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CFS 42: Lang vs Lesnoe PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Spasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Spasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Hemmingworth and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spasov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.
King stuffs the takedown.
Spasov is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Spasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spasov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
King shoots in and bounces Spasov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
King trying to control but Spasov is working from the bottom.
Spasov looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
Spasov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King postures up.
Spasov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
King trying to control but Spasov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King cracks Spasov with a solid left hand.
Spasov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
King postures up and lands a big shot to Spasov's brow.
Spasov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spasov trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Spasov.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
King looking to improve position, pressing down on Spasov's thigh with his hand. Spasov seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is King paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! King's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Spasov picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Spasov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Distor Centura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Centura comes to the cage accompanied by 12 Stones - Bulletproof. Daniels has chosen Flo Rida (Feat. Ne-Yo) - Be On You as his entrance music. Jack Daniels will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Distor Centura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels shoots and misses
and Centura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Centura.
Daniels looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Centura landing with the ground and pound.
Centura lands a couple of elbows.
Centura postures up and lands a big shot to Daniels's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Centura gets to his feet and stands over Daniels, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Daniels felt that one! Centura unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Daniels from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Distor Centura!
A very excited looking Distor Centura rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toby Clifford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 10 Years - All White kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Toby Clifford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Hemmingworth and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Clifford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clifford closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Clifford looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clifford wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith has one of Clifford's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clifford wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifford is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clifford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clifford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Clifford is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Clifford goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Clifford but great work by Smith.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clifford is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Clifford is defending well.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clifford is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith tries for a kimura but Clifford is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working away.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clifford knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clifford, who protects the arm well.
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clifford has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clifford is trying 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.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clifford has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clifford misses with a two punch combination.
Clifford shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifford shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifford fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Clifford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clifford is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
Clifford trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clifford trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Toby Clifford wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Clifford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Clifford persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Toby Clifford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clifford shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Clifford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clifford wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clifford throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Clifford tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Toby Clifford will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Clifford looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Clifford is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clifford is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clifford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Clifford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifford is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clifford to get the leverage.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clifford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clifford manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Clifford looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Clifford looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Clifford!
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Clifford is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clifford in side control, throwing shots but Smith defends.
Clifford taking a break here but Smith is having none of it and regains half guard.
Clifford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clifford controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to hold on to Clifford's head to control him but Clifford postures up.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Clifford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clifford content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toby Clifford.
I think Clifford has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Clifford!
A less than humble Toby Clifford misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bazza Corderer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olias Pasaltha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corderer comes to the cage accompanied by WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE. Olias Pasaltha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bazza Corderer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Olias Pasaltha!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ron Honeybunn and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corderer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pasaltha to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Corderer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pasaltha.
Pasaltha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Corderer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pasaltha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Corderer's head.
Corderer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pasaltha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pasaltha postures up in Corderer's guard and throws a big left but Corderer blocks it.
Pasaltha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pasaltha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Corderer's head.
Pasaltha throws a strike but Corderer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pasaltha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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!
Corderer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Corderer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasaltha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corderer.
Corderer forces his way into half guard.
Pasaltha tries to kick Corderer off in order to stand up. Corderer Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Pasaltha is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Pasaltha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Corderer decides to stand back up.
Corderer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pasaltha misses with a takedown attempt
and Corderer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Corderer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pasaltha drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pasaltha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Corderer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Corderer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corderer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pasaltha is one step ahead there.
Corderer working a defensive guard here.
Corderer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pasaltha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pasaltha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Corderer is breathing heavily.
Pasaltha throwing strikes but missing.
Pasaltha distracts Corderer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pasaltha being controlled here momentarily.
Pasaltha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasaltha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Corderer wants to sweep here but Pasaltha controlling him for the moment.
Pasaltha stands up over Corderer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Corderer is looking to stand up but Pasaltha isn't so interested in that idea.
Pasaltha throwing strikes but missing.
Pasaltha distracts Corderer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Corderer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Corderer is looking for a triangle but Pasaltha pushes his legs off easily.
Pasaltha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasaltha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pasaltha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Corderer's head.
Pasaltha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pasaltha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Corderer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pasaltha distracts Corderer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Corderer has his hands on Pasaltha's head, controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pasaltha lands a couple of digs.
Pasaltha with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corderer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Corderer is trying to control the position but Pasaltha postures up.
Pasaltha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corderer is keeping the position for now.
Corderer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olias Pasaltha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pasaltha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Corderer's waist but Corderer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pasaltha off to one side.
Pasaltha shoots in for a double leg but Corderer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Corderer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pasaltha to the mat! Pasaltha manages to get full guard.
Corderer trying to control but Pasaltha is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pasaltha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pasaltha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Corderer trying to control the position from guard on top but Pasaltha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pasaltha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pasaltha looking for a guillotine here but Corderer defends easily.
Corderer drops back looking for a leg! Pasaltha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pasaltha manages to kick Corderer off! Corderer jumps back into Pasaltha's guard.
Pasaltha seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corderer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Corderer is looking to stand up but Pasaltha won't let him.
Corderer preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pasaltha is still trying to improve position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pasaltha gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Corderer is standing up over Pasaltha. Pasaltha looks to escape but Corderer dives into side control.
Olias Pasaltha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pasaltha is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasaltha manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pasaltha wants to control but Corderer is keeping busy.
Corderer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pasaltha wants to get back to his feet.
Corderer wants to stand but Pasaltha has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pasaltha gets back to full guard.
Pasaltha wants to stand but Corderer is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasaltha keeping moving, preventing Corderer from controlling successfully.
Corderer wants to pass the guard but Pasaltha is keeping the position.
Corderer gets to his feet. Pasaltha looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Corderer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pasaltha.
Bazza Corderer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olias Pasaltha.
Corderer lands a head kick!
Pasaltha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Corderer looks for a takedown but Pasaltha sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasaltha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corderer counters with an inside leg kick.
Olias Pasaltha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pasaltha tries for a takedown but Corderer circles away easily
and Corderer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pasaltha's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corderer stands and steps away. Pasaltha gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pasaltha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Corderer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pasaltha shoots for a double leg takedown but Corderer sprawls well. He's pushed Pasaltha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corderer jabs Pasaltha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Corderer works over Pasaltha's head and body with a nice combination.
Pasaltha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Corderer is fending him off so far but Pasaltha persists. Nope, Corderer circles away and we're back to standing.
Corderer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pasaltha is pressing down on Corderer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pasaltha wants to get back to his feet but Corderer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bazza Corderer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Corderer scores with a head kick.
Corderer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pasaltha did well to prevent Corderer getting side control.
Corderer prevents Pasaltha from standing back up.
Pasaltha controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pasaltha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pasaltha desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pasaltha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Corderer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Corderer's back!
Pasaltha has Corderer flattened out and is raining down punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Corderer trying to control the hands but Pasaltha won't let him.
Pasaltha throwing damaging strikes from the back! Corderer could be in trouble here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasaltha misses with an elbow to the head.
Corderer tries to escape but Pasaltha has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Corderer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pasaltha punishes Corderer with strikes from the back mount.
Corderer is taking damage to the body and head.
Pasaltha is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
You can see the frustration on Corderer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pasaltha has Corderer flattened out and is raining down punches.
The referee is taking a good look at Corderer as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Pasaltha!
Pasaltha lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Pasaltha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corderer can't escape the position.
Pasaltha lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Pasaltha is hanging on to Corderer's back as he tries to escape.
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!
Pasaltha cracks Corderer with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Corderer from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Corderer trying to control the position but Pasaltha manages to sink in the hooks.
Pasaltha gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Corderer trying to control the hands but Pasaltha won't let him.
Corderer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pasaltha lands a shot to the body.
Pasaltha throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Corderer!
Corderer turns into Pasaltha and is now in his guard.
Pasaltha pulls Corderer in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasaltha is looking to stand up but Corderer isn't so interested in that idea.
Pasaltha working a defensive guard here.
Corderer passes Pasaltha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Corderer is trying for a kimura here. Pasaltha looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Corderer wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bazza Corderer!
Bazza Corderer very nearly forgot to thank Tokyo United Fightwear ($9 shirts) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samin Ax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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138 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samin Ax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Urijah Faber!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Ax misses.
Ax looks to land a combination but Faber avoids it well.
Ax clinches up against the cage.
Faber pulls Ax into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Faber has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ax has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Faber wriggles free and stands up.
Ax tries to clinch but Faber moves out of range.
Faber throws a series of punches but Ax moves out of range.
Faber manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ax on his heels. He'll look to pass Ax's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Faber cracks Ax with a solid left hand.
Faber pushing down on Ax's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ax is refusing to be controlled, as Faber sits in half guard.
Faber frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Faber working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Ax is squirming around, avoiding Faber's attempts to control the action.
Ax tries to lock up and control but Faber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ax is breathing heavily.
Ax really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Faber postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ax looks a forlorn figure.
Ax has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Faber working for a submission but Ax is keeping him at bay.
Faber lands a couple of good shots and Ax has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ax is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faber tries to keep control of the position but Ax is staying busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Faber's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Faber has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Ax is in real trouble here. Faber gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Ax is tapping out! Faber wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Urijah Faber!
An out of breath Urijah Faber thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Night Owl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Mrtic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owl's entrance music is Dead man Gun. A fine choice. Luka Mrtic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Night Owl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luka Mrtic!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owl closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mrtic misses with an elbow over the top.
Mrtic pushes off an throws an elbow but Owl leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Owl tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mrtic throws an elbow but misses.
Owl dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mrtic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Owl takes an elbow to the temple.
Mrtic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mrtic lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mrtic throws an elbow but misses.
Mrtic tries to land a knee to the head but Owl blocks with his arms.
Owl dodges an elbow strike from Mrtic.
Mrtic taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrtic throws an elbow but it misses.
Owl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Owl avoids the elbow strike from Mrtic, against the cage.
Owl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mrtic landing knees to the head.
Mrtic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mrtic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Owl avoids it.
Mrtic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owl.
Mrtic throws an elbow but it misses.
We've been informed that Mrtic has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mrtic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mrtic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mrtic trying to land knees to the body.
Owl blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrtic lands an elbow just above Owl 's eye.
Mrtic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Owl blocks it with crossed arms.
Mrtic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mrtic looking to throw knees to the head but Owl is blocking nicely.
Owl wants the takedown. Mrtic is fighting it off but Owl persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mrtic's guard against the cage.
Mrtic controls Owl momentarily but Owl frees himself.
Owl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mrtic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mrtic looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owl preventing the sweep.
Owl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Owl postures up in Mrtic's guard and throws a big left but Mrtic blocks it.
Owl 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.
Mrtic has Owl pulled in close to control his posture.
Mrtic keeping full guard, as Owl tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Luka Mrtic.
Mrtic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Owl.
Owl rushes Mrtic and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Owl has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mrtic tries to land a knee to the head but Owl blocks with his arms.
Owl avoiding damage as Mrtic throws knees to the body.
Mrtic managing to block the knees to the body from Owl.
Mrtic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Owl avoids it.
Mrtic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mrtic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mrtic wants to stall.
Owl is trying to drag Mrtic to the mat but Mrtic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Night Owl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mrtic pushes off an throws an elbow but Owl leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mrtic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Owl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mrtic lands an elbow just above Owl 's eye.
Mrtic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Owl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Owl tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mrtic pushes off an throws an elbow but Owl leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mrtic lands a damaging elbow.
Mrtic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mrtic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Mrtic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mrtic tries to clinch up.
Owl clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mrtic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mrtic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Owl blocks the elbow strike.
Mrtic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mrtic lands an elbow just above Owl 's eye.
Mrtic is pressed up against the cage. Owl has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mrtic down to the mat. Mrtic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Owl blocks the low kick.
Mrtic throws a solid leg kick but Owl takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mrtic.
Mrtic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Owl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Owl shoots in for a double leg but Mrtic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Night Owl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mrtic.
Mrtic throws a low kick but Owl avoids it.
Mrtic throws a leg kick but Owl checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Mrtic.
Good leg kick by Mrtic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Owl checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Luka Mrtic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mrtic looks for the body kick but Owl saw that one coming.
Mrtic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mrtic connects with a leg kick. Owl looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mrtic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Owl throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mrtic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Owl is in Mrtic's guard.
Owl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mrtic is keeping the position for now.
Owl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mrtic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Owl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mrtic is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrtic looking for a sweep. Not yet Mrtic, not yet.
Owl is pushing down on Mrtic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mrtic is fighting to maintain full guard but Owl has managed to sneak the leg through.
Owl working Mrtic over with strikes.
Mrtic tries to kick Owl off but Owl keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mrtic is trying to get back to full guard.
Owl missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Owl missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mrtic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Owl throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Owl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Owl prevents Mrtic from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owl sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mrtic defending well though.
Mrtic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Owl.
Owl not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Owl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mrtic trying to control here.
Mrtic wants to get back to full guard.
Owl sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mrtic defending well though.
Owl thows a huge punch but Mrtic dodges it nicely.
Night Owl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Owl missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Owl throwing shots but Mrtic is blocking nicely.
Owl throwing shots but Mrtic is blocking nicely.
Mrtic wants to improve his position but Owl is controlling well.
Owl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Owl prevents Mrtic from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owl throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mrtic to regain full guard.
Mrtic wants to sweep but no luck.
Mrtic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Owl wants to get back to his feet.
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!
Owl is holding on to half guard well.
Mrtic with the ground and pound but Owl uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mrtic wants to pass the guard but Owl is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mrtic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mrtic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Owl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Owl wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luka Mrtic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Owl lands a head kick. Mrtic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Night Owl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mrtic misses with a kick to the body.
Mrtic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Owl, pushing him back against the cage.
Mrtic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Owl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mrtic avoids it.
Owl avoiding damage as Mrtic throws knees to the body.
Owl tries to stall but Mrtic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Owl jumps guard but Mrtic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mrtic wants to stall.
Mrtic lands an elbow just above Owl 's eye.
Mrtic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Owl is defending well for now.
Owl dodges an elbow strike from Mrtic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrtic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Owl blocks an elbow strike.
Mrtic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mrtic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mrtic misses with an elbow over the top.
Mrtic lands a nice elbow.
Mrtic lands an elbow inside that Owl shrugs off.
Mrtic throws an elbow that misses.
Mrtic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Owl tries to pull guard but Mrtic won't allow it.
Mrtic misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrtic lands an elbow inside that Owl shrugs off.
Owl blocks an elbow strike from Mrtic.
Mrtic misses with a punch to the body.
Mrtic misses with an elbow strike.
Luka Mrtic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mrtic tries a knee to the head but Owl blocks it.
Mrtic lands a damaging elbow.
Mrtic stalling.
Mrtic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owl.
A body shot lands from Mrtic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mrtic pushes off an throws an elbow but Owl leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mrtic trying to land knees to the body.
Mrtic misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owl jumps guard but Mrtic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Night Owl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mrtic throws an elbow that misses.
Mrtic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Owl avoids the elbow strike from Mrtic, against the cage.
Mrtic pushes off an throws an elbow but Owl leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mrtic throws an elbow but it misses.
Mrtic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mrtic lands an elbow just above Owl 's eye.
Mrtic stalling in the clinch but Owl improves position.
Mrtic misses with an elbow over the top.
Owl is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mrtic tries to land a knee to the head but Owl blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owl jumps guard but Mrtic stands there with Owl around his waist. Owl gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mrtic pushes off an throws an elbow but Owl leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mrtic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Owl dodges an elbow strike from Mrtic.
Mrtic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mrtic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Owl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mrtic smiles and moves away.
Night Owl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Owl closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mrtic quickly recovers to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luka Mrtic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mrtic 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 28:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Mrtic!
In his post fight interview, Luka Mrtic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thu Pham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Preston is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fuckin Problem. Thu Pham is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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144 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thu Pham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aiden Preston!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Preston.
Pham clinches.
Preston is struggling to control the position.
Preston misses with a punch on the inside.
Preston utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Preston to keep the fight standing.
Preston landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Preston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Preston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pham.
Preston pushes off an throws an elbow but Pham leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Preston using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Preston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Preston lands a left hand.
Nice elbow from Preston.
It looks like Thu Pham has been cut.
Preston pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pham avoids a wild elbow strike from Preston.
Preston lands an elbow inside.
Preston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Preston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pham backwards.
Pham is rocked!
Preston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pham managing to block the knees to the body from Preston.
Preston using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Preston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Preston missing with knees to the body.
Preston misses with a body punch.
Preston lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pham blocking some punches.
Preston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Preston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pham tries for a takedown but Preston manages to get underhooks.
Pham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Preston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pham managing to block the knees to the body from Preston.
Preston scores with a shot to the side of Pham's head.
Pham avoiding damage as Preston throws knees to the body.
Preston tries to throw a body punch but Pham avoids it by throwing Preston back against the cage.
Preston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Preston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Pham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Preston.
Preston misses with the head strike.
Pham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Preston.
Pham seems to have got his legs back now.
Preston lands an elbow just above Pham 's eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Preston throws an elbow but misses.
Preston lands a right hand.
Pham drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Preston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thu Pham'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.
Pham misses with a low kick as Preston jumps back.
Preston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pham misses with a wild body shot.
Pham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Preston.
Pham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Preston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pham shoots for a takedown but Preston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Preston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Preston connects with an inside leg kick.
Pham shoots and misses
and Preston makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Preston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Preston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Preston lands the left hand.
Preston lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pham takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Preston misses with a hook.
Pham takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Preston doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Pham misses.
Pham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Preston's head.
Pham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thu Pham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pham slips under a jab.
Pham tries to clinch up.
Pham tries to close the distance and clinch but Preston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pham throws a body punch but Preston moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Preston as Pham shoots in.
Preston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Preston.
Pham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Preston defends it nicely.
Pham is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Preston's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pham stops Preston from getting back to his feet.
Preston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pham.
Preston has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Preston's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Preston wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Preston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Preston is defending against the submission attempts here by Pham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pham throws a strike but Preston avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pham is looking to work some ground and pound but Preston has wrist control.
Pham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Preston keeping moving, preventing Pham from controlling successfully.
Pham throws a big right hand that misses.
Pham cracks Preston with a solid left hand.
Pham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston wants to stand and escape but Pham is having none of it.
Pham is working Preston over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pham looking to pass the guard.
Pham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pham postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Preston is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pham, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thu Pham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thu Pham's cut.
That's time! Pham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pham looks to score with a jab to the body but Preston is just out of range.
Pham tries to move into range but Preston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Preston throws a lazy right hand but Pham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Preston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Preston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Preston swings for the body but Pham moves out of range.
Pham throws a body punch but Preston moves out of range.
Preston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pham blocks the body kick.
Preston tests Pham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pham missing with a left hand there. Preston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston missing with a left hand there. Pham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pham misses the shot to the body.
Preston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Preston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Preston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pham's head backwards.
Pham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pham is working for a kimura but Preston is defending it quite comfortably.
Thu Pham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Preston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pham.
Pham looking to pass the guard.
Pham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pham throwing strikes but missing.
Pham throws an elbow that misses. Preston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pham's guard. Nice move by Preston!
Preston stays in close to Pham's body and controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pham is looking for a triangle but Preston pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Preston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Preston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pham looking for a sweep. Not yet Pham, not yet.
Pham keeping moving, preventing Preston from controlling successfully.
Preston tries to free his leg and advance position but Pham is retaining full guard.
Preston 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.
Pham looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Preston passes into side control.
Pham avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Preston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pham struggling a bit here.
Pham being controlled for a moment.
Pham is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Preston's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pham wants to get back to full guard.
Preston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pham knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Preston wants to take a breather but Pham is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Preston is thwarting Pham's attempts to control the position.
Pham is not content to let Preston control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aiden Preston.
I think Preston 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiden Preston!
Aiden Preston looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Its only a matter of time. Lets go.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamison Freidrichs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timbo Styless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamison Freidrichs had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamison Freidrichs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Timbo Styless!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freidrichs is looking to clinch.
Styless attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Freidrichs shoots and misses
and Styless counters with a nice low kick that buckles Freidrichs's knee momentarily.
We've been told by Freidrichs's head coaches at Madz that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Styless as Freidrichs shoots in.
Freidrichs blocks the body kick.
Freidrichs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Styless counters with a nice low kick that buckles Freidrichs's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamison Freidrichs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Styless stuffs the takedown attempt from Freidrichs. Freidrichs gets slowly back to his feet.
Freidrichs has his takedown stuffed
and Styless counters with a low kick, right behind Freidrichs 's knee.
Styless lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Freidrichs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Styless.
Freidrichs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Styless can pounce on him.
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!
Styless throws a sloppy head kick and Freidrichs moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styless scores with a nice body kick.
Styless lands with a hook. Freidrichs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Styless swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freidrichs fails with a takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Styless has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Styless's corner calls for a 1-2. Styless obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Freidrichs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Styless counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Styless leaves Freidrichs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Freidrichs fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freidrichs blocks the body kick.
Freidrichs dives in and grabs Styless's left leg, looking for a takedown. Styless pushes down on Freidrichs's head and hops out.
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!
A jab from Styless does it's job there.
It looks like Jamison Freidrichs has been cut.
Freidrichs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Styless fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Styless tries for a takedown but Freidrichs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Styless with that takedown attempt.
Styless misses with a kick to the body.
Styless shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Freidrichs defends it nicely.
Freidrichs takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styless looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Styless stuffs the takedown attempt from Freidrichs. Freidrichs gets slowly back to his feet.
Freidrichs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Styless lands a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Styless as Freidrichs shoots in.
Styless connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Freidrichs lands a two punch combo.
Freidrichs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Freidrichs dives in for a single leg takedown but Styless sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freidrichs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Styless leaning against his opponent.
Styless lands a left hand that snaps the head of Freidrichs backwards.
Freidrichs tries to break the clinch but Styless is controlling the position.
Come on Styless - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Styless's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Styless.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Freidrichs.
Styless shoots in for a takedown but Freidrichs shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styless tries a head kick but it misses.
Freidrichs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Styless as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timbo Styless dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamison Freidrichs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Styless scores with a head kick. Freidrichs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Freidrichs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Freidrichs shoots in for a takedown but Styless shows good takedown defense.
Freidrichs takes a swing at Styless's ribcage but misses.
Styless lands a two punch combo.
Jamison Freidrichs's cut is getting worse.
Styless throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Freidrichs shoots in but Styless avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamison Freidrichs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freidrichs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Styless.
Freidrichs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freidrichs gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Styless sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Freidrichs throwing shots but Styless is blocking nicely.
Styless trying to control here.
Styless looking for submissions off his back.
Styless looking for submissions off his back.
Freidrichs wants to free his trapped foot but Styless is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Styless trying to hold on to Freidrichs's head to control him but Freidrichs postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freidrichs is trying to control. Styless wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Styless controlling the position for now.
Styless is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Freidrichs scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Styless with the active half guard here but Freidrichs passes nicely into side control.
Styless is looking to regain half guard here but Freidrichs keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freidrichs in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Styless is trying to get back to half guard.
Styless is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Freidrichs off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freidrichs wants to control his opponent's hands but Styless gets his hands free.
Styless throwing sloppy strikes.
Styless sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Freidrichs taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timbo Styless!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lone Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn McShane (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lone Wolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn McShane!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McShane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolf looks to score with a jab to the body but McShane is just out of range.
Wolf lands a nice looking body shot.
McShane cracks Wolf with a good jab.
McShane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wolf.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wolf, as that shot connected.
Wolf avoids the body shot from McShane.
Wolf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wolf wants to land a leg kick but McShane is out of range.
Wolf throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McShane on the side of the head.
Wolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wolf has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pros Ya Knows in the buildup to the fight.
Wolf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McShane cracks Wolf with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wolf throws a head kick but McShane moves out of range.
Wolf lands a jab to McShane's midsection.
Wolf throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McShane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McShane throws the left hand but Wolf avoids the punch easily.
Lone Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf thuds his shin into the meat of McShane's side.
A jab from McShane misses.
Wolf lands a jab to the head.
Nice body kick there by Wolf.
Nice defenses there by Wolf.
McShane lunges at Wolf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wolf's hand.
Wolf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wolf motions for McShane to come forward. Wolf throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McShane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wolf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wolf throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McShane on the side of the head.
McShane throws a chopping leg kick but Wolf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McShane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice cross by Wolf.
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!
Wolf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McShane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wolf connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from McShane.
McShane misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf misses with a body kick.
McShane throws a hook to the side of Wolf's head but Wolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McShane wants to land a leg kick but Wolf is out of range.
Wolf is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McShane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
McShane missing with a left hand there. Wolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolf throws a quick inside leg kick.
McShane shoots for a double leg takedown but Wolf sprawls well. He's pushed McShane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McShane throws out a loose jab but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf catches McShane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wolf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McShane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wolf.
Wolf moves away from the strike by McShane.
The fighters circling - McShane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wolf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wolf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McShane.
Wolf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McShane checks a leg kick.
Wolf scores with a leg kick.
McShane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wolf scores with a crisp jab that stopped McShane in his tracks.
Wolf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McShane.
Wolf swings away with a body shot that misses
so McShane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wolf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf prevents McShane from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McShane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wolf.
McShane is looking to improve his position.
McShane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolf.
McShane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McShane wants to control the position but Wolf says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wolf frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lone Wolf dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A swing and a miss from McShane.
Wolf swings for the body but McShane moves out of range.
Wolf cracks the inside of McShane's front leg.
McShane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wolf lands a nice shot that snaps McShane's head back.
Wolf throws a quick inside leg kick.
McShane blocks a jab.
McShane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Wolf.
A head kick from Wolf lands but McShane takes it in his stride.
Wolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McShane throws out the jab.
McShane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wolf. Wolf obviously looking to wear him down.
McShane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Wolf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McShane to score with a decent uppercut.
McShane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolf lands with a straight right. McShane didn't see that one coming.
Wolf lands the left hand.
Wolf fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McShane is out of range.
McShane misses with the combination.
McShane scores with a body shot.
Wolf slips a straight right by McShane.
McShane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolf scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lone Wolf is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolf cracks the inside of McShane's front leg.
Wolf thuds a left hand into McShane's body.
McShane throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolf.
Wolf lands a right hook to the body.
Wolf throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McShane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McShane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wolf connects with a leg kick. McShane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McShane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McShane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wolf. Wolf obviously looking to wear him down.
Wolf throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McShane shoots for a double leg takedown but Wolf sprawls well. He's pushed McShane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McShane is breathing heavily.
McShane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wolf throws a chopping leg kick but McShane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wolf lands a slapping body shot.
Wolf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McShane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lone Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McShane has time to react.
A head kick from Wolf lands but McShane takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for McShane.
A punch lands to the side of McShane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McShane misses with a lunging right hand
and Wolf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wolf is looking to land body kicks.
Wolf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McShane. That did some damage!
Wolf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McShane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wolf throws a wild body kick that McShane sees coming a mile off.
Wolf avoids the body shot from McShane.
Wolf sizes up McShane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McShane moves forwards but Wolf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McShane throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolf.
Wolf throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McShane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wolf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wolf tries a low kick but McShane avoids it.
A swing and a miss from McShane.
Wolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McShane can do to turn this around?
McShane blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McShane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Wolf explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McShane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wolf. Wolf obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice straight punches there by McShane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McShane.
Wolf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McShane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wolf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wolf lands a nice leg kick that just misses McShane's sensitive parts.
Wolf tests McShane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wolf connects with a solid leg kick.
McShane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McShane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wolf.
Wolf thuds a left hand into McShane's body.
Wolf connects with a leg kick. McShane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lone Wolf dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McShane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wolf can pounce on him.
McShane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That kick from Wolf tenderised McShane's leg. McShane is trying to keep his angry face on.
McShane shoots in and bounces Wolf off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolf manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wolf is stalling here but it's allowed McShane to get half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf is thwarting McShane's attempts to control the position.
Wolf stalling.
Wolf is looking to advance position but McShane won't allow it.
Wolf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McShane trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McShane is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wolf cracks McShane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McShane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wolf is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McShane thows a huge punch but Wolf dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf is looking to improve his position.
McShane throwing shots but Wolf is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McShane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McShane throws an elbow that misses. Wolf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McShane's guard. Nice move by Wolf!
Wolf content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McShane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wolf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McShane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McShane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolf got a little sloppy there for a moment and McShane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf has managed to get both his arms back between McShane's legs - danger averted.
McShane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolf works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lone Wolf clearly takes that round.
That's time! Wolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wolf lands a leg kick that knocks McShane off balance momentarily.
McShane tries for a takedown but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McShane does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McShane moves out of range of the body kick.
Wolf scores with a decent looking hook.
McShane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McShane with a nice cross.
McShane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McShane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wolf.
Wolf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McShane's head backwards.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Wolf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McShane.
McShane fails to land with a series of punches.
McShane is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wolf, as that shot connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wolf. That's going to slow McShane down.
Wolf lands a nice hook to McShane's body. McShane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wolf lands a leg kick that knocks McShane off balance momentarily.
McShane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wolf misses with a low kick.
Wolf throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Wolf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wolf.
Wolf tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McShane throws a looping overhand right but Wolf ducks down to avoid it.
McShane throws a big shot that misses.
Wolf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McShane throws the left hand but Wolf avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wolf with a jab.
Wolf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wolf connects with an inside leg kick.
Wolf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McShane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
McShane moves out of range of the strikes.
McShane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McShane misses with a right hand
and Wolf counters with a big head kick but McShane shrugs it off.
Wolf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wolf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McShane is able to avoid easily.
McShane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick lands from Wolf.
Wolf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McShane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wolf takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wolf misses the jab.
McShane thows a body shot but no joy.
Wolf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McShane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wolf checks it well.
Wolf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good leg kick by Wolf there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wolf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wolf.
Wolf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McShane blocks a low kick nicely.
McShane takes one to the side of the head.
McShane has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wolf.
McShane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf thuds his shin into the meat of McShane's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McShane looks to throw the jab but Wolf is out of range.
Wolf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wolf stuns McShane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McShane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McShane avoids the body shot from Wolf.
Wolf throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McShane on the side of the head.
Wolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from McShane misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McShane.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McShane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McShane trying to control the action but Wolf is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lone Wolf had his way with Shawn McShane in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McShane slips under a jab from Wolf.
Wolf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wolf cracks the inside of McShane's front leg.
Wolf tries a low kick but McShane avoids it.
McShane moves out of range of the body kick from Wolf.
McShane throws out a leg kick but Wolf moves out of range and McShane only half commits.
Wolf slips under a jab.
McShane is looking to score with low kicks.
Wolf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wolf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McShane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wolf. Wolf obviously looking to wear him down.
McShane has managed to clinch.
McShane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf blocks a body shot from McShane.
Wolf throws a head punch that misses.
Wolf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wolf tries to work over McShane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McShane misses with a body punch.
Wolf breaks from the clinch.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McShane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wolf.
McShane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolf.
McShane tries to clinch there but Wolf circles away.
Wolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf missing with a left hand there. McShane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McShane misses with a leg kick
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McShane misses with an uppercut. Wolf saw that one coming.
Wolf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from McShane misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wolf.
Wolf lands a glancing blow to the side of McShane's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McShane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McShane working away.
McShane looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wolf is avoiding damage well.
McShane scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shawn McShane has got the better of the ground game so far.
McShane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McShane is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wolf gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McShane thows a huge punch but Wolf dodges it nicely.
Wolf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McShane is working away from the top position though.
McShane wants to pass the guard but Wolf is defending well.
Wolf is defending against the submission attempts here by McShane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McShane seems to be working for a kimura but Wolf defends the submission attempt.
McShane is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wolf still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wolf has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Shawn McShane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolf taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lone Wolf.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wolf, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lone Wolf!
Lone Wolf retains his welterweight title!
Lone Wolf decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uebishe Lesnoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lang comes to the cage accompanied by Fuck the world. Lesnoe has chosen It's On! as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Lang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uebishe Lesnoe!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Lang.
Lang looks to land a left hand but Lesnoe moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Lesnoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lesnoe.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Lesnoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lang instigates a clinch.
Lang is looking for a takedown.
Lang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lesnoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Lesnoe has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Lesnoe controls the action.
Lesnoe tries a body shot but Lang blocks it.
Lang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang prevents a body shot from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lesnoe tries a low kick but Lang avoids it.
Lesnoe throws a head kick that misses.
Lang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lang.
Lang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lesnoe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lesnoe won't allow Lang to sweep him here.
Lesnoe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnoe is one step ahead there.
Lesnoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lesnoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lang has his hands on Lesnoe's head, controlling the position.
Lang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe wants to pass the guard but Lang is keeping the position.
Lang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnoe is one step ahead there.
Lesnoe working some strikes from top position.
Lesnoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lesnoe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lesnoe throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnoe looking to pass the guard.
Lesnoe distracts Lang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lesnoe wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lesnoe is sitting in close to Lang's body. Lang has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lesnoe is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lesnoe is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lang.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Lang!
David Lang retains his bantamweight title!
David Lang made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I figured this would be a great fight. Definitely my biggest challenge so far and With this win I know Im getting closer to taking the next step in my career. Im going to take off some time to work on my standup so I can continue to clown all these SUCKAS!!!'.
Uebishe Lesnoe was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats, my man. '.
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