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SEC 27: Cant Bully SEC PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Day Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dayman Remix. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cael Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Day Man!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Sanderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Man which made him look bad.
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Sanderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sanderson throws and elbow that misses. Man uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanderson's guard. Nice move by Man!
Sanderson striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Man postures up in Sanderson's guard and throws a big left but Sanderson blocks it.
Sanderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanderson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sanderson trying to control the position.
Sanderson strikes from his own guard.
Man passes into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sanderson is not content to let Man control the position.
Man drops an elbow to the side of Sanderson's head.
Man not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. Man connects with a nice short shot to Sanderson's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man trying to control the action but Sanderson is working from the bottom.
Sanderson is in trouble now - Man has advanced to mount!
Sanderson is trying to stand.
Sanderson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Cael Sanderson has been cut.
Sanderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Man landing strikes from the mount and Sanderson is in trouble!
Man looking to control but Sanderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Man has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanderson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Man looking to control but Sanderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanderson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sanderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Sanderson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Man scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sanderson?
Sanderson is trying to escape the mount.
Sanderson is bucking up trying to escape but Man cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Man wants to control the pace but Sanderson is squirming around nicely.
Man with shots to the head and body - Sanderson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Man in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sanderson tries to hold on but Man postures up.
Man with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man with shots to the head and body - Sanderson looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man working the ground and pound effectively.
Sanderson is trying to escape the mount.
Sanderson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sanderson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Man. What's that going to do exactly?
Sanderson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Man.
Man lands with some strikes.
Man pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sanderson is in a horrible position here. Man smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cael Sanderson's cut is getting worse.
Sanderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Man sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Man landing strikes from the mount and Sanderson is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Man has a good base and remains in mount.
Man unloading with bombs!
Sanderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanderson tries to get out of the position.
Man cracks Sanderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sanderson is working to get back to half guard.
Man wants to control the pace but Sanderson is squirming around nicely.
Man working Sanderson over with strikes here.
Sanderson is in a horrible position here. Man smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanderson is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man landing strikes from the mount and Sanderson is in trouble!
Cael Sanderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee warns Sanderson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Day Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cael Sanderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sanderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Man shoots and misses
and Sanderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Man's guard.
Sanderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Man wants to get back to his feet but Sanderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Man on the ground.
Sanderson throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Man is breathing heavily.
Sanderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man wants to stand but Sanderson is controlling the position.
Sanderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Man is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Man goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanderson prevents it.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man tries for a takedown but Sanderson manages to get underhooks.
Cael Sanderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Day Man.
Man throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Sanderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Man is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanderson scores a takedown into full mount!
Sanderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sanderson wants to control the pace but Man is squirming around nicely.
Sanderson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sanderson landing strikes from the mount.
Sanderson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sanderson lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanderson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Man looks a forlorn figure.
Sanderson landing shots from mount.
Sanderson looking to finish Man with some ground and pound. This is bad for Man!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Sanderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sanderson working Man over with strikes here.
The referee warns Man that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sanderson landing strikes from the mount.
Sanderson blocks Man's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Man is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Man takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sanderson dominating with strikes here.
Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cael Sanderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sanderson breaks from Man's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Sanderson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanderson looking to finish Man with some ground and pound. This is bad for Man!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man regains half guard.
Sanderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sanderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cael Sanderson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sanderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sanderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Man is looking for a triangle but Sanderson pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanderson throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
Sanderson throws a strike but Man rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson striking off his back.
Sanderson keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Man wants to stand but Sanderson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sanderson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Man is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanderson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sanderson tries to strike from the bottom.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Sanderson keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanderson ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Sanderson avoids the head kick by Man.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Sanderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sanderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Man's head.
Sanderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanderson wants to stand and escape but instead Man has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sanderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Man advances to half guard.
Sanderson tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson pushes Man off looking to stand but Man dives back in and keeps control.
Man moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Sanderson.
Sanderson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Man wants to control but Sanderson is keeping him busy.
Sanderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Man wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Man trying to control the position but Sanderson is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanderson counters with a shoot takedown. Man fights it but they end up in guard.
Sanderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Man wants to stand but Sanderson is controlling the position.
Sanderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Man controls Sanderson momentarily but Sanderson frees himself.
Man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanderson is aware though and is defending well.
Sanderson lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanderson lands a couple of digs.
Sanderson is working Man over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cael Sanderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Sanderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cowgill Nightmare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ehavoc dugre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Cowgill Nightmare has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cowgill Nightmare seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cowgill Nightmare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ehavoc dugre!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dugre fails with a takedown attempt.
Nightmare has his takedown stuffed
and dugre counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nightmare!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
dugre controlling from mount.
dugre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nightmare is looking to escape.
Nightmare on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nightmare tries to get out of the position.
Nightmare is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dugre controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nightmare wants to hold on but dugre pushes him away.
dugre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nightmare is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ehavoc dugre just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nightmare shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and dugre counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nightmare's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dugre preventing the sweep.
dugre with a flurry of punches that miss.
dugre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
dugre trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nightmare's guard.
dugre drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nightmare dives on top into guard.
Nightmare is looking to stand up but dugre won't let him.
Nightmare trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
dugre wants to stand up but Nightmare is controlling him.
Nightmare knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for dugre on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nightmare tries to free his leg and advance position but dugre is retaining full guard.
Nightmare has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nightmare trying to control but dugre is working from the bottom.
Nightmare is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ehavoc dugre 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.
dugre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nightmare counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
dugre tries to get to full guard but Nightmare has control of the leg.
dugre is looking to escape.
dugre kicks off Nightmare and gets to his feet.
Nightmare shoots in and bounces dugre off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dugre keeping moving, preventing Nightmare from controlling successfully.
dugre manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
dugre misses with a takedown attempt
and Nightmare counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nightmare.
dugre scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare misses with a takedown attempt
and dugre counters with a single leg into guard. Nightmare didn't expect that.
dugre lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nightmare pulls dugre in to control the position.
Nightmare looking for a sweep. Not yet Nightmare, not yet.
dugre distracts Nightmare with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
dugre trying to control but Nightmare is working from the bottom.
dugre tries to stand but Nightmare is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nightmare shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and dugre counters with a single leg into guard. Nightmare didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare is pulling down on dugre's head to control his posture.
dugre would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
dugre trying to control the position from guard on top but Nightmare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
dugre wants to stand but Nightmare is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ehavoc dugre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Nightmare's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
dugre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nightmare counters with a takedown into side control.
dugre is trying to escape the position but Nightmare is controlling the position.
dugre tries to bench press Nightmare off him but Nightmare keeps the position.
Nightmare decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nightmare with a poor takedown
and dugre counters with a shoot takedown. Nightmare fights it but they end up in guard.
Nightmare pulls dugre in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dugre stands up from Nightmare's guard - dugre perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
dugre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
dugre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
dugre won't allow Nightmare to sweep him here.
Ehavoc dugre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nightmare has a closed guard, preventing dugre from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and dugre defends well.
dugre controls from within his opponent's guard.
dugre trying to control but Nightmare is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dugre showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
dugre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nightmare was covering up waiting for the punch and dugre finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
dugre stopping the sweep attempt from Nightmare.
Ehavoc dugre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
dugre decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
dugre shoots and misses
and Nightmare counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cowgill Nightmare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
dugre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ehavoc dugre.
I've got dugre winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ehavoc dugre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jutta Urpilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Burt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burt has chosen "I Luv It" - Young Jeezy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jutta Urpilainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Burt!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burt thuds his shin into the meat of Urpilainen's side.
Nice jab there from Burt.
It looks like Jutta Urpilainen has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Urpilainen.
Urpilainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burt swivels and escapes.
Burt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Urpilainen has closed the distance and engaged Burt in a clinch.
Burt has had enough of the clinch but Urpilainen keeps him there for the moment.
Burt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urpilainen wants the takedown. Burt is fighting it off but Urpilainen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Burt's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burt has his foot on Urpilainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Urpilainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Urpilainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Burt has wrist control.
Burt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Urpilainen is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Urpilainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Urpilainen trying to control but Burt is working from the bottom.
Urpilainen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Burt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Urpilainen, into his guard.
Urpilainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burt defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Urpilainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Urpilainen wants to sweep here but Burt controlling him for the moment.
Urpilainen striking from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burt has gone for a leg lock! Urpilainen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burt's guard.
Urpilainen thows a big elbow that misses.
Burt has his foot on Urpilainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Urpilainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Urpilainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Burt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Urpilainen is in close to Burt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burt keeping moving, preventing Urpilainen from controlling successfully.
Urpilainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Urpilainen has managed to get both his arms back between Burt's legs - danger averted.
Burt looking for a guillotine here but Urpilainen defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urpilainen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Urpilainen 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.
Burt looks to move to half guard but instead Urpilainen has passed into mount! Damn!
The referee warns Burt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Urpilainen controlling from the full mount.
Burt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Urpilainen trying to control but Burt is having none of it.
Burt is desperately trying to improve his position but Urpilainen has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urpilainen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Urpilainen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Burt in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Urpilainen lands a nice shot to the head.
Burt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Urpilainen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Urpilainen looking to secure an arm triangle but Burt defends it well.
A nice elbow there by Urpilainen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burt is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jutta Urpilainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jutta Urpilainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Urpilainen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Burt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Urpilainen connects with a decent elbow.
Burt is looking for a sweep.
Urpilainen working the ground and pound from side control.
Urpilainen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Burt some visible discomfort.
Burt sneaks back into half guard.
Burt looking for submissions off his back.
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. Urpilainen connects with a nice short shot to Burt's temple.
Urpilainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Urpilainen scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burt is trying to get back to full guard.
Burt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burt is breathing heavily.
Urpilainen seems to be looking for submissions.
Urpilainen is trying to work for a kimura but Burt is defending well.
Urpilainen drops an elbow to the side of Burt's head.
Urpilainen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burt defends it well.
Ground and pound from Urpilainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Urpilainen winds up and cracks Burt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Urpilainen trying to mount his opponent but Burt defends it.
Burt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burt has his foot on Urpilainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Urpilainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Urpilainen advances position into side control!
Urpilainen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Urpilainen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Burt is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urpilainen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Urpilainen tries for a kimura but Burt is defending well.
Urpilainen controlling the position from side mount.
Burt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Urpilainen is working Burt over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Urpilainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burt, who protects the arm well.
Burt tries to bench press Urpilainen off him but Urpilainen keeps the position.
Urpilainen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burt is looking for a sweep.
Burt regains half guard there - taking advantage of Urpilainen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jutta Urpilainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jutta Urpilainen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Urpilainen slips a jab and a cross from Burt.
Burt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urpilainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burt throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Urpilainen.
Burt is looking to clinch but Urpilainen is avoiding it.
Burt throws a lazy right hand but Urpilainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burt swings for the body but Urpilainen moves out of range.
Urpilainen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Urpilainen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Urpilainen scoring with punches and elbows.
Urpilainen cracks Burt with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Burt takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Burt is not content to let Urpilainen control the position.
Urpilainen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urpilainen working the ground and pound from side control.
Burt tries to improve position but can't.
Burt gets back to half guard.
Urpilainen throwing shots but Burt is blocking nicely.
Urpilainen throwing shots but Burt is blocking nicely.
Urpilainen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burt is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Urpilainen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burt moves into full guard.
Burt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Urpilainen.
Burt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Urpilainen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Urpilainen is in close to Burt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urpilainen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burt has momentary wrist control but Urpilainen slips an elbow through the middle.
Urpilainen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Burt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Burt has escaped and now he's on top!
Burt slips nicely into half guard.
Burt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urpilainen gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burt being controlled here momentarily.
Henry Burt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urpilainen looking for subs off his back but Burt has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jutta Urpilainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Urpilainen, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jutta Urpilainen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Mutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolger Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Mutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rolger Gracie!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mutt!
It looks like Rolger Gracie has been cut.
Gracie throws a right hand that Mutt ducks under and follows up with a left that Mutt also avoids with ease.
Mutt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mutt throws out the jab.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mutt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
Mutt swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Mutt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
Mutt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mutt wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Mutt from getting back to his feet.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mutt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mutt striking off his back but it's not causing Gracie any problems.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Mutt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Mutt. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Matt Mutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolger Gracie.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mutt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Mutt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mutt is breathing heavily.
Mutt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Mutt.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mutt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gracie punishes Mutt's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mutt taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gracie connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mutt some visible discomfort.
Gracie working the ground and pound.
Mutt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow.
Gracie in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gracie cracks Mutt with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mutt down.
Gracie scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Mutt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Mutt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mutt tries to get out of the position.
Mutt taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gracie cracks Mutt with a big right hand but Mutt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gracie lands a nice forearm strike.
Check out the look on Gracie's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gracie scores with punches from side control.
Gracie landing strikes.
Mutt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mutt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutt is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie lands a few punches from side control.
Mutt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mutt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gracie lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mutt is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gracie cracks Mutt with a big elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutt is trying to get back to half guard.
Mutt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolger Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rolger Gracie's cut.
That's time! Mutt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Mutt looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie slips a straight right by Mutt.
Mutt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mutt tries a head kick but it misses.
Mutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mutt leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Mutt sprawls well.
Matt Mutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolger Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Mutt, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Mutt against the cage but Mutt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Mutt circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mutt misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie clinches.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mutt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mutt misses with a body kick.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mutt avoids it really well and circles away.
Matt Mutt is winning the standup battle so far.
Mutt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie cracks Mutt with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Mutt.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Mutt can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mutt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Mutt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutt has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Gracie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rolger Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mutt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie working over Mutt with some ground and pound. Mutt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie winds up and cracks Mutt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gracie is nestled in close to Mutt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mutt is trying to get back to full guard.
Mutt taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Mutt wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Mutt's head.
Mutt trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Mutt tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Mutt's temple.
Mutt trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie slips a nice elbow through Mutt's hands, connecting with Mutt's forehead.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Mutt's head.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
Mutt taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gracie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie stops Mutt from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolger Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rolger Gracie's cut.
That's time! Mutt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gracie shoots in and bounces Mutt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.
Mutt looking to control.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mutt's head.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie won't allow Mutt to get back to his feet.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie lands a few punches from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working away.
Mutt gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gracie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mutt hang on?
Gracie scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mutt is bucking up trying to escape but Gracie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gracie lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gracie prevents Mutt from getting the reversal.
Mutt wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie lands a big shot there that rocks Mutt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mutt is in a horrible position here. Gracie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie cracks Mutt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mutt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mutt is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mutt taking shots to the head.
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
Gracie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gracie looking to finish Mutt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mutt!
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mutt?
Mutt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie unloading with bombs!
Mutt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mutt's face.
Gracie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mutt's face.
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mutt?
Mutt tries to buck Gracie off but he can't manage it.
A nice elbow there by Gracie.
Matt Mutt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gracie looking to finish Mutt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mutt!
Gracie lands a big shot there that rocks Mutt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gracie landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Gracie.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutt is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie lands a heavy elbow.
Mutt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rolger Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Gracie.
A nice elbow there by Gracie.
Gracie landing punches.
Mutt is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie breaks from Mutt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Gracie.
Mutt is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gracie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mutt looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolger Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolger Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Diablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A W Rootbeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diablo comes to the cage accompanied by Motley Crue - Shout At The Devil. Rootbeer has chosen Amburgers and Wootbeer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Diablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, A W Rootbeer!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diablo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rootbeer.
A punch lands to the side of Rootbeer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diablo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rootbeer manages to avoid it.
Rootbeer slips a jab and a cross from Diablo.
Rootbeer moves into the clinch successfully.
Diablo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diablo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rootbeer. Rootbeer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diablo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rootbeer is just out of range.
Diablo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rootbeer closes the distance and pushes Diablo back into the cage.
Diablo is trying to break the clinch but Rootbeer has him pressed against the cage.
Rootbeer tries to stall but Diablo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rootbeer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diablo uses from the top position.
Rootbeer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diablo defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rootbeer striking off his back but it's not causing Diablo any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rootbeer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diablo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diablo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rootbeer's guard.
Diablo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diablo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rootbeer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diablo throws and elbow that misses. Rootbeer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diablo's guard. Nice move by Rootbeer!
Diablo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rootbeer controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rootbeer trying to control the position from guard on top but Diablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diablo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rootbeer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rootbeer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rootbeer trying to control the position from guard on top but Diablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer tries to free his leg and advance position but Diablo is retaining full guard.
Rootbeer pushing down on Diablo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rootbeer trying to control the pace.
Diablo gets full guard.
Rootbeer trying to control the position from guard on top but Diablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diablo looking for a guillotine here but Rootbeer defends easily.
Diablo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rootbeer is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer is pushing down on Diablo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diablo is fighting to maintain full guard but Rootbeer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diablo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rootbeer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diablo is looking to stand up but Rootbeer isn't so interested in that idea.
Diablo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rootbeer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diablo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rootbeer has Diablo in his guard.
Rootbeer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diablo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Diablo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rootbeer.
Diablo has an Americana. Rootbeer didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Diablo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Diablo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dick Diablo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Cardigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Crump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crump has chosen ac/dc- Higheway to Hell as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Orlando Cardigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, William Crump!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardigan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cardigan looks for a takedown but Crump sprawls well.
Cardigan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crump tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cardigan tries to clinch there but Crump circles away.
Cardigan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cardigan wants to stand but Crump is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cardigan wants to pass the guard but Crump is keeping the position.
Cardigan trying to control the position from guard on top but Crump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crump is pulling down on Cardigan's head. It's preventing any offense from Cardigan, at least for the moment.
Crump lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cardigan!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardigan tries to hold on but Crump postures up.
Cardigan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Crump not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cardigan wants to improve his position but Crump is controlling well.
Cardigan wants to get back to full guard but Crump has passed into side control.
Cardigan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cardigan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Crump is thwarting Cardigan's attempts to control the position.
Crump is working for a submission of some sort.
Cardigan moves into full guard.
Crump won't allow Cardigan to sweep him here.
Crump got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardigan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crump has managed to get both his arms back between Cardigan's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardigan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cardigan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crump can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardigan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crump slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cardigan has his foot on Crump's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crump works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cardigan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crump gets to his feet - Cardigan follows without any prompting.
Cardigan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cardigan feints and then cracks Crump's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crump down.
Crump defending well as Cardigan loads up on a big left hand.
Cardigan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crump swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cardigan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crump sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Cardigan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardigan is breathing heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crump checks a leg kick.
Cardigan swats away the attempt to clinch by Crump.
Orlando Cardigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crump throws a head kick but Cardigan moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crump tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cardigan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crump scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cardigan doesn't seem bothered though.
Cardigan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Cardigan misses its intended target.
Cardigan tries for a takedown but Crump sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Cardigan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A nice combination there by Crump.
Crump takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cardigan misses with a low kick as Crump jumps back.
Crump misses with a series of wild punches.
Cardigan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crump sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cardigan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cardigan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Both fighters circling a little - Crump finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cardigan wants a takedown.
Cardigan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crump is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Cardigan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crump taking a breather.
Crump gets underhooks to prevent Cardigan's takedown attempt.
Crump breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cardigan blocks a head kick by Crump.
A head kick misses from Crump.
Cardigan shoots in for a double leg but Crump sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cardigan moves in looking to clinch but Crump pushes him off.
Cardigan throws an overhand right that lands on Crump's shoulder, as Crump tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crump.
Crump darts in and clinches Cardigan up against the cage.
Crump lands a knee to the head.
Crump scores with a shoulder strike.
Cardigan wants a takedown.
Cardigan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cardigan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cardigan blocks an elbow strike from Crump.
Crump looking to throw knees to the head but Cardigan is blocking nicely.
Crump tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cardigan avoids it.
Cardigan gets control of Crump's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cardigan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cardigan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardigan looking for a guillotine here but Crump defends easily.
Cardigan wants to improve his position but instead Crump has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crump content to control rather than advance.
Cardigan tries to roll over but Crump keeps him under control.
Crump postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cardigan to stand up.
A head kick misses from Crump.
Cardigan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cardigan thumps Crump with a low kick.
Cardigan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crump.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Cardigan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cardigan moves out of range as Crump strikes.
William Crump is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crump defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cardigan.
Crump tries to keep at a distance but Cardigan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cardigan has picked Crump up - he's going for a ride! Cardigan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cardigan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cardigan is looking for a kimura here.
Cardigan is trying to control. Crump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crump wants to control but Cardigan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cardigan trying to pass the guard but Crump defending well.
Crump controlling the position for now.
Cardigan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cardigan wants to advance to full mount but Crump doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but William Crump will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cardigan looks to land a right hand but Crump moved out of range.
Crump checks a leg kick.
Cardigan lands a head kick. Crump smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cardigan misses with an uppercut.
Cardigan throws a sloppy head kick and Crump moves out of range easily.
Crump tries to clinch up.
Cardigan lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Cardigan.
Crump slips under a jab.
Crump stuffs the takedown.
Cardigan tries a low kick but Crump avoids it.
Crump swats away the attempt to clinch by Cardigan.
Cardigan throws a sloppy head kick
and Crump counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cardigan's knee momentarily.
Cardigan misses with a kick to the body
and Crump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crump takes a swing at Cardigan's ribcage but misses.
Cardigan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crump counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crump misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crump just misses with a punch to the body.
Crump avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cardigan shoots and misses
and Crump counters with a body kick that stops Cardigan in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Cardigan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crump tries to bum rush Cardigan with a series of wild strikes but Cardigan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cardigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cardigan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crump throws a head kick that misses.
Cardigan throws a hook but Crump blocks it.
Crump chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cardigan can pounce on him.
Cardigan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cardigan moves away from the strike by Crump.
Cardigan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crump but Crump pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cardigan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crump moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crump throws a body kick that misses.
Cardigan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crump.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardigan tries to clinch up
and Crump moves into the clinch.
Crump misses with a knee to the head.
Cardigan misses with a knee strike.
Cardigan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cardigan is trying to drag Crump to the mat but Crump just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crump displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cardigan up against the cage.
Crump is trying to break free.
Cardigan has Crump pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crump manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crump lands a nice knee to the body.
Crump stops a takedown attempt from Cardigan.
Crump with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cardigan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crump tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crump takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cardigan's brow.
Cardigan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crump walks away with a smile on his face. Cardigan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cardigan takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardigan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crump holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Crump throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cardigan blocks it with crossed arms.
Cardigan fails to pull guard.
Cardigan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crump throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cardigan blocks it with crossed arms.
Crump with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crump throws an elbow but misses.
Cardigan pulls guard effortlessly.
Cardigan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crump wanted to stand there but Cardigan had control of the position.
Cardigan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cardigan looking to secure an arm triangle but Crump defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardigan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Crump turns into him and now he's in Cardigan's guard.
Cardigan wants to improve his position but instead Crump has moved into half guard.
Cardigan wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardigan is looking to control Crump's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cardigan avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
William Crump comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crump 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Crump!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banner's entrance music is xavier rudd - energy song. A fine choice. Cash has chosen Manhunt Theme as his entrance music. Jimmy Cash will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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195 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Cash!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Cash.
Banner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Banner cracks Cash with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cash tries to bench press Banner off him but Banner keeps the position.
Banner working the ground and pound.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cash keeps working.
Cash is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cash is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Banner in side control lands a decent elbow.
Banner landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Banner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Banner working the ground and pound from side control.
Cash tries to buck Banner off but Banner is having none of it.
Check out the look on Banner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash tries to buck Banner off but Banner is having none of it.
Cash takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Banner trying to control the action but Cash is working from the bottom.
Banner cracks Cash with a big elbow.
Cash takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cash is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Banner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cash to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner cracks Cash with a big elbow.
Cash wants to get back to his feet but Banner drags him back down.
Banner working the ground and pound.
Cash is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash is looking for a sweep.
Banner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cash takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cash taking a bit of punishment here - Banner scoring with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Banner is working Cash over with some ground and pound from side control.
Banner lands a nice forearm strike.
Cash is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cash looks gassed!
Cash is being controlled here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner working the ground and pound.
Cash trying to remain calm as Banner controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cash is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner happy to just control the position for now.
Banner in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cash taking a bit of punishment here - Banner scoring with strikes.
Cash is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Banner 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.
Banner slips a nice elbow through Cash's hands, connecting with Cash's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Banner in particular looking to stall.
Banner 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.
Banner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Banner connects with a nice short shot to Cash's temple.
Banner slips a nice elbow through Cash's hands, connecting with Cash's forehead.
Banner is nestled in close to Cash, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner is taking a breather. Cash 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.
Cash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner slips a nice elbow through Cash's hands, connecting with Cash's forehead.
Banner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cash has hold of Banner's hands but Banner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Banner drops an elbow to the side of Cash's head.
Banner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Banner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner cracks Cash with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cash in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Banner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cash looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cash throws a right hand that Banner ducks under and follows up with a left that Banner also avoids with ease.
Cash misses with a wild combination.
Banner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cash did well to prevent Banner getting side control.
Banner lands with a punch from half guard.
Banner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Banner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cash wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cash tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg.
Banner moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cash.
Cash is breathing heavily.
Cash takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Banner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cash is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Banner politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Banner prefers to stall for the moment though.
Banner grinds an elbow into Cash's temple.
Banner grinds an elbow into Cash's temple.
Cash tries to improve position but can't.
Cash is being controlled here.
Banner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cash, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Banner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cash is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cash taking punishment in the form of punches.
Banner just content to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cash tries to bench press Banner off him but Banner keeps the position.
Banner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bruce Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cash takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Banner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cash knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash is trying to buck Banner off.
Cash takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cash takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Banner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Banner is staying tight to Cash's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cash is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Banner scoring with punches and elbows.
Banner cracks Cash with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash is not content to let Banner control the position.
Banner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Banner working the head with strikes.
Cash is not content to let Banner control the position.
Cash takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Banner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Banner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cash is not content to let Banner control the position.
Cash is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Banner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cash is not content to let Banner control the position.
Cash is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner is pressing down on Cash's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cash is holding on for now.
Banner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cash actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banner lands a nice short elbow.
Cash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Banner prevents Cash from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner working over Cash with some ground and pound. Cash looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cash wants to control but Banner is keeping busy.
Banner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cash has managed to free his arm - good work.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cash can do to turn this around?
Banner is taking a breather. Cash 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.
Banner trying to control from half guard but Cash is working away.
Banner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
Cash is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Banner scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash wants to control the action here but instead Banner manages to pass to full mount!
Banner scoring with strikes but Cash is staying in there.
Banner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Banner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cash is wriggling around trying to escape.
Banner cracks Cash with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Banner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Banner with good strikes from the mount here!
Banner landing shots from mount.
Cash takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Banner lands a big shot there that rocks Cash but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Banner landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner lands a heavy elbow.
Banner punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Banner with a couple of short strikes.
Banner lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Banner.
Banner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Banner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cash has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Banner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Banner scoring with strikes but Cash is staying in there.
The referee warns Cash that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Banner scoring with strikes but Cash is staying in there.
Banner breaks from Cash's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cash in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Banner breaks from Cash's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Banner is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cash to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cash shrugs it off.
A nice elbow there by Banner.
Banner with good strikes from the mount here!
Jimmy Cash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banner lands a big shot there that rocks Cash but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cash working to try and regain half guard.
Bruce Banner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banner lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:24
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:24
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Banner!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalti Nioka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Heart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nioka comes to the cage accompanied by Yellow submarines. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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282 lbs
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260 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kalti Nioka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Heart!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Heart. Nioka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Nioka.
Nioka shoots in but Heart avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nioka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nioka thows a huge punch but Heart dodges it nicely.
Heart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nioka.
Heart wants to get back to his feet.
Nioka working Heart over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nioka tries to pass to full mount but Heart defends it.
Nioka stops Heart from getting back to his feet.
Nioka works his way into full mount!
BOOM! Nioka connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Heart that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Heart squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Heart looks gassed!
Nioka putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Heart is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nioka is landing with some decent strikes but Heart is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nioka working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nioka has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Heart's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nioka connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Nioka! Heart is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kalti Nioka!
Kalti Nioka retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Quall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quall comes to the cage accompanied by Beach Blast. James Quall could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Oscar Sanchez's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Quall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oscar Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Quall looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Quall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Quall throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Quall staying out of range there.
Quall looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Quall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez shoots in and bounces Quall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Quall wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Quall wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sanchez tries to stand but Quall is controlling from the bottom.
Quall looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sanchez has picked Quall up and slammed him! Quall can't keep hold of the triangle and Sanchez manages to pass to side control!
Quall struggling a bit here.
Quall is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
Sanchez tries for a kimura but Quall is defending well.
Quall is looking to reverse the position.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanchez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Quall is looking for a sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Quall misses with a body shot.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Quall circles away and keeps his distance.
Quall scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one.
A big left from Quall misses.
James Quall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quall dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Quall throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Quall takes one on the button.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quall misses with a straight left.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Quall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Quall.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Quall.
Quall is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Quall misses with a head kick.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
James Quall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Sanchez.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Quall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quall throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Quall jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Quall works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quall scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Quall scores with a nice strike.
Quall scores with a nice head shot.
Quall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez checks a low kick from Quall.
Quall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Quall with a nice cross.
Quall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Quall throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Sanchez colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Quall as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Sanchez is left battered and dazed whilst Quall and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Quall!
James Quall retains his middleweight title!
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