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Blood Force 3: Warriors PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gawen Macellius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Miller could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gawen Macellius's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gawen Macellius!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macellius looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Miller leaves Macellius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Macellius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dan Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gawen Macellius.
Miller is looking to clinch but Macellius is avoiding it.
Miller lands with a straight right. Macellius didn't see that one coming.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Macellius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macellius fails to land the takedown.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Macellius looks gassed!
Miller tries to clinch up but Macellius circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller leaves Macellius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Macellius tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miller scores with a one two! Macellius had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller throws out a powerful jab.
Miller works over Macellius's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to clinch up but Macellius keeps it at a distance.
Miller rushes Macellius and presses him up against the cage.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Macellius avoids the damage to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Miller is trying to maintain a safe position but Macellius gets an underhook and turns Miller into the cage.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Miller.
Miller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Macellius or not.
Miller is working for takedown but Macellius is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macelliuss head.
Miller is trying to maintain a safe position but Macellius gets an underhook and turns Miller into the cage.
Macellius is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Miller tries to score a body lock takedown but Macellius shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miller successfully pulls guard.
Macellius stops Miller from standing up.
Macellius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Macellius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller seems keen to control Macellius's posture.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Macellius is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Macellius postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Macellius preventing the sweep.
Macellius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Macellius changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Macellius manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller tries to clinch but Macellius moves out of range.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Miller wants to clinch up but Macellius keeps it at a distance.
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Macellius.
Macellius circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to clinch but Macellius is avoiding it.
Miller lands a jab.
Miller tries to clinch but Macellius is having none of it.
Macellius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Macellius off to one side.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Miller lands a jab.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
Miller wants to clinch.
Macellius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller tries to clinch but Macellius moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Macellius or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller which made him look bad.
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.
Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Macellius's head backwards.
Macellius keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller forces Macellius back against the cage and clinches.
Miller is trying to maintain a safe position but Macellius gets an underhook and turns Miller into the cage.
A hook to the body from Miller.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Miller.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Macellius managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Miller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Macellius or not.
Macellius keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Macellius keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller scores with a knee to the head.
Macellius has Miller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Macellius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miller trying to stall but Macellius improves his position.
Macellius has Miller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Macellius prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Miller has Macellius pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macellius manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Macellius fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Macellius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gawen Macellius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macellius looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Miller is looking to clinch but Macellius is avoiding it.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Macellius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macellius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miller defends it nicely.
Dan Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gawen Macellius.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Macellius shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Macellius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Macellius is breathing heavily.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macellius shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller tries to clinch there but Macellius circles away.
Macellius shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
Miller tries to clinch but Macellius is having none of it.
Miller tries to clinch up but Macellius circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Macellius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macellius fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miller avoids it really well and circles away.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macellius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Macellius or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller which made him look bad.
Miller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Macellius's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Macellius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
Macellius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Macellius keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Macellius's hands.
Miller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Macellius fails to land the takedown.
Miller is looking to clinch but Macellius is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Macellius circles away.
Miller is looking to clinch but Macellius is avoiding it.
Miller wants to clinch.
Miller scores with a punch to the head.
Macellius is trying desperately to land a takedown but Miller is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Macellius.
Macellius gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Macellius dives in and grabs Miller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes down on Macellius's head and hops out.
Macellius swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller tries to clinch but Macellius is having none of it.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Miller is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Macellius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Macellius pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Macellius shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Macellius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Macellius seems unphased.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Macellius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
Miller is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Macellius.
Miller wants to clinch up but Macellius keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Miller dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Macellius needs to keep his hands up - Miller had a free shot at his head there.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Macellius swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Macellius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miller defends it nicely.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macellius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Macellius closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Macellius pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Macellius pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macellius shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Macellius gets slowly back to his feet.
Dan Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gawen Macellius.
Macellius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Macellius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macellius swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller tests Macellius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
Macellius misses the body punch
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Macellius shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Macellius gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Macellius shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Macellius gets slowly back to his feet.
Macellius shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macellius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macellius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dan Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller tries to clinch up but Macellius circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Macellius fails to land.
Miller is trying to stall.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macellius's elbow.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macellius.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller trying to stall but Macellius improves his position.
Miller is pressed up against the cage. Macellius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miller down to the mat. Miller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Macellius circles away.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macellius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Macellius circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Miller as he connects with a hook.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller tries to clinch but Macellius moves out of range.
Macellius on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Macellius throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Macellius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Macellius takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Macellius.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miller wants to clinch up but Macellius keeps it at a distance.
Macellius tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Macellius takes one on the button.
Macellius swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Macellius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Macellius pushes him off.
Macellius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Macellius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miller tries to clinch but Macellius moves out of range.
Macellius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miller is looking to clinch but Macellius is avoiding it.
Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Macellius.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macellius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Macellius pushes him off.
Gawen Macellius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab, jab by Miller - just one landing.
Macellius fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miller 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 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Miller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Araya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Araya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Sierra!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sierra looks for a takedown but Araya sprawls well.
Sierra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sierra misses with a takedown attempt - Araya sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sierra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Araya lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Frank Sierra has been cut.
Sierra tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ryan Araya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sierra.
Sierra looking for a takedown.
Sierra tries to score a body lock takedown but Araya shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Araya tries to break the clinch but Sierra is controlling the position.
Araya misses with a knee to the head.
Araya misses with a knee strike.
Sierra lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ryan Araya has been cut.
Araya is trying to maintain a safe position but Sierra gets an underhook and turns Araya into the cage.
Sierra tries to pull guard but Araya holds him up against the cage and eventually Sierra drops back down to his feet.
Araya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Araya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sierra changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Araya fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sierra shoots in for a double leg but Araya sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araya tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sierra counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sierra wants to pass the guard but Araya is defending well.
Sierra is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sierra sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sierra sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sierra looking to ground and pound but Araya is blocking nicely.
Araya is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Araya stops Sierra from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Araya is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
A nice elbow there by Sierra.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araya is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sierra tries to control but Araya wriggling away.
Sierra throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
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.
Araya is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Sierra misses with a head shot.
Araya holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sierra tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sierra takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Araya is squirming around, avoiding Sierra's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Sierra dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Araya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sierra drives through and clinches with Araya against the cage.
Sierra is trying to drag Araya to the mat but Araya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sierra has a couple of punches blocked by Araya.
Sierra keeps control of Araya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sierra goes for a takedown attempt but Araya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sierra dodges the punch combination from Araya.
Sierra circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sierra counters with a single leg into guard. Araya didn't expect that.
Sierra slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Araya wants to stand and escape but Sierra is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierra trying to control but Araya is working from the bottom.
Araya is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sierra wants to control from the top but Araya keeps moving.
Sierra looking to sit in guard and control but Araya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Araya wants to stand but Sierra has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Araya wants to stand and escape but instead Sierra has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sierra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sierra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araya is keeping the position for now.
Araya keeping moving, preventing Sierra from controlling successfully.
Sierra has gone for a leg lock! Araya slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sierra's guard.
Araya wants to stand but Sierra has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sierra is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sierra is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Araya is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Araya has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Sierra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Araya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Araya tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sierra counters with a shoot takedown. Araya fights it but they end up in guard.
Sierra trying to control but Araya is working from the bottom.
Sierra controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sierra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sierra sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sierra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frank Sierra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sierra wants to control from the top but Araya keeps moving.
Sierra stops Araya from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sierra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Araya looks to clinch
and Sierra counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sierra works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araya parries the strikes from Sierra easily there. Sierra is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Araya to escape.
Araya tries to escape but Sierra is in control.
Araya dodges the ground and pound from Sierra.
Araya defending against the ground and pound.
Araya is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sierra tries to score with some ground and pound. Araya controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sierra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Araya has escaped the position, nice work there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sierra circles away from the clinch attempt
so Sierra counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Araya is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sierra is controlling him.
Sierra wants to control from the top but Araya keeps moving.
Araya wants to stand up but Sierra is controlling him.
Ryan Araya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Sierra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sierra's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Araya keeping moving, preventing Sierra from controlling successfully.
Sierra looking to sit in guard and control but Araya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sierra looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Sierra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sierra 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Sierra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between MJ Jakovina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gideon Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gideon Kane will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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160 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, MJ Jakovina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gideon Kane!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kane wants it to stay on the feet.
MJ Jakovina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakovina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kane with a hook.
Jakovina pushes Kane up against the cage in a clinch.
Jakovina wants a takedown.
Jakovina manages to pull guard.
Kane tries to stand but Jakovina is controlling from the bottom.
Jakovina tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kane wanted to stand there but Jakovina had control of the position.
Jakovina trying to control the position here.
Kane wants to get up but he can't break Jakovina's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakovina looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kane wanted to stand there but Jakovina had control of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kane throws a big shot that misses.
Jakovina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jakovina pulls guard effortlessly.
Jakovina looking for a sweep. Not yet Jakovina, not yet.
Kane would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kane being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Jakovina had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kane defends it easily.
Kane stopping the sweep attempt from Jakovina.
Jakovina has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kane off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jakovina clinches with his opponent.
Kane gets underhooks to prevent Jakovina's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MJ Jakovina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakovina displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kane up against the cage.
Jakovina presses Kane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jakovina tries to pull guard but Kane holds him up against the cage and eventually Jakovina drops back down to his feet.
Good body shot from Jakovina.
Kane wants to break free but Jakovina has control.
Jakovina has hold of one of Kane's legs. Kane is fighting the takedown attempt but Jakovina gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jakovina is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kane wants to stand but Jakovina is controlling the position.
Jakovina cracks Kane with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakovina controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakovina's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jakovina is pushing down on Kane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kane is fighting to maintain full guard but Jakovina has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jakovina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jakovina with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MJ Jakovina dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jakovina looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kane wants to get back to his feet.
Jakovina slows the pace down in half guard.
Jakovina moves into full mount! Kane won't be happy about that!
Jakovina sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee stands the fighters back up. MJ Jakovina just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jakovina tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jakovina somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jakovina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jakovina fails with a takedown attempt.
Kane connects with a crisp jab.
Jakovina tries to close the distance and clinch but Kane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jakovina is looking to clinch.
Kane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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.
Jakovina wants to clinch.
Jakovina moves in looking to clinch but Kane pushes him off.
Jakovina feints and as Kane raises his hands in defense, Jakovina changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jakovina not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kane kicks Jakovina off and gets to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jakovina.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MJ Jakovina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jakovina moves in looking to clinch but Kane pushes him off.
Jakovina shoots for a takedown but Kane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jakovina wants to clinch.
MJ Jakovina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane looks to land a combination but Jakovina avoids it well.
Jakovina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kane scores with a nice strike.
Jakovina shoots in for a takedown but Kane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jakovina clinches.
Kane wants to break free but Jakovina has control.
Jakovina wants a takedown.
Kane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Jakovina is controlling him.
Kane tries to break the clinch but Jakovina is controlling the position.
Jakovina drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four 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.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jakovina - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jakovina gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jakovina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kane's defenses.
Jakovina changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kane lands a nice shot that snaps Jakovina's head back.
Jakovina fails with the takedown.
Jakovina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MJ Jakovina dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jakovina fails to land the takedown.
Kane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jakovina. Jakovina circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kane misses with a straight left.
Kane sizes up Jakovina with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jakovina tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jakovina somewhat.
Kane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jakovina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakovina is looking to clinch.
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jakovina.
Kane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kane misses with a wild combination.
Jakovina is looking to clinch but Kane is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakovina wants to clinch.
Kane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jakovina is looking to clinch but Kane is avoiding it.
Jakovina closes the distance but Kane moves to the side
letting Kane counter with a right hand.
Jakovina misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MJ Jakovina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakovina has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Jakovina.
Jakovina lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jakovina.
Come on Jakovina - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kane tries to circle away but Jakovina has him pinned against the cage.
Jakovina pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kane gets underhooks to prevent Jakovina's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jakovina misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kane.
Jakovina prevents Kane from breaking the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Jakovina.
Jakovina keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kane's efforts to push away.
Jakovina is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakovina has Kane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jakovina has Kane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kane is looking to break free of the clinch but Jakovina has double underhooks.
Kane is trying to break free.
Kane wants to break free but Jakovina has control.
Kane wants to break free but Jakovina has control.
Kane wants to get back to striking at distance but Jakovina won't allow it.
Kane is trying to force a seperation but Jakovina has the dominant position.
Jakovina lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Jakovina has him pressed against the cage.
Jakovina is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kane can't fight it off and eventually Jakovina manages to take the fight to the floor. Kane looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jakovina scoring with some ground and pound.
Gideon Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakovina throwing strikes but missing.
Kane wants to stand and escape but Jakovina is having none of it.
Jakovina is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kane trying to strike off his back.
Jakovina works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jakovina seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jakovina seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kane for as long as he can get away with.
MJ Jakovina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
MJ Jakovina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jakovina, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MJ Jakovina!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Smiley Central (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Jorgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smiley Central has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Smiley Central!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hugh Jorgan!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorgan shoots for a takedown but Central saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Central with a poor takedown
and Jorgan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jorgan blocks the strikes from Central.
Jorgan blocks the strikes from Central.
Central misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Central strikes from the bottom but Jorgan uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Central throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Central is letting Jorgan control him for a moment.
Central chipping away with strikes from the bottom.
Jorgan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Central taking a bit of punishment here - Jorgan scoring with strikes.
Central throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Jorgan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Central to see if he's OK.
Jorgan moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Central swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Central is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jorgan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jorgan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Central?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Central is looking to improve his position but Jorgan isn't that keen on the idea.
Jorgan controlling his opponent.
Jorgan working the ground and pound effectively.
Jorgan controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgan lands a big shot there that rocks Central but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Central throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jorgan. What's that going to do exactly?
Jorgan controlling his opponent.
Jorgan tries to control but Central wriggling away.
Central is trying to reverse the position but instead Jorgan has taken his back - oops!
Jorgan has managed to slip his arm under Central's chin. This could be all over... yep, Central is tapping out! Submission win for Jorgan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hugh Jorgan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Kempton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie O Grady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Kempton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richie O Grady!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kempton thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Grady forces Kempton back against the cage and clinches.
O Grady lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Joe Kempton has been cut.
O Grady lands with a light punch inside.
Kempton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. O Grady just stands there and leans against the cage.
O Grady lands an uppercut.
O Grady connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kempton's face.
O Grady lands a shot to the body.
O Grady connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Kempton badly! Kempton tumbles to the floor and O Grady stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie O Grady!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xrok Jui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xrok Jui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronnie Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jui circles away.
Robinson pushes Jui up against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jui tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Xrok Jui has been cut.
Robinson just leaning against Jui, taking a breather.
Robinson lands an elbow just above Jui 's eye.
Robinson looking to throw knees to the head but Jui is blocking nicely.
Jui is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robinson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Robinson drops Jui with a big knee straight up the middle! Jui is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Jui is rocked!
Jui is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jui slaps away a takedown attempt from Robinson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oh Jui is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robinson.
Jui seems to have got his legs back now.
Robinson moves into the clinch.
Robinson landing knees to the body.
Robinson drops Jui with a big knee straight up the middle! Jui is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Robinson closes the distance and pushes Jui back into the cage.
Robinson lands an elbow just above Jui 's eye.
Robinson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jui lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Robinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson throws 2 knees - Jui can't escape Robinson's clinch. As Jui tries to escape again Robinson whips his head left to meet with another knee! That's knocked out Jui's gum shield and as Jui falls to the floor, the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ronnie Robinson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Tnornhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jo Kempton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Tnornhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jo Kempton!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tnornhammer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tnornhammer showed some decent athleticism there.
Tnornhammer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kempton sees it coming and defends easily.
Tnornhammer is looking for a kimura but Kempton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tnornhammer to get the leverage.
Kempton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tnornhammer pulls his head out easily.
Kempton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tnornhammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tnornhammer is looking for a kimura but Kempton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tnornhammer to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tnornhammer slips a nice elbow through Kempton's hands, connecting with Kempton's forehead.
Tnornhammer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tnornhammer 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.
Tnornhammer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tnornhammer seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Tnornhammer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tnornhammer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kempton's head.
Tnornhammer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kempton!
Kempton is trying to reverse the position but instead Tnornhammer has taken his back - oops!
Kempton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tnornhammer's arms.
Tnornhammer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Tnornhammer working for a choke but Kempton is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tnornhammer doesn't have the hooks in and Kempton manages to turn into his guard.
Kempton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tnornhammer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kempton, into his guard.
Kempton looks gassed!
Tnornhammer pushing down on Kempton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tnornhammer seems to be working for a kimura but Kempton defends the submission attempt.
Tnornhammer seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kempton is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eric Tnornhammer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chip Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fighting Baby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dawson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Some Bodies Gonna Get It. Baby is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chip Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fighting Baby!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson scores with a takedown into Baby's guard.
Dawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baby keeping moving, preventing Dawson from controlling successfully.
Dawson is in close to Baby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dawson won't allow Baby to sweep him here.
Dawson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Baby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawson.
Baby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dawson lands a couple of elbows.
Baby looking to control.
Dawson tries to free his leg and advance position but Baby is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Baby keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baby fails with the takedown
and Dawson counters with a single leg into guard. Baby didn't expect that.
Baby wants to sweep but no luck.
Baby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dawson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dawson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baby is looking to sweep but instead, Dawson has passed into half guard.
Baby wants to get back to full guard.
Dawson thows a huge punch but Baby dodges it nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Baby has his takedown stuffed
and Dawson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Baby!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson tries to control but Baby wriggling away.
Baby wants to control but Dawson is having none of it.
Baby holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dawson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson punching from mount but Baby doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson is breathing heavily.
Baby avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dawson.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A nice elbow there by Dawson.
Dawson throwing strikes here but Baby is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Baby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Baby's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Baby is working to get back to half guard.
Dawson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dawson cracks Baby with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dawson lands a heavy elbow.
Dawson thowing shots but they're missing.
Dawson lands a nice shot to the head.
Dawson looking to ground and pound but Baby is blocking nicely.
Baby is looking to improve his position but Dawson isn't that keen on the idea.
Dawson unloads with some shots from mount but Baby bucks and avoids them well.
Dawson unloads with some shots from mount but Baby bucks and avoids them well.
Baby is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Dawson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baby doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dawson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baby's guard.
Dawson throwing strikes but missing.
Baby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dawson 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.
Dawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dawson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dawson trying to control but Baby is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawson thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dawson.
Dawson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baby lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baby finds it's way round the side to connect with Dawson's head.
Baby has his takedown stuffed
and Dawson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baby's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baby wants to stand and escape but Dawson is having none of it.
Dawson throwing strikes from guard but Baby blocks nicely.
Dawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawson won't allow Baby to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baby might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dawson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dawson throwing strikes from guard but Baby blocks nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baby works the jab nicely.
Baby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dawson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baby.
Chip Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fighting Baby.
Baby throws a good cross that connects.
Baby stuns Dawson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawson manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dawson.
Baby lands with a nice combination. Dawson backs away looking to recover.
Baby has his takedown stuffed
so Dawson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baby controls Dawson momentarily but Dawson frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fighting Baby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Baby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dawson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dawson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baby.
Baby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dawson tries to avoid it but Baby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dawson to the ground. Dawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baby misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baby misses with a two punch combination.
Baby stuffs the takedown.
Baby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dawson at a distance.
Baby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baby shoots and misses
and Dawson counters with a takedown into side control.
Chip Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fighting Baby.
Dawson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baby has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dawson throws an elbow but Baby slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson trying to control the action but Baby is working from the bottom.
Baby is trying to improve his position.
Baby can't do much from the bottom here.
Baby taking a bit of punishment here - Dawson scoring with strikes.
Baby is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Baby feints and as Dawson raises his hands in defense, Baby changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dawson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baby is aware though and is defending well.
Baby lands a couple of digs.
Baby trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baby won't allow Dawson to sweep him here.
Dawson is looking for a triangle but Baby pushes his legs off easily.
Dawson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baby trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baby preventing the sweep.
Dawson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Baby misses with a takedown attempt
and Dawson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Baby is trying to get back to full guard.
Dawson thows a huge punch but Baby dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fighting Baby.
I think Baby 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 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Smoody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merlinius Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Smoody!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Merlinius Powers!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoody shoots in for a takedown but Powers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Powers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Powers lands with a nice combination. Smoody backs away looking to recover.
Smoody gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Powers.
Smoody takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smoody slips a jab and a cross from Powers.
Smoody cracks Powers with a good jab.
Powers lands with a hook. Smoody tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smoody takes one to the side of the head.
Powers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smoody is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Powers.
Smoody walks into a jab.
Powers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smoody looks to land a left hand but Powers moved out of range nicely.
Smoody has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Powers finds it's way round the side to connect with Smoody's head.
Decent striking displayed by Powers there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoody wants to clinch up but Powers keeps it at a distance.
Smoody shoots in for a takedown but Powers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smoody takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot by Powers.
Powers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smoody checks it well.
Powers slaps away a takedown attempt from Smoody, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Smoody. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smoody is breathing heavily.
A shot to de liver by Powers. Beautiful body shot.
Powers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Merlinius Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smoody takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powers rushes Smoody with punches - Smoody moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Smoody goes down! Powers follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merlinius Powers!
Merlinius Powers is the new welterweight champion!
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