt from Savage.
Genku Chiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macho Savage.
Chiba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Savage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macho Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage fails with the takedown
and Chiba counters with a nice leg kick.
Savage looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage has his takedown stuffed
and Chiba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savage throws an off balance right hand
and Chiba counters with a stiff right hand.
Chiba throws a front kick aimed at Savage's knee but Savage avoids it well.
Savage misses with a right hand
and Chiba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Savage misses with a shot to the body
and Chiba counters with a nice leg kick.
Chiba is looking to slow Savage down with leg kicks.
Chiba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chiba misses with a low kick as Savage jumps back.
Chiba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Savage is able to avoid easily.
Savage checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chiba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chiba tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chiba misses the shot to the body.
Savage throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick and Savage moves out of range easily.
Chiba connects with a crisp jab.
Savage misses with an uppercut
and Chiba counters with a leg kick.
Savage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chiba.
Savage throws a right hand that misses
letting Chiba counter with a right hand.
Savage blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab by Chiba.
Savage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chiba counters with a nice leg kick.
Chiba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Savage misses with a takedown attempt
letting Chiba counter with a right hand.
Chiba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chiba lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chiba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Savage is out of range and Chiba settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chiba.
Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savage misses with a hook
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiba avoids the body shot from Savage.
Savage swings widly with a right hand
and Chiba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savage drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage tries to free his leg and advance position but Chiba is retaining full guard.
Chiba pushes Savage off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice cross by Chiba.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chiba missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Savage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chiba counters with a nice uppercut.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Genku Chiba dominated that round.
That's time! Chiba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Savage misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Savage misses with a lunging right hand
and Chiba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Savage shoots and misses
and Chiba counters with a solid body kick.
Chiba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chiba tries a low kick but Savage avoids it.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick and Savage moves out of range easily.
Chiba scores with a nice head shot.
Chiba misses with a low kick.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses.
Savage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chiba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Genku Chiba is winning the standup battle so far.
Savage is breathing heavily.
Savage throws a lazy uppercut
and Chiba counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba throws a low kick but Savage moves out of range easily.
Savage throws a lazy uppercut
and Chiba counters with a nice uppercut.
Chiba with a jab.
Savage doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Chiba to counter with a crisp jab.
Genku Chiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macho Savage.
Chiba misses with a low kick as Savage jumps back.
Savage misses with a hook
letting Chiba counter with a right hand.
Chiba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Chiba.
A big right from Chiba misses.
Savage avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage scores with a sloppy right hand. Chiba should have avoided that one.
Savage throws a lazy uppercut
and Chiba counters with a thumping low kick.
Savage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chiba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chiba throws out the jab.
Savage misses with a jab to the body
and Chiba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savage takes one to the chin there.
Savage misses with a takedown attempt
and Chiba counters with an outside leg kick.
Savage blocks a low kick nicely.
Savage blocks a head kick by Chiba.
A leg kick checked by Savage.
Chiba throws a series of punches but Savage moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chiba swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Savage misses with a lunging right hand
and Chiba counters with a nice uppercut.
Savage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chiba.
Savage slips under a jab from Chiba.
Savage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chiba looks for the body kick but Savage saw that one coming.
Savage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chiba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chiba lands a jab to the head.
Savage fails with the takedown
and Chiba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Savage is rocked!
Savage tries for a takedown but Chiba circles away easily
and Chiba counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genku Chiba!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yakko Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Taking Back Sunday - MakeDamnSure. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
140 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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25
136 lbs
13 - 5 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aiden Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Yakko Warner!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warner fails with the takedown
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Warner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Penn clinches up against the cage.
Penn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Penn looking to throw knees to the head but Warner is blocking nicely.
Penn prevents the takedown attempt.
Warner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aiden Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakko Warner.
Warner has hold of one of Penn's legs. Penn is fighting the takedown attempt but Warner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Warner controls the pace.
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Penn tries to get out of the position.
Warner looking to pass the guard.
Warner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Warner shoots for a double leg takedown but Penn sprawls well. He's pushed Warner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Penn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Warner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Penn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Warner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aiden Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn scores with a decent looking hook.
Warner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penn.
Warner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Penn with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Penn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Penn catches Warner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Warner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Warner gets tackled into the cage by Penn. Penn maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Penn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Penn misses with a knee strike.
Penn lands an elbow just above Warner 's eye.
Penn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Warner's face.
With the fighters up against the cage, Penn throws an elbow but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Penn obliges.
Warner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Penn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Penn is pressed up against the cage. Warner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Penn down to the mat. Penn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Warner looks gassed!
Penn moves into the clinch.
Warner avoids the elbow strike from Penn, against the cage.
Penn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A knee to the head by Penn.
Penn crunches a lovely knee into Warner's ribcage.
Penn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Penn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Penn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Penn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Warner's brow.
Penn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Warner's defenses.
Penn taking a breather.
Penn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Penn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Warner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Penn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Penn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Warner blocks the elbow strike.
Penn with a knee to the head.
Warner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Warner is working for takedown but Penn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Penn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Warner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Penn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Warner's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner avoids the elbow strike from Penn, against the cage.
Warner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Penn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Penn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Penn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Warner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Penn tries to land a knee to the head but Warner blocks with his arms.
Penn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Penn lands a knee to the head.
Penn missing with knees to the body.
Penn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Penn scores with a knee to the head.
Penn tries to land knees in the clinch but Warner avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Penn throws an elbow but misses.
Penn lands an elbow inside.
Warner can't get the takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Penn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Warner's brow.
Penn trying to land knees to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Penn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Warner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Penn sprawls well. Penn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Warner gets slowly back to his feet.
Warner fails with a takedown attempt.
Warner fails with the takedown.
Aiden Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakko Warner.
Penn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warner doesn't seem bothered though.
Penn scores with a three punch combo!
Penn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Warner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Penn avoids it really well and circles away.
Warner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn but Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Warner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Warner misses.
Warner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penn circles away.
Warner is breathing heavily.
Penn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Warner momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Penn scores with a hook to the body. Warner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Penn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Penn lands with an overhand left.
Penn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Warners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Penn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Penn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Penn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Penn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Warner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Penn with a knee to the head.
Penn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Penn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Penn throws an elbow but misses.
Penn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Warner blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Penn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Warner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Penn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands a damaging elbow.
Warner blocks an elbow strike from Penn.
Penn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Penn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Warner's brow.
Penn lands a nice elbow.
Warner tries for a takedown but Penn manages to get underhooks.
Penn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Warner looking for a takedown.
Penn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Warner blocks an elbow strike.
Penn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Warner avoids it.
Warner avoids the elbow strike from Penn, against the cage.
Penn missing with knees to the body.
Penn misses with an elbow strike.
Penn trying to stall but Warner improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner tries to score a body lock takedown but Penn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Penn tries a knee to the head but Warner blocks it.
Warner avoids the elbow strike from Penn, against the cage.
Penn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Warner is defending well for now.
Penn trying to land knees to the body.
Penn lands a knee to the body.
Warner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Penn lands an elbow just above Warner 's eye.
Penn looking to throw knees to the head but Warner is blocking nicely.
Warner is working for takedown but Penn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Penn stops a takedown attempt from Warner.
Penn misses with an elbow strike.
Penn throws an elbow that misses.
Come on Penn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Warner takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Penn is pressed up against the cage. Warner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Penn down to the mat. Penn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Warner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Warner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Penn quickly recovers to half guard.
Warner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Warner trying to control the pace.
Warner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Warner controlling the action here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Penn dominated that second round.
That's time! Penn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Warner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn but Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Penn throws a hook to the side of Warner's head but Warner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Penn stuffs the takedown attempt from Warner. Warner gets slowly back to his feet.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Penn. No joy for Warner on that attempt.
Aiden Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakko Warner.
Penn rushes Warner and presses him up against the cage.
Penn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Penn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Warner's face.
Penn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Warner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Warner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Penn tries to land knees in the clinch but Warner avoids the damage to the body.
Penn misses with an elbow over the top.
Penn lands a nice elbow.
Warner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Warner.
Warner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Warner tries for a takedown but Penn manages to get underhooks.
Warner tries for a takedown but Penn manages to get underhooks.
Penn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Warner.
Penn landing knees to the head.
Warner avoids a wild elbow strike from Penn.
Warner looking for a takedown.
Penn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Warner goes for a takedown attempt but Penn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Penn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Penn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Warner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Warner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Warner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yakko Warner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Penn tries to clinch up.
Warner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Penn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Warner on the side of the head.
Warner misses with a takedown
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Warner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Penn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Penn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Warner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penn defends it nicely.
Warner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Warner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Penn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Warner scrambles back to his feet.
Penn gets a clinch.
Penn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Warner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Penn has Warner pushed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Penn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Penn misses with a knee to the head.
Warner goes for a takedown attempt but Penn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Warner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penn lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Penn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Warner doesn't seem phased though.
Warner misses with a takedown attempt - Penn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good exchange - Penn coming out on top.
Penn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Warner. Warner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Penn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Warner back to the cage. Penn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Warner fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Penn punishes Warner's body with a nice straight punch.
Penn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Warner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Penn to the mat! Penn manages to get full guard.
Warner is looking to work some ground and pound but Penn has wrist control.
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Warner thows a big elbow that misses.
Warner lands a couple of elbows.
Warner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Penn wants to sweep here but Warner controlling him for the moment.
Penn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aiden Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Penn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiden Penn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Mammoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mammoth's choice of entrance music: Tech N9ne-Demons feat.Three Six Mafia. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodrigo Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Mammoth!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mammoth thows a body kick. Oliveira tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mammoth throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oliveira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mammoth is trying to stand up here but Oliveira is controlling him well.
Oliveira seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oliveira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Mammoth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira prevents Mammoth from standing back up.
Oliveira is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mammoth wants to get back to his feet.
Oliveira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mammoth defending well though.
Mammoth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oliveira is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mammoth manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Oliveira.
Mammoth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mammoth has his hands clasped together but Oliveira extends an breaks Mammoth's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Oliveira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Oliveira!
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