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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Lavonia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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282 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dimitri Lavonia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Jones!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavonia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lavonia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lavonia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones shoots in but Lavonia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Lavonia moves away and avoids it.
Mark Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lavonia but Lavonia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lavonia scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Mark Jones has been cut.
Lavonia misses the jab.
Nice body kick there by Lavonia.
Jones looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavonia punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Lavonia throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lavonia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lavonia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lavonia showed some decent athleticism there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lavonia is taking a breather. Jones 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.
Lavonia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Lavonia controlling the action here.
Lavonia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lavonia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lavonia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lavonia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lavonia passes to side control.
Lavonia staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Lavonia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lavonia working the body and head with strikes.
Jones stops Lavonia from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavonia cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jones is letting Lavonia control him for a moment.
Lavonia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
Lavonia has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jones!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lavonia controlling the action here.
Lavonia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That has opened up Mark Jones's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lavonia moves into full mount! Jones won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Lavonia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lavonia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The cut above Mark Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lavonia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Lavonia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Lavonia counters with a head kick that drops Jones to the mat! Jones scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Jones is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Lavonia finish him?
Lavonia moves in close and cracks Jones with a massive right hand! Jones, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Lavonia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dimitri Lavonia!
A relieved looking Dimitri Lavonia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin has chosen Mutiny as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phil Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griffin sprawls well. Griffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Summers gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Summers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Summers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffin.
Summers slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Summers dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
Summers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Summers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffin.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Summers avoids nicely.
Griffin looks gassed!
Griffin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Summers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Griffin won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Griffin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Summers.
Summers tries for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
Summers tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries to escape but Summers is in control.
Summers looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Griffin is avoiding damage well.
Summers misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Summers throws an elbow but Griffin slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers prevents Griffin from escaping the position.
Summers stands up and beckons Griffin to his feet.
Summers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffin.
Griffin misses with a double jab
letting Summers counter with a right hand.
Summers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Griffin misses with a combination
and Summers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Summers is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Griffin.
Summers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Griffin misses with a combination
and Summers counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Summers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Summers.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Summers throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Summers is in Griffin's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Summers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Summers prevents Griffin from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Summers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Summers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to avoid it but Summers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griffin to the ground. Griffin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Griffin tries to bum rush Summers with a series of wild strikes but Summers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffin throws a combination that misses
letting Summers counter with a right hand.
Griffin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Summers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Summers.
Luke Summers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffin misses with a combination
and Summers counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Griffin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Summers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Griffin is not content to let Summers control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griffin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Summers thows a huge punch but Griffin dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Summers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Griffin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Summers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Luke Summers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Summers moves nicely into side control.
Summers throwing strikes but Griffin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin stands up and beckons Summers to his feet.
Summers shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griffin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Summers counters with a three punch combo that has Griffin backing up. Griffin nods at Summers to acknowledge the strikes.
Griffin misses with a double jab
and Summers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin is trying to stand back up but Summers is controlling him
Summers is trying to control. Griffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Summers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Summers is trying to control the action in half guard but Griffin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Summers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Griffin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Luke Summers has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Summers thuds a left hand into Griffin's body.
Summers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phil Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin misses with a double jab
and Griffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Summers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Summers fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Summers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Summers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Summers trying to control from half guard but Griffin is working away.
Summers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin is trying to stand up here but Summers is controlling him well.
Summers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Summers 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!
Summers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Summers moves out of range.
Griffin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Summers avoids them all with ease.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin gets tackled into the cage by Summers. Summers maintains the clinch.
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin throws a combination that misses
and Summers counters with a nice uppercut.
Griffin throws a combination that misses
and Summers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Summers fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffin misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Summers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Summers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Griffin avoids it really well and circles away.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Summers shoots in and drives through. Griffin sprawls well.
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Summers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Griffin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Summers throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Griffin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Summers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Summers misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Phil Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers looking to control but instead Griffin has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Summers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Summers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Summers uses his free foot to push down on Griffin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Griffin.
Summers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Summers moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Griffin has worked his arm free - good work by Griffin!
Luke Summers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers laying and praying for a moment but Griffin takes advantage and regains half guard.
Summers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Griffin's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Summers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Summers, 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 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Summers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ari Pagonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ther Terror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pagonis's entrance music is War Games. A fine choice. Ther Terror is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ari Pagonis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ther Terror!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terror throws a head kick but Pagonis moves out of range.
Terror avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Terror throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pagonis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pagonis moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Terror.
Terror wants to get back to his feet.
Pagonis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Terror is looking to get back to his feet here but Pagonis is keeping cool and he's managed to take Terror's back.
Terror is trying to stand back up.
Pagonis is riding his opponent, not letting Terror buck him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terror holding both Pagonis 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Terror right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terror holding both Pagonis 's hands and preventing any damage.
Terror trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pagonis just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Terror is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Pagonis off. It looks like it's working - Pagonis slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Terror displaying calm under pressure there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Terror misses.
Terror looks gassed!
Terror pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terror gets tackled into the cage by Pagonis. Pagonis maintains the clinch.
Pagonis prevents Terror from breaking the clinch.
Pagonis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pagonis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pagonis avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pagonis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pagonis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagonis controlling from the top position.
Pagonis gets to his feet. Terror looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Terror throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Terror throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pagonis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Terror, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Pagonis.
Pagonis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Terror is trying to break the clinch but Pagonis is controlling him.
Pagonis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Terror wants to break free but Pagonis has control.
Pagonis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Pagonis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pagonis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Terror tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pagonis is in Terror's guard.
Terror throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pagonis escapes and throws Terror's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pagonis has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Terror wants to get back to his feet.
Terror tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Terror wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pagonis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagonis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pagonis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pagonis looking for a guillotine from mount but Terror is having none of it.
Terror is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terror is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Pagonis controlling his opponent.
Ari Pagonis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Terror is looking to get to half guard.
Pagonis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pagonis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terror wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Pagonis controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terror tries to lock up and control but Pagonis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Terror is trying to stand but he's just given Pagonis his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagonis biding his time, looking for the opening.
Terror manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pagonis's guard. Nice work there by Terror.
Pagonis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Terror defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pagonis pushes Terror off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Pagonis 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. And we move into the final round!
Pagonis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pagonis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Terror tries to break the clinch but Pagonis is controlling the position.
Pagonis manages to pull guard.
Pagonis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pagonis looking to control.
Terror stands up and waves to Pagonis to follow him.
Terror swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terror lands with a slapping head kick.
Terror throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pagonis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pagonis tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Terror manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terror misses with a wild combination.
Terror misses with a two punch combination.
Terror throws a head kick that misses.
Pagonis drives through and clinches with Terror against the cage.
Pagonis breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terror scores with a head kick.
Terror throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pagonis counters by clinching up.
Pagonis landing knees to the body.
Terror misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pagonis misses with a knee to the head.
Pagonis tries a knee to the head but Terror blocks it.
Pagonis missing with knees to the body.
Terror wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Terror is trying to break the clinch but Pagonis is controlling him.
Pagonis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Terror lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pagonis stalling against the cage.
Terror working hard to break the clinch.
Terror is trying to break free.
Pagonis lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagonis lands an elbow inside.
Terror working hard to break the clinch.
Pagonis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pagonis working Terror over with knees to the body.
Terror is trying to push Pagonis away but Pagonis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pagonis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Terror misses with a head kick.
Pagonis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Terror is looking to break free of the clinch but Pagonis has double underhooks.
Pagonis misses with a knee to the head.
Pagonis has Terror pressed against the cage, preventing Terror from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Terror working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagonis lands a nice elbow.
Pagonis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Terror lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Terror wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pagonis has him pressed against the cage.
Pagonis pulls guard effortlessly.
Pagonis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Terror is controlling him.
Pagonis is working an open guard so Terror takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pagonis cracks Terror with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Terror throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ther Terror has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terror rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pagonis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ari Pagonis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pagonis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Pagonis!
An out of breath Ari Pagonis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedo Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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158 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pedo Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear misses with a wild combination.
Bear gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Bear has clasped his hands together around Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Smith is trying to control Bear's posture but Bear avoids it.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bear is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bear.
Bear thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Bear is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bear lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith trying to control here.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bear pulls his head out easily.
Bear working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Bear is very close to passing his half guard.
Bear will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Bear looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith won't allow Bear to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear is working hard here to advance position.
Smith trying to hold on to Bear's head to control him but Bear postures up.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!
Bear lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smith taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Smith really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bear looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is looking to improve his position but Bear isn't that keen on the idea.
Bear fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bear lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Bear connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bear lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bear with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Bear! Smith is hurt baaadly! Bear is firing away with more strikes - Smith is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedo Bear!
Pedo Bear thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Reid (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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155 lbs
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160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Reid!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Daniels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels lands a jab.
Reid misses with a combination
and Daniels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reid tries to clinch but Daniels moves out of range.
Reid lands a head kick. Daniels smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reid swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daniels counters with a straight right hand.
Daniels takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Daniels throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reid gets caught napping as Daniels dives in and scores a takedown. Reid manages to retain guard.
Daniels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daniels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daniels controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels moves into full mount! Reid won't be happy about that!
Reid is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Reid tries to hold on but Daniels postures up.
Daniels landing strikes from the mount.
Daniels lands a nice shot to the head.
Daniels unloading with bombs!
Daniels breaks from Reid's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels landing punches.
Reid is rocked!
Reid should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Daniels lands a big shot to the head and Reid winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jack Daniels!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex James acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rusty James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex James!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rusty James dips to his left and cracks Alex James with an uppercut!
Rusty James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rusty James misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rusty James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rusty James looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from Alex James.
Alex James looking to score a takedown here. Rusty James is defending well but Alex James drives through and ends up in Rusty James's guard.
Alex James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rusty James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alex James is one step ahead there.
Alex James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusty James trying to keep a closed guard but Alex James is proving a slippery customer.
Alex James controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex James was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A shot to the body from Rusty James misses
and Alex James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rusty James looking for a guillotine here but Alex James defends easily.
Alex James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rusty James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusty James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rusty James wants to get back to his feet but Alex James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rusty James keeping full guard, as Alex James tries to pass.
Alex James slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rusty James tries to roll over but Alex James keeps him under control.
Rusty James is trying to maintain the position but Alex James is very close to passing his half guard.
Rusty James is not content to let Alex James control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusty James manages to get to full guard.
Rusty James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alex James is controlling him.
Alex James looking to pass the guard.
Alex James content to stall in guard here.
Rusty James manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rusty James controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alex James's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alex James is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rusty James wants to control the pace but Alex James is squirming around nicely.
Alex James is trying to stand but he's just given Rusty James his back.
Alex James is trying to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rusty James wants to control but Alex James is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex James will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rusty James throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alex James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rusty James.
Rusty James looks to land a left hand but Alex James moved out of range nicely.
Alex James staying out of range there.
Alex James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alex James checks a leg kick.
Rusty James throws a wild body kick that Alex James sees coming a mile off.
Rusty James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rusty James throws a nice looking combination but Alex James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alex James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rusty James.
Rusty James throws a poor cross that misses
and Alex James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rusty James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alex James shoots in but no luck this time.
Alex James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rusty James's waist but Rusty James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alex James off to one side.
Rusty James tried to score with a low kick but Alex James checks it.
Nice sprawl there from Rusty James as Alex James shoots in.
Rusty James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex James.
Rusty James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alex James manages to avoid it.
Rusty James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alex James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rusty James throws out a leg kick but Alex James moves out of range and Rusty James only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alex James misses with an uppercut.
Rusty James scores with a sloppy right hand. Alex James should have avoided that one.
Rusty James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alex James.
Rusty James throws a solid leg kick but Alex James takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rusty James.
Rusty James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rusty James misses with a wild body shot.
Rusty James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alex James manages to avoid it.
Alex James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rusty James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alex James counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusty James misses with a body kick.
Rusty James looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alex James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rusty James throws out the jab.
Rusty James swings widly with a right hand
and Alex James counters with a straight right hand.
Rusty James throws out a leg kick but Alex James moves out of range and Rusty James only half commits.
Rusty James stuffs the takedown attempt from Alex James. Alex James gets slowly back to his feet.
Alex James shoots in and drives through. Rusty James sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alex James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rusty James lands a jab to the nose.
Rusty James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alex James counters with a takedown into side control.
Alex James wants to control but Rusty James is keeping him busy.
Alex James taking a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alex James tries to move to mount but Rusty James blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rusty James is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alex James off and has taken his back!
Rusty James has his opponent's back but Alex James is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Rusty James.
Rusty James throws a series of punches but Alex James avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty James dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rusty James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alex James shoots for a double leg takedown but Rusty James sprawls well. He's pushed Alex James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rusty James throws a body punch but Alex James moves out of range.
Rusty James misses with a right hand
and Alex James counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alex James.
Rusty James is trying to keep Alex James in close.
Alex James has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rusty James being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alex James trying to control but Rusty James is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alex James wasn't active enough on the ground.
Alex James lands a head shot.
A slow jab from Rusty James misses its intended target.
No joy there for Rusty James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alex James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rusty James.
Rusty James throws a lazy right hand but Alex James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alex James slips a jab from Rusty James.
Alex James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rusty James can pounce on him.
Alex James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alex James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rusty James uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alex James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rusty James.
Rusty James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alex James lands with a nice body punch.
Alex James slips under a jab from Rusty James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusty James throws a poor cross that misses
and Alex James counters with a left to the body.
Rusty James misses with a leg kick.
Alex James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rusty James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rusty James managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alex James.
Rusty James is trying to control Alex James's posture but Alex James avoids it.
Alex James wants to control but Rusty James is keeping him busy.
Alex James working the head with strikes.
Rusty James is letting Alex James control him for a moment.
Alex James's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusty James is looking to regain half guard here but Alex James keeps moving and retains side control.
Rusty James struggling a bit here.
Alex James tries to move to mount but Rusty James blocks the move with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alex James controls the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rusty James can't do much from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alex James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alex James 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drasek Riven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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24
217 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titus Kahoohalphala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drasek Riven!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riven gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Riven in particular looking to stall.
Kahoohalphala is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahoohalphala gets full guard.
Riven is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kahoohalphala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riven trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahoohalphala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riven forces his way into half guard.
Kahoohalphala moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Riven sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riven.
Kahoohalphala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riven won't allow Kahoohalphala to sweep him here.
Kahoohalphala is working hard here to advance position.
Riven forces his way into half guard.
Riven prevents Kahoohalphala from improving his position.
Kahoohalphala is not content to let Riven control the position.
Riven looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riven trying to control from half guard but Kahoohalphala is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Drasek Riven was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Riven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riven looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahoohalphala gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riven trying to control but Kahoohalphala is working from the bottom.
Riven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kahoohalphala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kahoohalphala is looking for a triangle but Riven pushes his legs off easily.
Kahoohalphala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riven not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Riven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riven is pushing down on Kahoohalphala's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kahoohalphala is fighting to maintain full guard but Riven has managed to sneak the leg through.
Riven is trying to work for a kimura but Kahoohalphala is defending well.
Riven is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kahoohalphala is trying to get back to full guard.
Riven is keen to just control but Kahoohalphala is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Riven trying to control the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Drasek Riven wasn't active enough on the ground.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Riven enables Kahoohalphala to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Riven manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Riven trying to control the position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahoohalphala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riven works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drasek Riven dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Riven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahoohalphala.
Riven works over Kahoohalphala's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Titus Kahoohalphala has been cut.
Riven walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kahoohalphala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kahoohalphala drives through with a takedown into Riven's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kahoohalphala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riven working for a triangle but Kahoohalphala defends it easily.
Kahoohalphala trying to control but Riven is working from the bottom.
Riven looking for a sweep. Not yet Riven, not yet.
Kahoohalphala has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kahoohalphala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kahoohalphala wants to pass the guard but Riven is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position from guard on top but Riven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kahoohalphala is looking to work some ground and pound but Riven has wrist control.
Riven is trying to keep Kahoohalphala in close.
Riven has control of Kahoohalphala's left arm, preventing Kahoohalphala from doing any damage.
Riven is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drasek Riven has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Riven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahoohalphala darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Riven changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kahoohalphala looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Riven trying to control the position but Kahoohalphala is working away.
Riven thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Riven has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kahoohalphala is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahoohalphala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kahoohalphala tries to pass to full mount but Riven defends it.
Kahoohalphala working over Riven with some ground and pound. Riven looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Riven wants to improve his position but Kahoohalphala is controlling well.
Riven wants to control but Kahoohalphala is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the action but Riven is working from the bottom.
Riven manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala with a nice head shot there.
Kahoohalphala throwing strikes from guard but Riven blocks nicely.
Kahoohalphala postures up in Riven's guard and throws a big left but Riven blocks it.
Riven seems keen to control Kahoohalphala's posture.
Riven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kahoohalphala's guard.
Riven is pushing down on Kahoohalphala's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kahoohalphala is fighting to maintain full guard but Riven has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kahoohalphala manages to get to full guard.
Kahoohalphala looking to control but Riven passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala wants to get back to full guard but Riven has passed into side control.
Kahoohalphala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Riven's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Riven wants to work for an arm triangle but Kahoohalphala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Riven is looking for a kimura but Kahoohalphala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riven to get the leverage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riven performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Riven wants to take a breather but Kahoohalphala is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahoohalphala is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Drasek Riven will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Titus Kahoohalphala's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kahoohalphala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Riven sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kahoohalphala is looking to pass Riven's guard but actually Riven recovers to full guard.
Riven seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kahoohalphala wants to control from the top but Riven keeps moving.
Kahoohalphala chips away with some ground and pound.
Riven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala throws a big right hand that misses.
Kahoohalphala with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riven wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kahoohalphala throws a big elbow that misses.
Kahoohalphala throwing strikes but missing.
Riven is controlling Kahoohalphala's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kahoohalphala throws a strike but Riven rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position.
Riven pushing down on Kahoohalphala's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala wants to get back to full guard.
Kahoohalphala moves into full guard.
Riven not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Riven wants to control from the top but Kahoohalphala keeps moving.
Drasek Riven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kahoohalphala manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahoohalphala looking to finish Riven with some ground and pound. This is bad for Riven!
Riven wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kahoohalphala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala working Riven over with strikes here.
Riven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kahoohalphala lands a heavy elbow.
Riven is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Riven is working to get back to half guard.
Titus Kahoohalphala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kahoohalphala throwing strikes here but Riven is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kahoohalphala tries to control but Riven wriggling away.
Kahoohalphala thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala lands a big shot there that rocks Riven but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Riven is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drasek Riven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kahoohalphala with a couple of short strikes.
Kahoohalphala connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kahoohalphala throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Riven is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahoohalphala unloads with some shots from mount but Riven bucks and avoids them well.
Kahoohalphala prevents Riven from getting the reversal.
Riven takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Kahoohalphala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Riven 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 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drasek Riven!
Drasek Riven decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrico Mazzarri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaowanungkarn comes to the cage accompanied by Muay Thai fight music. On his way into the cage it seems that Suchart Chaowanungkarn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Suchart Chaowanungkarn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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22
152 lbs
10 - 8 - 1 |
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158 lbs
4 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Enrico Mazzarri!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzarri shoots for a double leg takedown but Chaowanungkarn sprawls well. He's pushed Mazzarri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chaowanungkarn looks for the body kick but Mazzarri saw that one coming.
Mazzarri avoids the body shot from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chaowanungkarn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Mazzarri circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mazzarri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chaowanungkarn thinking.
Mazzarri circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chaowanungkarn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chaowanungkarn misses the jab.
Chaowanungkarn tests Mazzarri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzarri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mazzarri under the eye.
Chaowanungkarn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazzarri walks into a stiff left hand from Chaowanungkarn.
Mazzarri checks a low kick from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn connects with an inside leg kick.
Mazzarri circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mazzarri counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mazzarri working over Chaowanungkarn with some ground and pound. Chaowanungkarn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chaowanungkarn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mazzarri.
Chaowanungkarn trying to control but Mazzarri postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzarri wants to control but Chaowanungkarn is keeping him busy.
Chaowanungkarn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mazzarri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chaowanungkarn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mazzarri thows a huge punch but Chaowanungkarn dodges it nicely.
Mazzarri throwing shots but Chaowanungkarn is blocking nicely.
Mazzarri trying to pass the guard but Chaowanungkarn defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzarri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chaowanungkarn's head.
Mazzarri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chaowanungkarn's head.
Mazzarri is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mazzarri lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzarri punching from mount but Chaowanungkarn doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mazzarri thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mazzarri throwing strikes but Chaowanungkarn bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Chaowanungkarn stopping the sweep attempt from Mazzarri.
Mazzarri is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzarri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chaowanungkarn wants to control from the top but Mazzarri keeps moving.
Chaowanungkarn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzarri keeping moving, preventing Chaowanungkarn from controlling successfully.
Mazzarri has his feet on Chaowanungkarn's thighs here. He's pushed Chaowanungkarn off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Chaowanungkarn screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enrico Mazzarri!
Enrico Mazzarri gave a mention to GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdi Wali Mohammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Abdi Wali Mohammed has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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226 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdi Wali Mohammed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Gun!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohammed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gun's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Mohammed.
Mohammed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mohammed lands a leg kick that knocks Gun off balance momentarily.
Abdi Wali Mohammed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mohammed thumps Gun with a low kick.
Mohammed is looking to slow Gun down with leg kicks.
Gun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gun tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mohammed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gun has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mohammed.
Mohammed pushes Gun away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mohammed.
Mohammed throws a nice head kick!
Gun steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mohammed. That one must have hurt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gun crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mohammed - the referee stops the clock and Gun gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mohammed. Gun manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mohammed's waist but Mohammed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gun off to one side.
Mohammed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gun.
Mohammed scores with a leg kick.
Mohammed scores with a head kick. Gun tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gun swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohammed.
Mohammed connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mohammed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gun. That did some damage!
Mohammed darts in trying to clinch
and Gun counters with a takedown into side control.
Gun looks gassed!
Mohammed is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gun misses with the ground and pound.
Gun throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mohammed works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gun wants to pass the guard but Mohammed is defending well.
Mohammed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gun.
Gun stops Mohammed from getting back to his feet.
Gun working over Mohammed with some ground and pound. Mohammed looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gun throwing shots but Mohammed is blocking nicely.
Gun with the ground and pound but Mohammed uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gun throws a big right hand that misses.
Gun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mohammed wants to stand up but Gun is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mohammed has momentary wrist control but Gun slips an elbow through the middle.
Mohammed wants to stand but Gun is controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mohammed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gun's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gun won't allow Mohammed to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mohammed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mohammed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abdi Wali Mohammed will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mohammed feints and then cracks Gun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gun down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mohammed.
Mohammed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gun.
Abdi Wali Mohammed is winning the standup battle so far.
Mohammed throws a nice head kick!
Mohammed connects with an inside leg kick.
Mohammed lands a leg kick that knocks Gun off balance momentarily.
Mohammed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mohammed.
Tommy Gun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mohammed connects with a solid leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mohammed!
Gun closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mohammed quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gun slips a nice elbow through Mohammed's hands, connecting with Mohammed's forehead.
Gun is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mohammed's head.
Gun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tommy Gun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mohammed is trying to stand back up but Gun is controlling him
Gun throwing shots but Mohammed is blocking nicely.
Mohammed makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gun has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mohammed.
Gun closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gun working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gun prevents Mohammed from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Gun.
Gun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mohammed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gun winds up and cracks Mohammed with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gun lands with a punch from half guard.
Gun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mohammed defending well though.
Mohammed on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mohammed regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gun.
Gun stops Mohammed from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mohammed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mohammed wants to stand and escape but Gun is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gun distracts Mohammed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gun distracts Mohammed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gun cracks Mohammed with a solid left hand.
Gun throwing strikes but missing.
Gun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gun postures up and lands a big shot to Mohammed's brow.
Gun throws a strike but Mohammed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mohammed wants to stand but Gun is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gun pushes Mohammed off and gets back to his feet.
Mohammed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Abdi Wali Mohammed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mohammed wants to clinch up but Gun keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mohammed tries to avoid it but Gun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mohammed to the ground. Mohammed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mohammed throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gun's head.
Good leg kick by Mohammed there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mohammed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gun shoots in looking for a takedown. Mohammed tries to sprawl out of it but Gun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mohammed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mohammed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mohammed, right into the meat.
Gun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mohammed as he jumps to the side.
Mohammed scores with a head kick. Gun tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mohammed scores with a head kick. Gun tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gun looks for a takedown but Mohammed sprawls well.
Abdi Wali Mohammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Gun.
Gun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mohammed thumps Gun with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mohammed throws a head kick that Gun semi-blocks.
Mohammed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gun.
Mohammed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mohammed!
Gun on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mohammed looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet.
Mohammed managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gun working the head with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The ground and pound from Gun seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet.
Gun looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mohammed is avoiding damage well.
Mohammed pushes Gun away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gun gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mohammed managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gun.
Gun throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mohammed works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mohammed's head.
Gun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gun scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gun looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mohammed with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mohammed is trying to stand up here but Gun is controlling him well.
Gun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gun is nestled in close to Mohammed, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gun thows a huge punch but Mohammed dodges it nicely.
Gun is nestled in close to Mohammed, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gun looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mohammed with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gun scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mohammed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gun.
Gun throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mohammed to regain full guard.
Mohammed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gun is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gun is in close to Mohammed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gun 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 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gun!
Tommy Gun took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Hurt. Damian Miller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kasabian - Underdog. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Miller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Miller!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matt Miller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Damian Miller closes the distance and pushes Matt Miller back into the cage.
Matt Miller pushes Damian Miller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matt Miller breaks from the clinch.
Matt Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matt Miller connects with a body shot.
Damian Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damian Miller misses with a takedown
and Matt Miller counters with a leg kick.
Matt Miller jabs at Damian Miller's body.
Damian Miller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matt Miller scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Damian Miller 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!
Matt Miller connects with the punch.
Matt Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matt Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Damian Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matt Miller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Damian Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matt Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matt Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Miller.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matt Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damian Miller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Matt Miller is defending well.
Matt Miller lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Matt Miller there.
Damian Miller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matt Miller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Damian Miller trying to control but Matt Miller postures up.
Damian Miller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matt Miller.
Matt Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matt Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Matt Miller tries to pass to full mount but Damian Miller defends it.
Matt Miller is working hard here to advance position.
Matt Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Damian Miller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matt Miller.
Damian Miller wants to control but Matt Miller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matt Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matt Miller prevents Damian Miller from standing back up.
Damian Miller wants to control but Matt Miller is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damian Miller tries to kick Matt Miller off but Matt Miller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matt Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Matt Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Matt Miller lands a nice short elbow.
Matt Miller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Damian Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matt Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matt Miller moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Damian Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matt Miller working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Damian Miller avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Matt Miller.
Matt Miller cracks Damian Miller with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Damian Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matt Miller lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Damian Miller down.
Matt Miller is chipping away with strikes.
Damian Miller takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Damian Miller takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Damian Miller is rocked!
Matt Miller scoring with punches and elbows.
Damian Miller is still in real trouble! Can Matt Miller finish him?
A big shot lands for Matt Miller! That's hurt Damian Miller! Will he recover? Matt Miller fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Miller!
Matt Miller retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Matt Miller made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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