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TCA 33 - CristopheVsGustafsson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grayson Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish Gaffney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grayson Turner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grayson Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hamish Gaffney!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner lands a head kick that stumbles Gaffney and the fighters go to the mat.
It looks like Hamish Gaffney has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaffney has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turner has managed to get both his arms back between Gaffney's legs - danger averted.
Turner throwing strikes from guard but Gaffney blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gaffney can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gaffney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gaffney wants to stand up but Turner is controlling him.
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gaffney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaffney bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turner's guard.
Gaffneyis looking to pass into half guard but Turner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Turner is in guard.
Turner 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
Gaffney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner is working Gaffney over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gaffney is looking for a triangle but Turner pushes his legs off easily.
Gaffney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner.
Turner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turner working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaffney looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Gaffney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gaffney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gaffney holds on and takes a little breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner prevents Gaffney from getting back to his feet.
Gaffney controls Turner momentarily but Turner frees himself.
Gaffney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gaffney is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gaffney is looking to stand up but Turner isn't so interested in that idea.
Gaffney is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gaffney wants to get back to his feet but Turner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Turner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gaffney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gaffney holds on and takes a little breather.
Turner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Turner landing some decent shots from guard.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gaffney wants to stand and escape but Turner is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gaffney wants to stand but Turner is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney pulls Turner in close to prevent any damage.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gaffney working for a triangle but Turner defends it easily.
Gaffney seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gaffney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gaffney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gaffney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turner manages to get himself to full guard.
Gaffney wants to get up but he can't break Turner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hamish Gaffney's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gaffney fails with the takedown.
Gaffney looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Turner!
Turner trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gaffney sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gaffney goes for an armbar but Turner turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Turner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaffney is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turner is aware though and is defending well.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Gaffney 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.
Gaffney tries to strike from the bottom.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gaffney escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turner throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner connects with a couple of short punches.
Turner throws a strike but Gaffney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gaffney wants to stand but Turner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gaffney wants to pass the guard but Turner is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner pushes Gaffney off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gaffney throws a head kick that misses
and Turner counters with a single leg into guard. Gaffney didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gaffney has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner won't allow Gaffney to sweep him here.
Gaffney trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gaffney pulls Turner in close to his closed guard and prevents Turner from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaffney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turner is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
Gaffney trying to control the position.
Turner preventing the sweep.
Gaffney is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turner throws an elbow that misses. Gaffney uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turner's guard. Nice move by Gaffney!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner wants to stand but Gaffney is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Grayson Turner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hamish Gaffney's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Turner stuffs the takedown.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Gaffney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaffney takes one to the side of the head.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Turner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gaffney misses with the combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gaffney, as that shot connected.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner tries for a takedown but Gaffney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gaffney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner stuffs the takedown.
Grayson Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish Gaffney.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaffney scores a takedown into full mount!
Gaffney trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gaffney controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney wants to control the pace but Turner is squirming around nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hamish Gaffney.
Gaffney tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Turner to the ground. Gaffney is now in Turner's guard.
Gaffney trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaffney not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hamish Gaffney has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Turner darts in and clinches Gaffney up against the cage.
Turner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gaffney pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gaffney has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Turner after a bit of a struggle.
Turner prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney jumps guard but Turner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Turner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gaffney prevents it.
Turner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Turner prevents the takedown attempt.
Turner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gaffney is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gaffney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaffney tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamish Gaffney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Jellcin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jellcin comes to the cage accompanied by Boney M - Rasputin. Boris Jellcin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boris Jellcin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott King!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King walks into a stiff left hand from Jellcin.
King drives through with a takedown into guard.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Jellcin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jellcin wants to stand and escape but King is having none of it.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Jellcin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jellcin wants to get back to his feet but King is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King wants to pass the guard but Jellcin is keeping the position.
King stands up over Jellcin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jellcin has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Jellcin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
King is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jellcin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jellcin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King stops Jellcin from standing up.
King keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jellcin's head.
Jellcin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King stops Jellcin from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jellcin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jellcin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King wants to hold on but Jellcin pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is just holding on here. Jellcin manages to take his back.
Jellcin misses with punches from the back.
King has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jellcin.
King trying to control but not successfully.
Jellcin tightening his grip on King, looking for the choke.
King tries to escape but Jellcin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jellcin struggling to land strikes to the head as King covers up.
Jellcin throwing wild punches that miss their target.
King has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Jellcin working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but King is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Jellcin has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! King taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boris Jellcin!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Boris Jellcin waved his t-shirt featuring Bronco Buster Inc - Early Products now $10's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khgerty Godo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choi Siwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choi Siwon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khgerty Godo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Choi Siwon!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siwon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Godo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Siwon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Siwon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Godo as he avoids it easily.
Khgerty Godo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choi Siwon.
Siwon slips a jab and a cross from Godo.
Godo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siwon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Godo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Siwon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Godo stuffs the takedown attempt from Siwon. Siwon gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siwon misses with a takedown attempt
and Godo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khgerty Godo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siwon shoots in but no luck this time.
Godo misses with a body shot.
Godo lands a nice hook to Siwon's body. Siwon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Siwon shoots for a takedown but Godo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Godo looks to land a right hand but Siwon moved out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Godo tries a knee to the head but Siwon blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godo taking a breather.
Siwon jumps guard but Godo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Godo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Godo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Siwon throws a punch but it's blocked by Godo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Godo.
Siwon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Godo gets underhooks to prevent Siwon's takedown attempt.
Siwon looking for a takedown.
Godo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siwon's elbow.
Siwon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Godo keeping full guard, as Siwon tries to pass.
Godo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Godo keeping moving, preventing Siwon from controlling successfully.
Godo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siwon is one step ahead there.
Siwon throwing strikes from guard but Godo blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siwon won't allow Godo to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khgerty Godo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Godo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Siwon looks to clinch
and Godo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Godo takes the fight into the clinch.
Godo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Siwon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Godo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Godo misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Siwon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Godo swivels and escapes.
Khgerty Godo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choi Siwon.
Siwon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Godo pinned against the cage. Godo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Siwon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Godo misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Siwon.
Godo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Godo counters with a nice body shot.
Godo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Siwon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Godo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Siwon tries to keep at a distance but Godo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Godo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Godo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Godo stops a takedown attempt from Siwon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godo lands with a short shot to the head.
Godo lands a nice knee to the body.
Siwon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Godo walks away with a smile on his face. Siwon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Siwon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Godo throws out the jab.
Siwon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Siwon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Godo moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khgerty Godo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Godo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Siwon on the side of the head.
Godo lands a nice shot that snaps Siwon's head back.
Khgerty Godo is winning the standup battle so far.
Godo swings for the body but Siwon moves out of range.
Godo misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Godo. Siwon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Godo throws a sloppy head kick and Siwon moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Siwon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Godo scores with a hook to the body. Siwon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siwon walks into a left hand.
Siwon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Godo tries to avoid it but Siwon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Godo to the ground. Godo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Siwon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Godo avoids it really well and circles away.
Siwon moves forwards but Godo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godo lands a jab to Siwon's midsection.
Siwon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Godo throws a right hand that Siwon ducks under and follows up with a left that Siwon also avoids with ease.
Khgerty Godo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Godo scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godo is looking to wear down Siwon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Siwon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khgerty Godo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choi Siwon.
Godo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Godo as Siwon shoots in.
Oooooh!!! Godo has knocked Siwon down with a huge combo! Godo steps away and waves a wobbly Siwon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Siwon is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siwon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siwon is still on wobbly legs! Can Godo finish him?
Siwon shoots in and drives through. Godo sprawls well.
Siwon seems to have recovered his senses.
Godo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Godo prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siwon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Godo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Godo is struggling to control the position.
Siwon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Choi Siwon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siwon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Godo walks away with a smile on his face. Siwon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Godo looks to score with a jab to the body but Siwon is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Godo misses with a body shot
and Siwon counters with a takedown into side control.
Khgerty Godo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Godo is pushing Siwon's head away, looking to escape. Siwon manages to hold on to the position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khgerty Godo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Godo, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khgerty Godo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dishaun Ringle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Kolor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dishaun Ringle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Kolor's chin.
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135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dishaun Ringle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Kolor!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ringle misses with a takedown attempt - Kolor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ringle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ringle lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ringle slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kolor.
Ringle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ringle stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kolor to get to his feet.
Kolor dives in and grabs Ringle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ringle pushes down on Kolor's head and hops out.
Jab, jab by Kolor - just one landing.
Ringle has his takedown stuffed
and Kolor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ringle misses with a takedown attempt
and Kolor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ringle's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dishaun Ringle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ringle is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolor advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolor is working for a kimura but Ringle is defending it quite comfortably.
Ringle is not content to let Kolor control the position.
Kolor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kolor is keen to just control but Ringle is a slippery customer.
Kolor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kolor is working for a kimura but Ringle is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ringle tries to get to full guard but Kolor has control of the leg.
Ringle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kolor.
Kolor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ringle is just riding it out for now. Kolor eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ringle wants to control but Kolor is keeping busy.
Ringle wants to improve his position but Kolor is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ringle trying to hold on to Kolor's head to control him but Kolor postures up.
Kolor wants to take a breather but Ringle is having none of it.
Kolor is trying to work for a kimura but Ringle is defending well.
Kolor is looking to take a break and control but Ringle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kolor tries to stand and escape but Ringle is controlling the position.
Kolor decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kolor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ringle is trying to get back to full guard.
Ringle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kolor pulls his head out easily.
Ringle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ringle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kolor is trying for a kimura here. Ringle looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kolor wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Kolor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Echart Tolle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tyson Jackson enters the cage!
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185 lbs
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177 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Echart Tolle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Tolle's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Tolle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolle wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Tolle pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Tolle postures up.
Tolle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tolle trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Tolle is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tolle manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Tolle keeps moving.
Jackson is fighting to break Tolle's control of his arms but Tolle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tolle is keeping the position for now.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tolle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tolle shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson leaves Tolle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tolle on his heels. He'll look to pass Tolle's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tolle keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tolle 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Tolle is working from the bottom.
Tyson Jackson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tolle sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tolle is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson is trying to control. Tolle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tyson Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Tolle is defending the position.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Tolle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tolle defends it well.
Tolle is trying to control but can't.
Jackson is trying to control. Tolle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolle is looking to improve his position.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Tolle is working away.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tyson Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tolle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Tolle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tolle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tolle manages to get himself to full guard.
Tolle keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Tolle is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Tolle keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyson Jackson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Jackson trying to control the position but Tolle is working away.
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson trying to control the action but Tolle is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tolle avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tolle trying to control the position.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tolle is retaining full guard.
Jackson trying to control but Tolle is working from the bottom.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Tolle keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tyson Jackson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tolle fails with a takedown attempt.
Tolle shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tolle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tolle scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tolle defends it easily.
Tolle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolle is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tolle trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Tolle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson is trying to keep Tolle in close.
Tolle slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tolle is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tolle prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Tolle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Tolle eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Tolle from controlling successfully.
Tolle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tolle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Tolle postures up.
Tyson Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Echart Tolle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tolle throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Echart Tolle.
Well Jackson 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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26
169 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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26
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Zombie!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zombie sprawls well initially but King persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zombie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zombie is staying active underneath King, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
King thows a huge punch but Zombie dodges it nicely.
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
King with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zombie looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zombie is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Zombie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
King is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
King's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
King is keen to just control but Zombie is a slippery customer.
Zombie looks like he's trying to stand up.
King slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan King.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zombie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zombie keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zombie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King passes into half guard.
King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
King is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
King lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan King dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zombie lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - King can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Zombie and King drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Zombie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Zombie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Crack Corn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Pearsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crack Corn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jimmy cracks heads and he dont care. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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34
165 lbs
26 - 15 - 0 |
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25
159 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Crack Corn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mitchell Pearsen!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crack Corn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pearsen. That did some damage!
Mitchell Pearsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decent striking displayed by Pearsen there.
Nice shot lands for Crack Corn.
Some wild striking there from Crack Corn.
Pearsen is looking to clinch but Crack Corn is avoiding it.
Pearsen throws a shot from downtown. Crack Corn moves away and avoids it.
Pearsen staying out of range there.
Pearsen stuns Crack Corn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pearsen wants to clinch up but Crack Corn keeps it at a distance.
Crack Corn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crack Corn misses with a body shot.
Crack Corn ducks under a wild hook from Pearsen.
Crack Corn throws a hook to the side of Pearsen's head but Pearsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crack Corn looks to land a right hand but Pearsen moved out of range.
Pearsen cracks Crack Corn with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Crack Corn looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pearsen finish him?
Crack Corn is rocked!
Pearsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Crack Corn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack Corn slips a jab from Pearsen.
Crack Corn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pearsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crack Corn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BAM! Pearsen delivers a spinning backfist that drops Crack Corn like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Mitchell Pearsen!
Mitchell Pearsen is the new lightweight champion!
Post fight, Mitchell Pearsen took to the microphone: 'I'm flying back to Sydney and I'm gonna get my drink on! Woooooooo!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leo Cristophe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gustafsson's choice of entrance music: Dark Tranquility - The Final Resistance. Leo Cristophe had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Leo Cristophe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
148 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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29
144 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leo Cristophe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustav Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson misses with a few strikes there.
Cristophe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cristophe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cristophe ducks under a wild hook from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cristophe wants to clinch.
Cristophe moves into the clinch.
Cristophe takes an elbow to the temple.
Cristophe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cristophe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cristophe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cristophe dodges an elbow strike from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is trying to break the clinch but Cristophe is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is trying to break free.
Gustafsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cristophe lands an elbow inside that Gustafsson shrugs off.
It looks like Gustav Gustafsson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cristophe lands a nice elbow.
Cristophe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cristophe misses with an elbow over the top.
Gustafsson misses with an elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cristophe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cristophe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cristophe keeps control of Gustafsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gustafsson lands a shoulder strike.
Gustafsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gustafsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cristophe wants to clinch up but Gustafsson keeps it at a distance.
Gustafsson avoids the head kick by Cristophe.
Cristophe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cristophe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gustafsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gustafsson misses with a straight left.
Gustafsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cristophe.
Gustav Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cristophe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cristophe tries to clinch up.
Gustafsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Gustafsson jabs at Cristophe's body.
Cristophe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Leo Cristophe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cristophe darts in trying to clinch
letting Gustafsson counter with a right hand.
Cristophe tries to clinch up.
Cristophe tries to clinch but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Cristophe tries to clinch up.
Gustafsson clinches up with Cristophe and pushes him back against the cage.
Gustafsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cristophe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cristophe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cristophe tries to clinch up but Gustafsson circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cristophe tries to work over Gustafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gustafsson closes the distance and clinches.
Cristophe stalling the fight.
Cristophe throws an elbow that misses.
Cristophe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gustafsson breaks from the clinch.
Gustafsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cristophe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gustafsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gustafsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cristophe on the side of the head.
Gustafsson misses with a hook.
Gustafsson throws a body punch but Cristophe moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Gustafsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cristophe tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustafsson connects with a right hand. Cristophe shakes it off.
Cristophe is rocked!
Cristophe takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Cristophe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! Gustafsson connects with the perfect overhand right and Cristophe falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Gustafsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gustav Gustafsson!
Gustav Gustafsson is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Gustav Gustafsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birigiz Ignatiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishikawa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is mindshift genki sudo. 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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147 lbs
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145 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akira Ishikawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Birigiz Ignatiev!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishikawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ignatiev swivels and escapes.
Ignatiev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ishikawa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ishikawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatiev throws a head kick but Ishikawa moves out of range.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ignatiev as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Ishikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishikawa dives in and grabs Ignatiev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ignatiev pushes down on Ishikawa's head and hops out.
That kick from Ignatiev tenderised Ishikawa's leg. Ishikawa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ignatiev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ishikawa if he has to take too many more of those.
Ignatiev thows a body kick. Ishikawa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ignatiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ignatiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ishikawa scores with a jab.
A head kick from Ignatiev lands but Ishikawa takes it in his stride.
It looks like Akira Ishikawa has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatiev scores with a head kick. Ishikawa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ignatiev tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev misses with a body kick.
Ishikawa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ignatiev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ignatiev tries to work over Ishikawa's front leg with a kick but Ishikawa checks it.
Ignatiev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ignatiev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ishikawa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ishikawa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ishikawa wants a takedown.
Ishikawa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ignatiev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ishikawa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ignatiev stalling in the clinch.
Ishikawa wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa has clasped his hands together around Ignatiev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ignatiev is looking for a sweep.
Ignatiev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ishikawa's leg. He's managed it. Nice 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!
Ishikawa is thwarting Ignatiev's attempts to control the position.
Ignatiev is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignatiev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ishikawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ignatiev looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatiev, not yet.
Ishikawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ignatiev is looking to stand back up but Ishikawa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ignatiev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev is looking to improve his position.
Ignatiev is not content to let Ishikawa control the position.
Ignatiev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ignatiev looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatiev, not yet.
Ishikawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Ignatiev has wrist control.
Ignatiev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev is adopting a defensive guard.
Ishikawa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ignatiev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ishikawa has Ignatiev in his guard.
Ignatiev postures up.
Ignatiev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ishikawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignatiev has managed to get both his arms back between Ishikawa's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa working for a triangle but Ignatiev defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishikawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Birigiz Ignatiev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akira Ishikawa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ishikawa is looking to clinch but Ignatiev is avoiding it.
Ishikawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ignatiev tries to avoid it but Ishikawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ignatiev to the ground. Ignatiev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ignatiev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ignatiev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ignatiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ishikawa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ignatiev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatiev.
Ishikawa tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Ishikawa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ignatiev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ishikawa blocks a leg kick.
Ignatiev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ishikawa's sensitive parts.
Ignatiev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ishikawa is out of range and Ignatiev settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ishikawa's sensitive parts.
Birigiz Ignatiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ignatiev wants to land a leg kick but Ishikawa is out of range.
Birigiz Ignatiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ignatiev scores with a spinning back kick!
Ishikawa tries to clinch up.
Ignatiev misses with a body shot.
Ishikawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ignatiev, pushing him back against the cage.
Ignatiev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ishikawa is defending well for now.
Ishikawa wants the takedown. Ignatiev is fighting it off but Ishikawa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ignatiev's guard against the cage.
Ishikawa trying to control but Ignatiev is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishikawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akira Ishikawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev is trying to control the position but Ishikawa postures up.
Ishikawa looking to pass the guard.
Ignatiev wants to sweep here but Ishikawa controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishikawa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ignatiev holds on and takes a little breather.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Birigiz Ignatiev hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ishikawa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ignatiev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ignatiev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev is trying to maintain the position but Ishikawa is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatiev is looking to improve his position.
Ishikawa seems to be looking for submissions.
Ignatiev wants to control but Ishikawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ishikawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ignatiev defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev trying to hold on to Ishikawa's head to control him but Ishikawa postures up.
Ignatiev tries to get to full guard but Ishikawa has control of the leg.
Ignatiev gets back to full guard.
Ishikawa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ishikawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatiev looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatiev, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Birigiz Ignatiev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akira Ishikawa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ishikawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ignatiev blocks a head kick by Ishikawa.
Ignatiev throws a low kick but Ishikawa moves out of range easily.
Ishikawa tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ishikawa.
Ignatiev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ignatiev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ignatiev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ishikawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatiev misses with a body kick.
Ishikawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ignatiev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ignatiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ignatiev to the ground. Ishikawa is now in Ignatiev's guard.
Ignatiev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ishikawa stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatiev.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatiev is on top in guard.
Ishikawa wants to stand up but Ignatiev is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ignatiev won't allow Ishikawa to get back to his feet.
Ishikawa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ignatiev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishikawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatiev is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ishikawa punching from mount but Ignatiev doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ignatiev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ishikawa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ishikawa is landing with some decent strikes but Ignatiev is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev tries to reverse the position but Ishikawa maintains control.
Ignatiev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Akira Ishikawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignatiev wants to control but Ishikawa is having none of it.
Ishikawa misses with a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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!
Ignatiev is looking to improve his position but Ishikawa isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akira Ishikawa.
I think Ignatiev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Birigiz Ignatiev!
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