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The Fallout - Vault 005 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rambo John J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tappy McOut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rambo John J has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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192 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rambo John J!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tappy McOut!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John J throws a shot to the body.
John J is trying hard to land a takedown here. McOut sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McOut loads up on a big right hand but John J slips the punch.
McOut avoids the body shot from John J.
John J throws a right and a left that both miss.
McOut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John J.
Danga de danga de dang - John J scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Tappy McOut has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John J scores with a jab to the jaw.
John J throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by McOut.
McOut connects with a solid leg kick.
John J throws a right and a left that McOut avoids nicely.
John J dips to his left and cracks McOut with an uppercut!
Excellent takedown into side control there by McOut.
McOut is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, John J has escaped the position, nice work there.
McOut looks gassed!
John J is trying to get back to half guard.
John J wants to control but McOut postures up.
McOut lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McOut wants to lay and pray for a moment but John J keeps working.
McOut landing strikes.
McOut blocks the strikes from John J.
McOut passes to full mount! That's big trouble for John J!
John J wants to hold on but McOut pushes him away.
John J is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
John J in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McOut wants to take John J's back but he can't do it this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
John J defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McOut.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McOut cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
John J blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John J squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McOut mounts John J! Really nice guard pass there!
John J really wants to buck McOut off and get back to his feet.
John J regains half guard.
John J is trying to stand.
McOut is looking for a kimura but John J is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McOut to get the leverage.
John J missing with punches from the bottom.
McOut passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for John J!
McOut fails to take his opponent's back.
McOut unloads with some shots from mount but John J bucks and avoids them well.
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.
John J wants to try and get back to his feet.
McOut is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! John J is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tappy McOut!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between bark er (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angle has chosen Domination as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, bark er!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Angle!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
er fails with a takedown attempt.
er showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Angle.
Angle stalks er and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into er's face. er staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like bark er has been cut.
Angle stuffs the takedown.
Angle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Angle fails to land with a series of punches.
er looks to land a body kick but Angle moved away.
er wants to clinch.
er looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Angle is fending him off so far but er persists. Nope, Angle circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bark er. That's going to take a lot out of him.
er fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
er dodges the punch combination from Angle.
Angle moves in looking to clinch but er pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Angle there as he acknowledges the shot.
er fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
er wants to clinch
and Angle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Angle misses with a two punch combination.
Angle throws an overhand right that lands on er's shoulder, as er tries to avoid the shot.
Angle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping er at a distance.
Angle misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from er as Angle shoots in.
Angle looks gassed!
Angle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
er moves into the clinch successfully.
Angle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Angle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle gets control of er's arms and successfully pulls guard. Angle will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
er 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.
er wants to stand but Angle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
er pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Angle is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle looking to control.
Angle keeping moving, preventing er from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
er fails with an attempt to clinch.
er shoots in looking for a takedown. Angle tries to sprawl out of it but er keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Angle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Angle thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Angle misses the jab.
er fails with the takedown
and Angle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Angle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
er is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
er knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Angle on the ground.
Angle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Angle stands up from er's guard - Angle perhaps looking for a knockout.
er ducks under a wild hook from Angle.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Angle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on bark er's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
er throws a head kick that misses.
er looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Angle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but er moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
er fails in his attempt to clinch.
er tries to clinch there but Angle circles away.
er tries for a takedown but Angle circles away easily
and Angle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Angle is looking to slow er down with leg kicks.
er closes the distance but Angle moves to the side
and Angle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in er's guard.
Angle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angle tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Angle clinches with his opponent.
Angle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Angle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. er looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
er struggling a bit here.
Angle stands up and beckons er to his feet.
Angle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Angle wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bark er. That's going to take a lot out of him.
er has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A combination from Angle does no damage.
er closes the distance looking to clinch
and Angle counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. er is lucky that one didn't land flush.
er tries to clinch
and Angle counters with a thumping low kick.
er misses with a low kick.
er wants to clinch up but Angle keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
er connects with a single shot there.
er is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Angle is looking to chop away at er's legs.
er throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Angle was covering up waiting for the punch and er finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Angle has a closed guard, preventing er from standing up.
er looking to sit in guard and control but Angle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
er has control of Angle's left arm, preventing Angle from doing any damage.
Angle postures up.
er looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
er utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
er has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Angle stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
er tries to score a power double leg takedown but Angle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten er somewhat.
Angle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
er throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Angle's waist but Angle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing er off to one side.
er fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Angle avoids it really well and circles away.
Angle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Angle, right into the meat.
Angle throws a right hand that er ducks under and follows up with a left that er also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Angle. No joy for er on that attempt.
er moves out of range of the strikes.
bark er is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
er throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Angle's waist but Angle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing er off to one side.
Justin Angle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angle shoots in but no luck this time.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Angle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on bark er's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Angle has a takedown stuffed.
Angle keeps the fight on the outside.
er feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
er content to stall in guard here.
Angle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
er wanted to stand there but Angle had control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle keeping moving, preventing er from controlling successfully.
Angle trying to control the position.
er trying to control but Angle is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Angle throws a series of punches but er avoids them all with ease.
er misses with a takedown
and Angle counters with a nice uppercut.
Angle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Angle tries to close the distance and clinch but er swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from er as Angle shoots in.
er throws a leg kick that misses.
er lands a nice looking body shot.
er shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Angle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from er.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
er is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Angle manages to get to full guard.
er stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Angle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Angle has a closed guard, preventing er from standing up.
Angle wants to get back to his feet but er is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
er wants to control from the top but Angle keeps moving.
er stops Angle from standing up.
Angle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
er throws a head kick but Angle moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angle misses with a double jab.
Angle swinging wilding here.
bark er has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin Angle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Angle slips a jab and a cross from er.
And that's the end of the fight!
bark er showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Angle 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Angle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between john barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Efe Mafusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, john barker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Efe Mafusa!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mafusa shoots in and drives through. barker sprawls well.
barker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Mafusa. No joy for barker on that attempt.
Mafusa circles away from the clinch attempt.
barker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mafusa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
barker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mafusa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mafusa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and barker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by barker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
barker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
barker looking to pass the guard.
barker stays in close to Mafusa's body and controls the position.
barker trying to control but Mafusa is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
barker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mafusa's guard.
barker trying to control but Mafusa is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mafusa wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
barker looks for a takedown but Mafusa sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for john barker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mafusa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mafusa pushes barker up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mafusa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. barker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mafusa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mafusa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. barker smiles and moves away.
barker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
barker tries to keep at a distance but Mafusa has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from barker. Mafusa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mafusa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mafusa fails with a takedown attempt.
Mafusa fails with the takedown
and barker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mafusa tries to land a knee to the head but barker blocks with his arms.
Mafusa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. barker smiles and moves away.
Mafusa looks gassed!
No joy there for Mafusa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mafusa misses with a wild combination.
Mafusa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
barker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
barker slows the pace down in half guard.
barker seems to be looking for submissions.
Mafusa wants to improve his position but barker is controlling well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
john barker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mafusa tries for a takedown but barker circles away easily
and barker counters with a two punch combo.
barker lands a with a good body shot.
barker shoots for a takedown but Mafusa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
barker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
barker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mafusa, right into the meat.
barker dives in and grabs Mafusa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mafusa pushes down on barker's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for john barker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
barker throws the kick towards the body but Mafusa avoids it.
Mafusa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mafusa doesn't manage to clinch there - barker circles away.
barker tries to clinch
and Mafusa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mafusa.
Mafusa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as barker walks away with a smile on his face. Mafusa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
barker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mafusa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
barker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A good leg kick by Mafusa.
Mafusa fails to land the takedown.
barker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mafusa as he avoids it easily.
john barker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mafusa stuffs the takedown attempt from barker. barker gets slowly back to his feet.
A low kick from barker misses
and Mafusa counters with a head kick.
barker wants to clinch.
barker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mafusa misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
barker shoots for a takedown but Mafusa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
barker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mafusa is fending him off so far but barker persists. Nope, Mafusa circles away and we're back to standing.
Mafusa fails with the takedown.
Mafusa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? barker is fending him off so far but Mafusa persists. Nope, barker circles away and we're back to standing.
Mafusa fails with a takedown attempt.
barker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mafusa but Mafusa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
barker wants to clinch
and Mafusa counters with a left to the body.
barker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
barker tries to land knees in the clinch but Mafusa avoids the damage to the body.
Mafusa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. barker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - barker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mafusa stuffs the takedown.
barker stuffs the takedown attempt from Mafusa. Mafusa gets slowly back to his feet.
Mafusa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
barker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
barker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
barker is taking a breather. Mafusa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mafusa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mafusa misses with a double jab.
barker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mafusa counters with a good, hard body kick but barker shrugs it off.
Mafusa throws a combination that misses
and barker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
barker prevents Mafusa from getting back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Efe Mafusa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mafusa tries to close the distance and clinch but barker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
barker avoids the body shot from Mafusa.
barker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mafusa swivels and escapes.
Mafusa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
barker fails with a takedown attempt.
barker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mafusa counters with a shoot takedown. barker fights it but they end up in guard.
Mafusa trying to control but barker is working from the bottom.
Mafusa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
barker controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
barker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mafusa wants to control from the top but barker keeps moving.
Mafusa wants to stand but barker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
barker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mafusa is one step ahead there.
john barker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
barker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mafusa is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mafusa tries for a takedown but barker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
barker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mafusa tries to avoid it but barker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mafusa to the ground. Mafusa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for john barker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
barker keeps the fight on the outside.
Mafusa checks the leg kick nicely there.
barker tries to clinch but Mafusa is having none of it.
Mafusa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but barker swivels and escapes.
Efe Mafusa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mafusa is looking to clinch.
barker throws a sloppy head kick
and Mafusa counters with an outside leg kick.
barker misses with a wild combination.
barker dives in and grabs Mafusa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mafusa pushes down on barker's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mafusa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
barker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. barker showed some decent athleticism there.
Mafusa is trying to maintain the position but barker is very close to passing his half guard.
barker stalling away here and it's allowed Mafusa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
barker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
barker looking to sit in guard and control but Mafusa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mafusa got a little sloppy there for a moment and barker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mafusa has managed to get both his arms back between barker's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Efe Mafusa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mafusa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Bryce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurizio Marchetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Bryce could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maurizio Marchetti's chin.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Bryce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maurizio Marchetti!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marchetti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bryce paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marchetti shoots in for a double leg but Bryce sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bryce throws a head kick that misses.
Bryce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marchetti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bryce defends it nicely.
Bryce misses with the combination.
Bryce has a takedown stuffed.
Bryce pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryce swats away the attempt to clinch by Marchetti.
Marchetti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchetti wants to clinch.
Maurizio Marchetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryce swats away the attempt to clinch by Marchetti.
Marchetti moves in looking to clinch but Bryce pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryce throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marchetti.
Marchetti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bryce defends it nicely.
James Bryce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurizio Marchetti.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marchetti is defended easily by Bryce.
Marchetti misses with a head kick.
Bryce slaps away a takedown attempt from Marchetti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marchetti tries to clinch up.
Marchetti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marchetti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bryce swivels and escapes.
Bryce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marchetti is looking to clinch but Bryce is avoiding it.
Bryce keeps the fight on the outside.
Bryce is looking to clinch.
Bryce gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Bryce.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bryce as Marchetti tries to tie him up.
Bryce has hold of one of Marchetti's legs. Marchetti is fighting the takedown attempt but Bryce gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Marchetti wants to control but Bryce passes easily into half guard.
Marchetti is trying to get back to full guard.
Marchetti is not content to let Bryce control the position.
Bryce is thwarting Marchetti's attempts to control the position.
Marchetti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bryce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marchetti tries to roll over but Bryce keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marchetti keeping hold of Bryce's head, controlling as best he can.
Bryce wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marchetti keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryce has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marchetti wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Marchetti tries to hold on but Bryce pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchetti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bryce trying to control but Marchetti is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bryce throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marchetti is trying to stand up.
BOOM! Bryce connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Marchetti tries to hold on but Bryce pushes him away.
Bryce can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marchetti is looking to escape.
Bryce misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bryce landing punches.
Marchetti wants to hold on but Bryce pushes him away.
Marchetti is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bryce looking to control but Marchetti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marchetti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bryce trying to control but Marchetti is having none of it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bryce dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bryce drives through and clinches with Marchetti against the cage.
Bryce tries to pull guard but Marchetti holds him up against the cage and eventually Bryce drops back down to his feet.
Marchetti tries to pull guard but Bryce won't allow it.
Bryce manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bryce on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bryce tries to get out of the position.
Bryce manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marchetti manages to get himself to full guard.
Marchetti punching from the bottom.
Bryce postures up.
Marchetti might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bryce kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bryce trying to control but Marchetti is working from the bottom.
Marchetti trying to strike off his back.
Bryce postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchetti wants to stand and escape but Bryce is having none of it.
Marchetti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marchetti with a poor takedown
and Bryce decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marchetti's guard.
Marchetti is breathing heavily.
Marchetti is trying to control the position but Bryce postures up.
Bryce trying to control the position from guard on top but Marchetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marchetti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bryce 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.
Marchetti wants to sweep here but Bryce controlling him for the moment.
Marchetti keeping moving, preventing Bryce from controlling successfully.
Bryce tries to free his leg and advance position but Marchetti is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Marchetti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bryce's waist but Bryce gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marchetti off to one side.
James Bryce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurizio Marchetti.
Marchetti tries to clinch but Bryce moves away
and Bryce counters by moving into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bryce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryce leaves Marchetti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marchetti tries to clinch up
and Bryce counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marchetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Marchetti missing with knees to the body.
Marchetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryce wants a takedown but no success here.
Bryce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marchetti shoots in looking for a takedown. Bryce tries to sprawl out of it but Marchetti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bryce manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James Bryce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marchetti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bryce counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryce drags the fight down to the ground.
Marchetti wants to pass the guard but Bryce is keeping the position.
Marchetti stands and throws Bryce's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marchetti in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Marchetti's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marchetti wants to take a breather but Bryce manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Marchetti.
Marchetti wants to control from the top but Bryce keeps moving.
Marchetti stays in close to Bryce's body and controls the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bryce dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Marchetti stuffs the takedown attempt from Bryce. Bryce gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Marchetti or perhaps it was just good defense by Bryce which made him look bad.
Bryce fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marchetti tries to clinch but Bryce moves away
and Bryce holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Come on Bryce - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marchetti misses with a body punch.
Bryce lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marchetti backwards.
Bryce successfully pulls guard.
Marchetti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marchetti would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marchetti controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marchetti trying to control but Bryce is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchetti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marchetti looking to pass the guard.
Marchetti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marchetti trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marchetti tries to free his leg and advance position but Bryce is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bryce gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marchetti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Bryce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marchetti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bryce swivels and escapes.
Marchetti clinches but Bryce breaks the clinch
and Bryce counters by moving into the clinch.
Marchetti is trying to force a seperation but Bryce has the dominant position.
Marchetti can't get the takedown.
Bryce putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marchetti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bryce successfully pulls guard.
Bryce wants to sweep here but Marchetti controlling him for the moment.
Bryce can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marchetti controls the pace.
Marchetti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bryce is keeping the position for now.
Maurizio Marchetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchetti trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marchetti wants to stand but Bryce has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
James Bryce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marchetti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marchetti wants to stand but Bryce has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marchetti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marchetti tries to stand but Bryce is controlling from the bottom.
Marchetti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marchetti working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Bryce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bryce 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bryce!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Sierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzo Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sierra comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Dreams-Manson. Chiba has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY_I6doz6Qk as his entrance music. Hanzo Chiba is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cliff Sierra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hanzo Chiba!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sierra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sierra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chiba checks a low kick from Sierra.
Chiba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sierra as he avoids it easily.
Sierra throws a low kick but Chiba avoids it.
Chiba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sierra tries to work over Chiba's front leg with a kick but Chiba checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Chiba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sierra throws a leg kick but Chiba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sierra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sierra wants to slow Chiba down by chopping away at his legs.
Sierra fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chiba checks it well.
Sierra tries a low kick but Chiba avoids it.
Sierra is looking to score with low kicks.
Sierra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chiba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chiba shoots in but Sierra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cliff Sierra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanzo Chiba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba looks for a takedown but Sierra sprawls well.
Sierra tries to score with a low kick but Chiba moves his leg out of the way.
Cliff Sierra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sierra misses with a low kick.
Sierra throws out a leg kick but Chiba moves out of range and Sierra only half commits.
Sierra fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chiba is out of range.
Sierra throws a leg kick that misses.
Sierra dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chiba. That did some damage!
Sierra wants to land a leg kick but Chiba is out of range.
Sierra throws a solid leg kick but Chiba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sierra.
Sierra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sierra is breathing heavily.
Chiba checks a low kick from Sierra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sierra motions for Chiba to come forward. Sierra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chiba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chiba checks a low kick from Sierra.
Sierra throws a leg kick but Chiba checks it.
Sierra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chiba fails with a takedown attempt.
Cliff Sierra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sierra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chiba is able to avoid easily.
Sierra throws a low kick but Chiba avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sierra lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chiba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chiba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chiba fails with a takedown attempt.
Sierra throws and low kick but Chiba moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sierra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chiba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sierra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chiba.
Sierra tries to land a leg kick but Chiba saw it coming and moves away.
Chiba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chiba shoots in but Sierra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chiba tries for a takedown but Sierra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chiba misses with a takedown attempt - Sierra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chiba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sierra is fending him off so far but Chiba persists. Nope, Sierra circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chiba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sierra's waist but Sierra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chiba off to one side.
Sierra throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chiba shoots in for a takedown but Sierra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sierra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chiba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Sierra as Chiba shoots in.
Sierra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sierra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chiba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chiba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sierra knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chiba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Sierra dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sierra throws out a leg kick but Chiba moves out of range and Sierra only half commits.
Chiba checks a leg kick nicely.
Sierra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sierra tries a low kick but Chiba avoids it.
Sierra misses with a low kick.
Sierra misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiba blocks a low kick nicely.
Chiba checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sierra tries to work over Chiba's front leg with a kick but Chiba checks it.
Chiba blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Sierra. No joy for Chiba on that attempt.
Sierra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sierra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sierra fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chiba is out of range.
Chiba looks for a takedown but Sierra sprawls well.
Cliff Sierra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanzo Chiba.
Chiba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sierra sprawls well. Sierra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chiba gets slowly back to his feet.
Chiba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sierra pinned against the cage. Sierra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sierra lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chiba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chiba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chiba shoots in but no luck this time.
Chiba shoots in but no luck this time.
Sierra leaves Chiba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chiba fails to land the takedown.
A leg kick checked by Chiba.
Sierra misses with a low kick.
Sierra slaps away a takedown attempt from Chiba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chiba shoots in looking for a takedown. Sierra tries to sprawl out of it but Chiba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sierra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sierra misses with a low kick as Chiba jumps back.
Chiba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sierra pinned against the cage. Sierra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sierra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chiba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sierra throws a leg kick but Chiba moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chiba checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sierra misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Chiba blocks the leg kick.
Chiba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sierra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chiba shoots in for a takedown but Sierra shows good takedown defense.
Sierra tries a low kick but Chiba avoids it.
Sierra is looking to chop away at Chiba's legs.
Sierra is looking to score with low kicks.
Sierra motions for Chiba to come forward. Sierra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sierra motions for Chiba to come forward. Sierra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chiba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sierra defends it nicely.
Sierra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Sierra dominated that second round.
That's time! Sierra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A clash of legs there as Chiba blocks the low kick.
Sierra tries to land a leg kick but Chiba saw it coming and moves away.
Sierra misses with a low kick.
Sierra misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sierra lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chiba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chiba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chiba shoots in looking for a takedown. Sierra tries to sprawl out of it but Chiba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sierra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chiba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sierra pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chiba is out of range and Sierra settles back down.
Chiba blocks a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chiba forces his way into half guard.
Chiba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chiba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sierra sees it coming and defends easily.
Sierra manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Chiba misses with a takedown attempt - Sierra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cliff Sierra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanzo Chiba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiba has a takedown stuffed.
Chiba blocks a leg kick.
Chiba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sierra tries to avoid it but Chiba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sierra to the ground. Sierra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sierra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chiba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sierra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chiba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sierra has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chiba swings around for an armbar but Sierra sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chiba's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sierra wanted to stand there but Chiba had control of the position.
Sierra wants to stand and escape but instead Chiba has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Chiba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chiba drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sierra looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sierra looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sierra!
Chiba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sierra's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sierra wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo Chiba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sierra 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cliff Sierra!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TJ Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fat Harry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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198 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, TJ Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fat Harry!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harry fails with a takedown attempt.
Junior is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harry tries to clinch up but Junior circles away and keeps his distance.
Junior goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Junior scores with a body shot.
No luck for Harry with that takedown attempt.
TJ Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fat Harry.
Harry shoots for a double leg takedown but Junior sprawls well. He's pushed Harry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harry wants to clinch.
Junior looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Harry!
Junior is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior looking to finish Harry with some ground and pound. This is bad for Harry!
Harry is rocked!
Junior postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Harry bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Junior and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TJ Junior!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Hawk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Hawk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawk misses with a series of wild punches.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Morgan stuffs the takedown.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hawk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hawk thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hawk pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Morgan is trying to escape the mount.
Hawk throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hawk has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Morgan's face.
A nice elbow there by Hawk.
Morgan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Morgan bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hawk and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Hawk!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russel Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rizzo comes to the cage accompanied by Pink Floyd - The Trial. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enrique Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Russel Bell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bell is out of range and Rizzo settles back down.
Rizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rizzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bell.
Rizzo fakes the leg kick and cracks Bell in the body.
Rizzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bell looks gassed!
Rizzo thows a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Rizzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rizzo, right into the meat.
Bell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rizzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bell shoots for a double leg takedown but Rizzo sprawls well. He's pushed Bell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo thuds his shin into the meat of Bell's side.
Rizzo misses with a two punch combination.
Rizzo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bell.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt - Rizzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Enrique Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russel Bell.
Rizzo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rizzo jabs at Bell's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bell staying out of range there.
Rizzo scores with a jab. Bell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rizzo.
Rizzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but Bell checks it.
Rizzo lands with a nice body kick.
Rizzo lands with a nice body punch.
Bell is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rizzo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bell.
Rizzo misses with a head kick.
Bell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rizzo pinned against the cage. Rizzo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bell takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rizzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bell is able to avoid easily.
Rizzo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rizzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rizzo cracks Bell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Rizzo misses.
A jab lands there for Rizzo.
Bell is rocked!
Bell blocks a head kick by Rizzo.
Bell is still on wobbly legs! Can Rizzo finish him?
Bell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rizzo.
Bell seems to have recovered his senses.
Rizzo throws a leg kick which misses Bell's front leg but catches the back leg as Bell tries to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rizzo.
Rizzo swings for the body but Bell moves out of range.
Rizzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Rizzo throws a solid leg kick but Bell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rizzo.
Bell checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo moves into the clinch.
Bell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rizzo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rizzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bell is defending well for now.
Rizzo crunches a lovely knee into Bell's ribcage.
Rizzo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rizzo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rizzo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bell.
Rizzo working Bell over with knees to the body.
Bell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rizzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bell wants a takedown but no success here.
Bell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rizzo walks away with a smile on his face. Bell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rizzo with a nice cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rizzo. That's going to slow Bell down.
Rizzo throws a leg kick that misses.
Bell tries to keep at a distance but Rizzo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rizzo lands an elbow inside.
Bell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bell jumps guard but Rizzo stands there with Bell around his waist. Bell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo lands an elbow just above Bell 's eye.
Rizzo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bell goes for a takedown attempt but Rizzo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rizzo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bell's calf.
Bell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Russel Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell moves out of range of the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Bell blocks the low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Rizzo there.
Rizzo moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rizzo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rizzo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rizzo stalling in the clinch.
Bell takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Rizzo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bell avoids the body shot from Rizzo.
Nice takedown defense from Rizzo. No joy for Bell on that attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rizzo throws a head kick that misses.
Bell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rizzo can pounce on him.
Rizzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rizzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bell. That did some damage!
Rizzo is looking to land body kicks.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Bell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rizzo, right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rizzo has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rizzo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rizzo misses with a knee strike.
Come on Rizzo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rizzo.
Knees to the body from Rizzo.
Rizzo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rizzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Enrique Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russel Bell.
Bell avoiding damage as Rizzo throws knees to the body.
Rizzo lands a damaging elbow.
Rizzo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rizzo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bell tries to pull guard but Rizzo won't allow it.
Rizzo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rizzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rizzo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rizzo lands an uppercut.
Rizzo pushes Bell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bell gets control of Rizzo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rizzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bell can do to turn this around?
Rizzo stands up and waves to Bell to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell fails to land the takedown.
Rizzo clinches up with Bell and pushes him back against the cage.
Rizzo misses with a knee to the head.
Bell blocks the elbow strike.
Rizzo lands an elbow that stopped Bell in his tracks for a moment.
Bell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rizzo smiles and moves away.
Rizzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bell doesn't manage to clinch there - Rizzo circles away.
Rizzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rizzo throws a nice head kick!
Rizzo throws a low kick but Bell avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo tries to work over Bell's front leg with a kick but Bell checks it.
Bell shoots for a takedown but Rizzo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rizzo swings for the body but Bell moves out of range.
Enrique Rizzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Rizzo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bell shoots in but no luck this time.
Rizzo moves into the clinch successfully.
Rizzo lands a knee to the head.
Rizzo connects with a knee to the head.
Rizzo taking a breather.
Bell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rizzo smiles and moves away.
Rizzo throws out a loose jab but Bell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bell fails with the takedown.
Rizzo cracks a nice hook into Bell's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rizzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bell's sensitive parts.
Rizzo connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rizzo.
Rizzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rizzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bell's sensitive parts.
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bell moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rizzo. That's going to slow Bell down.
Enrique Rizzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rizzo.
Rizzo thows a body kick. Bell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzo pushes Bell up against the cage in a clinch.
Rizzo missing with knees to the body.
Bell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rizzo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rizzo lands a knee to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Rizzo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rizzo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
No joy there for Rizzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but Rizzo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rizzo dips to his left and cracks Bell with an uppercut!
Rizzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bell. That did some damage!
Bell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rizzo throws out the jab.
Bell moves out of range of the body kick from Rizzo.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rizzo sprawls well. Rizzo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Rizzo tries to score with a low kick but Bell moves his leg out of the way.
Bell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rizzo wants to clinch.
Rizzo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Rizzo looking to throw knees to the head but Bell is blocking nicely.
Bell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Enrique Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russel Bell.
Rizzo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rizzo is trying to stall.
Rizzo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bell gets control of Rizzo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rizzo is looking to stand up but Bell won't let him.
Bell controls Rizzo momentarily but Rizzo frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rizzo tries to stand but Bell is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rizzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bell's sensitive parts.
Rizzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bell. That did some damage!
Bell drops his hands momentarily and Rizzo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bell checks a low kick from Rizzo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rizzo scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Rizzo misses.
Bell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rizzo swivels and escapes.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Rizzo connects with a solid leg kick.
Rizzo tries to score with a low kick but Bell moves his leg out of the way.
Rizzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rizzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rizzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rizzo. Rizzo obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rizzo pushes Bell away with a front kick.
Bell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rizzo.
Bell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rizzo is looking to land body kicks.
Rizzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bell's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rizzo.
Rizzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rizzo tries to bum rush Bell with a series of wild strikes but Bell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bell is trying to maintain a safe position but Rizzo gets an underhook and turns Bell into the cage.
Russel Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bell jumps guard but Rizzo stands there with Bell around his waist. Bell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rizzo obliges.
Rizzo landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enrique Rizzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rizzo, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrique Rizzo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hellen Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
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19
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hellen Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glenn Archer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller wants to clinch up but Archer keeps it at a distance.
Archer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keller gets a clinch.
Keller slows down the pace here.
Keller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Keller stalling.
Archer wants a takedown.
Keller misses with a knee strike.
Keller just leaning against Archer, taking a breather.
Archer wants a takedown.
Keller manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keller.
Archer blocks a head kick by Keller.
Archer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hellen Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Archer.
Keller tries to clinch there but Archer circles away.
Keller moves in looking to clinch but Archer pushes him off.
Archer throws a right hand that Keller ducks under and follows up with a left that Keller also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keller sprawls well. Keller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Archer gets slowly back to his feet.
Keller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Archer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Archer.
Archer swats away the attempt to clinch by Keller.
Keller moves into the clinch.
Keller is stalling here.
Keller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Keller manages to break the clinch.
Keller wants to clinch up but Archer keeps it at a distance.
Keller misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Keller tries to clinch up.
Archer fails with the takedown.
Keller has Archer up against the cage in a clinch.
Archer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Keller effectively controlling the action here.
Archer has had enough of the clinch but Keller keeps him there for the moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Keller.
Keller tries to land a knee to the head but Archer blocks with his arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Keller misses with a knee strike.
Keller misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keller.
Archer looking for a takedown.
Archer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keller pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer thuds his right hand into Keller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Keller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Archer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Keller circles away.
Archer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Archer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Archer looks gassed!
Archer stops Keller from getting back to his feet.
Keller wants to control the action here but instead Archer manages to pass to full mount!
Keller wants to get back to his feet.
Keller is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Keller is trying to stand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Glenn Archer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Keller pushes Archer up against the cage in a clinch.
Keller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keller landing knees to the head.
Keller is stalling here.
Keller gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Keller looking to throw knees to the head but Archer is blocking nicely.
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Keller.
Keller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Keller - that landed with a thud.
Keller has had enough of the clinch but Archer keeps him there for the moment.
Keller is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is trying to drag Keller to the mat but Keller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Keller connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer goes for a takedown attempt but Keller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Keller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Archer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown by Archer or perhaps it was just good defense by Keller which made him look bad.
Hellen Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Archer.
Archer swats away the attempt to clinch by Keller.
Archer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hellen Keller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Archer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Archer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keller swivels and escapes.
Archer is breathing heavily.
Keller tries to clinch there but Archer circles away.
Archer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keller breaks from the clinch.
Keller takes the fight into the clinch.
Keller lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keller doesn't manage to clinch there - Archer circles away.
Keller tries to clinch up but Archer circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Keller.
Keller tries to clinch up.
Keller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
Archer avoids the head kick by Keller.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keller slips a jab from Archer.
Horrible takedown by Archer or perhaps it was just good defense by Keller which made him look bad.
Keller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Archer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keller tries to clinch up but Archer circles away and keeps his distance.
Keller moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller wants to clinch up but Archer keeps it at a distance.
Keller wants to clinch.
Keller leaves Archer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keller rushes Archer and presses him up against the cage.
Keller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Archer.
Keller breaks from the clinch.
Keller clinches up with Archer and pushes him back against the cage.
Archer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Keller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Archer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keller swivels and escapes.
Keller's corner calls for a 1-2. Keller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Keller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keller instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Keller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Keller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keller.
Keller breaks from the clinch.
Keller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Archer keeps the fight on the outside.
Keller tries to clinch but Archer is having none of it.
Keller wants to clinch.
Keller wants to clinch.
Keller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Archer. That did some damage!
Keller moves in looking to clinch but Archer pushes him off.
Keller leaves Archer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hellen Keller dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Archer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keller as he avoids it easily.
Keller wants to clinch.
Keller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Archer shoots in and drives through. Keller sprawls well.
Archer swings for the body but Keller moves out of range.
Keller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Archer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Archer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Archer misses with a looping left.
Archer swats away the attempt to clinch by Keller.
Archer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller tries to clinch but Archer is having none of it.
Keller lands a high kick!
Archer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Archer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keller is looking to clinch but Archer is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keller tries to clinch but Archer is having none of it.
Archer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Archer closes the distance and clinches up with Keller, looking for a takedown. Archer pushes Keller against the cage but Keller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hellen Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Archer.
Keller moves in looking to clinch but Archer pushes him off.
Keller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Archer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Keller has closed the distance and engaged Archer in a clinch.
Keller manages to break the clinch.
Keller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keller wants it to stay on the feet.
Keller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Archer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Archer keeps the fight on the outside.
Archer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Keller but Keller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Archer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Archer up against the cage.
Keller wants to get back to striking at distance but Archer won't allow it.
Keller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Archer avoiding damage as Keller throws knees to the body.
Keller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Archer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Keller is looking to clinch.
Keller tries to clinch up.
Archer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Keller darts in and clinches Archer up against the cage.
Keller breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller tries to clinch up but Archer circles away and keeps his distance.
Keller tries to clinch there but Archer circles away.
Keller tries to close the distance and clinch but Archer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Archer shoots in but Keller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Archer has a takedown stuffed.
Keller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Archer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keller is looking to clinch but Archer is avoiding it.
Archer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keller moves in looking to clinch but Archer pushes him off.
Keller doesn't manage to clinch there - Archer circles away.
Keller doesn't manage to clinch there - Archer circles away.
Archer shoots in for a takedown but Keller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Archer shoots in looking for a takedown. Keller tries to sprawl out of it but Archer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Keller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Keller tries to close the distance and clinch but Archer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keller wants to clinch up but Archer keeps it at a distance.
Archer shoots in and drives through. Keller sprawls well.
Hellen Keller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keller pushes Archer up against the cage in a clinch.
Archer takes an elbow to the temple.
Keller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keller is looking to clinch but Archer is avoiding it.
Keller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Archer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Archer swats away the attempt to clinch by Keller.
Archer scores with a takedown into Keller's guard.
Keller wants to stand up but Archer is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hellen Keller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keller 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 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hellen Keller!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brett Yarris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Ytlear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yarris comes to the cage accompanied by Land Down Under. Ytlear has chosen Necrophobic - The Third Antichrist as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Brett Yarris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, James Ytlear!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yarris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ytlear drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ytlear working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yarris wants to stand but Ytlear is controlling the position.
Ytlear pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yarris is keeping the position for now.
Yarris wants to stand up but Ytlear is controlling him.
Ytlear trying to control but Yarris is working from the bottom.
Yarris wants to stand up but Ytlear is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yarris throws a right hand that Ytlear ducks under and follows up with a left that Ytlear also avoids with ease.
Ytlear avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ytlear looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ytlear is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yarris has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ytlear prevents Yarris from standing back up.
Yarris is breathing heavily.
Yarris is in trouble now - Ytlear has advanced to mount!
Ytlear has hold of Yarris's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yarris manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ytlear moves to the back position.
Ytlear slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ytlear tries to keep control of the position but Yarris is staying busy.
Yarris is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ytlear takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yarris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ytlear moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ytlear looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ytlear prevents Yarris from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ytlear is looking to advance position but Yarris won't allow it.
Ytlear is trying for a kimura here. Yarris looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ytlear wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Ytlear!
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