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TCA 59 - Dickens Vs Taylor PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudu Paraiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Yoponku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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285 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dudu Paraiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonas Yoponku!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paraiba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yoponku's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yoponku trying to keep a closed guard but Paraiba is proving a slippery customer.
Paraiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoponku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoponku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paraiba pushing down on Yoponku's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yoponku is trying to control but can't.
Yoponku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paraiba wants to pass the guard but Yoponku is defending well.
Paraiba performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paraiba is trying to work for a kimura but Yoponku is defending well.
Paraiba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Paraiba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yoponku is trying to control but can't.
Yoponku lands with a few short shots to the body.
Yoponku is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paraiba is trying to work for a kimura but Yoponku is defending well.
Yoponku tries to get to full guard but Paraiba has control of the leg.
Paraiba is thwarting Yoponku's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paraiba wants to work for an arm triangle but Yoponku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yoponku is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paraiba slows the pace down in half guard.
Paraiba is working for a kimura but Yoponku is defending it quite comfortably.
Paraiba is trying to control. Yoponku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paraiba wants to work for an arm triangle but Yoponku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yoponku is looking to control Paraiba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yoponku avoid being mounted?
Paraiba working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Yoponku's thigh. Yoponku counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoponku keeping moving, preventing Paraiba from controlling successfully.
Yoponku throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Yoponku trying to keep a closed guard but Paraiba is proving a slippery customer.
Paraiba wants to control from the top but Yoponku keeps moving.
Paraiba stops Yoponku from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paraiba passes into half guard.
Paraiba wants to free his trapped foot but Yoponku is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paraiba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dudu Paraiba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yoponku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paraiba closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yoponku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dudu Paraiba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yoponku works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yoponku working for a triangle but Paraiba defends it easily.
Paraiba advances to half guard.
Paraiba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yoponku is defending against the submission attempts here by Paraiba.
Yoponku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoponku is trying to get back to full guard.
Paraiba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yoponku sees it coming and defends easily.
Yoponku tries to roll over but Paraiba keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoponku wants to get back to his feet.
Paraiba performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paraiba is working for a submission of some sort.
Yoponku is looking to escape.
Yoponku is looking to control Paraiba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yoponku avoid being mounted?
Paraiba is working for a submission of some sort.
Yoponku wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoponku is looking for a sweep. Paraiba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paraiba stands up and beckons Yoponku to join him on the feet.
Yoponku moves in looking to clinch but Paraiba pushes him off.
Paraiba shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Paraiba was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paraiba with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Paraiba trying to control but Yoponku is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoponku tries to lock up and control but Paraiba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paraiba trying to control but Yoponku is having none of it.
Yoponku is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paraiba trying to control but Yoponku is having none of it.
Paraiba swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Yoponku is now in Paraiba's guard. A big mistake from Paraiba there, giving up the dominant position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paraiba has his foot on Yoponku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yoponku works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dudu Paraiba dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Yoponku is looking to clinch.
Paraiba drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yoponku on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Paraiba working the ground and pound.
Paraiba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paraiba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yoponku wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Yoponku manages to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paraiba seems to be looking for submissions.
Yoponku wants to get back to full guard but Paraiba has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paraiba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yoponku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Paraiba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yoponku struggling a bit here.
Yoponku seems a little lost for a moment, as Paraiba dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paraiba has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yoponku!
Paraiba is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yoponku has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yoponku!
Yoponku tries to stand but Paraiba is controlling from the bottom.
Yoponku passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Paraiba struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoponku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yoponku tries to get to his feet but Paraiba is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Yoponku in his guard.
Paraiba lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yoponku!
Paraiba goes for an armbar but Yoponku turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yoponku.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoponku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paraiba is keeping the position for now.
Yoponku trying to control the position from guard on top but Paraiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paraiba wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dudu Paraiba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paraiba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dudu Paraiba!
A very excited looking Dudu Paraiba made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Dam comes to the cage accompanied by C R E A M By The Wu-Tang Clan. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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260 lbs
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245 lbs
20 - 18 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Van Dam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dam moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Raul Gonzalez has been cut.
Van Dam feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonzalezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Dam counters with a series of strikes. Gonzalez will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez has his takedown stuffed
and Van Dam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Dam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Dam wants it to stay on the feet.
Brian Van Dam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Gonzalez.
Oooooh!!! Van Dam has knocked Gonzalez down with a huge combo! Van Dam steps away and waves a wobbly Gonzalez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gonzalez has his takedown stuffed
and Van Dam counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Gonzalez falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brian Van Dam!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bain Sharwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomb's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stemm - Face The Pain. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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260 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bain Sharwin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomb pushes Sharwin up against the cage in a clinch.
Bomb tries to land a knee to the head but Sharwin blocks with his arms.
Sharwin has Bomb pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bomb manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bomb lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Bain Sharwin has been cut.
Bomb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bomb lands a damaging elbow.
Bomb throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharwin.
Sharwin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bomb pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sharwin moves out of range of the body kick from Bomb.
Sharwin darts in and clinches Bomb up against the cage.
Sharwin can't break the clinch.
Sharwin tries to pull guard but Bomb forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Adam Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bain Sharwin.
Sharwin goes for a takedown attempt but Bomb pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bomb has managed to clinch.
Nice elbow from Bomb.
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!
Sharwin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bomb pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bomb throws a head punch that misses.
Sharwin takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Bain Sharwin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sharwin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bomb gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bain Sharwin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bain Sharwin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adam Bomb!
A victorious Adam Bomb thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CJ Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punk Cara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CJ Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, CJ Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Punk Cara!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cara wants to stay close but Smith steps back to make room for something. Cara seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Smith and Cara drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). CJ Smith!
A victorious CJ Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Andaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luuk Van Maul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luuk Van Maul has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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218 lbs
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Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keith Andaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luuk Van Maul!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Maul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Maul throws a sloppy head kick and Andaya moves out of range easily.
Andaya misses with a wild combination.
Van Maul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andaya.
Andaya slips a jab and a cross from Van Maul.
Andaya defending well as Van Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Van Maul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Maul scores with a body shot.
Van Maul wants to slow Andaya down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Maul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andaya's head backwards.
Van Maul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Maul misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Maul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andaya dodges the punch combination from Van Maul.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Maul thows a body shot but no joy.
Van Maul misses with a leg kick.
Andaya tries for a takedown but Van Maul sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van Maul scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Andaya scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Andaya controlling the action here.
Andaya is looking for a kimura but Van Maul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andaya to get the leverage.
Andaya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Van Maul!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andaya looking to control and managing it successfully.
Andaya wants to finish this one by submission but Van Maul is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Andaya.
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!
Andaya with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Andaya is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Van Maul to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Van Maul shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andaya goes for an armbar but Van Maul turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Van Maul.
Andaya looking for a sweep. Not yet Andaya, not yet.
Andaya has his hands on Van Maul's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andaya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Andaya dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Van Maul throws a nice looking combination but Andaya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andaya looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Van Maul!
Andaya looking for a guillotine from mount but Van Maul is having none of it.
Van Maul defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Andaya.
Andaya content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Maul is squirming around, avoiding Andaya's attempts to control the action.
Andaya goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Van Maul turns into him and now he's in Andaya's guard.
Andaya 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.
Keith Andaya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andaya pulls Van Maul in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Keith Andaya just wasn't active enough.
Van Maul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andaya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Maul throws a series of strikes that have Andaya backpedaling.
Andaya checks a leg kick.
Van Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andaya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Maul moves out of range as Andaya strikes.
Van Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andaya moves away.
Van Maul swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andaya swings for the body but Van Maul moves out of range.
Keith Andaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andaya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andaya has a takedown stuffed.
Van Maul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andaya was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Maul.
Van Maul cracks the inside of Andaya's front leg.
Van Maul looks to throw the jab but Andaya is out of range.
Andaya throws a series of strikes that have Van Maul backpedaling.
Van Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luuk Van Maul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Maul connects with a high kick.
Van Maul tries a low kick but Andaya avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andaya closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Maul circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Andaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andaya connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Andaya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Van Maul quickly recovers to half guard.
Andaya is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Maul sees it coming and defends easily.
Andaya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Van Maul really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andaya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Andaya is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Maul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andaya is looking to advance position but Van Maul won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Andaya dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Van Maul throws a body punch but Andaya moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Van Maul scores with a four punch combination!
Van Maul moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Maul goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andaya lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Maul off the cage and back into range.
Van Maul scores with a head kick. Andaya tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Andaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Maul.
Van Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andaya.
Van Maul is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andaya rather than just go for the knockout.
Andaya avoids the body shot from Van Maul.
Andaya connects with the punch.
Van Maul takes a swing at Andaya's ribcage but misses.
Van Maul throws a series of punches but Andaya moves out of range.
Andaya avoids the body shot from Van Maul.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Maul ducks under a wild hook from Andaya.
Van Maul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andaya avoids a kick to the body.
Andaya misses with an uppercut.
Van Maul fails to land with a series of punches.
Andaya dodges the punch combination from Van Maul.
Andaya fails to land with a series of punches.
Andaya shoots in but Van Maul avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andaya throws a body punch but Van Maul moves out of range.
A head kick by Van Maul misses
and Andaya counters with a nice uppercut.
Andaya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keith Andaya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andaya throws a hook but Van Maul blocks it.
Andaya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Maul is fending him off so far but Andaya persists. Nope, Van Maul circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Maul wants to slow Andaya down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andaya avoids the head kick by Van Maul.
Andaya just misses with a punch to the body.
Andaya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Maul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Andaya.
Van Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Andaya misses with a hook. Van Maul ducked under it nicely.
Luuk Van Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Andaya finds it's way through Van Maul's defenses.
Van Maul walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andaya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Maul at a distance.
Van Maul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Andaya backs up against the cage.
A lazy left from Van Maul finds it's target.
Andaya shoots in but Van Maul avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Andaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andaya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Maul counters with a nice body shot.
Van Maul looks to land a body kick but Andaya moved away.
Luuk Van Maul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Maul throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Andaya.
Van Maul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andaya was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Maul.
Andaya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Maul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Maul staying out of range there.
No joy there for Andaya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Maul lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andaya closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Maul did well to prevent Andaya getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andaya takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andaya wants to pass to mount but Van Maul is defending the position.
Andaya is looking to stall here but Van Maul recovers full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andaya passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luuk Van Maul.
I think Andaya has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Andaya!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Maurizio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maurizio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mechina: Empyrean kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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207 lbs
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210 lbs
20 - 17 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alfonso Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mick Maurizio!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez throws a body punch but Maurizio moves out of range.
Maurizio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopez as he jumps to the side.
Lopez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maurizio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lopez can pounce on him.
Lopez scoring well with a low kick there.
Lopez connects with a crisp jab.
Lopez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maurizio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Mick Maurizio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Lopez. Beautiful body shot.
Maurizio clinches with his opponent.
Maurizio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maurizio takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short uppercut from Lopez.
Lopez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maurizio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lopez avoids the elbow strike from Maurizio, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lopez.
Lopez just leaning against Maurizio, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurizio misses with a knee to the head.
Lopez landing knees to the body.
Lopez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lopez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maurizio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maurizio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maurizio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maurizio looks gassed!
A knee to the head by Lopez.
Lopez lands a knee to the head.
Maurizio working aggressively here.
Maurizio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lopez blocks it with crossed arms.
Lopez stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lopez for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Maurizio looking to throw knees to the head but Lopez is blocking nicely.
Maurizio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lopez dodges an elbow strike from Maurizio.
Lopez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lopez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maurizio backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lopez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lopez blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lopez.
Lopez managing to block the knees to the body from Maurizio.
Maurizio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maurizio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lopez lands an uppercut.
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maurizio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alfonso Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Maurizio.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lopez!
Maurizio is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lopez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Maurizio.
Lopez pushes Maurizio away with a front kick.
Lopez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Maurizio shoots in looking for a takedown. Lopez tries to sprawl out of it but Maurizio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lopez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopez lands with a cross.
Lopez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lopez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Lopez. No joy for Maurizio on that attempt.
Lopez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopez punishes Maurizio's body with a nice straight punch.
Lopez lands a nice shot that snaps Maurizio's head back.
Lopez throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lopez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BAM! Lopez delivers a spinning backfist that drops Maurizio like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Alfonso Lopez!
An out of breath Alfonso Lopez 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giordano Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bruno's choice of entrance music: Preliator. Giordano Bruno told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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280 lbs
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265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giordano Bruno!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bruno counters with a nice body shot.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bruno throws a shot to the body.
Bennett wants to clinch but Bruno slips to the side
and Bruno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bruno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Charles Bennett has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bruno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Bruno. Beautiful body shot.
That kick from Bruno tenderised Bennett's leg. Bennett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Bruno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bruno scores with a shot to the body.
Bruno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruno lands a right hook to the body.
Bennett takes one to the side of the head.
Bruno connects with a right hand. Bennett shakes it off.
Bruno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bennetts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bennett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bennett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruno scores with a body shot.
Bruno feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bennett sprawling to the canvas! Bennett rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bruno finish him?!
Bennett is rocked!
Bruno is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruno throws a shot to the body.
Bennett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bruno.
Bruno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruno stuns Bennett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bruno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bennett doesn't seem bothered though.
Bruno lands a nice hook to Bennett's body. Bennett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bruno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Charles Bennett's cut is getting worse.
Bruno cracks Bennett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Bennett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruno feints a jab and as Bennett dips his head, Bruno unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Bennett right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Bennett falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Bruno smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Giordano Bruno!
During a confident post fight interview, Giordano Bruno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Faure (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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197 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Faure!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faure shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Faure was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cash regains half guard.
Cash is looking to control Faure's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cash avoid being mounted?
Faure thows a huge punch but Cash dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Faure there.
Cash tries to get to full guard but Faure has control of the leg.
Faure is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cash has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cash tries to roll over but Faure keeps him under control.
Cash looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faure wants to work for an arm triangle but Cash is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Faure is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cash doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Faure.
Faure throwing shots but Cash is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faure scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faure throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Faure is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Faure not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cash regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cash working for a triangle but Faure defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cash has his foot on Faure's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Faure works his way back into a safe position though.
Cash controls Faure momentarily but Faure frees himself.
Faure got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cash has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Faure has managed to get both his arms back between Cash's legs - danger averted.
Faure postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Faure stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faure slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faure postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faure is working Cash over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cash tries to improve position but can't.
Faure cracks Cash with a big elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Faure.
Faure has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cash avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Faure.
Faure in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Faure wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cash, who protects the arm well.
Cash tries to bench press Faure off him but Faure keeps the position.
Faure lands a nice forearm strike.
Faure creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cash sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cash struggling a bit here.
Faure landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Cash's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cash is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faure is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cash has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cash takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cash manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cash tries to roll over but Faure keeps him under control.
Faure scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cash is in trouble now - Faure has advanced to mount!
Faure lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cash hang on?
Faure looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cash sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cash is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cash gets full guard.
Cash is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash looking for a sweep. Not yet Cash, not yet.
Cash working a defensive guard here.
Faure avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cash is breathing heavily.
Faure cracks Cash with a solid left hand.
Faure postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Faure's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cash controls Faure momentarily but Faure frees himself.
Faure postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Faure tries to free his leg and advance position but Cash is retaining full guard.
Faure working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Faure keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cash's head.
Cash is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Faure is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oh Cash is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Faure lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Faure loads up on a big left hand. Cash felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Faure looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Cash can't hide his disappointment, as Faure celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Faure!
After winning the bout, Travis Faure thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cabbat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayden Marion (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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29
185 lbs
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198 lbs
11 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Cabbat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jayden Marion!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marion.
Marion jabs Cabbat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marion looks to land a body kick but Cabbat moved away.
Marion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cabbat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marion connects with an inside leg kick.
Marion slips a straight right by Cabbat.
Eric Cabbat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marion misses with a straight right.
Cabbat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marion as he jumps to the side.
Cabbat misses the shot to the body.
Marion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabbat throws out the jab.
Marion walks into a stiff left hand from Cabbat.
Marion jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabbat jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Cabbat blocks the low kick.
Cabbat misses with a right hand
and Marion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marion staying out of range there.
Cabbat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cabbat lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbat shoots for a double leg takedown but Marion sprawls well. He's pushed Cabbat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Cabbat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marion moves away from the strike by Cabbat.
Cabbat throws a body punch but Marion moves out of range.
Cabbat darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cabbat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marion momentarily.
Cabbat is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cabbat misses with a body kick.
Cabbat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marion pinned against the cage. Marion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cabbat tries to close the distance and clinch but Marion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cabbat rushes Marion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cabbat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marion's elbow.
Cabbat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cabbat misses with a body punch.
Marion is trying to break free.
Marion misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabbat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cabbat pushes Marion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marion changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cabbat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabbat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marion at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marion counters with a takedown into side control.
Marion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cabbat keeps working.
Marion working the strikes but Cabbat uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cabbat keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Marion working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cabbat's thigh. Cabbat counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marion trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabbat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabbat pulls Marion in close to his closed guard and prevents Marion from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marion trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabbat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four 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.
Marion is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jayden Marion wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cabbat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marion closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cabbat prevents Marion from improving position.
Cabbat struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabbat has one of Marion's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
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 Eric Cabbat will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circling - Cabbat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Cabbat catches Marion right on the button with a cross.
Cabbat throws a good cross that connects.
Cabbat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marion.
Cabbat misses with a series of wild punches.
Marion slips a straight right by Cabbat.
Cabbat 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.
Cabbat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cabbat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marion is trying to keep Cabbat in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cabbat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cabbat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cabbat.
Marion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cabbat is in close to Marion's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marion looking for a sweep. Not yet Marion, not yet.
Cabbat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabbat wants to control from the top but Marion keeps moving.
Marion trying to control the position here.
Cabbat scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cabbat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marion trying to keep a closed guard but Cabbat is proving a slippery customer.
Cabbat passes into half guard.
Cabbat trying to pass the guard but Marion defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cabbat.
Cabbat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marion's head.
Cabbat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marion keeps working.
Marion won't allow Cabbat to pass to mount.
Cabbat is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Marion is looking to get to half guard.
Cabbat throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Marion because Cabbat loaded up on that one.
Cabbat lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Marion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cabbat landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cabbat tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cabbat with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat thowing shots but they're missing.
Cabbat 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.
Cabbat scoring with strikes but Marion is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabbat controlling from the full mount.
Cabbat trying to control but Marion is having none of it.
Cabbat throwing strikes but Marion bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Marion passes Cabbat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cabbat has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cabbat 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!
Cabbat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marion swings for the body but Cabbat moves out of range.
Marion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cabbat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cabbat swinging wildly here.
Marion has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cabbat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cabbat lands a nice hook to Marion's body. Marion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cabbat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marion takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabbat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cabbat wants it to stay on the feet.
Cabbat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marion manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbat throws a big right hand that misses.
Cabbat is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marion has escaped and now he's on top!
Cabbat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marion is one step ahead there.
Marion with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabbat is keeping the position for now.
Jayden Marion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cabbat is pulling down on Marion's head. It's preventing any offense from Marion, at least for the moment.
Cabbat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Eric Cabbat just wasn't active enough.
Marion tests Cabbat's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marion misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Cabbat with that takedown attempt.
Cabbat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eric Cabbat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marion throws a big shot that misses.
Cabbat defending well as Marion loads up on a big left hand.
Marion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cabbat checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cabbat is defended easily by Marion.
Cabbat checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat tests Marion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marion blocks a jab.
Marion throws an off balance right hand
and Cabbat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabbat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marion wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cabbat has him pressed against the cage.
Marion tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marion is trying to break free.
Marion misses with the head strike.
Marion has had enough of the clinch but Cabbat keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabbat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marion manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Marion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabbat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marion tries to land a leg kick but Cabbat saw it coming and moves away.
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 Eric Cabbat.
Well Cabbat has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eric Cabbat!
An out of breath and clearly excited Eric Cabbat thanked Brute for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buff Dickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buff Dickens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sid Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickens closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Taylor controlling the position well.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Dickens has control of the leg.
Dickens performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Taylor trying to hold on to Dickens's head to control him but Dickens postures up.
Taylor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dickens postures up.
Dickens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor working for submissions but it's allowed Dickens to get to half guard.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor is pressing down on Dickens's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dickens seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dickens trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor working for submissions but it's allowed Dickens to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Dickens is very close to passing his half guard.
Taylor is trying to control but Dickens passes into side control!
Taylor is letting Dickens control him for a moment.
Dickens working the ground and pound from side control.
Taylor is looking to reverse the position.
Dickens cracks Taylor with a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is letting Dickens control him for a moment.
Taylor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Taylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dickens prevents Taylor from improving his position.
Dickens takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dickens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dickens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taylor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dickens controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickens is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taylor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dickens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dickens tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buff Dickens 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.
Dickens looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Dickens sizes up Taylor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dickens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dickens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taylor defending well though.
Taylor wants to control but Dickens is keeping busy.
Taylor pushes Dickens off looking to stand but Dickens dives back in and keeps control.
Dickens working Taylor over with strikes.
Dickens working the head and body with strikes.
Taylor tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dickens manages to move to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Taylor wants to hold on but Dickens pushes him away.
Dickens dominating with strikes here.
Dickens controlling from mount.
Taylor is looking to improve his position but Dickens isn't that keen on the idea.
Buff Dickens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dickens controlling the position easily from mount.
Taylor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickens scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Taylor?
Taylor wants to hold on but Dickens pushes him away.
Dickens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dickens putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taylor is desperately trying to improve his position but Dickens has a good base and remains in mount.
Dickens controlling from the full mount.
Dickens postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Taylor looks a forlorn figure.
Taylor is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dickens with good strikes from the mount here!
Taylor is still in real trouble! Can Dickens finish him?
Dickens controlling his opponent.
Taylor seems to have recovered his senses.
Dickens postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Taylor badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Dickens around the waist but Dickens pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Dickens is the winner by TKO! Dickens jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buff Dickens!
Buff Dickens retains his middleweight title!
Buff Dickens tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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