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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neymar Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neymar Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Marcus Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Neymar Silva!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush looking to score a takedown here. Silva is defending well but Rush drives through and ends up in Silva's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rush wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Rush decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!
Rush decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rush tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Silva wants to control but Rush is keeping busy.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Rush is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rush controlling the action here.
Silva wants to improve his position but Rush is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush is taking a breather. Silva 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.
We're going to have a standup here because Marcus Rush wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silva shoots in but Rush avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rush has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rush gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rush darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rush stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rush is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rush will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rush postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Silva to stand up.
Rush really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rush darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rush trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva tries to roll over but Rush keeps him under control.
Rush content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rush is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva is trying to hold Rush in close to prevent damage but Rush has managed to pass into half guard.
Rush lands strikes from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rush decides to stand and escape the position.
Rush drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Rush 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.
Rush gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
Rush decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!
Silva is looking to slow Rush down with leg kicks.
Silva shoots in but Rush avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Rush sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rush keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Rush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rush drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rush controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rush seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rush is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rush stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rush closes the distance and clinches.
Rush gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rush prevents Silva from improving his position.
Rush passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!
Rush controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is in a horrible position here. Rush smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rush raining down hammerfists from mount.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rush sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marcus Rush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rush lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Silva tries to hold on but Rush postures up.
Rush content just to control the position here.
Rush breaks from Silva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Silva swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Silva has left one of his arms exposed and Rush doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Silva screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Rush!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Heirich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dassem Ultor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dassem Ultor will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Bob Heirich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dassem Ultor!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heirich closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Heirich lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Heirich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heirich trying to control but Ultor is working from the bottom.
Ultor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Heirich controls the pace.
Heirich 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.
Ultor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ultor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heirich preventing the sweep.
Heirich trying to control the position from guard on top but Ultor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heirich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ultor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heirich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heirich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heirich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heirich postures up and lands a big shot to Ultor's brow.
Heirich stopping the sweep attempt from Ultor.
Ultor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heirich manages to get himself to full guard.
Heirich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Heirich wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ultor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Heirich's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heirich is on top in guard.
Ultor wants to stand and escape but Heirich is having none of it.
Heirich working some strikes from top position.
Ultor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Heirich controls the pace.
Ultor keeping moving, preventing Heirich from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heirich passes Ultor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ultor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heirich stops Ultor from getting back to his feet.
Ultor gets full guard.
Heirich 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.
Heirich landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heirich trying to control but Ultor is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heirich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ultor's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Heirich 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.
Ultor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ultor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heirich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ultor.
Heirich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ultor's half guard.
Ultor is trying to get back to full guard.
Heirich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
It looks like Dassem Ultor has been cut.
Heirich is taking a breather. Ultor 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 one minute gone in the round.
Heirich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Heirich lands strikes from half guard.
Ultor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Heirich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Heirich prevents Ultor from standing back up.
Heirich content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heirich prevents Ultor from improving his position.
Heirich thows a huge punch but Ultor dodges it nicely.
Heirich working the head and body with strikes.
Ultor manages to get to full guard.
Ultor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heirich scoring with punches to the head and body.
Heirich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ultor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ultor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ultor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heirich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heirich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heirich gets to his feet - Ultor follows without any prompting.
Heirich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heirich drives through with a takedown into Ultor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Heirich trying to control but Ultor is working from the bottom.
Ultor wants to stand and escape but Heirich is having none of it.
Ultor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Heirich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ultor is wriggling around but Heirich manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Heirich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dassem Ultor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Heirich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ultor stuffs the takedown.
Ultor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heirich walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ultor.
Heirich gets the takedown into side control.
Heirich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ultor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ultor tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heirich is trying to get an arm triangle but Ultor is defending well.
Ultor is trying to improve his position.
Heirich trying to control the action but Ultor is working from the bottom.
Heirich grinds an elbow into Ultor's temple.
Ultor is trying to buck Heirich off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heirich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ultor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ultor wants to get back to his feet.
Heirich working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ultor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ultor regains half guard.
Ultor tries to get to full guard but Heirich has control of the leg.
Heirich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dassem Ultor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heirich lands with a punch from half guard.
Bob Heirich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ultor is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heirich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Heirich connects with a nice short shot to Ultor's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heirich is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heirich is nestled in close to Ultor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Heirich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Heirich, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Heirich!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Filipovic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Filipovic, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Filipovic against the cage but Filipovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones lands a front kick.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Filipovic's waist but Filipovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Filipovic sprawls well. Filipovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones has Filipovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Filipovic off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jones instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Filipovic to the mat.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Jones working a defensive guard but Filipovic manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filipovic working away.
Filipovic tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him.
Filipovic wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Jones is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
Jones is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Filipovic is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jon Jones.
Jones moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones decides to pull guard.
Filipovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is trying to keep Filipovic in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filipovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Filipovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Filipovic is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones is trying to control the position but Filipovic postures up.
Jones wants to sweep here but Filipovic controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Filipovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Filipovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Filipovic's guard.
Jones stands up from Filipovic's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with the combination.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Filipovic. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Filipovic is just out of range.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Filipovic back into the cage.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones rushes Filipovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones pulls Filipovic in close to his closed guard and prevents Filipovic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Filipovic defends it easily.
Jones striking off his back but it's not causing Filipovic any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jones gets a clinch.
Filipovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Filipovic.
Jones gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones successfully pulls guard.
Jones 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.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Filipovic!
Jones trying to control but Filipovic is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Filipovic's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Filipovic tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones decides to pull guard.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones striking off his back.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Filipovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones kicks Filipovic off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Filipovic sprawls well.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filipovic gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones stalls.
Jones has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Filipovic regains guard immediately.
Jones wants to control from the top but Filipovic keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Filipovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Filipovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones takes a swing at Filipovic's ribcage but misses.
Jones looks for a takedown but Filipovic sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Filipovic's head but Filipovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in but Filipovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Filipovic. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Filipovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Mirko Filipovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filipovic fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumbo Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dele Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jumbo Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dele Obasi!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Obasi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Joe holds on and takes a little breather.
Joe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Obasi passes into half guard.
Joe wants to get back to his feet.
Joe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Obasi.
Joe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Obasi.
Joe tries to roll over but Obasi keeps him under control.
Joe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Joe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Obasi defends well.
Obasi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Obasi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Obasi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Obasi won't allow Joe to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Obasi from controlling successfully.
Obasi throws a big elbow that misses.
Joe looking for a sweep. Not yet Joe, not yet.
Joe is breathing heavily.
Obasi trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Dele Obasi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Obasi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Joe's guard.
Obasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obasi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Obasi is fighting to break Joe's control of his arms but Joe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Obasi stays in close to Joe's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dele Obasi.
The fighters circling - Joe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joe shoots in but no luck this time.
Obasi has closed the distance and engaged Joe in a clinch.
Obasi has clasped his hands together around Joe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi controlling the position from side mount.
Obasi working the strikes but Joe uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Joe won't allow Obasi to pass to mount.
Joe is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obasi is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Joe is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dele Obasi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Obasi fails to land with a series of punches.
Joe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Dele Obasi has been cut.
Joe fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Obasi avoids it really well and circles away.
Obasi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Joe is trying to defend but Obasi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Joe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obasi is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi is trying to control the action in half guard but Joe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Obasi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Obasi content just to control the position here.
Obasi working the ground and pound effectively.
Obasi looking to control but Joe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasi is working for a guillotine from mount but Joe frees his head quite easily.
Obasi controlling the position easily from mount.
Obasi looking to control but Joe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe tries to hold on but Obasi postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Obasi dominating with strikes here.
Joe is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Joe has worked his arm free - good work by Joe!
Joe is not content to let Obasi control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dele Obasi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dele Obasi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Obasi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Joe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Obasi is in Joe's guard.
Obasi wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Obasi won't allow Joe to sweep him here.
Obasi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Obasi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dele Obasi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Obasi has gone for a leg lock! Joe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Obasi's guard.
Joe wants to stand and escape but instead Obasi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Obasi!
Obasi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Joe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Obasi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Obasi gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obasi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Obasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe wants to stand but Obasi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Joe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Obasi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Joe has Obasi in his guard.
Obasi stands and throws Joe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Obasi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Obasi drives through with a takedown into Joe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Obasi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Obasi shoots in and bounces Joe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Obasi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Joe dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe stopping the sweep attempt from Obasi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obasi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jumbo Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joe is looking to stand up but Obasi won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dele Obasi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Obasi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dele Obasi!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Cabral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Stoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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179 lbs
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18
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adriano Cabral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Stoker!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoker lands a slapping body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stoker.
Cabral tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stoker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stoker forces Cabral back against the cage and clinches.
Cabral is looking to control Stoker's arms but Stoker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cabral has his back to the cage.
Cabral tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stoker prevents Cabral from breaking the clinch.
Stoker breaks the clinch.
Cabral dives in and grabs Stoker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoker pushes down on Cabral's head and hops out.
Cabral showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabral manages to avoid it.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabral moves away.
Cabral shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriano Cabral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabral throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabral shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stoker defends it nicely.
Cabral leaves Stoker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cabral looks to clinch
and Stoker counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabral throws a nice looking combination but Stoker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cabral misses with a two punch combination.
Stoker throws a low kick but Cabral moves out of range easily.
Stoker has managed to clinch.
Stoker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stoker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cabral regains guard immediately.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stoker stays in close to Cabral's body and controls the position.
Cabral is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stoker defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabral working a defensive guard here.
Stoker won't allow Cabral to get back to his feet.
Stoker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stoker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stoker stopping the sweep attempt from Cabral.
Stoker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cabral is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabral is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stoker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabral tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stoker landing with the ground and pound.
Cabral keeping moving, preventing Stoker from controlling successfully.
Stoker is pushing down on Cabral's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cabral is fighting to maintain full guard but Stoker has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cabral is looking to control Stoker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cabral avoid being mounted?
Stoker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cabral doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stoker.
Cabral is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stoker winds up and cracks Cabral with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker wants to pass to mount but Cabral is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Stoker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cabral fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cabral throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Albert Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker takes a swing at Cabral's ribcage but misses.
Cabral shoots in for a double leg but Stoker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adriano Cabral is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cabral takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cabral shoots for a takedown but Stoker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cabral tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cabral uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Cabral fails to land with a series of punches.
Stoker works Cabral's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Stoker pushes Cabral up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cabral avoids it.
Stoker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cabral being controlled against the cage.
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
Cabral wants to clinch
and Stoker counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabral tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stoker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cabral somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriano Cabral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabral shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stoker counters with a leg kick.
Stoker stuffs the takedown.
Stoker rushes Cabral and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stoker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoker jabs Cabral right on the nose. Cabral blinks but takes it well.
Cabral tries to clinch up.
Stoker throws a series of punches but Cabral avoids them all with ease.
Stoker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cabral back to the cage. Stoker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stoker works Cabral's body with a nice hook.
Cabral fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cabral looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabral shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cabral looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cabral tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stoker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cabral somewhat.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cabral gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stoker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cabral ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Cabral misses with a double jab.
Cabral shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stoker as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stoker rushes Cabral and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stoker just leaning against Cabral, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabral jumps guard but Stoker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stoker missing with knees to the body.
Stoker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cabral wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cabral is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stoker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stoker breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cabral.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabral moves away from the strike by Stoker.
Stoker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Stoker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Cabral walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cabral stuffs the takedown.
Cabral closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stoker counters with a nice uppercut.
Cabral throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cabral jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Cabral.
Stoker takes a swing at Cabral's ribcage but misses.
Stoker thuds his right hand into Cabral's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Horrible takedown by Stoker or perhaps it was just good defense by Cabral which made him look bad.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabral stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cabral wants it to stay on the feet.
Adriano Cabral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Stoker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Cabral fails to land the takedown.
Stoker misses with a left hand
and Cabral counters with a two punch combo.
Stoker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stoker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Cabral shoots in but Stoker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabral sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker shoots in for a double leg but Cabral sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stoker rushes Cabral and presses him up against the cage.
Stoker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cabral is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker throws a shot to the body.
Cabral wants to clinch up but Stoker keeps it at a distance.
Stoker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cabral shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stoker sprawls well. Stoker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cabral gets slowly back to his feet.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Cabral was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabral misses with a takedown
letting Stoker counter with a right hand.
Cabral moves away from the strike by Stoker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Cabral moved out of range.
Cabral tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stoker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cabral somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Cabral moved out of range.
No joy there for Stoker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cabral.
Stoker gets a takedown into half guard.
Cabral misses with some strikes from the bottom.
It looks like Stoker is going to stand back up.
Stoker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cabral. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cabral is trying to stand back up but Stoker is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabral has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stoker is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoker is looking for a kimura here.
Stoker trying to pass the guard but Cabral defending well.
Cabral avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stoker.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabral tries to get to full guard but Stoker has control of the leg.
Adriano Cabral has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stoker wants to work for an arm triangle but Cabral is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Stoker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stoker 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Stoker!
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