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Capital Punishment IV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Eater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Roper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Eater has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Eater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Roper!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roper is looking to clinch but Eater is avoiding it.
Roper closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eater blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roper.
Eater keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roper wants to work for an arm triangle but Eater is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eater is breathing heavily.
Eater keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eater avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roper.
Roper wants to take a breather but Eater is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Roper prevents Eater from improving his position.
Roper seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roper wants to stand up but Eater is controlling the position.
Roper is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Eater!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roper tries to control but Eater wriggling away.
Roper throws some wild stikes that Eater manages to avoid easily.
Eater is trying to escape the mount.
Roper is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Eater can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Roper working the ground and pound effectively.
Roper wants to control the pace but Eater is squirming around nicely.
Roper looking to finish with strikes here!
Roper avoids the attempt from Eater to control.
Roper looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roper misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Roper misses with a head shot.
Roper misses with a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roper misses with a head shot.
Roper throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Eater knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roper on the ground.
Roper thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Roper looking to finish with strikes here!
Eater wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Roper.
Eater is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Roper locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Eater is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Roper!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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206 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaxon Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bailey.
McGuire looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bailey.
McGuire get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. McGuire stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Bailey runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaxon Bailey!
A relieved looking Jaxon Bailey 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Klaas & Bodybangers - Freak. Bubby Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bubby Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kelly tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy.
Kelly is looking to improve his position.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kelly on the ground.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Bubby Brown wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown prevents Kelly from getting the reversal.
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kelly?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Brown.
Brown trying to control but Kelly is having none of it.
Kelly tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brown gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Brown feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly 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.
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kelly holds on and takes a little breather.
Brown won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown postures up.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kelly is working an open guard so Brown takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kelly darts in trying to clinch
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown just leaning against Kelly, taking a breather.
Kelly jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kelly is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kelly tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Kelly's guard.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown gets to his feet. Kelly looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brown throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kelly was covering up waiting for the punch and Brown finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kelly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Bubby Brown will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kelly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kelly tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Kelly fights it but they end up in guard.
Kelly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Kelly trying to strike off his back.
Kelly lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brown!
Kelly looking to finish with strikes here!
Bubby Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Kelly's attempts to control the action.
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kelly misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Brown is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kelly unloads with some shots from mount but Brown bucks and avoids them well.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Kelly maintains control.
Brown could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kelly throwing strikes here but Brown is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Kelly's attempts to control the action.
Kelly throws some wild stikes that Brown manages to avoid easily.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kelly sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kelly wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kelly with shots to the head and body - Brown looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kelly looking to finish with strikes here!
Brown tries to hold on but Kelly pushes him away.
Kelly thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throwing strikes but Brown bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Kelly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brown stands up over Kelly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
Kelly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
Brown is looking to stand up but Kelly won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown wants to stand but Kelly is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is posturing up here but Kelly has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Brown tries to roll out but it's too tight and Brown has to tap! Slick submission there by Kelly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Kelly!
Kevin Kelly decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Winter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trav Perrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trav Perrin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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186 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Winter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trav Perrin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perrin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Trav Perrin has been cut.
Winter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perrin.
Winter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Perrin.
Winter tries a head kick but it misses.
Winter lands a left and a right that send Perrin crashing to the mat, dazed. Winter thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Perrin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Winter misses.
Perrin is still on wobbly legs! Can Winter finish him?
Ricky Winter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BOOM! Winter lands a beautiful left hook that drops Perrin. Perrin tries to recover but Winter is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Perrin lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Winter!
Ricky Winter is the new middleweight champion!
Ricky Winter gave a mention to ZONE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jhon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Bloodwork. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jhon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tucker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
A swing and a miss from Tucker.
Tucker throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tucker quickly recovers to half guard.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tucker!
Jones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tucker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tucker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jones takes Tucker's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working for a choke but Tucker is defending well.
Jones is working for a rear naked choke. Tucker is not defending it well and Jones has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Tucker refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Tucker's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jhon Jones!
Jhon Jones really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juarez Del Fuago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juarez Del Fuago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Hodges!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Fuago shoots for a takedown but Hodges saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hodges looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Del Fuago enables Hodges to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Del Fuago manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Del Fuago 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.
Del Fuago throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Del Fuago working for a triangle but Hodges defends it easily.
Del Fuago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Del Fuago wants to sweep but no luck.
Del Fuago working for submissions but it's allowed Hodges to get to half guard.
Del Fuago manages to get to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Fuago looking for a sweep. Not yet Del Fuago, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Fuago wants to stand up but Hodges is controlling him.
Del Fuago pushes a forearm under Hodges's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hodges is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juarez Del Fuago!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Macca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Valentine struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Macca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macca lands with a kick to the temple. Valentine shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Macca shoots in but Valentine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Macca shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valentine sprawls well. Valentine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Macca gets slowly back to his feet.
Macca clinches.
Valentine missing with knees to the body.
Macca drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Macca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macca takes a knee to the side of the body.
Macca manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macca throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macca really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macca throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Macca is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Macca managing to control the position.
Macca not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andrew Macca has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Macca shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense.
Macca shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Macca.
Macca is breathing heavily.
Macca defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valentine.
Nice sprawl there from Valentine as Macca shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries to bum rush Macca with a series of wild strikes but Macca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Macca changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valentine tries to avoid it but Macca manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valentine to the ground. Valentine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Macca with that takedown attempt.
Macca swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentine.
Valentine lands a leg kick that knocks Macca off balance momentarily.
Macca stuffs the takedown.
Macca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valentine throws a head kick but Macca moves out of range.
Macca fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Macca swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Valentine lands in his opponent's guard.
Macca trying to control the position.
Valentine preventing the sweep.
Macca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valentine defends it easily.
Macca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valentine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macca looking for a sweep. Not yet Macca, not yet.
Valentine gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Valentine keeps Macca at a distance using the push kick.
Macca shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valentine sprawls well. Valentine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Macca gets slowly back to his feet.
Valentine is looking to clinch.
Mike Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentine gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Macca is defending well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Valentine will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macca tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valentine swivels and escapes.
Valentine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Macca sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valentine somewhat.
Macca fails with a takedown attempt.
Valentine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Macca gets a clinch.
Valentine is breathing heavily.
Macca is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Macca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macca is trying to pull guard but Valentine has him pressed against the cage.
Macca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine is trying to maintain a safe position but Macca gets an underhook and turns Valentine into the cage.
Macca manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Macca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macca working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valentine.
Macca pulls Valentine in close to prevent any damage.
Macca trying to keep a closed guard but Valentine is proving a slippery customer.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Macca keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Valentine looks to clinch
and Macca counters with a leg kick.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Macca sprawls well. Macca wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valentine gets slowly back to his feet.
Macca shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valentine as he avoids it easily.
Valentine shoots in but no luck this time.
Macca closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Valentine to the mat! Valentine manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Macca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Macca stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Macca fails to land the takedown.
Andrew Macca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valentine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Macca.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is looking to land body kicks.
Macca shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valentine pinned against the cage. Valentine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valentine clinches up against the cage.
Valentine tries to break the clinch but Macca is controlling the position.
Macca is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valentine is defending well.
Macca drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valentine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valentine tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Macca manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Macca seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Macca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valentine or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macca decides to pull guard.
Macca controlling the position.
Macca controls Valentine momentarily but Valentine frees himself.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Macca dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Macca has managed to clinch.
Valentine tries to pull guard but Macca forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Macca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macca stuffs the takedown attempt from Valentine. Valentine gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Macca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Macca closes the distance and clinches up with Valentine, looking for a takedown. Macca pushes Valentine against the cage but Valentine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Macca closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valentine circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macca defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valentine.
Andrew Macca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Valentine.
Nice sprawl there from Valentine as Macca shoots in.
Macca moves into range and clinches up with Valentine.
Macca wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine stops a takedown attempt from Macca.
Valentine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Valentine as Macca shoots in.
Valentine tries to clinch up but Macca circles away and keeps his distance.
Macca shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Macca manages to avoid it.
Valentine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valentine wants it to stay on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Macca blocks the low kick.
Macca is looking to clinch but Valentine is avoiding it.
Macca instigates a clinch.
Macca lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine gets underhooks to prevent Macca's takedown attempt.
Valentine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Macca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macca misses with a double jab.
Macca defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valentine.
Valentine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valentine slaps away a takedown attempt from Macca, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Macca sprawls well. Macca wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valentine gets slowly back to his feet.
Macca fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine shoots in looking for a takedown but Macca manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valentine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valentine stuffs the takedown attempt from Macca. Macca gets slowly back to his feet.
Valentine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Macca counters by clinching up.
Valentine has Macca pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macca manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Macca content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Valentine jumps guard and drags Macca to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Macca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macca trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valentine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Macca.
Macca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Macca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Macca 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 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Macca!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Warrock Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warner comes into the arena with Gin Wigmore - Black Sheep blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Warrock Warner has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Warrock Warner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ray Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Richardson sprawls well initially but Warner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Richardson is trying to get back to full guard.
Richardson trying to control but Warner postures up.
Richardson gets full guard.
Warner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richardson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Richardson is trying to control the position but Warner postures up.
Warner throwing strikes from guard but Richardson blocks nicely.
Warner postures up in Richardson's guard and throws a big left but Richardson blocks it.
Warneris looking to pass into half guard but Richardson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Richardson is in guard.
Richardson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Warner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richardson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Richardson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richardson postures up in Warner's guard and throws a big left but Warner blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson throws an elbow that misses. Warner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Richardson's guard. Nice move by Warner!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson lands a decent shot there.
Richardson wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Richardson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Richardson managing to control the position.
Warner preventing the sweep.
Warner looking to pass the guard.
Richardson wants to sweep but no luck.
Richardson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Richardson wants to stand up but Warner is controlling him.
Warner won't allow Richardson to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ray Richardson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Richardson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Warner's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richardson postures up and lands a big shot to Warner's brow.
Warner is trying to keep Richardson in close.
Richardson throws a big elbow that misses.
Richardson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Richardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Warner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richardson postures up.
Richardson lands a couple of elbows.
Richardson is posturing up here but Warner has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Richardson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Richardson has to tap! Slick submission there by Warner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Warrock Warner!
Warrock Warner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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