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CCoR - XIV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Riddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Riddler is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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220 lbs
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Riddler!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddler misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riddler. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones blocks a head kick by Riddler.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Riddler moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Ben Riddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddler tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riddler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Riddler throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a right and a left that Riddler avoids nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Riddler.
Riddler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riddler throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Riddler swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones thuds a left hand into Riddler's body.
Riddler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Riddler throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a big head kick but Riddler shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Jones.
A combination from Riddler does no damage.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Jones misses.
Riddler blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riddler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddler lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riddler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riddler fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones takes one on the button.
Riddler misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Riddler.
Jones scores with a head kick.
Riddler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Riddler goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Riddler throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddler goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Riddler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones avoids the head kick by Riddler.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Riddler throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Riddler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riddler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
A head kick from Jones lands but Riddler takes it in his stride.
Riddler blocks a head kick by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddler wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Riddler throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones blocks a head kick by Riddler.
Riddler missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riddler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riddler tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones clobbers Riddler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Riddler moves out of range easily.
Jones sizes up Riddler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddler scores with a nice body kick.
Riddler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riddler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Riddler dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Riddler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riddler tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Riddler misses with a body shot.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riddler tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
A jab from Riddler does it's job there.
Riddler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Riddler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Riddler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riddler blocks a head kick by Jones.
Riddler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Riddler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riddler throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones throws a head kick but Riddler moves out of range.
Riddler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riddler swinging wildly here.
Riddler throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Riddler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Riddler.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Riddler's head.
Riddler connects with a crisp jab.
Riddler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riddler throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Riddler moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones swinging wildly here.
Riddler moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riddler.
Riddler is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Riddler moves out of range easily.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Riddler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riddler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones scores with a head kick. Riddler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Riddler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones lands a high kick!
Riddler misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Riddler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Riddler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riddler lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riddler misses the shot to the body.
Riddler takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Riddler wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riddler throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Riddler counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riddler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Riddler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Riddler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riddler misses with a hook.
Riddler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riddler wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Riddler throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones scores with a head kick.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riddler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riddler avoids the body shot from Jones.
Ben Riddler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Riddler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Riddler.
Riddler blocks a head kick by Jones.
Riddler thows a body shot but no joy.
Riddler blocks a head kick by Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riddler throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Riddler misses with a low kick.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Riddler is just out of range.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Riddler tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddler takes a kick to the side of the head.
Riddler throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Riddler clinches.
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riddler tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Riddler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Riddler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riddler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Riddler lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones avoids the head kick by Riddler.
Riddler tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Riddler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Riddler cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Riddler throws a head kick that misses.
Riddler avoids the head kick by Jones.
Riddler looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Riddler moves out of range easily.
Riddler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Riddler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Riddler backpedaling.
Riddler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riddler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riddler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riddler misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones throws a right and a left that Riddler avoids nicely.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riddler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab lands there for Jones.
A slow jab from Riddler misses its intended target.
Ben Riddler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Riddler.
Well Riddler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Riddler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie De La Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ava Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie De La Cruz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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171 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie De La Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ava Noel!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Noel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De La Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Noel circles away.
Noel closes the distance and clinches up with De La Cruz, looking for a takedown. Noel pushes De La Cruz against the cage but De La Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eddie De La Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Noel counters with a nice double leg into side control. De La Cruz won't be happy with that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Noel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noel in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... De La Cruz is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ava Noel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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206 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gerard Mousasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousasi throws a push kick but Filipovic slaps the foot to one side.
Filipovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mousasi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Filipovic counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Gerard Mousasi has been cut.
Filipovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mousasi throws a poor cross that misses
and Filipovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Filipovic drops Mousasi with a beautiful combination! Mousasi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Filipovic is looking for the KO!
Mousasi is rocked!
A head kick by Filipovic - that's a beauty! Mousasi is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Filipovic can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mirko Filipovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Coke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Coke!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a series of punches but Coke avoids them all with ease.
Coke misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown wants to clinch up but Coke keeps it at a distance.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Coke enables Brown to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Coke manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Coke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Coke keeps moving.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown cracks Coke with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown postures up in Coke's guard and throws a big left but Coke blocks it.
Coke is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown 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.
Coke looking to control.
Coke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown passes Coke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Coke's head.
Nice strikes from Brown there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is working for a kimura but Coke is defending it quite comfortably.
Coke is trying to control but can't.
Coke manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coke thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coke's head.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown trying to control but Coke is working from the bottom.
Coke lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brown!
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Coke with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Coke avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
Coke with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brown is looking to improve his position but Coke isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Coke misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Coke looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Coke throws some wild stikes that Brown manages to avoid easily.
Coke is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Brown wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Coke is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Brown wants to control his opponent's hands but Coke gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coke is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Brown defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
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!
You can see the frustration on Brown's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Brown is trying to stand back up.
Brown defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Brown turns into Coke and is now in his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Coke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Coke will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Coke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Coke actively working from the bottom here.
Coke taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Coke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Coke looking for submissions off his back.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Coke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Coke is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Coke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coke, pushing him back against the cage.
Coke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Coke has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown is working Coke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coke's head.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Coke is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown distracts Coke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coke is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Coke's legs - danger averted.
Coke is breathing heavily.
Coke looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Coke keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown distracts Coke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Coke wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Coke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coke is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Coke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Coke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Coke tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Brown.
Brown moves into full guard.
Jeff Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coke wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Coke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown striking off his back, scoring a few points.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Brown tries to strike from the bottom.
Coke stands and steps away. Brown gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Brown dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Coke throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coke but Coke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Coke misses with a series of wild punches.
Jeff Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Coke sprawls well.
Coke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coke stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Coke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coke looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Coke moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Coke as Brown shoots in.
Coke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Coke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown dives in and grabs Coke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coke pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Coke which made him look bad.
Coke lands a jab-cross combination.
Coke shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Coke throws a series of strikes that have Brown backpedaling.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Coke scores with a one two! Brown had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coke.
Coke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coke lands with a cross.
Coke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Coke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Coke works over Brown's head and body with a nice combination.
Coke stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Coke connects with a single shot there.
Jeff Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Coke throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Coke throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Coke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coke is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Coke circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown tries to clinch but Coke is having none of it.
Coke drives through with a takedown into Brown's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Coke from controlling successfully.
Brown wants to sweep here but Coke controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brown working a defensive guard but Coke manages to pass into side control anyway.
Coke tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Coke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Coke!
Our winner, Jack Coke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vick Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vick Armstrong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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28
179 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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vick Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Milat!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Milat counter with a right hand.
Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
Milat misses with a straight left.
Milat scores with a hook to the body. Armstrong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Milat walks into a straight right hand from Armstrong.
Armstrong stalks Milat and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Milat's face. Milat staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong slips under a jab.
Armstrong tries to move into range but Milat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Armstrong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Milat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Milat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Armstrong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A combination from Milat does no damage.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Milat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Armstrong doesn't seem bothered though.
Armstrong misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the body from Armstrong misses
and Milat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Milat connects with a body shot.
Vick Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Armstrong does no damage.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Milat moves away from the strike by Armstrong.
Milat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Milat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Milat bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Armstrong's head backwards.
Armstrong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Armstrong is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milat closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Armstrong out cold! Armstrong corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Milat!
After winning the bout, Ivan Milat 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Augustine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Socially Awkward Penguin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augustine comes to the cage accompanied by The Stooges - I Wanna Be Your Dog. Penguin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Why Cant We Be Friends kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tim Augustine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Augustine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Socially Awkward Penguin!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augustine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Penguin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penguin moves into range and clinches up with Augustine.
Penguin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Penguin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Penguin tries to land a knee to the head but Augustine blocks with his arms.
Penguin tries to land a knee to the head but Augustine blocks with his arms.
Penguin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Augustine regains guard immediately.
Augustine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Penguin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Augustine working for a triangle but Penguin defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penguin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Augustine is keeping the position for now.
Penguin trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Augustine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penguin.
Augustine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penguin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penguin lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penguin works over Augustine with some ground and pound from guard.
Penguin works over Augustine with some ground and pound from guard.
Augustine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penguin defends well.
Penguin connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penguin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penguin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Penguin passes into half guard.
Augustine is looking for a sweep. Penguin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penguin wants to free his trapped foot but Augustine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Penguin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Penguin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Penguin wants to control but Augustine is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penguin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Augustine lands with a few short shots to the body.
Augustine misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Penguin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Penguin winds up and cracks Augustine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Penguin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Penguin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Augustine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Penguin winds up and cracks Augustine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Penguin winds up and cracks Augustine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Penguin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Augustine defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penguin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Augustine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Augustine wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Penguin lands a nice short elbow.
Augustine tries to get to full guard but Penguin has control of the leg.
Penguin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Augustine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Augustine taking some punishment here, with Penguin in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penguin drops an elbow to the side of Augustine's head.
Penguin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Augustine moves into full guard.
Penguin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Penguin connects with a couple of short punches.
Augustine wants to sweep here but Penguin controlling him for the moment.
Penguin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Penguin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Augustine being controlled here, momentarily.
Penguin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Augustine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penguin has managed to get both his arms back between Augustine's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penguin preventing the sweep.
Penguin trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penguin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustine will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Penguin lands a couple of digs.
Penguin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Augustine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penguin is one step ahead there.
Penguin trying to control but Augustine is working from the bottom.
Penguin won't allow Augustine to sweep him here.
Penguin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Augustine's head.
Augustine keeping moving, preventing Penguin from controlling successfully.
Penguin landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penguin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Augustine working for a triangle but Penguin defends it easily.
Augustine 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Socially Awkward Penguin dominated that 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.
Penguin moves into range and clinches up with Augustine.
Augustine tries to break the clinch but Penguin is controlling the position.
Penguin working Augustine over with knees to the body.
Penguin misses with a knee to the head.
Augustine tries to pull guard but Penguin won't allow it.
Penguin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Penguin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Augustine is trying to pull guard but Penguin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Penguin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Penguin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Augustine clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penguin is punishing Augustine with strikes - can he finish him?!
Penguin tries to keep control of the position but Augustine is staying busy.
Penguin throwing damaging strikes from the back! Augustine could be in trouble here!
Penguin punishes Augustine with strikes from the back mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penguin punishes Augustine with strikes from the back mount.
Penguin lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Penguin punishes Augustine with strikes from the back mount.
Penguin punishes Augustine with strikes from the back mount.
Socially Awkward Penguin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penguin scores with strikes from the back.
Augustine turns into Penguin and is now in his guard.
Augustine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Penguin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Augustine is controlling him.
Augustine throwing strikes but missing.
Penguin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Penguin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Penguin pushes Augustine off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Augustine does it's job there.
A punch combination from Augustine misses.
Augustine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Augustine fails with the takedown
and Penguin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Augustine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penguin is nestled in close to Augustine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Penguin lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Penguin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Penguin prevents Augustine from improving his position.
Augustine is working hard here to advance position.
Augustine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Penguin there.
Penguin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Augustine tries to roll over but Penguin keeps him under control.
Penguin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Penguin lands a nice short elbow.
Augustine has hold of Penguin's hands but Penguin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Augustine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Augustine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penguin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Augustine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Penguin scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustine has hold of Penguin's hands but Penguin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Augustine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penguin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Penguin lands with a punch from half guard.
Penguin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Penguin winds up and cracks Augustine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Augustine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Penguin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Penguin works his way into side control.
Penguin landing a few strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penguin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Penguin working the ground and pound.
Augustine seems a little lost for a moment, as Penguin dominates the positioning.
Augustine is looking to reverse the position.
Augustine is working to avoid the ground and pound but Penguin connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Socially Awkward Penguin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Augustine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penguin counters with a takedown into side control.
Penguin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Augustine taking a bit of punishment here - Penguin scoring with strikes.
Augustine takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustine on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Check out the look on Penguin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Augustine tries to improve position but can't.
Penguin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Augustine is rocked!
Penguin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oh Augustine is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Penguin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Penguin is looking to take a break and control but Augustine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penguin lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd goes nuts as Penguin knocks Augustine out cold with a massive hammerfist! Penguin Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Socially Awkward Penguin!
Our winner, Socially Awkward Penguin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Bandridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Sailo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bandridge might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 6 pack of beer- Hank 3. This should be a great matchup!
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19
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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26
197 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Bandridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruno Sailo!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandridge cracks a nice hook into Sailo's ribs.
Sailo with a poor takedown
and Bandridge counters with a right hand to the body.
Bandridge looks to land a combination but Sailo avoids it well.
Sailo misses with a takedown
and Bandridge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sailo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bandridge counters with a crisp one two that drops Sailo! Bandridge thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sailo to his feet! Sailo is in big trouble!
Sailo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sailo misses with a takedown attempt
and Bandridge counters with a right hand to the body.
Brad Bandridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Sailo.
Sailo looks winded!
Sailo misses with a takedown attempt
and Bandridge counters with a huge right that knocks Sailo out cold! Bandridge is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brad Bandridge!
A victorious Brad Bandridge 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Amongero (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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12 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
KO power |
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Good takedowns
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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
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roberto Amongero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jayden Marion!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amongero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Amongero gets tackled into the cage by Marion. Marion maintains the clinch.
Marion misses with a knee to the head.
Marion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Marion.
Amongero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Amongero is trying to break free.
Marion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marion lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Roberto Amongero has been cut.
Marion has Amongero pressed against the cage, preventing Amongero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marion landing knees to the body.
Amongero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marion has Amongero pressed against the cage, preventing Amongero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good body shot from Marion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marion connects with a nasty looking knee right to Amongero's face.
Marion lands a nice elbow.
Marion landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Amongero's defenses.
Marion lands an elbow that stopped Amongero in his tracks for a moment.
Marion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Amongero takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marion.
Marion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marion throws a knee to the head but misses.
Amongero is trying to break the clinch but Marion has him pressed against the cage.
Marion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marion.
Marion connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Marion.
Amongero is breathing heavily.
Marion unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Marion.
Amongero takes an elbow to the temple.
Amongero takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marion landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marion lands a nice elbow.
Amongero tries to break free but Marion pushes him back against the cage.
Marion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Marion.
Marion lands with a light punch inside.
Marion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Amongero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Amongero is looking to break free of the clinch but Marion has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marion lands with a light punch inside.
Amongero is trying to push Marion away but Marion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Amongero is trying to force a seperation but Marion has the dominant position.
Marion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marion has Amongero pressed against the cage, preventing Amongero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knees to the body from Marion.
Marion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marion with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Marion scores with a shoulder strike.
Marion lands a nice elbow.
Marion landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Amongero working hard to break the clinch.
Amongero is trying to break the clinch but Marion is controlling him.
Marion lands an elbow inside.
Marion tries a knee to the head but Amongero blocks it.
Marion with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Amongero is looking to break free of the clinch but Marion has double underhooks.
Amongero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marion tries to land a knee to the head but Amongero blocks with his arms.
Marion using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amongero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Amongero blocks an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marion.
Nice body punch from Marion.
Marion has Amongero pressed against the cage, preventing Amongero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Amongero's defenses.
Marion is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Marion.
Marion landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marion lands a nice knee to the body.
Amongero is trying to break the clinch but Marion is controlling him.
Amongero is looking to break free of the clinch but Marion has double underhooks.
Marion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amongero backwards.
Amongero is looking to break free of the clinch but Marion has double underhooks.
Marion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Marion.
Marion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Amongero's defenses.
Amongero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marion has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Amongero is trying to force a seperation but Marion has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Marion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amongero is looking to break free of the clinch but Marion has double underhooks.
Marion lands an elbow inside that Amongero shrugs off.
Marion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marion tries a knee to the head but Amongero blocks it.
Marion using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amongero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marion lands a nice elbow.
Amongero is trying to force a seperation but Marion has the dominant position.
Marion with a knee to the head.
Amongero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marion gets through Amongero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Amongero has had enough of the clinch but Marion keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Amongero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Amongero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Amongero has had enough of the clinch but Marion keeps him there for the moment.
Marion trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayden Marion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Amongero's cut.
That's time! Amongero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Amongero gets tackled into the cage by Marion. Marion maintains the clinch.
Marion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Amongero takes an elbow to the temple.
Marion connects with a knee to the head.
Marion crunches a lovely knee into Amongero's ribcage.
Amongero can't break the clinch.
Amongero takes a knee to the side of the body.
Amongero takes an elbow to the forehead.
Amongero tries to break the clinch but Marion is controlling the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marion.
Amongero is trying to break the clinch but Marion is controlling him.
Marion lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amongero working hard to break the clinch.
Amongero takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marion lands a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marion scores with a knee to the head.
Marion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Amongero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amongero takes a knee right on the jaw!
Amongero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jayden Marion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marion scores with a hook to the body.
Marion lands a nice elbow.
Marion working Amongero over with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Marion.
A short uppercut from Marion.
Marion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amongero backwards.
Marion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Amongero's efforts to push away.
Marion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marion lands an elbow inside that Amongero shrugs off.
Marion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marion presses Amongero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Amongero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marion lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Marion landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Amongero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amongero is trying to push Marion away but Marion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marion connects with a nasty looking knee right to Amongero's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amongero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marion has him pressed against the cage.
Amongero takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Amongero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marion has him pressed against the cage.
Marion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Amongero.
Marion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Amongero has had enough of the clinch but Marion keeps him there for the moment.
Marion scores with a shoulder strike.
Amongero wants to get back to striking at distance but Marion won't allow it.
Marion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Marion.
Marion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marion with a knee to the head.
Marion scores with a shot to the side of Amongero's head.
Amongero tries to break free but Marion pushes him back against the cage.
Amongero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marion utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marion using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marion scores with a hook to the body.
Amongero takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marion connects with a knee to the head.
Marion connects with a nasty looking knee right to Amongero's face.
Marion throws an elbow but it misses.
Amongero is trying to break free.
A knee to the head by Marion.
Amongero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marion pushes off an throws an elbow but Amongero leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Amongero working hard to break the clinch.
Amongero blocks an elbow strike from Marion.
Amongero tries to break the clinch but Marion is controlling the position.
Amongero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marion lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Amongero avoids the elbow strike from Marion, against the cage.
Marion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amongero backwards.
Amongero prevents a body shot from Marion.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marion obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amongero takes an elbow to the temple.
Marion with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Amongero working hard to break the clinch.
Marion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Amongero's efforts to push away.
Amongero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marion has him pressed against the cage.
Amongero is trying to push Marion away but Marion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Amongero can't break the clinch.
Amongero can't break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marion tries a knee to the head but Amongero blocks it.
Amongero is looking to break free of the clinch but Marion has double underhooks.
Amongero tries to circle away but Marion has him pinned against the cage.
Amongero is trying to push Marion away but Marion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayden Marion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roberto Amongero's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Marion.
Amongero throws a hook to the side of Marion's head but Marion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marion slips a jab and a cross from Amongero.
Marion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amongero.
Amongero scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Roberto Amongero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amongero looks to land a left hand but Marion moved out of range nicely.
Amongero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marion.
Amongero gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marion trying to control but Amongero is working from the bottom.
Marion tries to free his leg and advance position but Amongero is retaining full guard.
Amongero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marion is controlling him.
Marion distracts Amongero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amongero wants to stand and escape but Marion is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marion wants to control from the top but Amongero keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marion chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marion's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marion slips nicely into half guard.
Marion looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Amongero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Amongero wants to get back to his feet.
Marion lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marion drops an elbow to the side of Amongero's head.
Marion working Amongero over with strikes.
Marion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amongero is trying to stand.
Marion is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amongero wants to get back to his feet.
Marion lands with a punch from half guard.
Marion controlling the pace.
Marion passes the guard and advances to mount!
Marion landing shots from mount.
Amongero takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Marion is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Amongero can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Marion controlling the pace for now.
Amongero taking shots to the head.
Amongero is rocked!
Marion wants to control the pace but Amongero is squirming around nicely.
Oh Amongero is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amongero is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Amongero seems to have got his legs back now.
Marion lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Amongero is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marion looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Marion! Amongero is hurt baaadly! Marion is firing away with more strikes - Amongero is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayden Marion!
Jayden Marion thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Menzies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake The Bulldog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake The Bulldog acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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140 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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22
145 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Lethal high kicks
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Menzies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake The Bulldog!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menzies moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Menzies.
Menzies misses with a body shot.
Menzies tries to keep at a distance but The Bulldog has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Bulldog breaks from the clinch.
Menzies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Bulldog's hands.
The Bulldog takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Menzies tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Bulldog swivels and escapes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Menzies.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Menzies landing strikes.
Menzies in side control, throwing shots but The Bulldog defends.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menzies throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menzies tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The Bulldog can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Menzies.
Menzies wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Bulldog keeps working.
An elbow from Menzies crashes against the mat.
Menzies sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but The Bulldog is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Menzies throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menzies trying to control the position but The Bulldog is working away.
Menzies in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... The Bulldog is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Menzies!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Steve Menzies made sure he mentioned [CLOSED] Nothing For Sale!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spar Wrestling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wrestling has chosen Drowning Pool - Step Up as his entrance music. 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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183 lbs
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183 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spar Wrestling!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lopez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wrestling is looking to control Lopez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wrestling avoid being mounted?
Wrestling is looking to improve his position.
Wrestling manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Lopez dives in and scores a takedown into Wrestling's guard.
Lopez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wrestling wants to stand up but Lopez is controlling him.
Lopez working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wrestling's head.
Wrestling working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wrestling is tightening it up a little... Lopez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lopez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lopez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wrestling!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Spar Wrestling!
Spar Wrestling seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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