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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jude Lorrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorg Stradzverg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jude Lorrance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jorg Stradzverg!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorrance looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stradzverg is fending him off so far but Lorrance persists. Nope, Stradzverg circles away and we're back to standing.
Lorrance could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lorrance.
Lorrance circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lorrance changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stradzverg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lorrance trying to control the action but Stradzverg is working from the bottom.
Stradzverg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stradzverg trying to control from the bottom.
Stradzverg keeping hold of Lorrance's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stradzverg is trying to control but can't.
Lorrance missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stradzverg is trying to control but can't.
Jorg Stradzverg has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stradzverg fails to land with a series of punches.
Lorrance shoots in for a takedown but Stradzverg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jude Lorrance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stradzverg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lorrance but Lorrance pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lorrance stuffs the takedown.
Stradzverg throws a leg kick
and Lorrance counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lorrance throws a push kick but Stradzverg slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorrance looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lorrance pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Lorrance with that takedown attempt.
Stradzverg misses with a series of wild punches.
Lorrance changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stradzverg tries to avoid it but Lorrance manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stradzverg to the ground. Stradzverg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lorrance gets tackled into the cage by Stradzverg. Stradzverg maintains the clinch.
Lorrance gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stradzverg.
Lorrance trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stradzverg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stradzverg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lorrance as he avoids it easily.
Lorrance shoots in for a takedown but Stradzverg shows good takedown defense.
Lorrance displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stradzverg.
Stradzverg misses with a body shot
and Lorrance counters with a nice body kick.
Stradzverg is looking to clinch but Lorrance is avoiding it.
Lorrance tries to close the distance and clinch but Stradzverg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lorrance shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stradzverg's guard.
Lorrance trying to control but Stradzverg is working from the bottom.
Stradzverg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lorrance is one step ahead there.
Lorrance would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorrance stopping the sweep attempt from Stradzverg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jude Lorrance will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Stradzverg.
Lorrance pushes Stradzverg up against the cage in a clinch.
Lorrance lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stradzverg stalls.
Lorrance pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stradzverg trying to control but Lorrance is working from the bottom.
Stradzverg postures up.
Lorrance 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.
Stradzverg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lorrance is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stradzverg is looking to work some ground and pound but Lorrance has wrist control.
Lorrance looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lorrance trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jude Lorrance wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lorrance fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stradzverg.
Stradzverg throws a right hand that Lorrance ducks under and follows up with a left that Lorrance also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorrance shoots in for a double leg but Stradzverg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lorrance uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stradzverg.
Horrible takedown by Lorrance or perhaps it was just good defense by Stradzverg which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jude Lorrance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stradzverg throws a one two combo.
Stradzverg shoots in and bounces Lorrance off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Stradzverg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lorrance looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lorrance looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lorrance!
Lorrance cracks Stradzverg with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stradzverg struggling a bit here.
Lorrance content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Stradzverg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lorrance actively working from the bottom here.
Stradzverg seems to be working for a kimura but Lorrance defends the submission attempt.
Stradzverg 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorrance is staying active underneath Stradzverg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stradzverg passes to side control.
Stradzverg throwing strikes but Lorrance manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Stradzverg regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lorrance's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Stradzverg trying to control but Lorrance postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lorrance stands up and beckons Stradzverg to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorg Stradzverg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Stradzverg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lorrance gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Stradzverg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stradzverg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lorrance wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lorrance is looking to take a break and control but Stradzverg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Stradzverg's face as Lorrance controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stradzverg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lorrance is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorrance keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stradzverg is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Lorrance is looking to control Stradzverg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lorrance avoid being mounted?
Lorrance is looking to escape.
Jude Lorrance overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lorrance keeping control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jude Lorrance just wasn't active enough.
Stradzverg closes the distance and clinches up with Lorrance, looking for a takedown. Stradzverg pushes Lorrance against the cage but Lorrance circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lorrance throws a leg kick but Stradzverg checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stradzverg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lorrance as he avoids it easily.
Stradzverg clinches up with Lorrance and pushes him back against the cage.
Stradzverg struggles to land a body shot inside as Lorrance controls his hands.
Stradzverg has a couple of punches blocked by Lorrance.
Lorrance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lorrance fails with the takedown
and Stradzverg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lorrance tries to pull guard but Stradzverg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stradzverg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lorrance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jude Lorrance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stradzverg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorrance wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Lorrance.
Stradzverg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stradzverg goes for a takedown attempt but Lorrance pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stradzverg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lorrance sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stradzverg looks for the body kick but Lorrance saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lorrance is defended easily by Stradzverg.
Sloppy strikes from Lorrance. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorrance fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stradzverg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sloppy strikes from Lorrance. Those never looked like landing.
Lorrance throws a lazy head kick
and Lorrance takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lorrance wants to clinch
and Stradzverg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stradzverg tries to close the distance and clinch but Lorrance swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stradzverg fails to land the takedown.
Stradzverg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lorrance as he avoids it easily.
Stradzverg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lorrance changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stradzverg tries to avoid it but Lorrance manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stradzverg to the ground. Stradzverg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lorrance tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Jude Lorrance.
I think Lorrance 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jury Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osman Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamilton comes to the cage accompanied by Symphony 9. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jury Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Osman Brown!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton feints and as Brown raises his hands in defense, Hamilton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hamilton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Hamilton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamilton.
Hamilton throws a big right hand that misses.
Hamilton slips nicely into half guard.
Hamilton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hamilton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hamilton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hamilton unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to hold on but Hamilton pushes him away.
Hamilton 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.
Brown is looking to improve his position but Hamilton isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hamilton.
Hamilton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
BOOM! Hamilton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Poor strikes thrown by Hamilton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hamilton with the ground and pound from mount.
Brown looks winded!
Hamilton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hamilton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamilton looking to finish Brown with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brown!
Hamilton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brown is rocked!
Hamilton loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Brown scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hamilton land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hamilton stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jury Hamilton!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Scholes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone has chosen Master of Puppets as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leonard Scholes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Stone!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stone with a nice head shot there.
Scholes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stone works over Scholes with some ground and pound from guard.
Stone distracts Scholes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stone stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Scholes has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Stone manages to get his head free but now Scholes has transitioned to an armbar! Stone grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Scholes! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonard Scholes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miles Steedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steedman comes to the cage accompanied by Last Man Standing. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nigel Coleman enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miles Steedman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nigel Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steedman gets a double leg takedown into Coleman's guard.
Steedman has gone for a leg lock! Coleman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steedman's guard.
Steedman looking for subs off his back but Coleman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Steedman wants to control but Coleman passes into side.
Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Steedman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steedman tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steedman is working hard here to advance position.
Coleman is putting a hurting on Steedman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Steedman sneaks back into half guard.
Steedman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Steedman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steedman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coleman defends it easily.
Steedman has his feet on Coleman's thighs here. He's pushed Coleman off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Coleman screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miles Steedman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Smith has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smith tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rivera.
Smith thows a huge punch but Rivera dodges it nicely.
Smith is nestled in close to Rivera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rivera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rivera defending well though.
Rivera has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith working Rivera over with strikes.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rivera has eaten all the pies!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera is looking to escape.
Smith throwing shots but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rivera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rivera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Rivera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Rivera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith postures up in Rivera's guard and throws a big left but Rivera blocks it.
Smith postures up in Rivera's guard and throws a big left but Rivera blocks it.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivera has wrist control.
Smith throws a strike but Rivera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Rivera from standing up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith wants to stand but Rivera is controlling the position.
Rivera wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smith wants to stand up but Rivera is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working an open guard so Rivera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith misses with the combination.
Rivera wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rivera tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Rivera forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith jumps guard but Rivera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rivera scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rivera obliges.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Smith wants the takedown. Rivera is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rivera's guard against the cage.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith throws a strike but Rivera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rivera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rivera won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Rivera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rivera lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Rivera wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Rivera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Rivera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Johnny Rivera wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rivera wants to clinch.
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith working the strikes but Rivera uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rivera wants to get back to full guard.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rivera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera gets back to full guard.
Smith postures up.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivera has wrist control.
Smith throws a strike but Rivera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rivera looking to pass the guard.
Rivera wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rivera trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith pushes Rivera off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rivera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Rivera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a strike but Rivera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rivera is controlling him.
Rivera tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rivera controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johnny Rivera.
Rivera moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Smith dominated that second round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Rivera tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rivera to regain full guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Rivera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Rivera!
Smith wants to stand and escape but Rivera is having none of it.
Rivera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rivera gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rivera tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnny Rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rivera sprawls well. Rivera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith misses the jab.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivera.
Rivera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rivera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Rivera, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Rivera against the cage but Rivera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rivera is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Rivera is looking to clinch.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Johnny Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jim Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Rivera. Rivera maintains the clinch.
Rivera lands a knee to the body.
Rivera blocks an uppercut.
Rivera has Smith pressed against the cage.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
Rivera prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rivera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rivera tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rivera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivera stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Smith here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smith avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Smith taking a breather.
Rivera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith tries to pull guard but Rivera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Rivera has managed to clinch.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Rivera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rivera pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivera pinned against the cage. Rivera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivera pinned against the cage. Rivera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera takes the fight into the clinch.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rivera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith pulls guard.
Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rivera off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivera tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith throws a strike but Rivera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jim Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivera wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Rivera.
I think Smith 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinobu Tsukasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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174 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zachary Sawyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shinobu Tsukasa!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsukasa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sawyer.
A right-left combo lands from Tsukasa.
Tsukasa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sawyer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sawyer is breathing heavily.
Tsukasa lands a big head kick that sends Sawyer tumbling to the mat! Tsukasa takes a step backwards and waves Sawyer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sawyer is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsukasa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sawyer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oh Sawyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sawyer walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Sawyer limp body while Tsukasa jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shinobu Tsukasa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muana Shylo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Austurias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Muana Shylo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Austurias!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austurias's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Austurias duly obliges.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shylo is defended easily by Austurias.
Austurias misses with a double jab.
Austurias throws a series of strikes that have Shylo backpedaling.
No luck for Shylo with that takedown attempt.
Shylo is breathing heavily.
Austurias is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shylo's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shylo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Austurias scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Austurias stops Shylo from getting back to his feet.
Shylo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Austurias stands up over Shylo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shylo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Austurias is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Austurias lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austurias lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Austurias working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shylo's head.
Austurias working some strikes from top position.
Austurias with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austurias with a flurry of punches that miss.
Austurias is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shylo looking for a guillotine here but Austurias defends easily.
Austurias distracts Shylo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Austurias wants to control from the top but Shylo keeps moving.
Austurias won't allow Shylo to sweep him here.
Austurias with a nice head shot there.
Shylo has his foot on Austurias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Austurias works his way back into a safe position though.
Austurias keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shylo's head.
Austurias with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Austurias content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Austurias must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Austurias stands up over Shylo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Austurias with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Austurias working some strikes from top position.
Austurias is sitting in close to Shylo's body. Shylo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Austurias is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Austurias is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Shylo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Muana Shylo!
Muana Shylo is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robin Godbeard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Kaesewitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godbeard comes to the cage accompanied by God Save the Queen. Kaesewitz has chosen Aaron as his entrance music. Robin Godbeard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Christian Kaesewitz's chin.
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robin Godbeard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Kaesewitz!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godbeard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Christian Kaesewitz has been cut.
Kaesewitz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Godbeard pinned against the cage. Godbeard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Godbeard looks to land a combination. Kaesewitz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Godbeard gets in close and tags Kaesewitz with a short punch that almost sends Kaesewitz to the mat! Oh Kaesewitz is in big trouble! He turns his back on Godbeard, trying to create some distance but Godbeard rushes him, striking wildly and Kaesewitz goes down! The referee tackles Godbeard into the cage to end the fight! Godbeard is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Godbeard!
Robin Godbeard retains his welterweight title!
Robin Godbeard tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watts has chosen Seek and Destroy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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152 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateus Allen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Watts!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Allen.
Watts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Watts fails with the takedown
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen lands a glancing blow to the side of Watts's head.
Watts misses with a takedown
and Allen counters with a left and a right that stings Watts.
Mateus Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Watts.
Watts misses with a takedown attempt
and Allen counters with a series of strikes. Watts will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Allen counters with a two punch combo.
Allen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Watts fails with the takedown
and Allen counters with a nice body shot.
Watts tries for a takedown but Allen circles away easily
and Allen counters with a left right combination that sends Watts crashing to the mat - Allen wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Watts out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateus Allen!
Mateus Allen is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Mateus Allen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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