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CFA 35 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Cyder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neal Caffrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick Cyder has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Cyder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Neal Caffrey!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caffrey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cyder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Caffrey somewhat.
Caffrey shoots in but Cyder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cyder tries to clinch but Caffrey moves away
and Caffrey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Caffrey.
Cyder lands a nice knee to the body.
Cyder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Caffrey.
Caffrey gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cyder regains guard.
Cyder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Caffrey is controlling him.
Caffrey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Caffrey trying to control but Cyder is working from the bottom.
Caffrey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caffrey throws a big elbow that misses.
Cyder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Caffrey is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caffrey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caffrey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cyder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Caffrey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caffrey throwing strikes but missing.
Cyder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Caffrey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Caffrey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Caffrey is looking to work some ground and pound but Cyder has wrist control.
Caffrey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Caffrey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cyder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Caffrey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caffrey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cyder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cyder has momentary wrist control but Caffrey slips an elbow through the middle.
Caffrey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cyder wants to stand up but Caffrey is controlling him.
Caffrey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Caffrey distracts Cyder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Caffrey controlling from the top position.
Cyder keeping full guard, as Caffrey tries to pass.
Caffrey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caffrey postures up in Cyder's guard and throws a big left but Cyder blocks it.
Caffrey chips away with some ground and pound.
Cyder wants to stand and escape but Caffrey is having none of it.
Caffrey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Caffrey chips away with some ground and pound.
Cyder wants to stand up but Caffrey is controlling him.
Caffrey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caffrey won't allow Cyder to get back to his feet.
Cyder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caffrey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Caffrey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Caffrey is pushing down on Cyder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cyder is fighting to maintain full guard but Caffrey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Caffrey is pressing down on Cyder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cyder is holding on for now.
Caffrey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cyder tries to kick Caffrey off but Caffrey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caffrey throws a strike but Cyder avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Caffrey won't allow Cyder to get back to his feet.
Cyder is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caffrey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Caffrey distracts Cyder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neal Caffrey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cyder moves in looking to clinch but Caffrey pushes him off.
Cyder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Caffrey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cyder trying to land knees to the body.
Caffrey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cyder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cyder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caffrey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cyder avoids it really well and circles away.
Cyder doesn't manage to clinch there - Caffrey circles away.
Cyder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Caffrey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Caffrey looks for a takedown but Cyder sprawls well.
Dick Cyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neal Caffrey.
Caffrey gets a clinch.
Cyder looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyder misses with a punch to the body.
Cyder missing with knees to the body.
Caffrey is looking for a takedown.
Cyder utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Caffrey takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Neal Caffrey has been cut.
Cyder unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Caffrey jumps guard but Cyder turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Caffrey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cyder smiles and moves away.
Caffrey is breathing heavily.
Caffrey closes the distance and clinches up with Cyder, looking for a takedown. Caffrey pushes Cyder against the cage but Cyder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cyder stuffs the takedown attempt from Caffrey. Caffrey gets slowly back to his feet.
Cyder wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyder moves in looking to clinch but Caffrey pushes him off.
Cyder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caffrey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cyder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cyder tries to clinch but Caffrey is having none of it.
Cyder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Caffrey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cyder moves in looking to clinch but Caffrey pushes him off.
Cyder wants to clinch.
Dick Cyder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caffrey looks to throw a body kick
and Cyder counters with a body kick that stops Caffrey in his tracks momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cyder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caffrey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cyder tries to clinch there but Caffrey circles away.
Caffrey fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyder is looking to clinch.
Cyder doesn't manage to clinch there - Caffrey circles away.
Cyder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cyder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Caffrey.
Cyder tries to clinch there but Caffrey circles away.
Cyder closes the distance but Caffrey moves to the side
and Caffrey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cyder landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cyder trying to land knees to the body.
Caffrey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cyder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cyder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Caffrey is defending well for now.
Cyder tries to land knees in the clinch but Caffrey avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyder putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Caffrey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cyder unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cyder is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cyder utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cyder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Caffrey.
Caffrey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cyder putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Caffrey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Cyder.
Knees to the body from Cyder.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cyder digs a right hand into Caffrey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Caffrey's gas tank.
Cyder lands a knee to the body.
Dick Cyder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees to the body from Cyder.
Nice body punch from Cyder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Cyder dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Neal Caffrey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Caffrey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cyder tries to clinch up but Caffrey circles away and keeps his distance.
Cyder tries to clinch there but Caffrey circles away.
Cyder tries to close the distance and clinch but Caffrey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Caffrey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Caffrey landing with the ground and pound.
Cyder wants to stand but Caffrey is controlling the position.
Caffrey with a nice head shot there.
Caffrey postures up in Cyder's guard and throws a big left but Cyder blocks it.
Caffrey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caffrey stops Cyder from standing up.
Caffrey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cyder is looking to stand up but Caffrey isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Caffrey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Caffrey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caffrey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Caffrey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cyder's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caffrey lands with a punch from half guard.
Caffrey thows a huge punch but Cyder dodges it nicely.
Caffrey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Caffrey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Caffrey trying to control the pace.
Caffrey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Caffrey lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caffrey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cyder is just riding it out for now. Caffrey eventually gives up the hold.
Caffrey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neal Caffrey has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyder tries to kick Caffrey off in order to stand up. Caffrey Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Caffrey lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cyder is trying to get back to his feet.
Cyder takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cyder is not content to let Caffrey control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyder defending against the ground and pound.
Cyder is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cyder managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Caffrey.
Cyder prevents Caffrey from moving into mount.
Caffrey working the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caffrey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caffrey lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Caffrey cracks Cyder with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neal Caffrey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caffrey 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 for Neal Caffrey!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Neal Caffrey!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Neal Caffrey!
Neal Caffrey wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Neal Caffrey 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fei Hung Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry McDaniels is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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216 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fei Hung Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry McDaniels!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wong tries to clinch there but McDaniels circles away.
Wong tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDaniels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDaniels tries to keep at a distance but Wong has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDaniels blocks an elbow strike.
Wong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wong throws an elbow that misses.
McDaniels is looking for a takedown.
Wong misses with an elbow over the top.
McDaniels tries to score a body lock takedown but Wong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wong just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDaniels's brow.
McDaniels is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wong is defending well.
Fei Hung Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry McDaniels.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDaniels blocks an elbow strike from Wong.
Wong stops a takedown attempt from McDaniels.
McDaniels wants to take the fight to the mat but Wong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McDaniels is looking for a takedown.
McDaniels goes for a takedown attempt but Wong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wong tries to clinch there but McDaniels circles away.
McDaniels looks to land a combination but Wong avoids it well.
Wong stalks McDaniels and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McDaniels's face. McDaniels staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Terry McDaniels has been cut.
McDaniels looks winded!
McDaniels takes a swing at Wong's ribcage but misses.
McDaniels misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wong.
Wong drops McDaniels with a beautiful combination! McDaniels stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wong is looking for the KO!
McDaniels is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wong drives through and clinches with McDaniels against the cage.
McDaniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Wong finish him?
Wong pushes off an throws an elbow but McDaniels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McDaniels avoids the elbow strike from Wong, against the cage.
McDaniels seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wong throws an elbow but misses.
Wong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wong throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wong.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wong throws an elbow but misses.
Wong misses with an elbow strike.
Wong gets underhooks to prevent McDaniels's takedown attempt.
McDaniels avoids a wild elbow strike from Wong.
Nice elbow from Wong.
McDaniels blocks the elbow strike.
Wong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McDaniels blocks an elbow strike from Wong.
Wong misses with an elbow strike.
Wong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McDaniels blocks an elbow strike.
McDaniels goes for a takedown attempt but Wong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wong drives through and clinches with McDaniels against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McDaniels avoids the elbow strike from Wong, against the cage.
Wong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McDaniels tries for a takedown but Wong manages to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wong just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDaniels's brow.
McDaniels wants a takedown but no success here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wong just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDaniels's brow.
McDaniels is trying to drag Wong to the mat but Wong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice elbow from Wong.
McDaniels drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McDaniels is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDaniels is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wong throws an elbow but it misses.
McDaniels avoids the elbow strike from Wong, against the cage.
McDaniels wants to take the fight to the mat but Wong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDaniels's defenses.
Wong pushes off an throws an elbow but McDaniels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wong just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDaniels's brow.
Wong is fighting off a takedown attempt but McDaniels is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wong to the mat. Wong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
McDaniels wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving.
Wong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McDaniels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels wants to pass the guard but Wong is keeping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDaniels is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McDaniels controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wong moves in looking to clinch but McDaniels pushes him off.
Wong dodges the punch combination from McDaniels.
Wong tries to clinch but McDaniels is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDaniels throws a hook but Wong blocks it.
McDaniels swats away the attempt to clinch by Wong.
Wong wants to clinch up but McDaniels keeps it at a distance.
Wong tries to clinch but McDaniels moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fei Hung Wong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terry McDaniels's cut.
That's time! Wong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McDaniels throws a hook to the side of Wong's head but Wong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDaniels.
Wong defending well as McDaniels loads up on a big left hand.
Wong wants to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - McDaniels scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wong tries to clinch but McDaniels moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McDaniels misses with a looping right.
Wong lands a nice looking kick to the body. McDaniels takes a step back to recover.
McDaniels swats away the attempt to clinch by Wong.
McDaniels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fei Hung Wong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wong tries to clinch up but McDaniels circles away and keeps his distance.
Wong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDaniels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from McDaniels. Those never looked like landing.
McDaniels is breathing heavily.
Wong tries to clinch up.
Fei Hung Wong is winning the standup battle so far.
Wong scores with a punch to the head.
Wong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDaniels can do to turn this around?
McDaniels works Wong's body with a nice hook.
Wong is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Wong finds it's target.
Wong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDaniels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wong misses with a wild body shot.
Wong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wong is fighting off a takedown attempt but McDaniels is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wong to the mat. Wong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
McDaniels is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDaniels tries to free his leg and advance position but Wong is retaining full guard.
McDaniels stops Wong from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDaniels slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Terry McDaniels has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wong tries to clinch up but McDaniels circles away and keeps his distance.
Wong throws a head kick that half lands.
McDaniels throws a series of punches but Wong moves out of range.
Wong tries to clinch up.
Wong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDaniels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wong doesn't manage to clinch there - McDaniels circles away.
McDaniels misses with a wild combination.
Wong scores with a hook to the body. McDaniels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDaniels swats away the attempt to clinch by Wong.
McDaniels steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wong. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong throws a good cross that connects.
Wong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McDaniels.
Wong takes the fight into the clinch.
Wong throws an elbow but it misses.
McDaniels dodges an elbow strike from Wong.
McDaniels tries to score a body lock takedown but Wong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDaniels avoids the elbow strike from Wong, against the cage.
McDaniels changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wong digs a good hook to McDaniels's body.
Wong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wong drops McDaniels with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McDaniels looks back up at him and smiles so Wong waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wong throws a series of punches but McDaniels moves out of range.
Wong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDaniels, pushing him back against the cage.
Wong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Wong.
McDaniels blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong is pressed up against the cage. McDaniels has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wong down to the mat. Wong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fei Hung Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry McDaniels.
Wong batters McDaniels with a massive right followed by a huge left! McDaniels is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Wong lands a final crushing right hand to drop McDaniels to the mat with a gruesome thud! Wong is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fei Hung Wong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobandy Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vez Innaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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194 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobandy Randy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vez Innaus!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Innaus.
Innaus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Randy gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Innaus wants to get back to his feet.
Innaus is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Randy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Innaus kicks Randy off and gets back to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Innaus. Randy shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Innaus scores with a hook to the body. Randy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Innaus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Randy is breathing heavily.
Randy has his takedown stuffed
and Innaus counters with a thumping low kick.
Innaus lands a head kick. Randy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Innaus, right into the meat.
Innaus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Randy's sensitive parts.
Innaus connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Innaus.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Innaus, right into the meat.
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!
Randy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Innaus counters with a leg kick.
Innaus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Randy's sensitive parts.
Decent striking displayed by Innaus there.
It looks like Bobandy Randy has been cut.
Innaus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Innaus throws a quick head kick that knocks Randy silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Innaus is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vez Innaus!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alan Corke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Foley (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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20
185 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
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193 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alan Corke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Foley!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Foley as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Alan Corke has been cut.
Foley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foley misses with the combination.
Foley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Foley.
No joy there for Foley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Foley throws a lazy right hand but Corke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foley throws a good cross that connects.
Foley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corke doesn't seem bothered though.
Foley throws a series of punches but Corke avoids them all with ease.
Foley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Corke backs up against the cage.
Foley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corke counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Foley.
Corke is rocked!
Alan Corke's cut is getting worse.
Foley throws a right hand that Corke ducks under and follows up with a left that Corke also avoids with ease.
Foley misses with a looping right.
Foley loads up on a big right hand but Corke slips the punch.
Foley misses with a double jab
and Corke counters with a straight right hand.
Foley swinging wildly here.
Foley scores with a three punch combo!
Oh Corke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Foley lands with a big right hook that stumbles Corke - he's out on his feet here! Foley follows up with another monster hook that separates Corke from consciousness! Corke falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Foley stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Larry Foley!
Larry Foley gave a mention to Blood Bank ($10) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephane Kohler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nash Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kohler comes into the arena with 300 Violin Orchestra blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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271 lbs
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245 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stephane Kohler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nash Bones!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kohler.
It looks like Nash Bones has been cut.
Kohler throws a looping overhand right but Bones ducks down to avoid it.
Kohler throws a jab when Bones was well out of range.
Bones staying out of range there.
Kohler connects with a body shot.
Kohler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kohler tries to work over Bones's front leg with a kick but Bones checks it.
Bones dodges the punch combination from Kohler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kohler.
Kohler misses with an uppercut.
Kohler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kohler. Bones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kohler misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Kohler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kohler misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick there by Kohler.
Kohler scores with a nice strike.
Kohler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bones is able to avoid easily.
Kohler misses with a few strikes there.
Kohler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bones doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kohler misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kohler misses with a straight right.
Kohler is looking to score with low kicks.
Kohler misses with a hook.
Kohler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kohler misses with the combination.
Stephane Kohler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kohler missing with a left hand there. Bones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kohler throws a low kick but Bones moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Kohler.
Kohler misses with a looping right.
Bones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kohler.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kohler thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephane Kohler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nash Bones's cut.
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.
Bones slips a jab and a cross from Kohler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kohler. Bones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kohler throws out the jab.
Kohler throws a hook but Bones blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones ducks under a wild hook from Kohler.
Kohler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bones moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kohler finds it's way round the side to connect with Bones's head.
Kohler misses with a hook
and Bones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kohler's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kohler wants to stand but Bones is controlling the position.
Bones drops back looking for a leg! Kohler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kohler manages to kick Bones off! Bones jumps back into Kohler's guard.
Kohler 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.
Kohler pulls Bones in to control the position.
Bones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kohler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kohler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kohler!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kohler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kohler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bones prevents Kohler from standing back up.
Bones is looking for a kimura here.
Bones wants to work for an arm triangle but Kohler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kohler is trying to stand back up but Bones is controlling him
Bones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kohler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bones.
Bones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kohler sees it coming and defends easily.
Kohler is in trouble now - Bones has advanced to mount!
Bones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kohler has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kohler is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kohler has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kohler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kohler wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kohler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bones.
Bones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kohler is surviving well by controlling Bones's body position as best he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bones has isolated one of Kohler's arms. Kohler looking to fight him off but Bones twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nash Bones!
A very excited looking Nash Bones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spar Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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286 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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220 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spar Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muay Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muay Thai tries to clinch up but Karelin circles away and keeps his distance.
Muay Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muay Thai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karelin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alexander Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muay Thai staying out of range there.
Muay Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karelin swats away the attempt to clinch by Muay Thai.
Muay Thai lands with a slapping head kick.
Karelin tries a low kick but Muay Thai avoids it.
Muay Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muay Thai throws a leg kick which misses Karelin's front leg but catches the back leg as Karelin tries to avoid it.
Muay Thai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Spar Muay Thai has been cut.
Karelin connects with a nice cross there... Muay Thai is looking wobbly and Karelin recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Muay Thai to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Karelin jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Karelin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dawnkee Nuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Degrizz (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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24
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dawnkee Nuts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Degrizz!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Degrizz tries to avoid it but Nuts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Degrizz to the ground. Degrizz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nuts lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Degrizz backs up against the cage.
It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Nuts misses with a takedown attempt - Degrizz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nuts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Degrizz is fending him off so far but Nuts persists. Nope, Degrizz circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dawnkee Nuts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nuts fails with the takedown.
Nuts fails with the takedown.
Nuts is breathing heavily.
Degrizz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Degrizz wants it to stay on the feet.
Nuts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Degrizz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nuts.
Nuts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Degrizz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nuts somewhat.
Nuts fails with the takedown
and Degrizz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuts fails with the takedown.
Nuts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Degrizz swivels and escapes.
Nuts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Degrizz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nuts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nuts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Degrizz circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nuts.
Nuts has a takedown stuffed.
Degrizz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nuts shoots in looking for a takedown. Degrizz tries to sprawl out of it but Nuts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Degrizz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuts shoots in for a takedown but Degrizz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Degrizz leaves Nuts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nuts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Degrizz but Degrizz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nuts shoots in for a double leg but Degrizz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Degrizz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nuts somewhat.
Nuts misses with a combination
and Degrizz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nuts shoots in for a takedown but Degrizz shows good takedown defense.
Nuts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Degrizz counters with a crisp one two that drops Nuts! Degrizz thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nuts to his feet! Nuts is in big trouble!
Nuts is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuts throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Degrizz counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Nuts badly! Degrizz follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Nuts out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Degrizz finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Degrizz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sidney Aron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mattize Grovinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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26
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sidney Aron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mattize Grovinsky!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grovinsky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aron.
Aron gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grovinsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Grovinsky drops Aron with a nice combination! Grovinsky dives into Aron's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Sidney Aron has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Aron utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grovinsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grovinsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grovinsky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aron looking for a sweep. Not yet Aron, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grovinsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aron pulls Grovinsky in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sidney Aron wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Grovinsky throws a head kick that Aron semi-blocks.
Grovinsky cracks Aron with an uppercut from hell and Aron crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Grovinsky's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Aron is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grovinsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aron wants to improve his position but instead Grovinsky has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grovinsky 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.
Aron is looking to control Grovinsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aron avoid being mounted?
Grovinsky trying to pass the guard but Aron defending well.
Aron keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aron blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grovinsky.
Grovinsky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grovinsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aron defending well though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Grovinsky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aron's head.
Grovinsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aron defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grovinsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Aron is looking to control Grovinsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aron avoid being mounted?
We're going to have a standup here because Sidney Aron wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Grovinsky pushes Aron up against the cage in a clinch.
Grovinsky lands with a left to the head.
Grovinsky crunches a lovely knee into Aron's ribcage.
Aron is breathing heavily.
Grovinsky gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grovinsky lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grovinsky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aron or not.
Grovinsky lands a nice elbow.
Still in the clinch, Grovinsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grovinsky lands a good knee to the midsection. Aron won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattize Grovinsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sidney Aron's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grovinsky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grovinsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aron blocks an elbow strike from Grovinsky.
Aron takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grovinsky lands a good knee to the midsection. Aron won't want to take too many of those.
Grovinsky creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aron's defenses.
Grovinsky pushes Aron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aron takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grovinsky crunches a lovely knee into Aron's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grovinsky lands an elbow just above Aron 's eye.
Grovinsky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grovinsky connects with a knee to the head.
Grovinsky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grovinsky working Aron over with knees to the body.
Mattize Grovinsky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees to the body from Grovinsky.
Aron takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grovinsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Aron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grovinsky lands a nice knee to the body.
Grovinsky lands a shoulder strike.
Grovinsky has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Aron goes down! Grovinsky pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
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!
Grovinsky throws a strike aimed at the side of Aron's head but Aron avoids it well.
Grovinsky throws an elbow but Aron slips to the side and avoids it well.
Grovinsky misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aron seems to have got his legs back now.
Grovinsky cracks Aron with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Grovinsky in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Aron looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Grovinsky turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mattize Grovinsky!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bethany Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Zanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bethany Noel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Zanta!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Noel shoots in for a takedown but Zanta shows good takedown defense.
Noel fails with the takedown
and Zanta finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Noel leaves Zanta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Noel defends it nicely.
Noel shoots in looking for a takedown. Zanta tries to sprawl out of it but Noel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zanta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bethany Noel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zanta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Noel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zanta lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Noel!
Noel tries to lock up and control but Zanta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Noel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Zanta.
Noel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zanta 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.
Zanta with a couple of short strikes.
Zanta throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Zanta working for a submission but Noel is keeping him at bay.
Zanta working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zanta landing strikes, looking to finish!
Noel is rocked!
It looks like Bethany Noel has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Noel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bethany Noel's cut is getting worse.
Zanta unloads with some shots from mount but Noel bucks and avoids them well.
Noel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Noel tries to get out of the position.
Zanta looking to ground and pound but Noel is blocking nicely.
Noel wants to control but Zanta is having none of it.
Noel seems to have got his legs back now.
Zanta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zanta breaks from Noel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bethany Noel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zanta lands a heavy elbow.
Jeez, Bethany Noel's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bethany Noel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Igor Zanta!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnson McDiggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucjan Anielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDiggler's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eye of the Tiger. Lucjan Anielski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnson McDiggler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucjan Anielski!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anielski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anielski slaps away a takedown attempt from McDiggler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDiggler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McDiggler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anielski has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDiggler wants to control but Anielski is keeping him busy.
McDiggler tries for a kimura but Anielski is defending well.
McDiggler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anielski has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDiggler wants to control but Anielski is keeping him busy.
McDiggler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anielski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anielski wants to control but McDiggler postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDiggler decides to stand up, so the ref orders Anielski to his feet.
McDiggler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Anielski is pushing McDiggler's head away, looking to escape. McDiggler manages to hold on to the position though.
McDiggler trying to control the action but Anielski is working from the bottom.
McDiggler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDiggler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anielski, who protects the arm well.
McDiggler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anielski, who protects the arm well.
McDiggler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anielski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anielski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Anielski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDiggler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDiggler seems to be working for a kimura but Anielski defends the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anielski is trying to stand back up but McDiggler is controlling him
McDiggler is thwarting Anielski's attempts to control the position.
McDiggler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anielski has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDiggler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anielski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDiggler.
McDiggler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McDiggler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anielski!
Anielski is desperately trying to improve his position but McDiggler has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDiggler wants to finish this one by submission but Anielski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McDiggler.
McDiggler working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McDiggler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McDiggler won't let Anielski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
McDiggler working for a guillotine from mount but Anielski is in no mood to give up.
McDiggler prevents Anielski from getting the reversal.
McDiggler controlling his opponent.
Anielski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anielski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McDiggler.
McDiggler working for a submission but Anielski is keeping him at bay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDiggler is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Anielski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McDiggler looking to secure an arm triangle but Anielski defends it well.
Anielski trying desperately to get to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anielski tries to hold on but McDiggler pushes him away.
McDiggler working for a guillotine from mount but Anielski is in no mood to give up.
McDiggler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Anielski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnson McDiggler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McDiggler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anielski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDiggler closes the distance and clinches up with Anielski, looking for a takedown. McDiggler pushes Anielski against the cage but Anielski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anielski swinging wildly here.
Anielski gets caught flat footed, as McDiggler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anielski wants to stand up but McDiggler is controlling him.
McDiggler stands up and waves to Anielski to follow him.
McDiggler looks for a takedown but Anielski sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson McDiggler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anielski slaps away a takedown attempt from McDiggler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDiggler shoots for a double leg takedown but Anielski sprawls well. He's pushed McDiggler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anielski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McDiggler eats them both and turns towards Anielski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McDiggler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McDiggler drops back looking for a leg! Anielski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anielski manages to kick McDiggler off! McDiggler jumps back into Anielski's guard.
McDiggler looking to pass the guard.
McDiggler stops Anielski from standing up.
McDiggler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDiggler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson McDiggler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDiggler 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.
Anielski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDiggler drops back looking for a leg! Anielski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anielski manages to kick McDiggler off! McDiggler jumps back into Anielski's guard.
McDiggler looking to pass the guard.
Anielski wants to stand but McDiggler is controlling the position.
McDiggler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDiggler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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!
Anielski wants to stand but McDiggler is controlling the position.
McDiggler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDiggler is looking to take a break and control but Anielski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDiggler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDiggler seems to be working for a kimura but Anielski defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDiggler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anielski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDiggler.
Anielski trying to control here.
McDiggler passes the guard and advances to mount!
Anielski is working to get back to half guard.
Anielski tries to lock up and control but McDiggler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDiggler looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Anielski is trying to stand.
Anielski is squirming around, avoiding McDiggler's attempts to control the action.
Anielski is looking to get to half guard.
McDiggler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Anielski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McDiggler is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Anielski is surviving well by controlling McDiggler's body position as best he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDiggler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anielski wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnson McDiggler dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Anielski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anielski wants it to stay on the feet.
McDiggler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anielski quickly recovers to half guard.
McDiggler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anielski wants to get back to his feet.
McDiggler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDiggler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anielski trying to control but McDiggler postures up.
McDiggler is working for a submission of some sort.
McDiggler is thwarting Anielski's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anielski is looking to escape.
McDiggler trying to control from half guard but Anielski is working away.
Anielski looks like he's trying to stand up.
McDiggler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anielski has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDiggler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anielski is just riding it out for now. McDiggler eventually gives up the hold.
McDiggler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anielski is trying to stand back up but McDiggler is controlling him
McDiggler works his way into full mount!
Anielski wants to get back to his feet.
McDiggler working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Anielski tries to hold on but McDiggler pushes him away.
McDiggler is working for a guillotine from mount but Anielski frees his head quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDiggler has hold of Anielski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Anielski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDiggler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Anielski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McDiggler.
Anielski is looking to get to half guard.
McDiggler has control of Anielski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Anielski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McDiggler controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDiggler has hold of Anielski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Anielski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Anielski is looking to improve his position but McDiggler isn't that keen on the idea.
Anielski tries to hold on but McDiggler postures up.
McDiggler looking to secure an arm triangle but Anielski defends it well.
McDiggler with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDiggler looking to control but Anielski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDiggler has control of Anielski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Anielski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnson McDiggler clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anielski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDiggler takes one to the side of the head.
Anielski is looking to clinch.
Anielski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDigglers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No luck for McDiggler with that takedown attempt.
McDiggler looks for a takedown but Anielski sprawls well.
Anielski connects with a leg kick. McDiggler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anielski stuffs the takedown attempt from McDiggler. McDiggler gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson McDiggler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDiggler shoots for a double leg takedown but Anielski sprawls well. He's pushed McDiggler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDiggler misses with a takedown attempt - Anielski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McDiggler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anielski tries to avoid it but McDiggler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anielski to the ground. Anielski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDiggler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anielski tries to avoid it but McDiggler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anielski to the ground. Anielski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anielski lands with a nice combination. McDiggler backs away looking to recover.
Anielski walks forward and throws a big overhand right! McDiggler drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Anielski swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from McDiggler's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucjan Anielski! Lucjan Anielski retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Lucjan Anielski 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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