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FCD 34: Thompson vs Rhoads 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rico Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Willoughby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rico Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zane Willoughby!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willoughby closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Willoughby lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santos is really struggling to control Willoughby but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Willoughby is posturing up here but Santos has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Willoughby tries to roll out but it's too tight and Willoughby has to tap! Slick submission there by Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rico Santos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kuroda Atsushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janek Kochanowski told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kuroda Atsushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochanowski moves in looking to clinch but Atsushi pushes him off.
Kochanowski gets tackled into the cage by Atsushi. Atsushi maintains the clinch.
Kochanowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kochanowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atsushi.
Atsushi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kochanowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Atsushi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kochanowski's guard.
Atsushi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kochanowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atsushi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kochanowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kochanowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Atsushi wants to control from the top but Kochanowski keeps moving.
Atsushi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kochanowski is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi is working hard here to advance position.
Atsushi looking to sit in guard and control but Kochanowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Atsushi wants to sweep here but Kochanowski controlling him for the moment.
Atsushi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kochanowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Atsushi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Atsushi has momentary wrist control but Kochanowski slips an elbow through the middle.
Atsushi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kuroda Atsushi.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Atsushi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Atsushi lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atsushi wants to control from the top but Kochanowski keeps moving.
Atsushi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kochanowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atsushi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Atsushi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kochanowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atsushi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Atsushi is looking to work some ground and pound but Kochanowski has wrist control.
Kochanowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Atsushi.
Kochanowski wants to stand but Atsushi is controlling the position.
Kochanowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kochanowski keeping full guard, as Atsushi tries to pass.
Atsushi cracks Kochanowski with a solid left hand.
Atsushi stopping the sweep attempt from Kochanowski.
Atsushi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Atsushi connects with a couple of short punches.
Kochanowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kochanowski wants to stand but Atsushi is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kochanowski is retaining full guard.
Atsushi stops Kochanowski from standing up.
Atsushi is pushing down on Kochanowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kochanowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Atsushi has managed to sneak the leg through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atsushi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Atsushi prevents Kochanowski from standing back up.
Kochanowski looks gassed!
Atsushi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Atsushi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Atsushi is pressing down on Kochanowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kochanowski is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kochanowski is refusing to be controlled, as Atsushi sits in half guard.
Kochanowski is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuroda Atsushi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kochanowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kochanowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atsushi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atsushi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Atsushi cracks Kochanowski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kochanowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Atsushi there.
Atsushi thows a huge punch but Kochanowski dodges it nicely.
Atsushi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kochanowski keeps working.
Atsushi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Atsushi trying to control from half guard but Kochanowski is working away.
Atsushi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kochanowski is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Atsushi lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Atsushi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Atsushi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Atsushi.
Atsushi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kochanowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kochanowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Atsushi slips a nice elbow through Kochanowski's hands, connecting with Kochanowski's forehead.
Atsushi is looking to advance position but Kochanowski won't allow it.
Atsushi working over Kochanowski with some ground and pound. Kochanowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kochanowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Atsushi.
Atsushi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atsushi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kochanowski is staying active underneath Atsushi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Atsushi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kochanowski's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Atsushi working over Kochanowski with some ground and pound. Kochanowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Atsushi wants to free his trapped foot but Kochanowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kochanowski is trying to stand back up but Atsushi is controlling him
Atsushi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Atsushi is trying to control. Kochanowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Atsushi trying to control the pace.
Atsushi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kochanowski keeps working.
Kochanowski is trying to stand.
Atsushi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kochanowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Atsushi.
Kochanowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski is trying to maintain the position but Atsushi is very close to passing his half guard.
Atsushi working over Kochanowski with some ground and pound. Kochanowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kochanowski is looking to control Atsushi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kochanowski avoid being mounted?
Atsushi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Atsushi stops Kochanowski from getting back to his feet.
Kochanowski is breathing heavily.
Kochanowski taking some punishment here, with Atsushi in his half guard.
Atsushi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Atsushi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Atsushi prevents Kochanowski from standing back up.
Atsushi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Atsushi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kochanowski is trying to maintain the position but Atsushi is very close to passing his half guard.
Atsushi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Atsushi is looking to take a break and control but Kochanowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atsushi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Atsushi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kochanowski's head.
Atsushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kochanowski can do to turn this around?
Atsushi throwing shots but Kochanowski is blocking nicely.
Atsushi working Kochanowski over with strikes.
Atsushi lands strikes from half guard.
Kochanowski is rocked!
Atsushi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kochanowski defends it well.
Atsushi wants to pass the guard but Kochanowski is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kochanowski tries to kick Atsushi off but Atsushi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Atsushi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuroda Atsushi dominated that second round.
That's time! Atsushi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Atsushi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Atsushi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushi shoots in and bounces Kochanowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Atsushi with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi trying to control but Kochanowski is working from the bottom.
Atsushi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kochanowski working a defensive guard here.
Atsushi lands a couple of elbows.
Atsushi postures up and lands a big shot to Kochanowski's brow.
Atsushi cracks Kochanowski with a solid left hand.
Kochanowski wants to sweep here but Atsushi controlling him for the moment.
Atsushi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochanowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kochanowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Atsushi looking to pass the guard.
Atsushi landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi connects with a couple of short punches.
Atsushi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kochanowski is keeping the position for now.
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!
Kochanowski wants to stand but Atsushi is controlling the position.
Atsushi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kochanowski is still in real trouble! Can Atsushi finish him?
Kochanowski is looking to stand up but Atsushi isn't so interested in that idea.
Kochanowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Kochanowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atsushi looking to pass the guard.
Atsushi throwing strikes but missing.
Kochanowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Atsushi is controlling him.
Kochanowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Atsushi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Atsushi thows a big elbow that misses.
Atsushi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kochanowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Atsushi is controlling him.
Atsushi pushes down on Kochanowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Atsushi trying to pass the guard but Kochanowski defending well.
Atsushi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kochanowski's head.
Atsushi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kochanowski wants to get back to full guard.
Kochanowski has hold of Atsushi's hands but Atsushi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Atsushi is working for a kimura but Kochanowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuroda Atsushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kochanowski is looking for a sweep. Atsushi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atsushi not doing much here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kochanowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Atsushi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kuroda Atsushi.
Atsushi keeps the fight on the outside.
Janek Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Janek Kochanowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kochanowski blocks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuroda Atsushi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atsushi, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuroda Atsushi!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Domingo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dany Doan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Domingo Chavez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dany Doan's chin.
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145 lbs
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130 lbs
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Good kicks
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Domingo Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dany Doan!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doan gets caught flat footed, as Chavez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Doan pushes a forearm under Chavez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Chavez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dany Doan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meat Brockenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geter Done (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meat Brockenstein has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 lbs
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233 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Meat Brockenstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geter Done!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brockenstein has a takedown stuffed.
Brockenstein wants to clinch.
Done cracks the inside of Brockenstein's front leg.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Done breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brockenstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Done swivels and escapes.
Done jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brockenstein tries to land a leg kick but Done saw it coming and moves away.
Brockenstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brockenstein lands a head kick. Done smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Danga de danga de dang - Brockenstein scores with a four punch combination!
Done fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brockenstein, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Done breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Done moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brockenstein is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brockenstein throws a head kick that misses.
Done throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Done misses with a looping right.
Done is looking to clinch.
Jab from Done.
It looks like Meat Brockenstein has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Done.
Done circles away from the clinch attempt.
Done throws a nice looking combination but Brockenstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brockenstein gets tackled into the cage by Done. Done maintains the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Done breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Done falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brockenstein counters with a series of strikes. Done will be more careful next time no doubt.
Done shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brockenstein sprawls well. Brockenstein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Done gets slowly back to his feet.
Done gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Done drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brockenstein pulls his leg out and moves away.
Done misses with a hook. Brockenstein ducked under it nicely.
Done tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brockenstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Done takes a swing at Brockenstein's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Done.
Brockenstein fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meat Brockenstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brockenstein dodges the punch combination from Done.
A head kick misses from Brockenstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockenstein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Done throws a front kick that sends Brockenstein stumbling back into the cage.
Done fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Done ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Done shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Done scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brockenstein looking for submissions off his back.
Done drops an elbow to the side of Brockenstein's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Done connects with a nice short shot to Brockenstein's temple.
Done decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Done.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Done.
Done stands up and beckons Brockenstein to his feet.
Done lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brockenstein at a distance.
Done closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brockenstein to the mat! Brockenstein manages to get full guard.
Done stands up and waves to Brockenstein to follow him.
Done will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Done scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Done throws a sloppy head kick and Brockenstein moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geter Done dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Meat Brockenstein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brockenstein shoots in for a takedown but Done shows good takedown defense.
Done has Brockenstein up against the cage in a clinch.
Brockenstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Done's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Done.
Done creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brockenstein's defenses.
Done escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Done shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Done was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brockenstein knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Done on the ground.
Done landing punches.
Meat Brockenstein's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Done with good strikes from the mount here!
Brockenstein is rocked!
Meat Brockenstein's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Meat Brockenstein's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Geter Done!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Quadros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Ain't No Grave" . Quadros is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pride Theme. Stephen Quadros has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stephen Quadros!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quadros connects with a high kick.
Quadros does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Quadros tries a head kick but it misses.
Quadros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Quadros swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Quadros.
Quadros tries a low kick but Henderson avoids it.
Henderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Quadros pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quadros chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Henderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Quadros throws a leg kick but Henderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quadros with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Henderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid body kick from Quadros.
Quadros scores with a nice body kick.
Quadros throws a low kick but it's checked well by Henderson.
Quadros lands with a hook. Henderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Henderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Henderson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Quadros.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Quadros.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quadros throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Henderson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Quadros - the referee stops the clock and Henderson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Quadros. Henderson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Quadros cracks the inside of Henderson's front leg.
Quadros lands a nice leg kick that just misses Henderson's sensitive parts.
Henderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Quadros can pounce on him.
Quadros throws a leg kick which misses Henderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Henderson tries to avoid it.
Quadros plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Quadros throws a leg kick which misses Henderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Henderson tries to avoid it.
Quadros lands with a slapping head kick.
Quadros chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quadros lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Quadros tenderised Henderson's leg. Henderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Henderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Quadros throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quadros cracks the inside of Henderson's front leg.
Quadros throws a leg kick which misses Henderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Henderson tries to avoid it.
Quadros throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Quadros.
Quadros lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quadros explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quadros lands a nice looking kick to the body. Henderson takes a step back to recover.
A slapping leg kick lands for Quadros.
A slapping leg kick lands for Quadros.
Henderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Quadros.
Quadros feints and then cracks Henderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henderson down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Quadros.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quadros connects with a high kick.
Quadros lands a leg kick that knocks Henderson off balance momentarily.
Quadros connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Quadros dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Quadros lands a high kick!
Henderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Henderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Quadros.
Stephen Quadros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quadros throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quadros throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Quadros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henderson at a distance.
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!
Quadros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Quadros fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Henderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Quadros buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quadros throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quadros cracks the inside of Henderson's front leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quadros lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Henderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Quadros.
Quadros keeps Henderson at a distance using the push kick.
Henderson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stephen Quadros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Quadros.
Quadros thumps Henderson with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quadros scores with a head kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Henderson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Quadros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quadros fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Quadros scores with a leg kick.
Quadros lands a head kick. Henderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Henderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Quadros.
Dan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quadros scores with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Quadros.
Quadros lands a high kick!
Quadros lands with a thumping leg kick.
Quadros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Quadros lands with a kick to the temple. Henderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Quadros.
Henderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Quadros. That one must have hurt.
Quadros fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Quadros there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Henderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Quadros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Quadros connects with a solid leg kick.
Quadros throws a leg kick which misses Henderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Henderson tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Quadros.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quadros lands a front kick.
A good leg kick by Quadros.
A solid leg kick lands there for Quadros.
Quadros moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Henderson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Quadros scoring well with a low kick there.
Quadros is looking to slow Henderson down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quadros lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Quadros connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Quadros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Quadros connects with a solid leg kick.
Henderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Henderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Quadros.
Stephen Quadros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Quadros.
Quadros lands a high kick!
Quadros connects with an inside leg kick.
Quadros connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quadros fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Henderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Quadros throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body kick there by Quadros.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quadros throws a quick inside leg kick.
Henderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Quadros.
A solid leg kick lands there for Quadros.
Quadros fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Henderson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Quadros scores with a head kick.
Quadros lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quadros throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Henderson.
Henderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quadros. Quadros obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quadros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Quadros connects with a solid leg kick.
Quadros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Quadros throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Quadros.
Henderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Quadros. That one must have hurt.
Stephen Quadros is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Quadros.
Henderson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Henderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Quadros.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quadros throws a nice outside leg kick.
Quadros lands a nice leg kick that just misses Henderson's sensitive parts.
Quadros throws a head kick that Henderson semi-blocks.
Quadros scores with a body shot.
Quadros connects with a leg kick. Henderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Henderson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Quadros tenderised Henderson's leg. Henderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Henderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Quadros can pounce on him.
Quadros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quadros lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Quadros.
Good leg kick by Quadros there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quadros explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Henderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Quadros can pounce on him.
Quadros feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Henderson's calf.
Good leg kick by Quadros there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quadros buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quadros lands a nice looking body kick.
Dan Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quadros connects with a leg kick. Henderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Quadros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Quadros has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 24:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 24:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Quadros!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myles Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackman has chosen Badass- Saliva as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bam Margera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Myles Jackman!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Margera.
Margera moves out of range of the body kick.
Margera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackman.
A combination from Jackman does no damage.
Jackman misses with a body shot.
Margera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackman circles away.
Jackman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Margera moves away.
Margera slips under a jab from Jackman.
Margera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Margera misses with an uppercut. Jackman saw that one coming.
Margera misses with a straight right.
Jackman misses with a series of wild punches.
Margera checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Jackman misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Margera checks a leg kick.
Jackman slips a jab and a cross from Margera.
Jackman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Margera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackman.
Jackman staying out of range there.
Margera moves out of range as Jackman strikes.
Jackman misses with a low kick.
Margera checks a leg kick.
Jackman looks to land a combination but Margera avoids it well.
A big left from Jackman misses.
Margera avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Margera misses.
Margera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Margera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Margera is working for a guillotine from mount but Jackman frees his head quite easily.
Margera wants to finish this one by submission but Jackman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Margera.
Jackman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera has hold of Jackman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jackman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Margera is working for a guillotine from mount but Jackman frees his head quite easily.
Margera has isolated one of Jackman's arms. Jackman looking to fight him off but Margera twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bam Margera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Penl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Penl's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Penl!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penl stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva misses the jab.
Penl closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Penl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Penl drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penl jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Penl rolls with it to try and escape but Silva cranks on the arm and Penl is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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200 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Damian Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orion's waist but Orion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orion is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Orion pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Orion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Orion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A shot in the inside from Orion.
It looks like Damian Sanchez has been cut.
Orion dips a shoulder and cracks Sanchez with a mighty uppercut! Sanchez falls back against the cage and Orion unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sanchez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Orion screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Orion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donnell Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richardson comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Donnell Richardson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donnell Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ren Duran!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richardson scores with a sloppy right hand. Duran should have avoided that one.
Duran misses with a hook.
Richardson tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by Richardson. Beautiful body shot.
Richardson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richardson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duran counters with a takedown into side control.
Duran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richardson keeps working.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Duran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Duran is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richardson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Duran tries for a kimura but Richardson is defending well.
Richardson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson can't do much from the bottom here.
Richardson is trying to improve his position.
Richardson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Duran moves into full mount!
Richardson is working to get back to half guard.
Duran sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Duran trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson is looking to improve his position but Duran isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Duran thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Richardson is trying to escape the mount.
Duran looking to control but Richardson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Richardson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Duran.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duran has hold of Richardson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Richardson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Duran working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran blocks Richardson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Richardson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Duran throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Richardson because Duran loaded up on that one.
Duran has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Duran looking to finish with strikes here!
Duran trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Duran jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Richardson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Richardson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Richardson throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Richardson struggling a bit here.
Duran throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran advances to mount.
Richardson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Duran looking to secure an arm triangle but Richardson defends it well.
Richardson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Duran blocks Richardson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duran thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Duran with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Richardson is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duran blocks Richardson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Duran tries to control but Richardson wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Duran dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Richardson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Duran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duran.
Richardson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Richardson.
Duran looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Duran from controlling successfully.
Richardson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Richardson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duran wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving.
Duran content to stall in guard here.
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.
Richardson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Duran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richardson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duran lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Duran trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
Duran might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Richardson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Duran is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Richardson looking for a guillotine here but Duran defends easily.
Duran preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving.
Richardson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Duran trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ren Duran was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Duran shoots in looking for a takedown but Richardson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Duran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Duran misses with a takedown attempt - Richardson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Richardson slaps away a takedown attempt from Duran, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Donnell Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Duran.
Duran will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duran avoids the head kick by Richardson.
Duran dodges the punch combination from Richardson.
Donnell Richardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duran dodges the punch combination from Richardson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson scores with a three punch combo!
Richardson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duran defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richardson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Richardson throws a strike but Duran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Duran loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duran wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving.
Duran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richardson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richardson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson trying to control the position.
Duran sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Richardson's guard.
Richardson is defending against the submission attempts here by Duran.
Richardson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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!
Duran wants to take a breather but Richardson is having none of it.
Duran is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Richardson tries to get to full guard but Duran has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richardson trying to control here.
Duran passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ren Duran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Richardson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Duran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Richardson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duran.
Duran avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richardson jabs at Duran's body.
Richardson throws a wild body kick that Duran sees coming a mile off.
Duran gets the takedown into side control.
Duran tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Duran has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Duran working the head and body with strikes.
Richardson is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran 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 Richardson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Richardson is looking to reverse the position.
Richardson manages to get back to half guard.
Duran looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Duran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richardson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Richardson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duran's back!
Richardson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Richardson lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Richardson.
Richardson misses with an elbow to the head.
Duran is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ren Duran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson cracks Duran with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Duran from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Can Duran hold on?! Richardson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Richardson missing with strikes from the back.
Richardson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Richardson misses with a punch to the head.
Duran can't escape the position.
Duran tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Richardson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Richardson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Duran avoids a series of strikes thrown by Richardson.
Duran is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson is landing with some decent strikes but Duran is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Duran is rocked!
Richardson working the ground and pound effectively.
Richardson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Richardson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Donnell Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richardson thowing shots but they're missing.
Richardson looking to ground and pound but Duran is blocking nicely.
Duran tries to hold on but Richardson pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson scoring with strikes but Duran is staying in there.
Richardson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Duran holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Richardson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Duran holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Richardson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Donnell Richardson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richardson cracks Duran with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Richardson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Duran is still in real trouble! Can Richardson finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richardson with shots to the head and body - Duran looks very uncomfortable down there.
Duran wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Richardson.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Richardson! Duran is hurt baaadly! Richardson is firing away with more strikes - Duran is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnell Richardson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Wylde Rhoads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thompson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to All In The Family. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Thompson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Wylde Rhoads!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson thumps Wylde Rhoads with a low kick.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Wylde Rhoads pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wylde Rhoads wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Wylde Rhoads tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson avoiding damage.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wylde Rhoads is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Wylde Rhoads into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Wylde Rhoads.
Wylde Rhoads is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Wylde Rhoads trying to land knees to the body.
Wylde Rhoads throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Wylde Rhoads throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Thompson stalling.
Wylde Rhoads throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
It looks like Jake Wylde Rhoads has been cut.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson has Wylde Rhoads up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wylde Rhoads tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Thompson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wylde Rhoads swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Wylde Rhoads looks gassed!
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
Thompson has Wylde Rhoads pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson closes the distance and pushes Wylde Rhoads back into the cage.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Wylde Rhoads misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Wylde Rhoads.
Wylde Rhoads keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson instigates a clinch.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Wylde Rhoads misses with a knee to the head.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Jake Wylde Rhoads's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Jake Wylde Rhoads's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thompson stalls.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Wylde Rhoads.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Wylde Rhoads shrugs off.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Wylde Rhoads in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thompson stalls.
Wylde Rhoads has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Wylde Rhoads's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thompson cracks the inside of Wylde Rhoads's front leg.
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Thompson.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wylde Rhoads tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Wylde Rhoads tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Wylde Rhoads drops back down to his feet.
Thompson slowing the pace effectively.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Wylde Rhoads throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thompson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Wylde Rhoads keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde Rhoads is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thompson is keeping busy.
Wylde Rhoads tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wylde Rhoads takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
Jake Wylde Rhoads's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jake Wylde Rhoads's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tony Thompson!
Tony Thompson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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