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QFC Tournament 235 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between JukeBox Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Harlem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, JukeBox Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Ross!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ross is trying to push Killer away but Killer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Killer breaks the clinch.
Ross shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killer defends it nicely.
Ross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ross shoots in and drives through. Killer sprawls well.
Killer forces Ross back against the cage and clinches.
Killer tries for a takedown but Ross manages to get underhooks.
Ross is pressed up against the cage. Killer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ross down to the mat. Ross avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ross misses with an uppercut. Killer saw that one coming.
Killer closes the distance and clinches up with Ross, looking for a takedown. Killer pushes Ross against the cage but Ross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JukeBox Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross swinging wildly here.
Killer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ross pinned against the cage. Ross gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ross throws a series of punches but Killer avoids them all with ease.
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Ross.
Killer drives through and clinches with Ross against the cage.
Killer is looking for a takedown.
Killer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ross up against the cage.
Ross working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ross to keep the fight standing.
Killer is looking for a takedown.
Killer tries to work over Ross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Killer breaks the clinch.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ross moves away.
Killer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ross is fending him off so far but Killer persists. Nope, Ross circles away and we're back to standing.
Ross moves into the clinch.
Ross gets underhooks to prevent Killer's takedown attempt.
Killer keeps control of Ross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ross is trying to force a seperation but Killer has the dominant position.
Killer wants a takedown but no success here.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Killer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross is trying to force a seperation but Killer has the dominant position.
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ross shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ross will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ross darts in trying to clinch
and Killer counters with a body kick.
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Ross.
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
Ross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with a wild combination.
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
Killer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ross as he avoids it easily.
Killer throws out a loose jab but Ross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killer shoots in for a takedown but Ross shows good takedown defense.
Ross keeps the fight on the outside.
Killer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ross's waist but Ross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killer off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ross lands with a straight right. Killer didn't see that one coming.
Ross keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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 JukeBox Killer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ross misses with a kick to the body.
Killer blocks a head kick by Ross.
JukeBox Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ross misses with a double jab.
Ross wants to clinch up but Killer keeps it at a distance.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch but Killer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ross leaves Killer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ross swats away the attempt to clinch by Killer.
Killer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ross sprawls well. Ross wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Killer gets slowly back to his feet.
Ross just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ross tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Killer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Killer wants to clinch.
Killer shoots in for a takedown but Ross shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JukeBox Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross forces Killer back against the cage and clinches.
Ross is trying to force a seperation but Killer has the dominant position.
Ross is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Killer to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Killer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ross is trying to push Killer away but Killer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ross is breathing heavily.
Killer is trying to pull guard but Ross turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ross fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Killer with that takedown attempt.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt.
Ross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Killer is looking to clinch.
Ross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross misses with the combination.
Killer tries to clinch up but Ross circles away and keeps his distance.
Killer has managed to clinch.
Killer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ross prevents it.
Killer connects with a knee to the head.
Ross gets underhooks to prevent Killer's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Killer.
Ross is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Ross avoids the damage to the body.
Killer struggles to land a body shot inside as Ross controls his hands.
Ross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killer closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer drags the fight down to the ground.
Ross won't allow Killer to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that JukeBox Killer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Killer.
Ross throws a series of punches but Killer moves out of range.
Killer blocks a head kick by Ross.
Ross doesn't manage to clinch there - Killer circles away.
Ross shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Killer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ross wants to take a breather but Killer manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ross.
Killer tries to strike from the bottom.
Ross looking to sit in guard and control but Killer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killer wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer controlling from the top position.
Killer gets to his feet. Ross looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ross was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick and Killer moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross is trying hard to land a takedown here. Killer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body punch from Killer.
Killer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ross is fending him off so far but Killer persists. Nope, Ross circles away and we're back to standing.
Killer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Killer shoots for a double leg takedown but Ross sprawls well. He's pushed Killer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JukeBox Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross shoots in and drives through. Killer sprawls well.
Killer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killer lands a nice hook to Ross's body. Ross takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Killer is defended easily by Ross.
Ross tries to clinch but Killer is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
No luck for Ross with that takedown attempt.
Killer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ross defends it nicely.
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Ross.
Killer shoots for a double leg takedown but Ross sprawls well. He's pushed Killer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ross looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killer is fending him off so far but Ross persists. Nope, Killer circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer shoots in for a takedown but Ross shows good takedown defense.
Killer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ross is fending him off so far but Killer persists. Nope, Ross circles away and we're back to standing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ross.
Killer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Killer is defended easily by Ross.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer shoots in and drives through. Ross sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ross.
Diego Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Killer counters with a two punch combo.
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 JukeBox Killer.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for JukeBox Killer!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for JukeBox Killer!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for JukeBox Killer!
JukeBox Killer wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chief Keef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Slick might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ass and titties. Keef is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Macaroni Time. 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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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucky Slick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chief Keef!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keef tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keef wants to clinch.
Slick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Keef avoids it really well and circles away.
Keef cracks the inside of Slick's front leg.
Keef avoids the head kick by Slick.
Keef avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Keef blocks a leg kick.
Keef is looking to clinch but Slick is avoiding it.
Slick bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Slick landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keef defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Keef's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slick working the ground and pound but Keef is defending the strikes.
Slick in side control, throwing shots but Keef defends.
Keef is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Slick 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.
Keef tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Keef wants to get back to full guard.
Slick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Keef wants to get back to his feet.
Keef is in trouble now - Slick has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keef is squirming around, avoiding Slick's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keef keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Slick thowing shots but they're missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Keef can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slick sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Slick looking to finish with strikes here!
Slick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keef is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick with a couple of short strikes.
Slick prevents Keef from getting the reversal.
Keef blocking the ground and pound.
Keef is looking to improve his position but Slick isn't that keen on the idea.
Slick 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.
Keef is squirming around, avoiding Slick's attempts to control the action.
Slick working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keef is in a horrible position here. Slick smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keef is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by Slick there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Slick looking to finish Keef with some ground and pound. This is bad for Keef!
Keef is desperately trying to improve his position but Slick has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slick looking to ground and pound but Keef is blocking nicely.
Keef really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Slick goes for an armbar but Keef turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Keef.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Slick dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Slick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slick checks a low kick from Keef.
Slick tries a low kick but Keef avoids it.
Keef throws a hook but Slick blocks it.
Slick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slick.
Keef scores with a push kick.
Keef pushes Slick up against the cage in a clinch.
Slick wants a takedown but no success here.
Slick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Slick prevents Keef from improving his position.
Slick throws a strike but Keef avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Slick won't allow Keef to sweep him here.
Slick forces his way into half guard.
Slick is looking to take a break and control but Keef is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slick prevents Keef from standing back up.
Slick wants to take a breather but Keef is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keef is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keef is trying to stand up here but Slick is controlling him well.
Slick trying to pass the guard but Keef defending well.
Slick is trying to control the action in half guard but Keef is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Keef avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slick.
Slick lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keef is not content to let Slick control the position.
Keef is trying to stand up here but Slick is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick is trying to control. Keef wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keef wants to improve his position but Slick is controlling well.
Slick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Keef looks like he's trying to stand up.
Still in half guard, Slick seems content to control.
Slick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slick prevents Keef from standing back up.
Slick stalling away here and it's allowed Keef to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Slick prevents Keef from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slick stopping the sweep attempt from Keef.
Slick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keef is keeping the position for now.
Slick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Keef's head.
Slick is looking to pass into half guard but Keef pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Keef is in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slick has a closed guard, preventing Keef from standing up.
Keef trying to control the position from guard on top but Slick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Slick dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Slick scores with a kick to the midsection.
Slick tries a head kick but it misses.
Keef looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slick avoids the head kick by Keef.
A leg kick checked by Slick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Slick here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Keef throws a head kick but Slick moves out of range.
Keef avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Slick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A leg kick checked by Slick.
Slick blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Keef
and Slick counters by clinching up.
Slick looking to throw knees to the head but Keef is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Slick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keef tries to land knees in the clinch but Slick avoids the damage to the body.
Slick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Keef after a bit of a struggle.
Keef is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slick is defending well for now.
Keef looking to stall.
Keef tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slick avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Keef.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slick misses with a knee strike.
Keef stalling against the cage.
Slick is working for takedown but Keef is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Slick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keef crunches a lovely knee into Slick's ribcage.
Keef content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Keef tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slick avoids it.
A knee to the head by Keef.
Keef with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slick avoiding damage as Keef throws knees to the body.
Slick breaks the clinch.
Keef tries to clinch up but Slick circles away and keeps his distance.
Keef wants to clinch up but Slick keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keef throws a sloppy head kick and Slick moves out of range easily.
Keef has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keef tries a knee to the head but Slick blocks it.
Slick wants to take the fight to the mat but Keef manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Slick letting Keef take a breather here.
Slick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keef blocks it with crossed arms.
Keef misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slick.
Slick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Keef looking to stall.
Keef scores a nice knee to the body.
Keef lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keef will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Slick up against the cage.
Keef is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Keef is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slick is defending well for now.
Keef tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Keef has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Keef lands a knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slick is looking for a takedown.
Keef has Slick pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Keef.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Keef comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slick 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 Damien Edna scores the fight for Lucky Slick!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Lucky Slick!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Lucky Slick!
Lucky Slick wins by unanimous decision!
Lucky Slick took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'who's next?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Machida (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Felipe Machida!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Omega misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Omega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machida moves into the clinch.
Machida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida can't get the takedown.
Machida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Omega tries to score a body lock takedown but Machida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Omega is working for takedown but Machida is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machida ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Machida no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Omega.
Omega postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Machida scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Omega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machida avoids the body shot from Omega.
Omega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Omega scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Omega sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machida defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Machida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Omega is working away from the top position though.
Omega not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Omega's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Omega's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omega is trying to stand back up.
Machida throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omega has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Omega manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Omega tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Omega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega stuffs the takedown attempt from Machida. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Machida.
Omega misses with a hook
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack Omega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Omega stuffs the takedown.
Machida looks winded!
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Omega misses with a wild combination.
Omega misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Omega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Omega gets tackled into the cage by Machida. Machida maintains the clinch.
Omega tries for a takedown but Machida manages to get underhooks.
Omega goes for a takedown attempt but Machida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Omega misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Omega looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Omega throws a big shot that misses.
Omega shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Omega showed some decent athleticism there.
Machida trying to control but Omega postures up.
Omega winds up and cracks Machida with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Machida is not content to let Omega control the position.
Machida is trying to get back to full guard.
Machida is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega working over Machida with some ground and pound. Machida looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Omega connects with a nice short shot to Machida's temple.
Machida should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Omega prevents Machida from standing back up.
Omega scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Omega connects with a nice short shot to Machida's temple.
Omega looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Machida with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Machida is rocked!
Omega 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.
Machida is still in real trouble! Can Omega finish him?
Omega postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Machida to stand up.
Machida slips a straight right by Omega.
Omega drops Machida with a big left hand! Machida is injured, injured bad! Omega jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Omega!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hank Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irvin Ross (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Nichols!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Irvin Ross!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichols scores with a takedown into Ross's guard.
Nichols won't allow Ross to get back to his feet.
Nichols seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nichols throws a strike but Ross rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nichols keeping full guard, as Ross tries to pass.
Nichols managing to control the position.
Nichols manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross is squirming around, avoiding Nichols's attempts to control the action.
Nichols throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ross really wants to buck Nichols off and get back to his feet.
Ross is squirming around, avoiding Nichols's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nichols tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ross can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nichols jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ross is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ross and Nichols has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Nichols is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ross knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ross pushes Nichols away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nichols gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols working the strikes but Ross uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nichols is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ross is trying to stand.
Nichols content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nichols is trying to control. Ross wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nichols's waist but Nichols gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ross off to one side.
Nichols closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ross circles away.
No luck for Nichols with that takedown attempt.
Ross uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ross forces Nichols back against the cage and clinches.
Nichols changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ross fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Nichols. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nichols is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nichols misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ross shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nichols pinned against the cage. Nichols gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Nichols dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Ross. Beautiful body shot.
Nichols fails with the takedown.
Nichols tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nichols gets caught napping as Ross dives in and scores a takedown. Nichols manages to retain guard.
Ross being controlled here momentarily.
Ross tries to free his leg and advance position but Nichols is retaining full guard.
Ross drops back looking for a leg! Nichols is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nichols manages to kick Ross off! Ross jumps back into Nichols's guard.
Nichols 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross looking to sit in guard and control but Nichols gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ross is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nichols has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nichols working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ross wants to stand and escape but Nichols is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nichols accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ross is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nichols is controlling him.
Nichols looking to sit in guard and control but Ross gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nichols working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ross doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ross manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nichols is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ross is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nichols has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ross can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ross keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nichols's head.
Nichols is looking for a triangle here but Ross uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ross is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nichols has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hank Nichols overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nichols throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross stalks Nichols and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nichols's face. Nichols staggers backwards, shaken.
Nichols will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nichols circles away.
Nichols shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Nichols. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nichols is defended easily by Ross.
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!
Ross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ross looks for a takedown but Nichols sprawls well.
Nichols doesn't manage to clinch there - Ross circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irvin Ross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nichols's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nichols with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ross counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nichols trying to strike off his back.
Nichols wants to sweep but no luck.
Nichols trying to control the position.
Ross forces his way into half guard.
Ross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nichols doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ross.
Ross tries to pass to full mount but Nichols defends it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ross is taking a breather. Nichols says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ross prevents Nichols from standing back up.
Ross is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nichols trying to control from the bottom.
Ross is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nichols is just riding it out for now. Ross eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols is trying to get back to full guard.
Nichols is working hard here to advance position.
Ross drops an elbow to the side of Nichols's head.
Ross decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nichols tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols fails to land the takedown.
Nichols tries to clinch up but Ross circles away and keeps his distance.
Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ross drives through with a takedown into Nichols's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ross trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Ross works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nichols is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ross pulls his head out easily.
Nichols flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross trying to control from half guard but Nichols is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nichols trying to control but Ross postures up.
Nichols is refusing to be controlled, as Ross sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ross connects with a nice short shot to Nichols's temple.
Ross seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ross is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irvin Ross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ross has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Irvin Ross!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Irvin Ross!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Irvin Ross!
Irvin Ross wins by unanimous decision!
Irvin Ross took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Dragon for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdula Hanlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Guzman (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdula Hanlon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guzman shoots and misses
so Hanlon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hanlon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guzman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guzman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanlon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hanlon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanlon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guzman is keeping the position for now.
Hanlon is working hard here to advance position.
Guzman 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanlon tries to free his leg and advance position but Guzman is retaining full guard.
Hanlon throws a strike but Guzman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hanlon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guzman defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guzman has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hanlon to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Guzman is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hanlon pulls down on the head and he's put Guzman to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abdula Hanlon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blake Grengar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Donaldson (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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195 lbs
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KO power |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Grengar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Donaldson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grengar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Donaldson tries to score a body lock takedown but Grengar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grengar prevents Donaldson from breaking the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Grengar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Donaldson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Donaldson takes a shot to the head.
Grengar stalling against the cage.
Grengar seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Grengar for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Blake Grengar.
Donaldson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grengar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Donaldson being controlled against the cage.
Donaldson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grengar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grengar slows down the pace here.
Donaldson decides to pull guard.
Grengar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Donaldson pulls Grengar in close to his closed guard and prevents Grengar from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson pushes a forearm under Grengar's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Grengar is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Donaldson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terry Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Layfon Alseif (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Layfon Alseif!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns pushes Alseif up against the cage in a clinch.
Alseif misses with a body punch.
Burns gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alseif really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Burns showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Terry Burns.
Burns fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alseif to the ground. Burns is now in Alseif's guard.
Alseif can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burns controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alseif for as long as he can get away with.
Burns could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Terry Burns just wasn't active enough.
Jab, jab by Alseif - just one landing.
Alseif misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burns.
Alseif lands an overhand right.
Burns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A left and a right from Alseif both land. Nice combination.
Alseif looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Burns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burns taking a breather.
Alseif throws a head punch that misses.
Burns drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alseif pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alseif throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
Burns closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alseif did well to prevent Burns getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Terry Burns wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Alseif lands a right hook to the body.
Alseif lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
Alseif lands a two punch combo.
Burns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alseif is trying to defend but Burns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Burns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns moves into full mount! Alseif won't be happy about that!
Burns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Terry Burns dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burns shoots for a takedown but Alseif saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Burns here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Alseif throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
Burns looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Burns seems content to control.
Alseif on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burns works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alseif is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Burns locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Alseif is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terry Burns!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Donaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zizi Tomphson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donaldson comes to the cage accompanied by My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up). 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathan Donaldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zizi Tomphson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donaldson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomphson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Donaldson sprawls well initially but Tomphson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Donaldson wants to improve his position but Tomphson is controlling well.
Tomphson not doing much here.
Donaldson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tomphson.
Donaldson tries to kick Tomphson off but Tomphson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tomphson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tomphson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tomphson wants to stand but Donaldson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomphson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Donaldson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tomphson postures up.
Donaldson has his foot on Tomphson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tomphson works his way back into a safe position though.
Donaldson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tomphson is looking to stand up but Donaldson won't let him.
Tomphson looking to pass the guard.
Tomphson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tomphson tries to stand but Donaldson is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tomphson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Donaldson's half guard.
Tomphson tries to pass to full mount but Donaldson defends it.
Donaldson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tomphson wants to get back to his feet.
Tomphson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomphson drops an elbow to the side of Donaldson's head.
Donaldson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tomphson on the ground.
Tomphson trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donaldson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Tomphson manages to move to mount!
Tomphson controlling his opponent.
Donaldson tries to lock up and control but Tomphson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomphson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Donaldson working to try and regain half guard.
Donaldson is breathing heavily.
Tomphson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomphson is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zizi Tomphson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Donaldson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tomphson as he jumps to the side.
Donaldson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tomphson pinned against the cage. Tomphson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tomphson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donaldson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomphson.
Tomphson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tomphson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomphson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Donaldson controls his leg.
Tomphson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Donaldson trying to control here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tomphson throwing shots but Donaldson is blocking nicely.
Donaldson pushes Tomphson off looking to stand but Tomphson dives back in and keeps control.
Tomphson trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomphson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Donaldson!
Donaldson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tomphson controlling the pace for now.
Donaldson tries to hold on but Tomphson pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Tomphson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tomphson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tomphson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Donaldson is looking to escape.
Tomphson is working for a guillotine from mount but Donaldson frees his head quite easily.
Donaldson regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson punching from the bottom.
Donaldson is looking for a sweep. Tomphson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tomphson in particular looking to stall.
Tomphson 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donaldson pushes Tomphson off looking to stand but Tomphson dives back in and keeps control.
Zizi Tomphson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donaldson wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zizi Tomphson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Donaldson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Donaldson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tomphson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tomphson trying to control the position here.
Tomphson wants to get back to his feet but Donaldson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Donaldson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Donaldson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomphson is keeping the position for now.
Tomphson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomphson has control of Donaldson's left arm, preventing Donaldson from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Tomphson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Zizi Tomphson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tomphson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jonathan Donaldson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tomphson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tomphson wants it to stay on the feet.
Tomphson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donaldson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tomphson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donaldson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tomphson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Donaldson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tomphson's brow.
Donaldson pulls guard.
Tomphson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Donaldson, up you get!
Donaldson throws a head kick but Tomphson moves out of range.
Tomphson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Donaldson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomphson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tomphson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Donaldson on his heels. He'll look to pass Donaldson's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomphson stands up over Donaldson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tomphson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tomphson passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomphson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Donaldson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Donaldson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Donaldson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tomphson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomphson landing shots from mount.
Tomphson landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donaldson is just holding on here. Tomphson manages to take his back.
Tomphson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Donaldson to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zizi Tomphson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tomphson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Zizi Tomphson!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Zizi Tomphson!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Zizi Tomphson!
Zizi Tomphson wins by unanimous decision!
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FIGHT
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