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The Fallout - Vault 009 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maurizio Marchetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Rockfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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22
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maurizio Marchetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lee Rockfist!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marchetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marchetti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marchetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marchetti closes the distance but Rockfist moves to the side
and Rockfist counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rockfist.
Marchetti tries to land knees in the clinch but Rockfist avoids the damage to the body.
Marchetti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marchetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rockfist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockfist is looking to land body kicks.
Marchetti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marchetti doesn't manage to clinch there - Rockfist circles away.
Rockfist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockfist misses with a combination
so Marchetti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rockfist wants to sweep but no luck.
Marchetti wants to control from the top but Rockfist keeps moving.
Rockfist escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marchetti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockfist has control of Marchetti's left arm, preventing Marchetti from doing any damage.
Marchetti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rockfist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marchetti stopping the sweep attempt from Rockfist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marchetti trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rockfist's guard.
Marchetti wants to control from the top but Rockfist keeps moving.
Marchetti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rockfist looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rockfist tries for a takedown but Marchetti circles away easily
and Marchetti counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marchetti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockfist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchetti wants to control from the top but Rockfist keeps moving.
Marchetti is fighting to break Rockfist's control of his arms but Rockfist is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rockfist is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rockfist looks gassed!
Marchetti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rockfist.
Rockfist has Marchetti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marchetti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marchetti tries to pull guard but Rockfist won't allow it.
Rockfist breaks the clinch.
Marchetti wants to clinch
and Rockfist counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marchetti looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marchetti is trying to maintain the position but Rockfist is very close to passing his half guard.
Marchetti is trying is best to control the position here.
Rockfist is looking for a kimura here.
Marchetti is trying to control but Rockfist manages to pass to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockfist prevents Marchetti from getting the reversal.
Marchetti is squirming around, avoiding Rockfist's attempts to control the action.
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 Maurizio Marchetti will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rockfist circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rockfist counters by moving into the clinch.
Rockfist has clasped his hands together around Marchetti's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Marchetti can't do much from the bottom here.
Marchetti prevents Rockfist from moving into mount.
Rockfist is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marchetti has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Marchetti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rockfist wants to control but Marchetti is keeping him busy.
Rockfist is breathing heavily.
Marchetti is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rockfist asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchetti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rockfist wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marchetti is not content to let Rockfist control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marchetti wants to clinch.
Rockfist circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rockfist holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marchetti misses with a punch to the body.
Rockfist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marchetti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rockfist will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marchetti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marchetti wants to clinch up but Rockfist keeps it at a distance.
Marchetti fails with the takedown.
Marchetti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rockfist stuffs the takedown attempt from Marchetti. Marchetti gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurizio Marchetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockfist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marchetti stuns Rockfist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marchetti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A right-left combo lands from Marchetti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchetti tries to clinch up
and Rockfist counters with a shoot takedown. Marchetti fights it but they end up in guard.
Marchetti trying to control the position here.
Rockfist is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marchetti is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marchetti has escaped and now he's on top!
Marchetti is working Rockfist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marchetti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marchetti stays in close to Rockfist's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchetti throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee Rockfist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marchetti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockfist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marchetti throwing strikes but missing.
Rockfist is trying to keep Marchetti in close.
Rockfist seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rockfist working for a triangle but Marchetti defends it easily.
Marchetti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Rockfist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rockfist moves into range and clinches up with Marchetti.
Marchetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rockfist manages to break the clinch.
Marchetti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rockfist. Marchetti shrugs it off though.
Marchetti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A left and a right from Marchetti both land. Nice combination.
Rockfist tries to keep at a distance but Marchetti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rockfist stalling in the clinch.
Marchetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockfist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marchetti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rockfist looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rockfist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marchetti keeping moving, preventing Rockfist from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchetti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marchetti controlling the position.
Marchetti controls Rockfist momentarily but Rockfist frees himself.
Rockfist passes into half guard.
Marchetti won't allow Rockfist to pass to mount.
Rockfist perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rockfist stops Marchetti from getting back to his feet.
Marchetti controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rockfist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marchetti keeps working.
Marchetti controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Marchetti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rockfist on the ground.
Marchetti tries to kick Rockfist off but Rockfist keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rockfist wants to control but Marchetti is keeping him busy.
Marchetti is looking for a sweep. Rockfist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rockfist is looking to take a break and control but Marchetti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rockfist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marchetti is fending him off so far but Rockfist persists. Nope, Marchetti circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockfist shoots and misses
and Marchetti counters with a one-two to the body.
Rockfist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marchetti with a hook.
Marchetti stuns Rockfist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rockfist throws a push kick but Marchetti slaps the foot to one side.
Marchetti doesn't manage to clinch there - Rockfist circles away.
Marchetti tries to close the distance and clinch but Rockfist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rockfist keeps the fight on the outside.
Rockfist keeps the fight on the outside.
Marchetti tries to clinch up.
Marchetti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Rockfist.
Marchetti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockfist drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marchetti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maurizio Marchetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rockfist.
Marchetti throws a head kick that misses.
Marchetti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rockfist.
Maurizio Marchetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marchetti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marchetti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marchetti throws a leg kick but Rockfist moved away.
Marchetti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rockfist has his takedown stuffed
and Rockfist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marchetti fails to land the takedown.
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 Maurizio Marchetti.
I think Marchetti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurizio Marchetti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Burke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Goss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burke comes to the cage accompanied by Let it Rock. Goss has chosen Absolute Zero: Define Neutral as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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175 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
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Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Burke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Goss!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goss has managed to clinch.
Burke has a couple of punches blocked by Goss.
Burke letting Goss take a breather here.
Burke throws a punch but it's blocked by Goss.
Burke swings wildly with an uppercut but Goss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goss comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burke blocks it with crossed arms.
Goss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Goss fails to land.
Burke tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goss throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burke avoiding damage as Goss throws knees to the body.
Goss misses with a knee strike.
Burke wants to break free but Goss has control.
Burke has a couple of punches blocked by Goss.
Goss looking to throw knees to the head but Burke is blocking nicely.
Goss throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goss blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burke avoids a wild elbow strike from Goss.
Goss just leaning against Burke, taking a breather.
Goss throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burke misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goss wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goss looking to throw knees to the head but Burke is blocking nicely.
Goss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burke misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goss is struggling to control the position.
Goss misses with a knee strike.
Burke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goss backwards.
Burke ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Burke no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Burke keeping moving, preventing Goss from controlling successfully.
Burke 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.
Burke looking to control.
Goss is looking to work some ground and pound but Burke has wrist control.
Burke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goss is controlling him.
Goss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goss is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Burke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Goss counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goss lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goss is just content to waste time from the top position. Burke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Goss gets to his feet. Burke looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Goss tries to clinch up.
Burke closes the distance and clinches.
Burke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Goss.
Burke blocks an elbow strike.
Goss pushes off an throws an elbow but Burke leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Goss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goss tries to land a knee to the head but Burke blocks with his arms.
Burke lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goss taking a breather.
Burke is trying to break the clinch but Goss is controlling him.
Goss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burke lands an uppercut.
Goss lands an elbow inside.
Goss misses with a knee strike.
Burke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goss misses with a knee to the head.
Goss looks gassed!
Burke misses with a punch on the inside.
Goss looking to throw knees to the head but Burke is blocking nicely.
Goss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goss blocks an uppercut.
Burke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goss clinches with his opponent.
Burke looking for a takedown.
Goss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burke wants to clinch.
Goss throws a hook to the side of Burke's head but Burke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goss instigates a clinch.
Burke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goss has him pressed against the cage.
Goss lands a hook that snaps the head of Burke backwards.
Goss wants to stall.
Goss blocks an uppercut.
Burke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goss throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burke blocks it with crossed arms.
Burke throws a head punch that misses.
Goss misses with a knee strike.
Goss tries a knee to the head but Burke blocks it.
Burke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Burke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goss tries to land knees in the clinch but Burke avoids the damage to the body.
Goss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Goss dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Burke.
Joseph Goss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goss tries to close the distance and clinch but Burke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goss rushes Burke and presses him up against the cage.
Burke throws a head punch that misses.
Goss with a knee to the head.
Goss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burke blocks it with crossed arms.
Goss tries to break the clinch but Burke is controlling the position.
Burke has a couple of punches blocked by Goss.
Burke tries to pull guard but Goss holds him up against the cage and eventually Burke drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burke.
Goss is breathing heavily.
Burke lands with a light punch inside.
Goss is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Goss blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burke gets through Goss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goss wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Burke fails to land.
Burke lands with a left to the head.
Burke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burke lands a shoulder strike.
Goss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Burke fails to land.
Goss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burke misses with some punches.
Goss looking to throw knees to the head but Burke is blocking nicely.
Burke lands a nice shot to the body.
Goss blocks an uppercut.
Burke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burke misses with the head strike.
Burke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burke can't get the takedown.
Burke lands a nice uppercut.
Burke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burke lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burke blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goss looking to throw knees to the head but Burke is blocking nicely.
Goss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burke avoids it.
Burke lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goss.
Goss blocking some punches.
Burke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goss wants to clinch.
Burke lands an overhand right.
Burke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Goss counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goss.
A right hand to the body from Burke.
Goss with a knee to the head.
Goss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goss wants to stall.
Goss looking to throw knees to the head but Burke is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Burke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goss gets a clinch.
Burke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burke keeps control of Goss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goss throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burke has a couple of punches blocked by Goss.
Burke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goss stalls.
Burke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burke lands with a right to the head.
Burke lands a hook that snaps the head of Goss backwards.
Burke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burke manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Goss throwing strikes from guard but Burke blocks nicely.
Goss is looking to work some ground and pound but Burke has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goss is looking to stand up but Burke won't let him.
Burke wants to get back to his feet but Goss is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goss wants to control from the top but Burke keeps moving.
Burke has momentary wrist control but Goss slips an elbow through the middle.
Goss trying to control the position from guard on top but Burke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Burke dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Goss moves into the clinch.
Goss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burke blocks it with crossed arms.
Goss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burke decides to pull guard.
Goss working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burke keeping moving, preventing Goss from controlling successfully.
Burke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goss throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goss works over Burke with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goss stands up and waves to Burke to follow him.
Burke tries to clinch up but Goss circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke gets a clinch.
Goss using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Goss connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burke's face.
Goss cracks Burke with a nice body shot.
Goss tries to land a knee to the head but Burke blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Goss.
Goss misses with a knee strike.
Burke lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goss.
A right handed body shot lands from Burke.
Goss landing knees to the head.
Goss throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goss blocks an uppercut.
Burke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goss swats away the attempt to clinch by Burke.
Burke tries to close the distance and clinch but Goss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goss has Burke up against the cage in a clinch.
Goss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goss tries to close the distance and clinch but Burke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goss moves into range and clinches up with Burke.
Goss misses with a knee strike.
Burke throws a punch but it's blocked by Goss.
Goss tries to land a knee to the head but Burke blocks with his arms.
Burke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goss landing knees to the head.
Burke swings wildly with an uppercut but Goss uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burke.
Burke lands with a short shot to the head.
Goss throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goss is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burke lands with a left to the head.
Goss takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goss lands an elbow just above Burke 's eye.
Goss trying to land knees to the body.
Burke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goss backwards.
Paul Burke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goss backwards.
Goss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goss fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goss is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burke clinches with his opponent.
Goss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Burke swings wildly with an uppercut but Goss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Burke fails to land.
Burke lands a nice uppercut.
Burke lands an uppercut.
Burke breaks from the clinch.
Goss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burke but Burke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goss closes the distance and pushes Burke back into the cage.
Goss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burke avoids it.
Goss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burke tries to clinch up.
Burke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goss closes the distance but Burke moves to the side
and Burke moves into the clinch.
Goss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burke throws a head punch that misses.
Goss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paul Burke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Goss.
Burke misses with some punches.
Burke lands a right hand.
Goss looking to throw knees to the head but Burke is blocking nicely.
Burke scores with a shot to the side of Goss's head.
Goss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Paul Burke.
I think Burke 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Burke!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Kain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Irresponsible Hate Anthem. Randall Greene had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randall Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Kain!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kain but Kain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Greene swats away the attempt to clinch by Kain.
Kain moves out of range of the strikes.
Greene lands a big head kick that sends Kain tumbling to the mat! Greene takes a step backwards and waves Kain back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kain is rocked!
It looks like Jason Kain has been cut.
Greene tries to clinch but Kain moves out of range.
Kain is still on wobbly legs! Can Greene finish him?
Kain darts in and clinches Greene up against the cage.
Kain seems to have recovered his senses.
Greene fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kain looking to stall.
Kain jumps into guard, dragging Greene to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kain tries to stand but can't do so whilst Greene controls his leg.
Kain is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Kain seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene is looking for a sweep. Kain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greene does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kain has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kain throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Greene is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Greene throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kain. What's that going to do exactly?
Greene is looking to get to half guard.
Kain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Greene is desperately trying to improve his position but Kain has a good base and remains in mount.
Kain with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kain wants to control the pace but Greene is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kain controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kain tries to control but Greene wriggling away.
Greene tries to reverse the position but Kain maintains control.
Kain looking to control but Greene is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kain wants to finish this one by submission but Greene is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kain.
Kain avoids the attempt from Greene to control.
Greene is desperately trying to improve his position but Kain has a good base and remains in mount.
Kain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Greene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Kain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Greene.
Kain avoids the head kick by Greene.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt.
Kain looks for a takedown but Greene sprawls well.
Kain throws a head kick but Greene moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kain tries to avoid it but Greene manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kain to the ground. Kain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kain fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Greene sprawls well initially but Kain persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kain wants to control but Greene is keeping him busy.
Kain is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greene is defending against the submission attempts here by Kain.
Kain content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Greene is looking to improve his position.
Kain moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kain has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Greene closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kain circles away.
Greene is looking to clinch but Kain is avoiding it.
Kain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Greene as he avoids it easily.
Kain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Greene sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Randall Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Randall Greene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kain shoots in and drives through. Greene sprawls well.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch but Kain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greene throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kain leaves Greene with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Greene if he has to take too many more of those.
Kain looks for a takedown but Greene sprawls well.
Kain rushes Greene and presses him up against the cage.
Kain gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kain controlling the pace.
Kain is trying to work for a kimura but Greene is defending well.
Still in half guard, Kain seems content to control.
Greene knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kain on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kain seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kain passes to full mount!
Kain prevents Greene from getting the reversal.
Kain looking to control but Greene is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kain thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Kain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Kain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kain shoots in but Greene avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greene fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kain.
Greene tries to clinch up
and Kain counters with a head kick. That will keep Greene thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greene as he jumps to the side.
Greene doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kain counters with a head kick. That will keep Greene thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greene slaps away a takedown attempt from Kain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Randall Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Kain.
Greene takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kain shoots in but Greene avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Greene, pushing him back against the cage.
Greene pulls Kain into guard.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Kain from controlling successfully.
Kain controls from within his opponent's guard.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Kain from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Greene is trying to control the position but Kain postures up.
Greene wants to sweep but no luck.
Kain advances to half guard.
Kain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greene sees it coming and defends easily.
Greene is not content to let Kain control the position.
Kain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Greene trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kain trying to control the action but Greene is working from the bottom.
Greene wants to control the action here but instead Kain manages to pass to full mount!
Kain stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kain shoots in but Greene avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Kain as Greene shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kain fails with a takedown attempt.
Kain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greene is fending him off so far but Kain persists. Nope, Greene circles away and we're back to standing.
Kain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Greene avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice body kick there by Kain.
A head kick misses from Kain.
Horrible takedown by Kain or perhaps it was just good defense by Greene which made him look bad.
Kain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Greene sprawls well. Greene wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kain gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Kain.
I think Kain 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jason Kain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Sierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Bam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sierra comes into the arena with Sweet Dreams-Manson blaring out of the sound system. 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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180 lbs
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175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cliff Sierra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bam Bam!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bam avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sierra defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bam.
Bam is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sierra has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sierra!
Sierra wanted to stand there but Bam had control of the position.
Sierra decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sierra throws a front kick aimed at Bam's knee but Bam avoids it well.
Bam 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.
Bam wants to pass the guard but Sierra is keeping the position.
Bam wants to control from the top but Sierra keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam stops Sierra from standing up.
Bam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sierra is looking to stand up but Bam isn't so interested in that idea.
Sierra keeping full guard, as Bam tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sierra defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sierra tries to work over Bam's front leg with a kick but Bam checks it.
Bam fails to land the takedown.
Cliff Sierra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Bam.
Bam avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bam shoots for a double leg takedown but Sierra sprawls well. He's pushed Bam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bam looks gassed!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sierra.
Sierra throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sierra tried to score with a low kick but Bam checks it.
Sierra tries to land a leg kick but Bam saw it coming and moves away.
Bam fails with a takedown attempt.
Bam checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Bam blocks the low kick.
Sierra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bam checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Bam blocks the leg kick.
Bam checks a low kick from Sierra.
Bam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bam looking to pass the guard.
Bam is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sierra keeping moving, preventing Bam from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bam drops back looking for a leg! Sierra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sierra manages to kick Bam off! Bam jumps back into Sierra's guard.
Bam trying to move into half guard but instead Sierra has managed to sweep!
Bam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sierra throws a leg kick but Bam sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bam Bam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sierra throws out a leg kick but Bam moves out of range and Sierra only half commits.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sierra.
Sierra swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Bam blocks the leg kick.
Sierra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bam checks a low kick from Sierra.
Sierra stuffs the takedown.
Sierra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bam checks a low kick from Sierra.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sierra. That's going to slow Bam down.
Sierra is looking to chop away at Bam's legs.
Sierra swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Bam blocks the low kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bam.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bam moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam looking to control but Sierra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bam looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bam thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sierra is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sierra defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bam.
Bam looking to secure an arm triangle but Sierra defends it well.
Sierra bucks Bam off and manages to get back to his feet!
Sierra throws a leg kick but Bam sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sierra misses with a low kick as Bam jumps back.
Bam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sierra pinned against the cage. Sierra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sierra throws a low kick, looking for Bam's leg but Bam calmly moves out of range.
Bam looks for a takedown but Sierra sprawls well.
Cliff Sierra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Bam.
Bam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sierra swivels and escapes.
Sierra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bam is looking to clinch but Sierra is avoiding it.
Sierra tries a low kick but Bam avoids it.
Bam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bam tries to clinch but Sierra is having none of it.
Sierra throws and low kick but Bam moves out of range easily.
Sierra throws a leg kick but Bam sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bam shoots for a takedown but Sierra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sierra keeps the fight on the outside.
Sierra wants to land a leg kick but Bam is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Bam checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Bam.
Sierra misses with a low kick.
Bam tries to clinch up.
Sierra throws a chopping leg kick but Bam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No luck for Bam with that takedown attempt.
Sierra misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sierra lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bam has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bam and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bam throws a wild body kick that Sierra sees coming a mile off.
Sierra stuffs the takedown attempt from Bam. Bam gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Sierra. No joy for Bam on that attempt.
Sierra tries to score with a low kick but Bam moves his leg out of the way.
Bam checks a leg kick.
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 Cliff Sierra will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A leg kick checked by Sierra.
Bam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sierra won't allow Bam to pass to mount.
Sierra looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bam in particular looking to stall.
Bam works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bam 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Bam but it's paid off an Sierra is forced to tap! Nice work by Bam.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bam Bam!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Tronk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Hatter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tronk comes into the arena with "Go Getta" - Young Jeezy blaring out of the sound system. Benny Tronk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mad Hatter's chin.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benny Tronk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mad Hatter!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tronk fails with a takedown attempt.
Tronk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hatter is fending him off so far but Tronk persists. Nope, Hatter circles away and we're back to standing.
Tronk has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Tronk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tronk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hatter tries to avoid it but Tronk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hatter to the ground. Hatter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tronk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tronk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hatter's waist but Hatter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tronk off to one side.
Tronk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tronk.
Tronk tries to close the distance and clinch but Hatter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tronk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benny Tronk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tronk doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatter circles away.
Hatter throws a looping overhand right but Tronk ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Tronk.
Tronk fails with the takedown.
Tronk fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hatter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tronk.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tronk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tronk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hatter swivels and escapes.
Tronk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hatter avoids it really well and circles away.
Tronk tries to clinch but Hatter moves out of range.
Mad Hatter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tronk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hatter as he avoids it easily.
Tronk tries to clinch there but Hatter circles away.
Tronk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatter.
Tronk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tronk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hatter as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tronk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tronk is breathing heavily.
Hatter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Hatter as Tronk shoots in.
Hatter throws a jab but it's blocked by Tronk.
Hatter cracks Tronk with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Benny Tronk has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tronk is looking to clinch.
Hatter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Hatter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Tronk's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tronk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Tronk.
Tronk shoots for a takedown but Hatter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hatter stuffs the takedown.
Hatter circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tronk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hatter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tronk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tronk.
Tronk throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hatter works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hatter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hatter wants to get back to full guard.
Hatter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tronk.
Tronk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hatter defends it well.
Tronk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hatter sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatter has hold of Tronk's hands but Tronk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tronk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hatter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tronk is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatter is trying to stand back up but Tronk is controlling him
Tronk is looking for a kimura here.
Hatter tries to get to full guard but Tronk has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tronk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hatter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tronk.
Hatter is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tronk wants to work for an arm triangle but Hatter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Tronk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benny Tronk's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hatter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tronk throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Hatter stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Tronk follows into mount!
It looks like Mad Hatter has been cut.
Hatter prevents Tronk from taking his back.
Hatter wants to hold on but Tronk pushes him away.
Tronk working for a guillotine from mount but Hatter is in no mood to give up.
Hatter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tronk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hatter defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tronk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tronk prevents Hatter from getting the reversal.
Tronk is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hatter can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tronk working for a guillotine from mount but Hatter is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hatter is working to get back to half guard.
Tronk working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hatter takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tronk 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.
Hatter is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tronk looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tronk is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hatter can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tronk throwing strikes here but Hatter is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tronk with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tronk has hold of Hatter's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hatter manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Tronk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tronk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Tronk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gravy Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kent Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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187 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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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, Gravy Train!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kent Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Train paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Train keeps the fight on the outside.
Ortega moves in looking to clinch but Train pushes him off.
Ortega tries to clinch but Train moves out of range.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch but Train swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ortega is looking to clinch.
Train avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Train keeps the fight on the outside.
Train circles away from the clinch attempt.
Train throws a wild body kick that Ortega sees coming a mile off.
Train misses with a few strikes there.
Ortega throws a head kick but Train moves out of range.
Train throws a one two combo.
Ortega moves into the clinch successfully.
Train tries to work over Ortega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Train tries to pull guard but Ortega won't allow it.
Ortega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ortega tries to clinch there but Train circles away.
Ortega fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ortega wants to clinch up but Train keeps it at a distance.
Train looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ortega can do anything to dispel that myth.
Train thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ortega to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Train wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
Ortega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Train.
Train is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Train stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ortega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Train drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ortega dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ortega would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Train throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train has his foot on Ortega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ortega works his way back into a safe position though.
Train working a defensive guard but Ortega manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ortega decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ortega gets a clinch.
Ortega manages to break the clinch.
Ortega tries to clinch up but Train circles away and keeps his distance.
Ortega closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ortega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ortega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Train swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortega.
Ortega wants to clinch up but Train keeps it at a distance.
Train swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortega.
Ortega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ortega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Train, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Ortega to work.
Ortega manages to break the clinch.
Train swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortega.
Ortega wants to clinch up but Train keeps it at a distance.
Train tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Ortega dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ortega fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kent Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Train avoids the head kick by Ortega.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Train paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ortega closes the distance and pushes Train back into the cage.
Ortega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortega is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch but Train swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ortega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Train shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ortega but Ortega pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Train fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ortega wants to clinch
and Train finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ortega wants to clinch
and Train counters with a one-two to the body.
Gravy Train is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortega throws a head kick that misses
and Train moves into the clinch.
Ortega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortega keeps the fight on the outside.
Left hook, right uppercut from Train.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega tries to clinch there but Train circles away.
Ortega darts in trying to clinch
and Train counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Train wants to advance to full mount but Ortega doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Train wants to pass the guard but Ortega is keeping the position.
Ortega kicks Train off and gets to his feet.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Train swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ortega tries to clinch but Train is having none of it.
Train avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega throws a sloppy head kick and Train moves out of range easily.
Ortega misses with a head kick.
Ortega fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ortega is looking to clinch but Train is avoiding it.
Ortega tries to clinch up but Train circles away and keeps his distance.
Ortega tries to clinch
and Train counters by moving into the clinch.
Ortega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Train gets a takedown into half guard.
Ortega is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ortega is staying active underneath Train, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Train not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ortega is trying to stand.
Train trying to mount his opponent but Ortega defends it.
Train passes the guard and advances to mount!
Train tries to control but Ortega wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ortega's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Train trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Train throwing strikes here but Ortega is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gravy Train 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!
Ortega wants to clinch
and Train counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ortega is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ortega tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Train counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ortega fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ortega is looking to clinch.
Ortega tries to clinch but Train moves out of range.
Train shoots in for a double leg but Ortega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ortega wants to clinch
and Train counters with a thumping low kick.
Train moves in looking to clinch but Ortega pushes him off.
Train avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Train shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Train 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.
Train throwing strikes here but Ortega is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ortega is trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Train goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ortega turns into him and now he's in Train's guard.
Train is working an open guard so Ortega takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ortega.
Ortega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Train, pushing him back against the cage.
Ortega manages to break the clinch.
Train attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Train fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ortega sprawls well initially but Train persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gravy Train overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ortega tries to kick Train off but Train keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ortega makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ortega closes the distance and clinches.
Ortega pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ortega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega tries to clinch but Train is having none of it.
Ortega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Train keeps the fight on the outside.
Ortega has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ortega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Train throws a leg kick which misses Ortega's front leg but catches the back leg as Ortega tries to avoid it.
Ortega tries to clinch up
and Train counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Train trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega pushes Train off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega tries to clinch but Train moves out of range.
Kent Ortega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortega closes the distance but Train moves to the side
and Train counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ortega breaks the clinch.
Train dodges the punch combination from Ortega.
Ortega misses with a head kick.
Ortega tries to clinch but Train is having none of it.
Ortega throws a sloppy head kick and Train moves out of range easily.
Train is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ortega slaps away a takedown attempt from Train, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Train swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortega.
Ortega gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gravy Train showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Train 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gravy Train!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liste Pik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Yarris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yarris comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Land Down Under kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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156 lbs
8 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liste Pik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Brett Yarris!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yarris.
Pik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pik lands in his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yarris holds on and takes a little breather.
Yarris trying to control the position.
Pik won't allow Yarris to sweep him here.
Yarris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yarris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yarris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pik.
Yarris controlling Pik's posture.
Pik stands up and waves to Yarris to follow him.
A jab from Yarris misses.
Brett Yarris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yarris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yarris misses with a looping left.
Yarris cracks Pik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pik is rocked!
Yarris closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Pik out cold! Pik corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brett Yarris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenn Archer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andre Galvao's chin.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glenn Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Archer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Archer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Archer seems to be working for a kimura but Galvao defends the submission attempt.
Galvao is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galvao avoid being mounted?
Archer is trying to control. Galvao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Archer is really struggling to control Galvao but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Archer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Archer is pressing down on Galvao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Galvao is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Galvao is refusing to be controlled, as Archer sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Archer working to try and regain half guard.
Galvao throws some wild stikes that Archer manages to avoid easily.
Galvao swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Archer is now in Galvao's guard. A big mistake from Galvao there, giving up the dominant position!
Galvao trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Galvao is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
Galvao should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Galvao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Archer defends it easily.
Galvao looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Archer is in close to Galvao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Archer trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Galvao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Archer has Galvao in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Galvao stands and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
An elbow from Galvao crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Archer tries to improve position but can't.
Galvao advances to full mount.
Galvao thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Galvao looking to control but Archer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galvao 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.
Galvao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Archer is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Archer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Archer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Galvao counters with a single leg into guard. Archer didn't expect that.
Galvao makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Galvao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Galvao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Galvao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Archer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Archer wants to stand but Galvao is controlling the position.
Galvao tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Archer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Galvao decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Archer's guard.
Archer being controlled here, momentarily.
Galvao drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Archer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Galvao has Archer in his guard.
Archer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Galvao manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Archer is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao landing strikes, looking to finish!
Galvao sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Archer can't escape the position.
Galvao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Galvao postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Archer looks a forlorn figure.
Galvao fails to take his opponent's back.
Galvao tries to control but Archer wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Archer is now in Galvao's guard. A big mistake from Galvao there, giving up the dominant position!
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvao is retaining full guard.
Galvao is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Archer has his hands clasped together but Galvao extends an breaks Archer's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Galvao.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Galvao!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katsuro Kazuhiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson has chosen "Sandstorm" - Darude as his entrance music. Tommy Henderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Katsuro Kazuhiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuhiro shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazuhiro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kazuhiro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kazuhiro prevents Henderson from getting the reversal.
Henderson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro 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.
Kazuhiro unloads with some shots from mount but Henderson bucks and avoids them well.
Henderson can't escape the position.
Kazuhiro fails to advance to Henderson's back.
Henderson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kazuhiro tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Henderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kazuhiro punching from mount but Henderson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kazuhiro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Henderson working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuhiro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson is looking to improve his position but Kazuhiro isn't that keen on the idea.
Kazuhiro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Henderson working to try and regain half guard.
Kazuhiro looking for a guillotine from mount but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kazuhiro.
Henderson prevents Kazuhiro from taking his back.
Henderson gets back to half guard.
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuhiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Henderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kazuhiro wants to advance to full mount but Henderson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kazuhiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kazuhiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
Henderson has his foot on Kazuhiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kazuhiro works his way back into a safe position though.
Kazuhiro advances to half guard.
Henderson looks gassed!
Kazuhiro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kazuhiro is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Henderson is in real trouble.
Kazuhiro is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Henderson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuhiro is persistently looking for the submission but Henderson is defending it well.
Kazuhiro working for a choke but Henderson is defending well.
Henderson is in bad spot here.
Henderson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro looking to break Henderson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Henderson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kazuhiro will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kazuhiro looks to land a strike but Henderson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kazuhiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kazuhiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kazuhiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kazuhiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazuhiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kazuhiro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuro Kazuhiro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kazuhiro throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.
Katsuro Kazuhiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazuhiro lands a jab to the nose.
Katsuro Kazuhiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazuhiro tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Kazuhiro on that attempt.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Kazuhiro keeps it at a distance.
Kazuhiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henderson shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kazuhiro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Henderson won't be happy with that.
Katsuro Kazuhiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Henderson.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Kazuhiro landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kazuhiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Henderson, who protects the arm well.
Kazuhiro cracks Henderson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kazuhiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kazuhiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Henderson is trying to improve his position.
Kazuhiro tries for a kimura but Henderson is defending well.
Kazuhiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Henderson is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson gets back to half guard.
Kazuhiro moves into full mount! Henderson won't be happy about that!
Kazuhiro thowing shots but they're missing.
Kazuhiro fails to take his opponent's back.
Kazuhiro misses with a head shot.
Kazuhiro looking for a guillotine from mount but Henderson is having none of it.
Kazuhiro throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Henderson because Kazuhiro loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuhiro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Henderson is now in Kazuhiro's guard. A big mistake from Kazuhiro there, giving up the dominant position!
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazuhiro is keeping the position for now.
Kazuhiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazuhiro is retaining full guard.
Kazuhiro looking to control.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kazuhiro dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kazuhiro drops back looking for a leg! Henderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henderson manages to kick Kazuhiro off! Kazuhiro jumps back into Henderson's guard.
Kazuhiro wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kazuhiro advances position into side control!
Kazuhiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kazuhiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kazuhiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuro Kazuhiro dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Henderson slips a straight right by Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazuhiro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson is looking for a sweep.
Henderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kazuhiro trying to mount his opponent but Henderson defends it.
Kazuhiro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henderson defending well though.
Kazuhiro is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Henderson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Henderson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kazuhiro is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Henderson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin McDermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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166 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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24
154 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BJ Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Colin McDermott!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDermott. McDermott obviously looking to wear him down.
Howard scores a takedown into full mount!
McDermott is desperately trying to improve his position but Howard has a good base and remains in mount.
Howard looking to secure an arm triangle but McDermott defends it well.
Howard looking for a guillotine from mount but McDermott is having none of it.
McDermott wants to hold on but Howard pushes him away.
Howard tries to push McDermott's head away but McDermott is holding on tight.
Howard wants to finish this one by submission but McDermott is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Howard.
McDermott tries to hold on but Howard postures up.
McDermott manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McDermott wants to control but Howard is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott is holding on to half guard well.
McDermott trying to control but Howard postures up.
McDermott is looking for a sweep. Howard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howard wants to work for an arm triangle but McDermott is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McDermott is looking to escape.
Howard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDermott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard is breathing heavily.
McDermott actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Howard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott is looking to control Howard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDermott avoid being mounted?
McDermott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDermott wants to get back to full guard.
Howard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDermott sees it coming and defends easily.
Howard is looking for a kimura but McDermott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Howard to get the leverage.
Howard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDermott is trying to maintain the position but Howard is very close to passing his half guard.
Howard is looking for a kimura but McDermott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Howard to get the leverage.
McDermott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Howard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Howard's back!
Howard can't escape the position.
Howard is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard fending off the submission attempt from McDermott.
Howard can't escape the position.
Howard rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Howard is refusing to be controlled, as McDermott sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! McDermott is tapping! Great win for Howard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). BJ Howard!
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