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Days of Awe PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyle Chipperson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyle Chipperson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chipperson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chipperson wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chipperson wants to get back to his feet.
Chipperson looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chipperson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chipperson trying to control from the bottom.
Chipperson is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chipperson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working for a kimura but Chipperson is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Chipperson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Chipperson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chipperson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith is working for a kimura but Chipperson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chipperson gets full guard.
Smith is looking to stand up but Chipperson won't let him.
Chipperson kicks Smith off and gets to his feet.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chipperson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Smith stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Chipperson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smith really felt that one!
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Chipperson shoots in.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Chipperson slips the punch.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chipperson.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chipperson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chipperson staying out of range there.
Smith forces Chipperson back against the cage and clinches.
Chipperson tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyle Chipperson.
Chipperson goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chipperson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is not content to let Chipperson control the position.
Chipperson is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Chipperson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith kicks off Chipperson and gets to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chipperson enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chipperson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to stand but Chipperson is controlling from the bottom.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chipperson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Chipperson's legs - danger averted.
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Chipperson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chipperson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chipperson is aware though and is defending well.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Chipperson from controlling successfully.
Chipperson throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chipperson's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Chipperson is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Chipperson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chipperson quickly recovers to half guard.
Chipperson tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is working for a kimura but Chipperson is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chipperson has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chipperson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Chipperson tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chipperson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Chipperson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Smith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Smith avoiding Chipperson 's attempts to control his hands.
Chipperson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Smith's arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking for the choke from the back position but Chipperson is controlling his hands well.
Smith controlling well, preventing Chipperson from escaping the position.
Smith looking for the choke but no joy.
Chipperson trying to control the position but Smith manages to sink in the hooks.
Lyle Chipperson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chipperson is defending well though. Smith let's go of the attempt for now.
Smith avoiding Chipperson 's attempts to control his hands.
Chipperson is trying to break free.
Smith looking for the choke but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chipperson turns into Smith and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chipperson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chipperson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Chipperson from controlling successfully.
Chipperson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith working for submissions but it's allowed Chipperson to get to half guard.
Chipperson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chipperson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Chipperson does no damage.
Chipperson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chipperson gets slowly back to his feet.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyle Chipperson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith 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 fight!
John Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ron Justine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Deep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Justine could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Deep's chin.
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Justine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Deep!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Justine misses
and Deep counters with a nice double leg into side control. Justine won't be happy with that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Justine is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deep controlling from side mount.
Deep wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Justine, who protects the arm well.
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!
Deep has hold of Justine's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Justine tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Deep cranks the arm and Justine screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Justine, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Johnny Deep!
A relieved looking Johnny Deep 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cali Yaptangco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wrestling Bot could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cali Yaptangco's chin.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wrestling Bot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cali Yaptangco!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaptangco shoots in and drives through. Bot sprawls well.
Bot looks to score with a jab to the body but Yaptangco is just out of range.
Yaptangco shoots in and drives through. Bot sprawls well.
Bot fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yaptangco to the ground. Bot is now in Yaptangco's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bot stands up over Yaptangco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bot is working Yaptangco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yaptangco wants to stand but Bot is controlling the position.
Bot working some strikes from top position.
Yaptangco wants to stand up but Bot is controlling him.
Bot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yaptangco keeping moving, preventing Bot from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaptangco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bot controls the pace.
Bot lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaptangco wants to stand up but Bot is controlling him.
Bot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yaptangco's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bot stops Yaptangco from standing up.
Bot works over Yaptangco with some ground and pound from guard.
Yaptangco wants to stand up but Bot is controlling him.
Yaptangco looks gassed!
Bot stands up from Yaptangco's guard - Bot perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bot looking to score a takedown here. Yaptangco is defending well but Bot drives through and ends up in Yaptangco's guard.
Bot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Bot passes Yaptangco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Bot there.
Bot lands strikes from half guard.
Bot wants to take a breather but Yaptangco is having none of it.
Bot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bot 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.
Bot takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yaptangco is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot is nestled in close to Yaptangco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yaptangco is still in real trouble! Can Bot finish him?
Yaptangco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ground and pound from Bot.
Yaptangco wants to get back to his feet.
Bot drops an elbow to the side of Yaptangco's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bot lands a nice short elbow.
Bot scores with a big shot! Yaptangco's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Yaptangco! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wrestling Bot!
In his post fight interview, Wrestling Bot started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bishop Rome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bishop Rome!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash scores with a head kick.
Cash takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cash shoots in and drives through. Rome sprawls well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cash, right into the meat.
Rome looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martin Cash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cash shoots in for a takedown but Rome shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rome defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cash.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Cash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rome cracks a nice hook into Cash's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cash tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rome swivels and escapes.
Rome throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rome throws a lazy right hand but Cash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rome throws a big shot that misses.
Rome throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cash on the side of the head.
Rome scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Rome.
Rome fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cash is breathing heavily.
Cash has his takedown stuffed
and Rome counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rome throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cash stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cash doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bishop Rome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rome lands a jab to Cash's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rome jabs Cash to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rome lands a glancing blow to the side of Cash's head.
Rome digs a good hook to Cash's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cash.
Rome lands an overhand right.
Cash walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Rome.
Cash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rome.
Rome lands with a shot to the body.
Rome defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cash.
Rome throws a body punch but Cash moves out of range.
Rome changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cash looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cash. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rome lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Cash can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Rome and Cash drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Rome.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bishop Rome!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sian Sissoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sian Sissoko will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sian Sissoko!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sissoko moves into the clinch successfully.
Morgan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sissoko after a bit of a struggle.
Sissoko prevents Morgan from breaking the clinch.
Morgan avoiding damage as Sissoko throws knees to the body.
Sissoko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sissoko manages to end up in side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Morgan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sissoko wants to stand but Morgan has his arm trapped.
Morgan sneaks back into half guard.
Morgan trying to control here.
Sissoko decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Sissoko blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Morgan looks for a takedown but Sissoko sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan has Sissoko up against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan has Sissoko pressed against the cage, preventing Sissoko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morgan tries to break the clinch but Sissoko is controlling the position.
Sissoko breaks from the clinch.
Morgan misses with a double jab.
Morgan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sissoko swings wildly with an uppercut but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sissoko working aggressively here.
Sissoko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morgan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sissoko is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Sissoko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morgan prevents it.
Morgan tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sissoko lands a nice knee to the body.
Sissoko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morgan walks away with a smile on his face. Sissoko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Sissoko moves out of range easily.
Morgan rushes Sissoko and presses him up against the cage.
Sissoko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sissoko moves in looking to clinch but Morgan pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Morgan scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Sissoko moves into the clinch.
Sissoko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morgan, as that shot connected.
Morgan forces Sissoko back against the cage and clinches.
Sissoko is trying to push Morgan away but Morgan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sissoko digs a right hand into Morgan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morgan's gas tank.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch but Sissoko keeps him there for the moment.
Sissoko breaks from the clinch.
Morgan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sissoko is fending him off so far but Morgan persists. Nope, Sissoko circles away and we're back to standing.
Sissoko moves out of range as Morgan throws a body kick.
Sissoko tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morgan pushes Sissoko up against the cage in a clinch.
Sissoko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morgan prevents Sissoko from breaking the clinch.
Sissoko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sissoko gets a clinch.
Morgan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sissoko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sissoko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morgan darts in and clinches Sissoko up against the cage.
Sissoko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morgan.
Morgan wants to get back to striking at distance but Sissoko won't allow it.
Morgan pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morgan is looking for a triangle but Sissoko pushes his legs off easily.
Sissoko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Morgan is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sissoko stops Morgan from standing up.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sissoko is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morgan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Morgan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sissoko tries to work over Morgan's front leg with a kick but Morgan checks it.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sissoko sprawls well. Sissoko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
Sissoko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sissoko moves out of range of the body kick from Morgan.
Dan Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan closes the distance and clinches.
Sissoko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morgan walks away with a smile on his face. Sissoko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sissoko wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Sissoko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morgan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sissoko is out of range.
Sissoko throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sissoko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Morgan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sissoko tries to clinch up.
Morgan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sissoko misses with a punch on the inside.
Sissoko swings wildly with an uppercut but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sissoko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dan Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morgan is defended easily by Sissoko.
Morgan drives through and clinches with Sissoko against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sissoko taking a breather.
Sian Sissoko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morgan manages to pull guard.
Morgan controls Sissoko momentarily but Sissoko frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sissoko looking to pass the guard.
Morgan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sissoko is controlling him.
Sissoko wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Sissoko wants to stand but Morgan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Morgan is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sissoko has his hands clasped together but Morgan extends an breaks Sissoko's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Morgan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Morgan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Clarkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Kozlov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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, Ryan Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrei Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarkson moves out of range of the body kick from Kozlov.
Kozlov closes the distance but Clarkson moves to the side
and Clarkson counters with a shoot takedown. Kozlov fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Clarkson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kozlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clarkson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clarkson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kozlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clarkson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clarkson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clarkson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clarkson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clarkson is aware though and is defending well.
Clarkson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clarkson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kozlov on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Clarkson just wasn't active enough.
Kozlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown but Kozlov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kozlov is looking to clinch but Clarkson is avoiding it.
Kozlov throws a leg kick but Clarkson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Clarkson misses with a takedown
and Kozlov counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov jumps guard but Clarkson stands there with Kozlov around his waist. Kozlov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kozlov is trying to pull guard but Clarkson has him pressed against the cage.
Kozlov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clarkson smiles and moves away.
Ryan Clarkson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Kozlov.
Kozlov tries to clinch
and Clarkson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kozlov's guard.
Clarkson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clarkson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Clarkson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kozlov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Clarkson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clarkson fails to land the takedown.
Clarkson shoots for a double leg takedown but Kozlov sprawls well. He's pushed Clarkson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Kozlov. No joy for Clarkson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a head kick but Clarkson moves out of range.
Kozlov tries to sprawl but Clarkson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Clarkson wants to pass to mount but Kozlov is defending the position.
Clarkson prevents Kozlov from improving his position.
Clarkson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Clarkson'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kozlov won't allow Clarkson to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Clarkson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kozlov moves to clinch but Clarkson breaks away
and Clarkson counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Clarkson controlling from side mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kozlov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clarkson in particular looking to stall.
Kozlov looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Clarkson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kozlov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clarkson pulls his head out easily.
Clarkson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov wants to improve his position but Clarkson is controlling well.
Clarkson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Clarkson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kozlov darts in trying to clinch
and Clarkson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kozlov's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clarkson controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Clarkson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown but Kozlov shows good takedown defense.
Clarkson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kozlov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov tries to clinch up.
Kozlov gets caught flat footed, as Clarkson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kozlov is looking for a triangle but Clarkson pushes his legs off easily.
Kozlov has his foot on Clarkson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clarkson works his way back into a safe position though.
Clarkson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clarkson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kozlov for as long as he can get away with.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Clarkson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Clarkson shoots in and gets a takedown into Kozlov's guard.
Kozlov has his foot on Clarkson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clarkson works his way back into a safe position though.
Kozlov being controlled here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarkson slips nicely into half guard.
Clarkson wants to pass to mount but Kozlov is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov looking for submissions off his back.
Clarkson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kozlov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clarkson pulls his head out easily.
Clarkson controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Clarkson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clarkson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Clarkson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clarkson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Clarkson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryan Clarkson made sure he mentioned Kobra Clothing Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paavo Vayrynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paavo Vayrynen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Toney!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vayrynen lands with a shot to the body.
Vayrynen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vayrynen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vayrynen wants to take the fight to the mat but Toney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vayrynen throws a head punch that misses.
Toney lands a hook that snaps the head of Vayrynen backwards.
Toney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vayrynen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Toney after a bit of a struggle.
Vayrynen tries to work over Toney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vayrynen has Toney pressed against the cage, preventing Toney from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vayrynen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Toney is keeping busy.
Toney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vayrynen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Toney presses Vayrynen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toney breaks from the clinch.
Toney drives through and clinches with Vayrynen against the cage.
Toney tries to throw a body punch but Vayrynen avoids it by throwing Toney back against the cage.
Toney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toney struggles to land a body shot inside as Vayrynen controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Toney.
Toney is pressed up against the cage. Vayrynen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toney down to the mat. Toney avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Vayrynen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vayrynen throws the left hand but Toney avoids the punch easily.
James Toney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toney thuds a left hand into Vayrynen's body.
Vayrynen throws a body punch but Toney moves out of range.
Toney looks to land a combination but Vayrynen avoids it well.
Vayrynen rushes Toney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Toney lands with a light punch inside.
Toney struggles to land a body shot inside as Vayrynen controls his hands.
Toney lands a nice shot to the body.
Toney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vayrynen's elbow.
Vayrynen throws a punch but it's blocked by Toney.
Vayrynen can't find room to land a body shot as Toney controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vayrynen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toney's elbow.
Toney lands a body shot.
Toney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vayrynen's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toney content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Toney lands a shot to the body.
Toney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vayrynen is breathing heavily.
Vayrynen prevents Toney from breaking the clinch.
Vayrynen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toney gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vayrynen.
Toney prevents a body shot from Vayrynen.
A left hand lands to the body for Toney.
Toney tries to throw a body punch but Vayrynen avoids it by throwing Toney back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Toney as the two fighters clinch.
Toney lands a shoulder strike.
Toney lands a nice uppercut.
Toney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Toney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vayrynen gets tackled into the cage by Toney. Toney maintains the clinch.
Toney can't find room to land a body shot as Vayrynen controls the action.
Toney cracks Vayrynen with a nice body shot.
Toney lands a shot to the body.
Toney lands a body shot.
Toney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Vayrynen has a couple of punches blocked by Toney.
Toney stalling against the cage.
Vayrynen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Toney lands a nice shot to the body.
Toney prevents the takedown attempt.
Toney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Toney avoiding damage.
Toney lands a body shot in the clinch.
Toney scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Toney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vayrynen takes a shot to the head.
Toney lands a body shot.
Toney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Toney works on Vayrynen's body with a couple of short punches.
Toney is looking to break free of the clinch but Vayrynen has double underhooks.
Toney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Toney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Toney - that landed with a thud.
Vayrynen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Toney fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Toney instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toney lands a shoulder strike.
Toney lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toney.
Toney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vayrynen backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Toney dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Toney moves into the clinch.
Toney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Toney.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Toney just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vayrynen's brow.
A body shot lands from Toney.
Nice body punch from Toney.
Toney lands a body shot.
Toney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Toney as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Toney.
Toney lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Toney.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toney.
Vayrynen is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Toney.
Oh Vayrynen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toney lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vayrynen or not.
Toney lands a big right hand that drops Vayrynen! The killer instinct kicks in and Toney finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Toney!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Toney!
Our winner, James Toney, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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