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RCS 37 - Scaramouch PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mortimer Plumbtree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Smoke the Fire. The crowd seem to be enjoying Plumbtree's choice of entrance music: White and Nerdy. 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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163 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mortimer Plumbtree!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith with a poor takedown
and Plumbtree counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Plumbtree counters with a head kick.
Plumbtree pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Plumbtree sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Plumbtree throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Plumbtree.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Plumbtree.
Plumbtree is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith tries to pull guard but Plumbtree won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plumbtree gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Plumbtree shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Plumbtree just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith is trying to push Plumbtree away but Plumbtree has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plumbtree is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Plumbtree dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith jumps guard but Plumbtree stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Plumbtree prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith prevents Plumbtree from breaking the clinch.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Plumbtree is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Plumbtree prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plumbtree looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Plumbtree gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith is trying to drag Plumbtree to the mat but Plumbtree just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Plumbtree is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plumbtree gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Plumbtree's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith tries to clinch but Plumbtree is having none of it.
Mortimer Plumbtree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Plumbtree shows good takedown defense.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Plumbtree counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smith tries for a takedown but Plumbtree circles away easily
and Plumbtree counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Plumbtree.
Johnny Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith avoids the head kick by Plumbtree.
Nice sprawl there from Plumbtree as Smith shoots in.
Johnny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to clinch there but Plumbtree circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Plumbtree as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Plumbtree counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Plumbtree circles away.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Plumbtree stumbling back into the cage.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Plumbtree swivels and escapes.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Plumbtree counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Plumbtree counters with a head kick. That will keep Smith thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Plumbtree which made him look bad.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Plumbtree sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Plumbtree counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smith blocks a head kick by Plumbtree.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Plumbtree counters with a big head kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Nice takedown defense from Plumbtree. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Plumbtree is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Plumbtree circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Plumbtree counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Plumbtree tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Plumbtree defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith tries to clinch but Plumbtree moves away
and Plumbtree counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Plumbtree tries a head kick but it misses.
Plumbtree throws a head kick that misses.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Plumbtree back into the cage.
Plumbtree has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith avoids the head kick by Plumbtree.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Plumbtree tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Plumbtree to the ground. Plumbtree escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plumbtree tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Plumbtree swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plumbtree slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Plumbtree sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Plumbtree counters with a head kick. That will keep Smith thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Plumbtree sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mortimer Plumbtree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Plumbtree pinned against the cage. Plumbtree gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Plumbtree counters with a head kick.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Plumbtree pinned against the cage. Plumbtree gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Plumbtree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith blocks a head kick by Plumbtree.
A head kick misses from Plumbtree.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plumbtree throws a head kick that misses.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Plumbtree is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice takedown defense from Plumbtree. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith wants to break free but Plumbtree has control.
Plumbtree looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Plumbtree wants to break free but Smith has control.
Johnny Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Plumbtree gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plumbtree breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Plumbtree tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith thows a leg kick but Plumbtree checks it
and Plumbtree counters with a big head kick but Smith shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mortimer Plumbtree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mortimer Plumbtree!
A relieved looking Mortimer Plumbtree thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eduard Folayang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Ul Haq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mohammed Ul Haq has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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165 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Basic striking
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eduard Folayang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammed Ul Haq!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ul Haq ducks under a wild hook from Folayang.
Ul Haq throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ul Haq scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ul Haq throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Folayang works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ul Haq not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ul Haq thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Folayang to regain full guard.
Ul Haq working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ul Haq accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ul Haq scoring with some ground and pound.
Ul Haq trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ul Haq thows a big elbow that misses.
Ul Haq looking to sit in guard and control but Folayang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ul Haq controls Folayang momentarily but Folayang frees himself.
Folayang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Folayang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ul Haq swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folayang throwing strikes from guard but Ul Haq blocks nicely.
Ul Haq tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Folayang has gone for a leg lock! Ul Haq slips out almost immediately though and dives into Folayang's guard.
Ul Haq working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ul Haq postures up in Folayang's guard and throws a big left but Folayang blocks it.
Ul Haq scoring with some ground and pound.
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.
Folayang keeping moving, preventing Ul Haq from controlling successfully.
Ul Haq loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ul Haq trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ul Haq wants to control from the top but Folayang keeps moving.
Ul Haq won't allow Folayang to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ul Haq bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Folayang managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ul Haq.
Folayang managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ul Haq.
Ul Haq working the strikes but Folayang uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ul Haq drops an elbow to the side of Folayang's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ul Haq thows a huge punch but Folayang dodges it nicely.
Folayang wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ul Haq dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ul Haq misses with a wild body shot.
Folayang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ul Haq lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ul Haq darts in and clinches Folayang up against the cage.
Folayang prevents a body shot from Ul Haq.
Ul Haq tightens his grip and picks Folayang up, before dumping him to the ground. Folayang manages to land in guard.
Ul Haq loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Folayang is looking to stand back up but Ul Haq counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Folayang.
Folayang is staying active underneath Ul Haq, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Folayang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ul Haq missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ul Haq seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Folayang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Folayang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ul Haq.
Ul Haq content to control rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Eduard Folayang has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Folayang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ul Haq has Folayang up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ul Haq is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ul Haq effectively controlling the action here.
Ul Haq lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ul Haq keeps control of Folayang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ul Haq effectively controlling the action here.
Ul Haq lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ul Haq distracts Folayang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Folayang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ul Haq is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ul Haq's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ul Haq landing with the ground and pound.
Ul Haq tries to free his leg and advance position but Folayang is retaining full guard.
Ul Haq is looking to work some ground and pound but Folayang has wrist control.
Ul Haq scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ul Haq trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ul Haq postures up in Folayang's guard and throws a big left but Folayang blocks it.
Ul Haq content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ul Haq wants to pass the guard but Folayang is keeping the position.
Folayang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ul Haq.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ul Haq 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.
Mohammed Ul Haq showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Folayang lands with a straight right. Ul Haq didn't see that one coming.
Ul Haq thows a body shot but no joy.
Ul Haq tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Folayang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Folayang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Folayang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Folayang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ul Haq lands a nice leg kick that just misses Folayang's sensitive parts.
Ul Haq takes a swing at Folayang's ribcage but misses.
Folayang lands with a straight right. Ul Haq didn't see that one coming.
Ul Haq shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ul Haq showed some decent athleticism there.
Ul Haq sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Folayang defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ul Haq scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Folayang pushes Ul Haq off looking to stand but Ul Haq dives back in and keeps control.
Mohammed Ul Haq has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ul Haq thows a huge punch but Folayang dodges it nicely.
Ul Haq wants to control but Folayang is keeping him busy.
Ul Haq throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ul Haq seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ul Haq missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ul Haq wants to control but Folayang is keeping him busy.
Ul Haq thows a huge punch but Folayang dodges it nicely.
Ul Haq is trying to control the action in half guard but Folayang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Folayang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ul Haq. Ul Haq obviously looking to wear him down.
Folayang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ul Haq misses with a low kick.
Ul Haq fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Folayang manages to avoid it.
Ul Haq has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Folayang blocks a leg kick.
Ul Haq fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ul Haq rushes Folayang and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ul Haq.
Ul Haq lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ul Haq unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Folayang takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ul Haq lands a nice knee to the body.
Ul Haq lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Folayang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ul Haq with a nice head shot there.
Ul Haq content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ul Haq slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Eduard Folayang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ul Haq lands an elbow.
Ul Haq misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Ul Haq seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ul Haq working the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Folayang parries the strikes from Ul Haq easily there. Ul Haq is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Folayang to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Ul Haq comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ul Haq 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Ul Haq!
Mohammed Ul Haq decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy War Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
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185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stephen Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy War Machine!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
War Machine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from War Machine.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from War Machine.
War Machine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
War Machine moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
War Machine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
War Machine moves out of range of the strikes.
War Machine tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
War Machine rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
War Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
War Machine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
War Machine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Stephen Williams has been cut.
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!
Good work by War Machine as he checks the leg kick.
Williams clobbers War Machine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
War Machine tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams tries a low kick but War Machine avoids it.
Williams is breathing heavily.
War Machine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
War Machine throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
War Machine jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
War Machine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
War Machine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
War Machine has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
War Machine wants to break free but Williams has control.
War Machine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Williams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite War Machine's efforts to push away.
War Machine manages to break the clinch.
Williams clinches.
War Machine gets control of Williams's arms and successfully pulls guard. War Machine will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
War Machine is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
War Machine scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
War Machine throws a low kick but Williams avoids it.
War Machine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Williams misses with a looping left.
War Machine moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
War Machine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. War Machine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
War Machine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
War Machine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Williams rather than just go for the knockout.
War Machine throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
War Machine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a cross.
War Machine misses with a double jab.
Stephen Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
War Machine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams rushes War Machine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
War Machine scores with a shoulder strike.
War Machine is trying to trip Williams. He has hold of a leg but Williams is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. War Machine persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
War Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
War Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
War Machine postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Williams is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of War Machine, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams prevents War Machine from getting back to his feet.
War Machine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
War Machine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
War Machine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but War Machine blocks nicely.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as War Machine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams distracts War Machine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy War Machine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephen Williams's cut.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Williams has War Machine up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Williams breaks the clinch.
War Machine looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
War Machine misses with a double jab
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
War Machine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams looks to land a right hand but War Machine moved out of range.
War Machine misses with the combination.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. War Machine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Williams catches War Machine right on the button with a cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
War Machine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
War Machine slips under a jab from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
War Machine moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a shot to the body
and War Machine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from War Machine.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
War Machine is trying to break free.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but War Machine avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
A short left from War Machine.
War Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams moves out of range as War Machine strikes.
War Machine lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
War Machine slips a straight right by Williams.
War Machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
War Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
War Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
War Machine ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
War Machine with a jab.
Williams tries to keep at a distance but War Machine has taken the fight into the clinch.
War Machine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
War Machine breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for War Machine on that attempt.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams throws a hook but War Machine blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
War Machine ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
War Machine looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from War Machine.
War Machine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
War Machine blocks a jab.
Williams checks a leg kick nicely.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams throws a one two combo.
Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
War Machine misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
War Machine misses with a looping right.
War Machine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
War Machine looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
War Machine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy War Machine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stephen Williams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
War Machine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams can't break the clinch.
War Machine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams has War Machine pressed against the cage, preventing War Machine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
War Machine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
War Machine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
War Machine is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
War Machine is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from War Machine.
War Machine misses with some punches.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from War Machine.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams prevents a body shot from War Machine.
War Machine has hold of one of Williams's legs. Williams is fighting the takedown attempt but War Machine gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
War Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
War Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from War Machine.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
War Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
War Machine working some strikes from top position.
War Machine postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
War Machine trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
War Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
War Machine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams is trying to control the position but War Machine postures up.
War Machine trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
War Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
War Machine throwing strikes but missing.
War Machine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
War Machine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
War Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
War Machine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Williams's guard.
War Machine decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
War Machine wants to land a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams slips under a jab.
War Machine shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams scores with the left hand. War Machine knows he should have avoided that one.
Williams jabs War Machine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams jabs War Machine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
War Machine thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams throws a hook but War Machine blocks it.
Jimmy War Machine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams closes the distance and pushes War Machine back into the cage.
War Machine wants to get back to striking at distance but Williams won't allow it.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but War Machine is keeping busy.
War Machine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Stephen Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
War Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
War Machine tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
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.
War Machine scores with a jab to the head.
War Machine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
Williams throws a hook to the side of War Machine's head but War Machine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy War Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well War Machine 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 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy War Machine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Donatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donatelli comes to the cage accompanied by I Sell Comics - Courage My Love. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kirk Donatelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darius Iii!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iii drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Donatelli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Donatelli pushes Iii off and gets back to his feet.
Iii throws a nice looking combination but Donatelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Iii is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Donatelli's half guard.
Donatelli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Donatelli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatelli has his hands on Iii's head, controlling the position.
Donatelli is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Iii has hold of one of Donatelli's legs. Donatelli is fighting the takedown attempt but Iii gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Iii wants to control from the top but Donatelli keeps moving.
Donatelli is looking for a triangle but Iii pushes his legs off easily.
Donatelli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli is controlling the pace.
Donatelli lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iii is defending against the submission attempts here by Donatelli.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donatelli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Iii trying to hold on to Donatelli's head to control him but Donatelli postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli works his foot free and advances to mount.
Donatelli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Donatelli putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donatelli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Donatelli landing shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Donatelli cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Iii has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Donatelli working for a guillotine from mount but Iii is in no mood to give up.
Iii is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donatelli controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donatelli dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Donatelli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Donatelli shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Iii is on queer street and Donatelli is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Kirk Donatelli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lance Stuart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lance Stuart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stuart throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Patterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stuart is trying to keep Patterson in close.
Patterson wants to stand but Stuart has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stuart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stuart wants to stand and escape but Patterson is having none of it.
Stuart wants to improve his position but instead Patterson has moved into half guard.
Stuart on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Patterson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stuart tries to roll over but Patterson keeps him under control.
Patterson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stuart is trying to stand up here but Patterson is controlling him well.
Stuart is breathing heavily.
Patterson working the head and body with strikes.
Patterson blocks the strikes from Stuart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stuart is trying to maintain the position but Patterson is very close to passing his half guard.
Stuart is staying active underneath Patterson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Patterson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stuart is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patterson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oh Stuart is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patterson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Patterson lands a big shot to the head and Stuart winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dan Patterson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rizzo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Lloyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lloyd has chosen The Hives - Tick Tick Boom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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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 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Rizzo Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Lloyd!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lloyd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rizzo Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rizzo Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Lloyd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rizzo Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rizzo Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lloyd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rizzo Jr Rushes Lloyd and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Lloyd is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Rizzo Jr Piles on the pressure and Lloyd crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Rizzo Jr!
Frank Rizzo Jr took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Jules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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10 - 2 - 0 |
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregory Jules!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin scores with a hook to the body. Jules takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jules scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jules fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Irwin loads up on a big right hand but Jules slips the punch.
Jules misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irwin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jules throws a powerful right kick. Irwin tried to block low but the kick was high! Irwin was taken right off of his feet! Jules jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gregory Jules!
Gregory Jules retains his lightweight title!
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