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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Stoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chavo El Torrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Stoker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Stoker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chavo El Torrez !
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Torrez with a poor takedown
and Stoker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps El Torrez thinking.
El Torrez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
El Torrez tries to keep at a distance but Stoker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stoker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stoker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but El Torrez blocks it with crossed arms.
Stoker lands a body punch.
El Torrez tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker throws an elbow but it misses.
Stoker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
El Torrez with a poor takedown
and Stoker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps El Torrez thinking.
Stoker lands the left hand.
El Torrez ducks right into an uppercut from Stoker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in El Torrez 's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker wants to control from the top but El Torrez keeps moving.
Stoker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoker working some strikes from top position.
Stoker throws a big elbow that misses.
Stoker is pushing down on El Torrez 's leg trying to pass to half guard. El Torrez is fighting to maintain full guard but Stoker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Stoker there.
Stoker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed El Torrez 's head.
Stoker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but El Torrez sees it coming and defends easily.
Stoker is working for a kimura but El Torrez is defending it quite comfortably.
Stoker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Torrez is not content to let Stoker control the position.
Stoker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stoker passes to full mount!
El Torrez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
El Torrez is rocked!
Stoker lands a big shot to the head and El Torrez winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Albert Stoker!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ehavoc Dugre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Coffey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ehavoc Dugre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Willy Coffey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coffey clinches.
Dugre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coffey tries to land knees in the clinch but Dugre avoids the damage to the body.
Coffey manages to pull guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Coffey looking for a sweep. Not yet Coffey, not yet.
Dugre trying to control but Coffey is working from the bottom.
Dugre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ehavoc Dugre just wasn't active enough.
Dugre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coffey as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coffey.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Coffey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dugre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Coffey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dugre.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ehavoc Dugre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Coffey as Dugre shoots in.
Coffey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Coffey wants to pass the guard but Dugre is defending well.
Coffey winds up and cracks Dugre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Coffey wants to pass the guard but Dugre is defending well.
Dugre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coffey pulls his head out easily.
Dugre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coffey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coffey's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dugre has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Coffey's body.
Coffey is trying to break free.
Dugre is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Coffey up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coffey tries to roll but Dugre sticks to his back.
Coffey breaks Dugre's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dugre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dugre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dugre is looking for a triangle but Coffey pushes his legs off easily.
Coffey lands a couple of elbows.
Dugre keeping moving, preventing Coffey from controlling successfully.
Dugre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coffey is aware though and is defending well.
Coffey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dugre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coffey has managed to get both his arms back between Dugre's legs - danger averted.
Coffey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coffey postures up and lands a big shot to Dugre's brow.
Dugre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coffey cracks Dugre with a solid left hand.
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!
Coffey trying to control but Dugre is working from the bottom.
Coffey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coffey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dugre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coffey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coffey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coffey throws a big right hand that misses.
Dugre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coffey.
Coffey wants to control from the top but Dugre keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coffey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dugre wants to stand and escape but Coffey is having none of it.
Dugre looking for a guillotine here but Coffey defends easily.
Coffey lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Coffey 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.
Coffey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dugre but Dugre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Coffey closes the distance and clinches.
Dugre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coffey obliges.
Dugre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coffey prevents it.
Coffey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coffey is looking to clinch but Dugre is avoiding it.
Dugre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Coffey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Coffey throws a sloppy head kick and Dugre moves out of range easily.
Coffey swinging wildly here.
Coffey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coffey wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ehavoc Dugre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coffey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dugre counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dugre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coffey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dugre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dugre misses with a takedown attempt - Coffey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dugre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ehavoc Dugre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coffey drops Dugre with a left right combo! Coffey follows him down to the ground into side control.
Dugre is rocked!
It looks like Ehavoc Dugre has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coffey grinds an elbow into Dugre's temple.
Oh Dugre is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coffey landing a few strikes.
Dugre takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Coffey in side control lands a decent elbow.
Coffey lands a strong strike to the head of Dugre. That's dazed him! Coffey looking to finish here. Dugre is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Coffey lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy Coffey!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Cyder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Court Mckenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Cyder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Court Mckenzie!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckenzie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mckenzie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cyder tries to clinch there but Mckenzie circles away.
That kick from Cyder tenderised Mckenzie's leg. Mckenzie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mckenzie shoots and misses
and Cyder counters by moving into the clinch.
Cyder lands a knee to the body.
Cyder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mckenzie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mckenzie tries to throw a body punch but Cyder avoids it by throwing Mckenzie back against the cage.
Cyder lands a knee to the body.
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!
Cyder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mckenzie's efforts to push away.
Cyder pulls Mckenzie into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mckenzie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cyder throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mckenzie lands a couple of digs.
Cyder throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mckenzie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cyder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cyder wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyder tries to clinch up but Mckenzie circles away and keeps his distance.
Mckenzie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dick Cyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Court Mckenzie.
Cyder moves in looking to clinch but Mckenzie pushes him off.
Cyder feints and as Mckenzie raises his hands in defense, Cyder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cyder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mckenzie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cyder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cyder trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mckenzie's guard.
Cyder with a nice head shot there.
Cyder wants to control from the top but Mckenzie keeps moving.
Mckenzie controlling Cyder's posture.
Cyder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mckenzie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyder trying to control but Mckenzie is working from the bottom.
Cyder looking to pass the guard.
Mckenzie controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cyder wants to clinch up but Mckenzie keeps it at a distance.
Mckenzie tries for a takedown but Cyder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mckenzie keeps the fight on the outside.
Cyder lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mckenzie takes a step back to recover.
Mckenzie shoots for a takedown but Cyder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cyder tries to clinch but Mckenzie moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mckenzie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cyder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cyder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mckenzie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cyder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mckenzie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyder moves in looking to clinch but Mckenzie pushes him off.
A nice combination there by Cyder.
It looks like Court Mckenzie has been cut.
Cyder tries to clinch but Mckenzie moves out of range.
Mckenzie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cyder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mckenzie somewhat.
Mckenzie shoots in for a takedown but Cyder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mckenzie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cyder is trying to get back to full guard.
Cyder actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mckenzie connects with a nice short shot to Cyder's temple.
Mckenzie thows a huge punch but Cyder dodges it nicely.
Cyder tries to kick Mckenzie off but Mckenzie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mckenzie looks to land a strike but Cyder avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cyder wriggles free and stands up.
Cyder fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mckenzie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mckenzie swats away the attempt to clinch by Cyder.
Cyder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mckenzie.
Cyder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cyder.
Cyder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cyder has Mckenzie up against the cage in a clinch.
Cyder manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mckenzie distracts Cyder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mckenzie cracks Cyder with a solid left hand.
Cyder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mckenzie throws a big elbow that misses.
Mckenzie landing some decent shots from guard.
Mckenzie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cyder trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Cyder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Court Mckenzie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cyder tries to clinch but Mckenzie is having none of it.
Cyder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mckenzie swats away the attempt to clinch by Cyder.
Mckenzie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mckenzie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cyder tries to clinch but Mckenzie moves out of range.
Cyder gets caught flat footed, as Mckenzie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cyder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mckenzie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mckenzie distracts Cyder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cyder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mckenzie is looking to control Cyder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mckenzie avoid being mounted?
Mckenzie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mckenzie pushes Cyder off looking to stand but Cyder dives back in and keeps control.
Cyder throwing shots but Mckenzie is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckenzie wants to control but Cyder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mckenzie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mckenzie keeping moving, preventing Cyder from controlling successfully.
Cyder wanted to stand there but Mckenzie had control of the position.
Cyder stopping the sweep attempt from Mckenzie.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cyder throws a right hand that Mckenzie ducks under and follows up with a left that Mckenzie also avoids with ease.
Mckenzie shoots for a takedown but Cyder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cyder gets the takedown into side control.
Cyder in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mckenzie wants to control but Cyder postures up.
Cyder is looking to take a break and control but Mckenzie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mckenzie can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie dodges the ground and pound from Cyder.
Mckenzie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cyder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mckenzie defending well though.
Cyder is trying to work for a kimura but Mckenzie is defending well.
Mckenzie has one foot on Cyder's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mckenzie closes the distance and clinches up with Cyder, looking for a takedown. Mckenzie pushes Cyder against the cage but Cyder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Court Mckenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cyder dives in and scores a takedown into Mckenzie's guard.
Mckenzie trying to control the position.
Cyder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cyder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cyder wants to pass the guard but Mckenzie is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mckenzie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cyder tries to reverse the position but Mckenzie maintains control.
Cyder is working hard here to advance position.
Mckenzie raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mckenzie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cyder hang on?
Cyder working to try and regain half guard.
Cyder wants to control but Mckenzie is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mckenzie raining down shots from the mount!
Court Mckenzie has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cyder?
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!
Mckenzie has hold of Cyder's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cyder manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mckenzie avoids the attempt from Cyder to control.
Mckenzie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cyder is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mckenzie unloading with bombs!
Cyder throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mckenzie landing strikes from the mount and Cyder is in trouble!
Mckenzie lands a big shot there that rocks Cyder but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cyder is rocked!
Mckenzie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cyder looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Cyder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cyder tries to hold on but Mckenzie postures up.
Cyder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Court Mckenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Court Mckenzie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mckenzie keeps the fight on the outside.
Cyder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cyder seems to have got his legs back now.
Cyder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mckenzie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cyder pinned against the cage. Cyder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mckenzie swats away the attempt to clinch by Cyder.
Cyder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cyder showed some decent athleticism there.
Mckenzie is trying to maintain the position but Cyder is very close to passing his half guard.
Cyder tries to stand and escape but Mckenzie is controlling the position.
Mckenzie is concentrating on defense, preventing Cyder from advancing position.
Cyder wants to work for an arm triangle but Mckenzie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mckenzie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mckenzie sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cyder is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mckenzie is looking to control Cyder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mckenzie avoid being mounted?
Mckenzie keeping hold of Cyder's head, controlling as best he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Court Mckenzie hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mckenzie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cyder trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cyder is looking to escape.
Mckenzie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mckenzie stops Cyder from getting back to his feet.
Mckenzie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mckenzie looks to land a strike but Cyder avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mckenzie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cyder trying to control the position.
Mckenzie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cyder wants to stand up but Mckenzie is controlling him.
Cyder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mckenzie stands up over Cyder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cyder pushes Mckenzie off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mckenzie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cyder as he avoids it easily.
Dick Cyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Court Mckenzie.
Cyder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mckenzie misses with a takedown attempt - Cyder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cyder moves in looking to clinch but Mckenzie pushes him off.
Cyder is looking to clinch.
Cyder tries to close the distance and clinch but Mckenzie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mckenzie dives in and grabs Cyder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cyder pushes down on Mckenzie's head and hops out.
Cyder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cyder tries to clinch but Mckenzie is having none of it.
Cyder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mckenzie shoots and misses
and Cyder counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Mckenzie with that takedown attempt.
Dick Cyder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cyder pushes Mckenzie away with a front kick.
Cyder doesn't manage to clinch there - Mckenzie circles away.
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!
Cyder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mckenzie tries to avoid it but Cyder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mckenzie to the ground. Mckenzie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cyder lands a lovely overhand right.
Cyder looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mckenzie has control of Cyder's left arm, preventing Cyder from doing any damage.
Cyder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mckenzie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cyder defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cyder wants to control from the top but Mckenzie keeps moving.
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 Dick Cyder.
I think Cyder has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Cyder!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dick Cyder waved his t-shirt featuring SAVE A FIGHTER's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hamish Gaffney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janno Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibbs comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Apocalypse Please kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hamish Gaffney could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Janno Gibbs's chin.
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200 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hamish Gaffney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janno Gibbs!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Gaffney. No joy for Gibbs on that attempt.
Gaffney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gibbs avoids it really well and circles away.
Gaffney throws a series of punches but Gibbs moves out of range.
Gibbs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gaffney has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gaffney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Gibbs with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gibbs is defended easily by Gaffney.
Hamish Gaffney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janno Gibbs.
Gaffney throws a combination. Gibbs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick misses from Gaffney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gibbs. That's going to slow Gaffney down.
Gaffney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gibbs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hamish Gaffney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibbs looks for a takedown but Gaffney sprawls well.
Gibbs gets the takedown into side control.
Gibbs in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gibbs throws an elbow but Gaffney slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gaffney is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbs fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney defending against the ground and pound.
Gibbs throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gaffney takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gaffney taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gibbs throws an elbow but Gaffney slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gaffney taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gaffney dodges the ground and pound from Gibbs.
Gibbs postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gibbs working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gaffney parries the strikes from Gibbs easily there. Gibbs is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gaffney to escape.
Gibbs working the ground and pound but Gaffney is defending the strikes.
Gibbs working the body and head with strikes.
Gaffney is breathing heavily.
Gibbs looks up at the clock and then as Gaffney takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gibbs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gaffney takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gaffney takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gibbs lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gibbs looks up at the clock and then as Gaffney takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gibbs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gaffney is rocked!
Gibbs is putting a hurting on Gaffney here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oh Gaffney is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gibbs lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Gaffney! Gibbs senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Gaffney out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Janno Gibbs!
A victorious Janno Gibbs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edoardo Bertolone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Yakubiskaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edoardo Bertolone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenji Yakubiskaya!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Yakubiskaya. No joy for Bertolone on that attempt.
Yakubiskaya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bertolone.
Yakubiskaya rushes Bertolone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Yakubiskaya.
Bertolone tries to pull guard but Yakubiskaya forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edoardo Bertolone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakubiskaya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bertolone wants a takedown but no success here.
Yakubiskaya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bertolone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yakubiskaya is trying to trip Bertolone. He has hold of a leg but Bertolone is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yakubiskaya persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Yakubiskaya postures up in Bertolone's guard and throws a big left but Bertolone blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bertolone working a defensive guard here.
Bertolone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertolone working the ground and pound effectively.
Bertolone with the ground and pound from mount.
Bertolone is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Bertolone extends the arm and Yakubiskaya is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edoardo Bertolone!
A relieved looking Edoardo Bertolone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen Kiss my Irish Arse as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shaun Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gray Brown!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brown slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Danga de danga de dang - Brown scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Shaun Johnson has been cut.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brown misses the jab.
Brown tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Brown throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brown was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brown is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Johnson dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson tries to score with some ground and pound. Brown controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johnson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brown wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Johnson 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.
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johnson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Brown defending against the ground and pound.
Brown pushes Johnson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Johnson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Brown from escaping the position.
Brown trying to remain calm as Johnson controls from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands a nice forearm strike.
Johnson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Johnson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Johnson trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown pushes Johnson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Johnson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Johnson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brown is pushing Johnson's head away, looking to escape. Johnson manages to hold on to the position though.
Johnson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Brown is trying to escape and Johnson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Brown is forced to tap! Nice work there by Johnson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shaun Johnson!
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