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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Crocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Two Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Two Power enters the cage!
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225 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Crocop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Two Power!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Two Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocop throws a right hand that Power ducks under and follows up with a left that Power also avoids with ease.
Power misses the shot to the body.
Power throws a body punch but Crocop moves out of range.
Crocop misses with the combination.
Crocop misses with a wild combination.
Crocop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Power circles away quickly and effectively.
Crocop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Crocop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crocop lands with a slapping head kick.
Some wild striking there from Power.
Some wild striking there from Power.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocop misses with a head kick.
Power shoots in and gets a takedown into Crocop's guard.
Power is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Power scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crocop working for a triangle but Power defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crocop controls Power momentarily but Power frees himself.
Power in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocop controls Power momentarily but Power frees himself.
Power with a flurry of punches that miss.
Power throwing strikes from guard but Crocop blocks nicely.
Power is in close to Crocop's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power throwing strikes but missing.
Crocop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Power throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crocop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Power content to stall in guard here.
Power with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Power scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crocop trying to keep a closed guard but Power is proving a slippery customer.
Crocop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Power defends it easily.
Power scoring with some ground and pound.
Crocop has momentary wrist control but Power slips an elbow through the middle.
Crocop trying to keep a closed guard but Power is proving a slippery customer.
Power works over Crocop with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power postures up.
Power landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power with a nice head shot there.
Crocop has Power pulled in close to control his posture.
Crocop is trying to control the position but Power postures up.
Power is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Power working some strikes from top position.
Crocop wants to sweep here but Power controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power postures up and lands a big shot to Crocop's brow.
Power scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Power's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Two Power dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab, jab by Power - just one landing.
Power throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Power throws out a loose jab but Crocop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crocop slips under a jab from Power.
Mirko Crocop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crocop throws a right hand that Power ducks under and follows up with a left that Power also avoids with ease.
Crocop throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Crocop goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Power throws a good cross that connects.
Power lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power thows a body shot but no joy.
Power misses with a series of wild punches.
Crocop misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocop with a hook.
A punch combination from Power misses.
Power bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Power grinds an elbow into Crocop's temple.
Power looks up at the clock and then as Crocop takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Power smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Power working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crocop tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Power wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Power working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power scores with punches from side control.
Crocop is rocked!
Power is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crocop knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oh Crocop is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Power cracks Crocop with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Power immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Crocop is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Power!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Two Power!
During a confident post fight interview, Two Power thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorgar Grimnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorgar Grimnar will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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168 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorgar Grimnar!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Grimnar does no damage.
Grimnar shoots for a takedown but Shields saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grimnar feints a jab promting Shields to slip. Grimnar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shields slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shields gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grimnar counters with a head kick.
Grimnar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shields is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grimnar is defending well.
Shields can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimnar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shields misses with a takedown
and Grimnar counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimnar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grimnar forces Shields back against the cage and clinches.
Grimnar breaks the clinch.
Shields closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grimnar did well to prevent Shields getting side control.
Grimnar trying to hold on to Shields's head to control him but Shields postures up.
Shields is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grimnar defends it well.
Shields is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grimnar is just riding it out for now. Shields eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimnar wants to improve his position but Shields is controlling well.
Grimnar is trying to stand.
Shields passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Grimnar!
Shields pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Shields has control of Grimnar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grimnar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimnar is looking to improve his position but Shields isn't that keen on the idea.
Grimnar holds on for dear life.
Shields can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grimnar is looking to escape.
Grimnar is desperately trying to improve his position but Shields has a good base and remains in mount.
Shields with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Grimnar is surviving well by controlling Shields's body position as best he can.
Shields looking for a guillotine from mount but Grimnar is having none of it.
Shields goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Grimnar is on top in guard.
Shields looking for a guillotine here but Grimnar defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimnar trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
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 Jake Shields will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shields's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shields fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shields keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grimnar!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Grimnar lands with a cross.
Grimnar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grimnar misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Shields with that takedown attempt.
Shields gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grimnar counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimnar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grimnar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grimnar doesn't manage to clinch there - Shields circles away.
Grimnar jabs at Shields's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimnar is looking to clinch but Shields is avoiding it.
Grimnar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grimnar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shields, pushing him back against the cage.
Shields wants a takedown but no success here.
Grimnar stops a takedown attempt from Shields.
Grimnar tries to score a body lock takedown but Shields shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grimnar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shields wants to control from the top but Grimnar keeps moving.
Grimnar has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shields off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimnar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shields is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grimnar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grimnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimnar looks to land a combination. Shields sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grimnar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lorgar Grimnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimnar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grimnar scores with a punch to the head.
Grimnar shoots and misses
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grimnar won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimnar is looking to regain half guard here but Shields keeps moving and retains side control.
Shields is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grimnar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shields is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grimnar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grimnar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorgar Grimnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grimnar is defended easily by Shields.
Shields leaves Grimnar 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimnar pushes Shields up against the cage in a clinch.
Grimnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grimnar moves in looking to clinch but Shields pushes him off.
Shields tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grimnar swivels and escapes.
Shields walks into a left hand.
Grimnar lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grimnar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jake Shields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Grimnar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shields doesn't seem phased though.
Grimnar cracks Shields with a good jab.
Grimnar dives in and grabs Shields's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shields pushes down on Grimnar's head and hops out.
Jake Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorgar Grimnar.
Shields fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grimnar tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields misses with a takedown
and Grimnar counters with a nice body kick.
Shields looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grimnar shoots for a double leg takedown but Shields sprawls well. He's pushed Grimnar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shields shoots in and drives through. Grimnar sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grimnar shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body kick from Grimnar.
Shields avoids the head kick by Grimnar.
Grimnar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shields enables Grimnar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shields manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Grimnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shields throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorgar Grimnar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grimnar 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorgar Grimnar!
Lorgar Grimnar made sure to mention his sponsor, DJs Locker in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Delo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Austurias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delo Santos comes to the cage accompanied by Last Resort. On his way into the cage it seems that Diego Delo Santos has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Diego Delo Santos seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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179 lbs
11 - 10 - 1 |
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188 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Delo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Austurias!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austurias scores with a nice head shot.
Austurias misses with an uppercut.
Austurias fails with the takedown.
Austurias misses with an uppercut
and Delo Santos counters with a body kick.
Austurias tries to clinch but Delo Santos moves out of range.
Delo Santos slips a jab from Austurias.
Delo Santos misses with a double jab.
Delo Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Danga de danga de dang - Delo Santos scores with a four punch combination!
Austurias takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Austurias.
A cross from Delo Santos lands.
Delo Santos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delo Santos blocks a head kick by Austurias.
Austurias looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A bone on bone clash there as Delo Santos blocks the leg kick.
Delo Santos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austurias misses with a wild combination.
Delo Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diego Delo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Austurias.
Delo Santos slips a jab and a cross from Austurias.
Delo Santos throws a right hand that Austurias ducks under and follows up with a left that Austurias also avoids with ease.
Delo Santos scores with a three punch combo!
Delo Santos with a jab.
Austurias looks for a takedown but Delo Santos sprawls well.
Austurias misses with a head kick.
Delo Santos moves away from the strike by Austurias.
Delo Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Austurias throws a poor cross that misses
and Delo Santos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Austurias swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Delo Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Austurias looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delo Santos lands an overhand right.
Delo Santos lands a left and a right that sends Austurias crashing to the canvas! Delo Santos dives into mount looking to finish!
Austurias is rocked!
Austurias avoids a series of strikes thrown by Delo Santos.
Delo Santos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austurias is trying to escape the mount.
Austurias is still trying to improve position.
Delo Santos thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Austurias is trying desperately to improve position.
Delo Santos landing shots from mount.
Austurias is still in real trouble! Can Delo Santos finish him?
Delo Santos lands a big elbow - Austurias is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Austurias is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Diego Delo Santos!
During a confident post fight interview, Diego Delo Santos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Zanotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessandro Pittana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zanotto comes to the cage accompanied by Ben Zanotto -by- Rancid. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Zanotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alessandro Pittana!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pittana loads up on a big right hand but Zanotto slips the punch.
Pittana connects with a looping right hand.
Pittana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zanotto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pittana swings for the body but Zanotto moves out of range.
Zanotto just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pittana.
Pittana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zanotto has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zanotto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Zanotto misses.
Pittana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pittana lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Zanotto is looking to close the distance but Pittana sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Zanotto crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Zanotto is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Alessandro Pittana!
Alessandro Pittana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Tippin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov comes to the cage accompanied by Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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268 lbs
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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
33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksander Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pete Tippin!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tippin is looking to land body kicks.
Tippin cracks Ivanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ivanov looks for a takedown but Tippin sprawls well.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Tippin tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tippin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tippin digs a good hook to Ivanov's body.
Ivanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tippin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ivanov on his heels. He'll look to pass Ivanov's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tippin trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Tippin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tippin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tippin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tippin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ivanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tippin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tippin defends well.
Tippin content to stall in guard here.
Tippin connects with a couple of short punches.
Tippin working some strikes from top position.
Tippin landing with the ground and pound.
Ivanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ivanov, not yet.
Tippin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ivanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tippin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ivanov is tightening it up a little... Tippin has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tippin reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tippin taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ivanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aleksander Ivanov!
Aleksander Ivanov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace comes to the cage accompanied by Pray by Jay-Z feat. Rob Dougan. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antoine Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wallace sprawls well initially but Sparks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
Sparks is pressing down on Wallace's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wallace is holding on for now.
Sparks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wallace doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sparks.
Wallace wants to improve his position but Sparks is controlling well.
Wallace trying to control here.
Sparks is working for a submission of some sort.
Wallace trying to hold on to Sparks's head to control him but Sparks postures up.
Sparks tries to pass to full mount but Wallace defends it.
Wallace moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks is pushing down on Wallace's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wallace is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sparks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wallace defending well though.
Wallace works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sparks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparks is looking to advance position but Wallace has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Sparks regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace seems to be working for a kimura but Sparks defends the submission attempt.
Sparks is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Wallace there.
Wallace lands strikes from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sparks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wallace scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wallace is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sparks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wallace.
Nice strikes from Wallace there.
Wallace scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Wallace there.
Wallace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sparks defending well though.
Sparks pushes Wallace off and gets back to his feet.
Sparks takes one to the side of the head.
Wallace moves into the clinch.
Sparks stalling in the clinch.
Wallace lands with a right to the head.
Wallace pushes Sparks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sparks is rocked!
Wallace turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wallace manages to end up in side control.
Sparks is still in real trouble! Can Wallace finish him?
Sparks is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks looking for a sweep but Wallace has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sparks is looking to improve his position but Wallace isn't that keen on the idea.
Sparks seems to have recovered his senses.
Wallace drops a big elbow. That's hurt Sparks! More shots from Wallace and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoine Wallace!
In his post fight interview, Antoine Wallace gave a big smile as he said 'The A-Train rolls on! Find me someone else to put on their back.'.
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