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Capital Punishment IX PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Second Coming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Hodges could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Second Coming's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Hodges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Second Coming!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coming keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hodges looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coming is defended easily by Hodges.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coming is defended easily by Hodges.
Coming is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hodges wants to clinch
and Coming counters with a body kick.
Coming shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hodges's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Coming throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coming is looking to stand up but Hodges won't let him.
Hodges looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coming pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hodges is keeping the position for now.
Coming trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coming tries to stand but Hodges is controlling from the bottom.
Coming showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Second Coming.
Coming looking to score a takedown here. Hodges is defending well but Coming drives through and ends up in Hodges's guard.
Coming advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coming slows the pace down in half guard.
Coming is working for a kimura but Hodges is defending it quite comfortably.
Coming is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Coming is working for a kimura but Hodges is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges is staying active underneath Coming, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hodges pushes Coming off looking to stand but Coming dives back in and keeps control.
Hodges is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coming scores with a couple of nice shots.
Coming looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Coming is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coming is pressing down on Hodges's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hodges is holding on for now.
Coming is controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coming has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Second Coming dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hodges stuffs the takedown attempt from Coming. Coming gets slowly back to his feet.
Coming closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hodges circles away.
Coming fails with an attempt to clinch.
Justin Hodges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coming gets a double leg takedown into Hodges's guard.
Coming wants to control from the top but Hodges keeps moving.
Coming really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hodges. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hodges has a closed guard, preventing Coming from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges keeping moving, preventing Coming from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Second Coming was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Coming tries to clinch but Hodges moves away
and Hodges counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hodges.
Coming gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hodges is trying to stand.
Hodges misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Coming is looking to take a break and control but Hodges is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hodges missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coming perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Second Coming hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Coming shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coming is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Coming seems to be looking for submissions.
Hodges is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coming trying to mount his opponent but Hodges defends it.
Hodges trying to control from the bottom.
Coming is trying to work for a kimura but Hodges is defending well.
Coming is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Coming landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coming is looking to take a break and control but Hodges is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hodges wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Coming seems content to control.
Coming trying to control the action but Hodges is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Second Coming hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Coming throws a head kick but Hodges moves out of range.
Coming is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Second Coming showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Coming is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hodges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Coming tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hodges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hodges throws a series of punches but Coming avoids them all with ease.
Hodges keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coming is defended easily by Hodges.
Justin Hodges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Second Coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hodges 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 Coming has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coming and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coming throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Coming moves into range and clinches up with Hodges.
Coming's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coming shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coming fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hodges to the ground. Coming is now in Hodges's guard.
Hodges keeping moving, preventing Coming from controlling successfully.
Hodges trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Coming decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hodges, up you get!
Coming throws a head kick but Hodges moves out of range.
Hodges drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hodges really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coming looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hodges puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hodges will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coming wants to improve his position but Hodges is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coming is trying to control but Hodges manages to pass to mount!
Hodges fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Coming tries to hold on but Hodges postures up.
Hodges trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges looking to finish with strikes here!
Coming is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hodges wants to control the pace but Coming is squirming around nicely.
Coming is desperately trying to improve his position but Hodges has a good base and remains in mount.
Hodges avoids the attempt from Coming to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coming tries to reverse the position but Hodges maintains control.
Coming in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hodges throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Coming is trying desperately to improve position.
Coming tries to hold on but Hodges pushes him away.
Justin Hodges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Second Coming is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hodges looking to finish Coming with some ground and pound. This is bad for Coming!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Second Coming.
Well Coming has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Second Coming!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jhon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Bloodwork. On his way into the cage it seems that Jhon Jones has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jhon Jones seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jhon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Tucker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Tucker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tucker misses the shot to the body.
Tucker misses with a hook.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jones is thwarting Tucker's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jhon Jones.
Tucker throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones feints and as Tucker raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tucker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jones is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tucker.
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Tucker is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jones is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Tucker looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jones gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Tucker is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jones lets go of the hold and Tucker can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jhon Jones!
Jhon Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Macca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Macca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macca fails with a takedown attempt.
Valentine shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Valentine stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Macca to get to his feet.
Macca circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macca shoots in for a double leg but Valentine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Macca fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Macca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macca works Valentine's body with a nice hook.
Macca shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valentine but Valentine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Macca lands with a kick to the temple. Valentine shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Macca but Macca pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valentine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Valentine trying to control the position but Macca is working away.
Macca regains half guard.
Macca trying to control but Valentine postures up.
Macca missing with punches from the bottom.
Valentine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Macca sees it coming and defends easily.
Macca is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macca is staying active underneath Valentine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valentine controlling the action here.
Macca gets back to full guard.
Macca has his foot on Valentine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valentine works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine postures up.
Macca wants to sweep but no luck.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Macca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Macca looking for a sweep. Not yet Macca, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Valentine was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Valentine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valentine gets a clinch.
Valentine tries to pull guard but Macca forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Macca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macca really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Macca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Macca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valentine misses with a takedown attempt - Macca sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Macca prevents Valentine from breaking the clinch.
Macca is working for takedown but Valentine is calmly controlling the position for now.
Macca breaks from the clinch.
Macca shoots for a takedown but Valentine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Macca is breathing heavily.
Macca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentine clinches up with Macca and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine decides to pull guard.
Macca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macca slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Valentine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Valentine digs a good body shot into Macca's ribs.
Macca works over Valentine's head and body with a nice combination.
Macca has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine counters with a good low kick that Macca was not able to check.
Macca closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valentine circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Macca as Valentine shoots in.
Macca misses with a body shot
and Valentine counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine stands and steps away. Macca gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Macca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valentine stuns Macca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valentine fails with the takedown.
Macca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentine throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valentine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Valentine lands in his opponent's guard.
Macca not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Macca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valentine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valentine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Valentine decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Macca, up you get!
Macca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valentine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valentine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Macca pinned against the cage. Macca gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andrew Macca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Valentine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macca plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Valentine looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macca blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valentine.
Valentine decides to stand up.
Macca fails with a takedown attempt.
Valentine scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macca wants to control but Valentine is having none of it.
Valentine trying to control but Macca is having none of it.
Macca tries to reverse the position but Valentine maintains control.
Valentine goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Macca is on top in guard.
Valentine has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Macca has passed into side control.
Macca will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries to buck Macca off but Macca is having none of it.
Macca working away.
Macca throws an elbow but Valentine slips to the side and avoids it well.
Macca tries to advance to mount but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Macca off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Valentine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Macca sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valentine somewhat.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Macca circles away.
Macca with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a body kick that stops Macca in his tracks momentarily.
Valentine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andrew Macca is winning the standup battle so far.
Valentine has a takedown stuffed.
Andrew Macca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Valentine.
Macca closes the distance and pushes Valentine back into the cage.
Valentine is working for takedown but Macca is calmly controlling the position for now.
Valentine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macca shoots in looking for a takedown but Valentine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Macca's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valentine takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macca shoots in for a double leg but Valentine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Macca shoots for a takedown but Valentine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Macca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A clash of legs there as Macca blocks the low kick.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Macca but Macca pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Macca has Valentine up against the cage in a clinch.
Macca ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Macca no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Macca keeps moving.
Valentine landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macca pushes Valentine off and gets back to his feet.
Valentine tries to clinch up but Macca circles away and keeps his distance.
Valentine moves in looking to clinch but Macca pushes him off.
Valentine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Macca sprawls well initially but Valentine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mike Valentine has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Macca is trying to control but can't.
Macca moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Macca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine postures up.
Valentine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Macca's guard.
Valentine throws a big right hand that misses.
Macca has his hands on Valentine's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Valentine was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Macca throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Valentine showed some decent athleticism there.
Valentine working the head and body with strikes.
Valentine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Macca slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Valentine trying to move into half guard but instead Macca has managed to sweep!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macca postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Valentine.
I've got Valentine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Valentine!
An out of breath Mike Valentine thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Corey Norman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corey Norman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Corey Norman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trent Fuller!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norman slips under a jab from Fuller.
Fuller slaps away a takedown attempt from Norman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fuller misses the jab.
Fuller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot by Fuller.
Norman slips a straight right by Fuller.
Fuller with a jab.
Norman is rocked!
Norman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oh Norman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fuller throws a big shot that misses.
Norman backs away from a small jab... but Fuller lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Norman crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Fuller with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Trent Fuller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Winter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Glenn (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Winter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Glenn!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Winter lands a lovely overhand right.
Winter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Glenn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Glenn works his way to his opponent's back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
I really don't envy Winter right now.
Winter grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Glenn.
Winter is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Glenn is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Glenn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winter is taking damage to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Glenn controlling from the back.
Winter is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Glenn not allowing Winter to control his hands.
Winter is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Glenn controlling the positon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glenn is persistently looking for the submission but Winter is defending it well.
Glenn working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Glenn controlling the position well here. Winter rolled but Glenn kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Winter trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Winter tries to kick Glenn off but Glenn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Glenn in particular looking to stall.
Winter is trying to get back to full guard.
Winter trying to get back to full guard but Glenn takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Glenn controlling from the full mount.
Winter is desperately trying to improve his position but Glenn has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn with a couple of short strikes.
Glenn controlling the pace for now.
Winter is trying desperately to improve position.
Glenn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Glenn lands a nice shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glenn controlling from the full mount.
Glenn with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Glenn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Winter as Glenn shoots in.
Winter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Winter does it's job there.
Winter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Winter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Winter duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Winter. No joy for Glenn on that attempt.
Winter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Glenn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Glenn showed some decent athleticism there.
Winter is looking for a sweep. Glenn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Glenn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Winter controlling the position well.
Glenn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Glenn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Glenn is working for a kimura but Winter is defending it quite comfortably.
Glenn stops Winter from getting back to his feet.
Winter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Glenn is working away from the top position though.
Glenn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Winter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Glenn's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glenn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ricky Winter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Glenn.
Winter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Glenn shoots for a takedown but Winter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Winter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Glenn.
Glenn is breathing heavily.
Glenn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Winter finds it's way round the side to connect with Glenn's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glenn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winter is pawing at Glenn, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Glenn's nose. Glenn is badly hurt! Winter pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Glenn tries desperately to hold on but Winter is relentless in his assault! As Glenn receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Winter away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Winter!
Ricky Winter retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ricky Winter thanked ZONE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juarez Del Fuago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nova Summer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juarez Del Fuago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nova Summer!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Fuago shoots and misses
and Summer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Del Fuago's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Del Fuago working for a triangle but Summer defends it easily.
Summer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Del Fuago looking for a guillotine here but Summer defends easily.
Summer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Fuago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Summer wants to control from the top but Del Fuago keeps moving.
Del Fuago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Summer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Summer trying to control but Del Fuago is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nova Summer.
Summer has a takedown stuffed.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Del Fuago enables Summer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Del Fuago manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Summer postures up.
Summer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Del Fuago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Del Fuago trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Del Fuago looking for a triangle here. Summer is fighting it but it looks tight! Del Fuago pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Summer is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juarez Del Fuago!
Juarez Del Fuago retains his lightweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Doon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Ramirez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Doon!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez tries to clinch but Doon moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ramirez enables Doon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ramirez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doon is one step ahead there.
Ramirez pulls Doon in to control the position.
Ramirez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ramirez tries to get out of the position.
Doon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez managing to control the position.
Doon trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Doon drives through with a takedown into Ramirez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Doon looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Doon is looking to stand up but Ramirez won't let him.
Doon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ramirez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Doon, into his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ramirez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ramirez is working Doon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ramirez lands a couple of digs.
Ramirez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doon's head.
Ramirez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ramirez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez is in close to Doon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doon on the ground.
Ramirez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Doon is keeping the position.
Ramirez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Doon is looking for a triangle here but Ramirez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Doon is working from the bottom.
Ramirez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ramirez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ramirez working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is putting a hurting on Doon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ramirez is putting a hurting on Doon here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doon taking a bit of punishment here - Ramirez scoring with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez looks up at the clock and then as Doon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ramirez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Doon is rocked!
Ramirez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Doon is still in real trouble! Can Ramirez finish him?
Ramirez in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Doon looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ramirez turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Ramirez!
Juan Ramirez is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan Ramirez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Warrock Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gin Wigmore - Black Sheep . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Warrock Warner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ray Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warner stuffs the takedown.
Warner gets the takedown into side control.
Richardson manages to get back to half guard.
Richardson kicks off Warner and gets to his feet.
Warner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richardson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Warner.
Warner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richardson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Warner's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warrock Warner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warner is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Warner keeps moving.
Richardson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richardson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richardson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Richardson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Richardson wants to pass the guard but Warner is keeping the position.
Richardson connects with a couple of short punches.
Richardson cracks Warner with a solid left hand.
Richardson trying to control but Warner is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richardson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richardson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Richardson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson works over Warner with some ground and pound from guard.
Richardson stands and steps away. Warner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richardson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Warner.
Richardson throws a right hand that Warner ducks under and follows up with a left that Warner also avoids with ease.
Richardson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Warner's guard.
Richardson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Richardson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Richardson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Warner some visible discomfort.
Richardson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Warner wants to control but Richardson postures up.
Richardson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Richardson wants to control but Warner is keeping him busy.
Richardson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Warner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson working the ground and pound.
Richardson working the head with strikes.
Richardson working the ground and pound.
Warner is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big shot lands for Richardson! That's hurt Warner! Will he recover? Richardson fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Richardson!
Ray Richardson is the new bantamweight champion!
Ray Richardson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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