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Triumph 71 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aadyn Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Ziskie (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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145 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aadyn Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Phillip Ziskie!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziskie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ziskie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gibbs will feel that in the morning.
Gibbs moves in looking to clinch but Ziskie pushes him off.
Gibbs moves into the clinch.
Ziskie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gibbs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ziskie misses with a wild combination.
Gibbs 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.
Ziskie misses with a double jab.
Ziskie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibbs wants to clinch up but Ziskie keeps it at a distance.
Ziskie misses with the combination.
A head kick by Ziskie misses
and Gibbs counters with a head kick. That will keep Ziskie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gibbs avoids the head kick by Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a head kick but Gibbs moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs doesn't manage to clinch there - Ziskie circles away.
Gibbs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ziskie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gibbs gets a clinch.
Gibbs has Ziskie pressed against the cage, preventing Ziskie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gibbs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ziskie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gibbs has him pressed against the cage.
Ziskie can't break the clinch.
Gibbs landing knees to the head.
Ziskie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gibbs has him pressed against the cage.
Ziskie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gibbs has him pressed against the cage.
Gibbs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ziskie's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gibbs has him pressed against the cage.
Gibbs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gibbs landing knees to the head.
Ziskie can't break the clinch.
Gibbs misses with a knee strike.
Gibbs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ziskie.
Ziskie is trying to break free.
Ziskie wants to break free but Gibbs has control.
Gibbs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ziskie working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ziskie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gibbs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ziskie tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gibbs.
Ziskie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gibbs counters with a head kick that drops Ziskie to the mat! Ziskie scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ziskie is rocked!
Ziskie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ziskie scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibbs blocks a head kick by Ziskie.
Gibbs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gibbs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gibbs connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gibbs is rocked!
Gibbs takes the fight into the clinch.
Oh Gibbs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gibbs tries to land a knee to the head but Ziskie blocks with his arms.
Gibbs seems to have got his legs back now.
Ziskie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ziskie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ziskie wants to break free but Gibbs has control.
Gibbs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ziskie's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibbs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ziskie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gibbs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phillip Ziskie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gibbs tries to clinch up but Ziskie circles away and keeps his distance.
Ziskie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gibbs moves into the clinch.
Gibbs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ziskie looking to throw knees to the head but Gibbs is blocking nicely.
Ziskie is trying to force a seperation but Gibbs has the dominant position.
Gibbs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ziskie tries to break the clinch but Gibbs is controlling the position.
Gibbs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ziskie's face.
Ziskie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ziskie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gibbs has him pressed against the cage.
Ziskie wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs has Ziskie pressed against the cage, preventing Ziskie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ziskie can't break the clinch.
Ziskie is trying to break the clinch but Gibbs is controlling him.
Ziskie has had enough of the clinch but Gibbs keeps him there for the moment.
Ziskie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gibbs tries to clinch there but Ziskie circles away.
Ziskie lands a head kick. Gibbs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Phillip Ziskie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziskie misses with the body kick
and Gibbs counters by clinching up.
Ziskie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gibbs has Ziskie pushed against the cage.
Ziskie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gibbs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ziskie tries to circle away but Gibbs has him pinned against the cage.
Gibbs misses with a knee strike.
Ziskie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gibbs has him pressed against the cage.
Gibbs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ziskie's defenses.
Ziskie breaks the clinch.
Ziskie throws a head kick that misses.
Ziskie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ziskie looks to land a combination but Gibbs avoids it well.
Ziskie looks to land a combination. Gibbs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibbs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ziskie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ziskie throws a right hand that Gibbs ducks under and follows up with a left that Gibbs also avoids with ease.
Phillip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie is breathing heavily.
Ziskie misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ziskie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ziskie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ziskie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ziskie tries a head kick but it misses.
Ziskie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gibbs wants to clinch up but Ziskie keeps it at a distance.
Ziskie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ziskie throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Ziskie misses
and Gibbs counters with a solid body kick.
Gibbs takes the fight into the clinch.
Gibbs looking to throw knees to the head but Ziskie is blocking nicely.
Ziskie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Gibbs.
Ziskie has had enough of the clinch but Gibbs keeps him there for the moment.
Gibbs lands a nice elbow.
Gibbs has Ziskie pressed against the cage, preventing Ziskie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aadyn Gibbs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ziskie is looking to break free of the clinch but Gibbs has double underhooks.
Ziskie tries to break the clinch but Gibbs is controlling the position.
Ziskie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ziskie is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gibbs misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibbs keeps control of Ziskie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Ziskie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ziskie throws a right and a left that Gibbs avoids nicely.
Gibbs tries to clinch but Ziskie is having none of it.
Gibbs wants to clinch.
Ziskie swinging wildly here.
Ziskie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gibbs avoids the body shot from Ziskie.
Ziskie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gibbs. Gibbs obviously looking to wear him down.
Ziskie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gibbs tries to clinch there but Ziskie circles away.
Ziskie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phillip Ziskie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Ziskie.
Ziskie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ziskie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ziskie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ziskie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick by Ziskie misses
and Gibbs counters with a head kick.
Gibbs looks to land a body kick but Ziskie moved away.
Gibbs throws a push kick but Ziskie slaps the foot to one side.
Gibbs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ziskie digs a good body shot into Gibbs's ribs.
Gibbs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ziskie keeps the fight on the outside.
Ziskie throws a body punch but Gibbs moves out of range.
Gibbs blocks a head kick by Ziskie.
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ziskie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aadyn Gibbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs slips a jab and a cross from Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with a wild combination.
Ziskie tries to bum rush Gibbs with a series of wild strikes but Gibbs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ziskie misses with the combination.
Gibbs doesn't manage to clinch there - Ziskie circles away.
Ziskie keeps the fight on the outside.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ziskie.
Gibbs tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbs tries a head kick but it misses.
Gibbs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ziskie throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ziskie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gibbs's head backwards.
Gibbs moves in looking to clinch but Ziskie pushes him off.
Gibbs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gibbs tries to clinch but Ziskie is having none of it.
Ziskie tries to bum rush Gibbs with a series of wild strikes but Gibbs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ziskie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ziskie throws a lazy body kick
and Gibbs counters with a solid body kick.
Ziskie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gibbs wants to clinch up but Ziskie keeps it at a distance.
Gibbs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ziskie misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch but Ziskie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crunch! Gibbs slams his shin into Ziskie's torso.
Ziskie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gibbs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gibbs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ziskie throws a series of punches but Gibbs avoids them all with ease.
Gibbs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gibbs fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gibbs wants to clinch up but Ziskie keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aadyn Gibbs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ziskie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Ziskie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manoel Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mizpha Isabelle Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mizpha Isabelle Brown has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Manoel Alonso's chin.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manoel Alonso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mizpha Isabelle Brown!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alonso closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alonso lands in his opponent's guard.
Alonso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard.
Alonso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alonso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alonso is nestled in close to Brown, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alonso has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alonso working Brown over with strikes.
Brown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alonso scores with a couple of nice shots.
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!
Brown is trying to stand up here but Alonso is controlling him well.
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alonso decides to return to a standing position.
Brown clinches up against the cage.
Alonso wants the takedown. Brown is fighting it off but Alonso persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brown's guard against the cage.
Alonso chips away with some ground and pound.
Alonso is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Alonso advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alonso scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alonso is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Alonso is controlling the pace.
Alonso is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alonso.
Brown tries to kick Alonso off but Alonso keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alonso passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brown!
Alonso tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alonso is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brown has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Alonso working Brown over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alonso content just to control the position here.
Alonso pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brown is looking to improve his position but Alonso isn't that keen on the idea.
Alonso landing strikes, looking to finish!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brown in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brown is rocked!
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alonso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Alonso is landing with some decent strikes but Brown is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Alonso finish him?
Alonso is landing with some decent strikes but Brown is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Alonso postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Brown out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Alonso goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Manoel Alonso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haral Dir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macho Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macho Savage will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Haral Dir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Macho Savage!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage throws the left hand but Dir avoids the punch easily.
Savage scores with a nice strike.
Dir defending well as Savage loads up on a big left hand.
Savage has a takedown stuffed.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dir shoots in and drives through. Savage sprawls well.
Dir takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dir walks into a jab.
Savage thuds his right hand into Dir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Macho Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dir takes a jab right on the kisser.
Savage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Savage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dir circles away.
Savage misses with a lunging right hand
and Dir counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dir stalling.
Savage trying to control but Dir postures up.
Dir controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haral Dir has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dir moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Savage lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage dives in and grabs Dir's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dir pushes down on Savage's head and hops out.
Haral Dir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macho Savage.
Savage throws the left hand but Dir avoids the punch easily.
Dir moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dir misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Savage.
Savage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dirs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savage.
Savage is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dir had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dir shoots in and drives through. Savage sprawls well.
Dir closes the distance and clinches up with Savage, looking for a takedown. Dir pushes Savage against the cage but Savage circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Savage misses with a looping left.
Dir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savage throws out the jab.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Savage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dir's guard.
Savage stands up over Dir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage throwing strikes but missing.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage postures up in Dir's guard and throws a big left but Dir blocks it.
Savage won't allow Dir to get back to his feet.
Dir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savage wants to control from the top but Dir keeps moving.
Savage might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dir kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Savage is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Savage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Savage dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Dir does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Dir 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dir slips under a jab from Savage.
Dir slips a jab from Savage.
Dir is looking to chop away at Savage's legs.
Savage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dir.
Savage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dir.
Dir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savage is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Savage throws a shot to the body.
Savage shoots in for a takedown but Dir shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage connects with a crisp jab.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Savage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dir pinned against the cage. Dir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Savage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Savage tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dir swivels and escapes.
Haral Dir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macho Savage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Savage checks a leg kick.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dir takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage missing with a left hand there. Dir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savage misses with an uppercut.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dir manages to avoid it.
Savage lands a nice shot that snaps Dir's head back.
Dir takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Savage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Savage throws a shot from downtown. Dir moves away and avoids it.
Savage closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Savage lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dir seems keen to control Savage's posture.
Dir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savage manages to get himself to full guard.
Dir might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dir tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
Dir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savage being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dir stopping the sweep attempt from Savage.
Savage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A left lands for Savage.
Savage scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Dir is just out of range.
Savage misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jab, jab by Savage - just one landing.
Savage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Savage shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Macho Savage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dir looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savage thows a huge punch but Dir dodges it nicely.
Dir desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dir is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savage.
Savage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dir is staying active underneath Savage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dir works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dir keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Macho Savage wasn't active enough on the ground.
Savage thows a body shot but no joy.
Macho Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dir was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Savage shoots in and drives through. Dir sprawls well.
Savage throws a sloppy body shot
and Dir counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Savage!
Dir controlling his opponent.
Dir's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dir controlling from mount.
Macho Savage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We're going to have a standup here because Haral Dir wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dir as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Savage cracks Dir with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Savage throws a hook but Dir avoids it easily.
Savage thows a body shot but no joy.
Dir slaps away a takedown attempt from Savage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Haral Dir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macho Savage.
Dir moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Savage as he connects with a hook.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haral Dir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Macho Savage.
I've got Savage 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macho Savage!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Sheehan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Hume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teddy Sheehan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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260 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Teddy Sheehan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Desmond Hume!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hume avoids it really well and circles away.
Hume tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sheehan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hume looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sheehan!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sheehan can't escape the position.
Hume landing strikes from the mount.
Sheehan is looking to improve his position but Hume isn't that keen on the idea.
Hume avoids the attempt from Sheehan to control.
Hume lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hume landing shots from mount.
It looks like Teddy Sheehan has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan is looking to get to half guard.
Hume landing strikes from the mount and Sheehan is in trouble!
Sheehan tries to reverse the position but Hume maintains control.
Hume looking to finish with strikes here!
Hume putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Teddy Sheehan's cut is getting worse.
BOOM! Hume connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sheehan is rocked!
Jeez, Teddy Sheehan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Teddy Sheehan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Desmond Hume!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jt Spirit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Baldacchino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spirit comes to the cage accompanied by Nujabes - Feather. Doctor Baldacchino acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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143 lbs
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jt Spirit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doctor Baldacchino!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldacchino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spirit pinned against the cage. Spirit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baldacchino is defended easily by Spirit.
Baldacchino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baldacchino shoots in looking for a takedown but Spirit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baldacchino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jt Spirit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Baldacchino.
Baldacchino shoots in and drives through. Spirit sprawls well.
A shot to the body from Baldacchino misses
and Spirit counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Baldacchino!
Spirit lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baldacchino tries to lock up and control but Spirit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spirit trying to control but Baldacchino is having none of it.
Baldacchino is wriggling around trying to escape.
Baldacchino is in a horrible position here. Spirit smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Baldacchino really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baldacchino is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Baldacchino taking shots to the head.
Spirit scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Baldacchino?
Baldacchino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spirit looking to finish Baldacchino with some ground and pound. This is bad for Baldacchino!
Spirit breaks from Baldacchino's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Baldacchino tries to lock up and control but Spirit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spirit cracks Baldacchino with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Baldacchino is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spirit in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Baldacchino is still in real trouble! Can Spirit finish him?
Spirit postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Baldacchino in real trouble here! The ref calls for Baldacchino to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jt Spirit!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gil Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez's entrance music is Requiem for a Dream by Lux Aeterna. A fine choice. Gil Hernandez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gil Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Alkofer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkofer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hernandez quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hernandez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alkofer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alkofer's back!
Hernandez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alkofer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Alkofer showing good submission defense here.
Hernandez tries to keep control of the position but Alkofer is staying busy.
Alkofer turns into Hernandez and is now in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hernandez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hernandez throws a lazy head kick
and Alkofer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hernandez's guard.
Alkofer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
Alkofer stays in close to Hernandez's body and controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alkofer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alkofer won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
Alkofer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Christian Alkofer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Alkofer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alkofer shoots in and bounces Hernandez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Alkofer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Alkofer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Alkofer wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position.
Hernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alkofer controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Christian Alkofer.
Alkofer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alkofer showed some decent athleticism there.
Alkofer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer slows the pace down in half guard.
Alkofer prevents Hernandez from improving his position.
Hernandez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Alkofer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alkofer trying to control the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Alkofer 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.
Hernandez shoots for a takedown but Alkofer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alkofer feints and as Hernandez raises his hands in defense, Alkofer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alkofer stops Hernandez from standing up.
Alkofer stays in close to Hernandez's body and controls the position.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but Alkofer postures up.
Alkofer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Christian Alkofer.
Alkofer shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Alkofer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hernandez is trying to keep Alkofer in close.
Alkofer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alkofer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alkofer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alkofer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alkofer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alkofer prevents Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Alkofer stands and throws Hernandez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alkofer cracks Hernandez with a big right hand but Hernandez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hernandez being controlled for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez wants to control but Alkofer postures up.
Alkofer lands a nice forearm strike.
Christian Alkofer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez struggling a bit here.
Hernandez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer unloading with bombs!
Alkofer is landing with some decent strikes but Hernandez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Alkofer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hernandez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alkofer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Alkofer controlling the position easily from mount.
Alkofer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alkofer with a couple of short strikes.
Alkofer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alkofer landing strikes from the mount and Hernandez is in trouble!
Alkofer controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alkofer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Alkofer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Alkofer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hernandez takes one to the chin there.
Hernandez is rocked!
Alkofer scores with a takedown into Hernandez's guard.
Oh Hernandez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alkofer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hernandez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Alkofer has passed into side control.
Alkofer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hernandez!
Alkofer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alkofer lands a big elbow - Hernandez is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Hernandez is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Christian Alkofer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Mimsy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaa's entrance music is Search and Destroy. A fine choice. Mimsy has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya as his entrance music. 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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152 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Jaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vince Mimsy!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaa throws a leg kick but Mimsy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good shot there by Jaa.
Mimsy throws a big shot that misses.
Jaa scores with a kick to the body.
Mimsy throws a good cross that connects.
Mimsy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaa defends it nicely.
Jaa moves into the clinch.
Mimsy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mimsy swinging wildly here.
Mimsy dodges the punch combination from Jaa.
Jaa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jaa.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaa.
Mimsy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mimsy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jaa counters with an outside leg kick.
Jaa clinches with his opponent.
Jaa tries a body shot but Mimsy blocks it.
Jaa scores with a knee to the head.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the head but Mimsy blocks with his arms.
Mimsy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mimsy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jaa is looking to work some ground and pound but Mimsy has wrist control.
Jaa wants to pass the guard but Mimsy is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mimsy controlling Jaa's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa throwing strikes from guard but Mimsy blocks nicely.
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!
Mimsy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaa is one step ahead there.
Mimsy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jaa!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa wants to hold on but Mimsy pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mimsy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jaa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mimsy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jaa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mimsy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa is not content to let Mimsy control the position.
Jaa trying to control from the bottom.
Jaa has his hands clasped together around Mimsy's back. He's all about the action.
Mimsy is taking a breather. Jaa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jaa is trying to maintain the position but Mimsy is very close to passing his half guard.
Jaa gets back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mimsy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaa is pulling down on Mimsy's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jaa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaa. Mimsy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaa.
Jaa lands with a right hand.
Mimsy wants to slow Jaa down by chopping away at his legs.
Vince Mimsy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mimsy throws a chopping leg kick but Jaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mimsy.
Mimsy closes the distance and clinches.
Mimsy is looking to control Jaa's arms but Jaa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mimsy has his back to the cage.
Jaa is pressed up against the cage. Mimsy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jaa down to the mat. Jaa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jaa scores with a head kick. Mimsy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mimsy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa is looking to land body kicks.
Jaa throws the kick towards the body but Mimsy avoids it.
Jaa lands with a straight right. Mimsy didn't see that one coming.
Mimsy takes the fight into the clinch.
Mimsy cracks Jaa with a nice body shot.
Mimsy is looking to control Jaa's arms but Jaa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mimsy has his back to the cage.
Mimsy lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jaa as Mimsy tries to tie him up.
Jaa misses with a knee to the head.
Jaa missing with knees to the body.
Mimsy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jaa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mimsy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaa backwards.
Mimsy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mimsy blocks it with crossed arms.
Jaa missing with knees to the body.
Jaa lands a knee to the head.
Mimsy misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mimsy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaa throws a right hand that Mimsy ducks under and follows up with a left that Mimsy also avoids with ease.
Jaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mimsy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaa manages to avoid it.
A jab from Mimsy finds it's way through Jaa's defenses.
Mimsy thows a body shot but no joy.
Mimsy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jaa checks a leg kick.
Jaa takes the fight into the clinch.
Jaa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jaa obliges.
Mimsy is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Jaa - that landed with a thud.
Jaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaa tries to land a front kick but Mimsy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mimsy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jaa manages to break the clinch.
Jaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mimsy shoots for a takedown but Jaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Jaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jaa lands with a nice body kick.
Mimsy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mimsy gets tackled into the cage by Jaa. Jaa maintains the clinch.
Jaa lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaa scores with a knee to the head.
Tony Jaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mimsy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jaa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jaa lands a good knee to the midsection. Mimsy won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jaa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaa.
Jaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaa.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jaa.
Jaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jaa throws a head kick but Mimsy moves out of range.
Mimsy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tony Jaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mimsy lands a nice looking body shot.
Jaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Mimsy.
Mimsy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mimsy closes the distance and pushes Jaa back into the cage.
Jaa connects with a knee to the head.
Jaa breaks the clinch.
Mimsy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jaa on the side of the head.
Mimsy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jaa to the mat! Jaa manages to get full guard.
Jaa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mimsy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mimsy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jaa holds on and takes a little breather.
Mimsy pushing down on Jaa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jaa wants to improve his position but Mimsy is controlling well.
Vince Mimsy has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mimsy is working away from the top position though.
Mimsy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jaa!
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!
Jaa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mimsy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jaa is in a horrible position here. Mimsy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jaa is looking to improve his position but Mimsy isn't that keen on the idea.
Jaa is bucking up trying to escape but Mimsy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mimsy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mimsy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mimsy has control of Jaa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jaa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jaa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mimsy controlling his opponent.
Mimsy avoids the attempt from Jaa to control.
Tony Jaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mimsy tries to control but Jaa wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mimsy landing punches.
Jaa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mimsy controlling from mount.
Jaa tries to hold on but Mimsy pushes him away.
Vince Mimsy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mimsy prevents Jaa from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaa tries to hold on but Mimsy postures up.
Jaa prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mimsy with good strikes from the mount here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Mimsy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jaa 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Jaa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Castle Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Draven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Draven 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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168 lbs
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169 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Castle Irons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Draven!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Irons misses with a double jab.
Irons is looking to slow Draven down with leg kicks.
Crunch! Draven slams his shin into Irons's torso.
Irons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Irons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Draven.
Draven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irons.
Draven throws a right and a left that Irons avoids nicely.
Irons gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Irons as Draven tries to tie him up.
Draven lands a hook that snaps the head of Irons backwards.
Draven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven presses Irons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Irons working aggressively here.
Irons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Irons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Draven blocks a body shot from Irons.
Draven lands a hook to the side of the head.
Draven landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Irons is breathing heavily.
Draven pushes Irons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irons working hard to break the clinch.
Draven lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irons.
Draven throws an elbow that misses.
Irons misses with a body punch.
Draven lands a nice uppercut.
Draven lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Draven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Draven looking to stall.
Draven throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irons stalling in the clinch but Draven improves position.
Irons takes an elbow to the temple.
Draven throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ironss head.
Irons keeps control of Draven as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Irons tries to throw a body punch but Draven avoids it by throwing Irons back against the cage.
Draven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Draven has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irons has a couple of punches blocked by Draven.
Draven lands an elbow just above Irons 's eye.
It looks like Castle Irons has been cut.
Draven tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irons lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Irons as Draven tries to tie him up.
Irons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irons prevents a body shot from Draven.
Draven lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Irons can't find room to land a body shot as Draven controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Draven.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draven softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Draven breaks from the clinch.
Irons misses with a jab to the body
and Draven counters with an inside leg kick.
Irons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Irons throws a hook but Draven blocks it.
Irons tries to clinch but Draven is having none of it.
Irons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irons jabs Draven to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Draven there.
Irons tests Draven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Draven scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Draven scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irons misses with a hook to the body
enabling Draven to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draven dodges the punch combination from Irons.
Irons misses with a wild body shot.
Draven moves out of range as Irons throws a body kick.
Draven walks forward, straight into a front kick from Irons.
A big right from Irons misses.
Irons tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Draven counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Draven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Draven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Castle Irons's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Irons checks a leg kick.
Irons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castle Irons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draven smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Irons feints and then cracks Draven's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Draven down.
Irons swinging wildly here.
Draven fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Draven keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Draven chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Irons can pounce on him.
Draven scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draven connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Irons avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven connects with a single shot there.
Irons is rocked!
Irons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irons misses with a series of wild punches.
Draven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Draven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Irons darts in trying to clinch
and Draven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irons throws a leg kick but Draven checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irons throws the left hand but Draven avoids the punch easily.
Draven works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Irons misses its intended target.
Irons throws a sloppy head kick and Draven moves out of range easily.
Irons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oh Irons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Draven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Draven.
Draven connects with a looping right hand.
Irons connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Irons misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Irons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Draven.
Irons seems to have got his legs back now.
A decent looking cross lands there for Draven.
A looping hook to the body misses from Draven. Irons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Draven uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irons.
Nice shot by Draven.
Draven swats away the attempt to clinch by Irons.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Draven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irons throws out the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Draven looks for the body kick but Irons saw that one coming.
Irons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Draven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Irons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irons is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Draven - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Draven lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Draven misses the shot to the body.
Draven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Draven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Castle Irons'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. This is the final round!
Irons misses with a body kick.
Irons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Draven avoids a kick to the body.
Irons is looking to clinch.
Irons throws an off balance right hand
and Draven makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Draven slips a straight right by Irons.
Irons throws a shot from downtown. Draven moves away and avoids it.
Draven works Irons's body with a nice hook.
Draven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Draven connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven throws a leg kick but Irons checks it.
Irons misses with an uppercut
and Draven counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Draven tries to land knees in the clinch but Irons avoids the damage to the body.
Irons has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Draven just leaning against Irons, taking a breather.
Draven scores with a shoulder strike.
Draven lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Draven misses with the head strike.
Draven lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irons backwards.
Draven on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Draven trying to control the position but instead, Irons has worked for underhooks and has pushed Draven into the cage.
Irons avoids the elbow strike from Draven, against the cage.
Castle Irons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Irons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Irons blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Draven creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Draven lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irons swings wildly with an uppercut but Draven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Draven lands with a right to the head.
Draven tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Irons avoids it.
Irons blocks an uppercut.
Eric Draven seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Draven wants to stall.
Irons pressing his opponent against the cage.
Irons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irons trying to stall but Draven improves his position.
Draven prevents a body shot from Irons.
Irons lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Irons struggles to land a body shot inside as Draven controls his hands.
Draven lands with a right to the head.
Irons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irons misses with a punch on the inside.
Draven trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draven.
Draven managing to block the knees to the body from Irons.
Irons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Draven lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Irons.
Draven is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irons misses with the head strike.
Draven pushes off an throws an elbow but Irons leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Irons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Draven is defending well for now.
Irons throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Draven.
Draven lands a hook that snaps the head of Irons backwards.
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!
Draven digs a right hand into Irons's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Irons's gas tank.
Draven lands an uppercut.
Draven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Draven is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Draven misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Irons.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irons tries to throw a body punch but Draven avoids it by throwing Irons back against the cage.
Draven lands a shoulder strike.
Irons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irons is working Draven over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Draven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Draven 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Draven!
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