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Extreme MMA-36 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Kiely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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248 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Derrick Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Kiely!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiely slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Kiely shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kiely loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kiely.
Kiely with a nice head shot there.
Kiely scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kiely in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kiely pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kiely uses his free foot to push down on Johnson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnson.
Kiely putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiely thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kiely landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiely misses with a head shot.
Johnson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
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!
Kiely looking to land elbow strikes but Johnson uses the position to regain half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiely throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kiely sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Kiely slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Kiely has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kiely thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kiely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiely missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kiely thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Kiely seems content to control.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kiely.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kiely on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiely slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson has hold of Kiely's hands but Kiely slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kiely not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kiely.
Kiely missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kiely connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiely takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kiely is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kiely throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kiely is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson is in a horrible position here. Kiely smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Kiely dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kiely shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Kiely keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiely has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kiely.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Derrick Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiely manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Kiely stops Johnson from standing up.
Kiely tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Kiely is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kiely's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Eddie Kiely hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Johnson tries to bum rush Kiely with a series of wild strikes but Kiely uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiely shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Kiely finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kiely tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Kiely lands strikes from half guard.
Kiely thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiely is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Kiely takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Eddie Kiely has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kiely controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Kiely has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eddie Kiely wasn't active enough on the ground.
No luck for Kiely with that takedown attempt.
Derrick Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Kiely.
Kiely jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kiely closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Kiely pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiely tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Kiely misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kiely tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kiely somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kiely.
Kiely avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kiely tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Kiely ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kiely jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Kiely gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiely misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Kiely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kiely gets the takedown into side control.
Kiely trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Kiely showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kiely darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Kiely into the cage.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kiely is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Kiely keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Kiely tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Derrick Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Kiely.
Kiely keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Kiely with that takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with a combination
letting Kiely counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Kiely feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Kiely changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kiely landing with the ground and pound.
Kiely missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kiely throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiely lands a couple of digs.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiely scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kiely is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kiely is stalling in the full guard.
Kiely slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiely content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson has hold of Kiely's hands but Kiely slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kiely working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiely is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kiely with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kiely cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oooh a big shot lands for Kiely! Johnson is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Kiely!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Merrick Pwnzorz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samson Tua will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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130 lbs
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141 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Merrick Pwnzorz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samson Tua !
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Darius Henderson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pwnzorz goes for a double leg but Tua avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tua continues to drive forward.
Tua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pwnzorz tries for a takedown but Tua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Tua as Pwnzorz shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merrick Pwnzorz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pwnzorz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pwnzorz is trying to control. Tua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tua is trying to get back to full guard.
Pwnzorz slows the pace down in half guard.
Pwnzorz wants to take a breather but Tua is having none of it.
Tua trying to control from the bottom.
Tua moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tua can't keep his opponent in guard - Pwnzorz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pwnzorz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pwnzorz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pwnzorz is trying to work for a kimura but Tua is defending well.
Pwnzorz moves into full mount! Tua won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tua tries to reverse the position but Pwnzorz maintains control.
Tua tries to hold on but Pwnzorz postures up.
Pwnzorz wants to control the pace but Tua is squirming around nicely.
Tua is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Pwnzorz locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Tua is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Merrick Pwnzorz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McDougal Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rickson Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rickson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike McDougal Jr!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Gracie scores with a four punch combination!
McDougal Jr dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Gracie lands an overhand right.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDougal Jr is rocked!
McDougal Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDougal Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt McDougal Jr covering up! Gracie comes in with a big uppercut and McDougal Jr goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rickson Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoliy Lapikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapikov has chosen AC/DC - Hells Bells as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karl Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anatoliy Lapikov!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapikov ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Lapikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab from Thompson.
Lapikov drops Thompson with a left right combo! Lapikov follows him down to the ground into side control.
Thompson is rocked!
It looks like Karl Thompson has been cut.
Thompson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kelley Fighting Systems- Elite, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.
Oh Thompson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson is trying to control Lapikov's posture but Lapikov avoids it.
Lapikov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Lapikov.
The ground and pound from Lapikov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
Thompson keeping his opponent close.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Lapikov trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
Thompson parries the strikes from Lapikov easily there. Lapikov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thompson to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here.
Lapikov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lapikov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here.
Thompson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson is looking to advance position but Lapikov won't allow it.
Lapikov trying to control but Thompson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thompson postures up in Lapikov's guard and throws a big left but Lapikov blocks it.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson postures up in Lapikov's guard and throws a big left but Lapikov blocks it.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lapikov's head.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Lapikov keeps moving.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Lapikov.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thompson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lapikov is retaining full guard.
Lapikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lapikov wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Lapikov keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoliy Lapikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Thompson's cut.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lapikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lapikov.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Lapikov goes for a double leg but Thompson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thompson continues to drive forward.
Lapikov blocks an uppercut.
Lapikov tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lapikov backwards.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Lapikov.
Thompson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lapikov prevents it.
Lapikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lapikov's elbow.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Lapikov throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapikov lands an uppercut.
Lapikov missing with knees to the body.
Lapikov prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson has hold of one of Lapikov's legs. Lapikov is fighting the takedown attempt but Thompson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lapikov trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lapikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Lapikov working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Anatoliy Lapikov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Thompson lands with a nice body punch.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Lapikov slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lapikov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lapikov. That's going to slow Thompson down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thompson, right into the meat.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Lapikov sprawls well.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anatoliy Lapikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lapikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Lapikov moved out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Thompson blocks the leg kick.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson blocks the body kick.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Lapikov punishes Thompson's body with a nice straight punch.
Decent striking displayed by Thompson there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Lapikov.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lapikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lapikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Lapikov gets the takedown into side control.
Thompson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lapikov off and has taken his back!
Lapikov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thompson's guard. Nice work there by Lapikov.
Lapikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
Lapikov trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lapikov throws a strike but Thompson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses. Lapikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thompson's guard. Nice move by Lapikov!
Karl Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lapikov postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lapikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson looking to control.
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 Karl Thompson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lapikov misses with a leg kick.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Lapikov saw that one coming.
Lapikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thompson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lapikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Lapikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Lapikov connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off.
Lapikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lapikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lapikov cracks Thompson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thompson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lapikov is able to avoid easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lapikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Lapikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thompson. Thompson obviously looking to wear him down.
Lapikov looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
A jab lands there for Thompson.
Lapikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lapikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thompson. Thompson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lapikov thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Thompson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lapikov slips under a jab.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lapikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lapikov throws a good cross that connects.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lapikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Lapikov coming out on top.
BOOM! Lapikov lands a beautiful left hook that drops Thompson. Thompson tries to recover but Lapikov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Thompson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anatoliy Lapikov!
Our winner, Anatoliy Lapikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Eldridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stan Hardy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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36
220 lbs
24 - 16 - 0 |
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24
215 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Eldridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stan Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy throws a head kick that misses.
Hardy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eldridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eldridge tries to work over Hardy's front leg with a kick but Hardy checks it.
Hardy rushes Eldridge and presses him up against the cage.
Hardy presses Eldridge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eldridge is defending well for now.
Eldridge throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hardy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eldridge is defending well for now.
Eldridge pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eldridge missing with knees to the body.
Hardy landing knees to the body.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Eldridge is breathing heavily.
Hardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eldridge.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Eldridge controls the action.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eldridge is defending well for now.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eldridge managing to block the knees to the body from Hardy.
Hardy missing with knees to the body.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but Eldridge blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hardy obliges.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eldridge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eldridge or not.
Eldridge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hardy as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eldridge.
Eldridge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
Hardy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Eldridge prevents a body shot from Hardy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands a right hand.
Eldridge lands a nice knee to the body.
Eldridge taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Hardy.
Hardy tries to work over Eldridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Eldridge controls his hands.
Eldridge blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Hardy - that landed with a thud.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eldridge's elbow.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy trying to land knees to the body.
Hardy missing with knees to the body.
Eldridge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Hardy.
Hardy presses Eldridge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eldridge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Eldridge avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Hardy crunches a lovely knee into Eldridge's ribcage.
Hardy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Hardy.
Hardy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eldridge backwards.
A short right from Hardy.
Hardy trying to land knees to the body.
Eldridge looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eldridge.
Hardy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eldridge throws an elbow but misses.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardy trying to land knees to the body.
Hardy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eldridge in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hardy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eldridge in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hardy tries to work over Eldridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy tries to land knees in the clinch but Eldridge avoids the damage to the body.
Hardy trying to land knees to the body.
Hardy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardy.
A nice left hand lands by Hardy.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Eldridge managing to block the knees to the body from Hardy.
Hardy lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
Hardy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Hardy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Hardy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hardy drops Eldridge with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Eldridge looks back up at him and smiles so Hardy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Eldridge is rocked!
It looks like Michael Eldridge has been cut.
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!
Eldridge blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Oh Eldridge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardy tries to clinch but Eldridge is having none of it.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy tries to clinch but Eldridge is having none of it.
Hardy forces Eldridge back against the cage and clinches.
Eldridge seems to have got his legs back now.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Hardy.
Hardy blocks the elbow strike.
Hardy digs a right hand into Eldridge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eldridge's gas tank.
Hardy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Hardy.
Eldridge blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy working Eldridge over with knees to the body.
Hardy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardy lands with a right to the head.
Hardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eldridge.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eldridge's elbow.
Hardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eldridge lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy lands a left hand.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eldridge lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hardy presses Eldridge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardy.
Hardy tries to land knees in the clinch but Eldridge avoids the damage to the body.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eldridge's elbow.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Eldridge controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Hardy.
Hardy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stan Hardy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eldridge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Hardy.
Hardy presses Eldridge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hardy tries a body shot but Eldridge blocks it.
Eldridge tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy lands a body shot.
Eldridge managing to block the knees to the body from Hardy.
Eldridge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eldridge takes a shot to the head.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Eldridge controls his hands.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eldridge lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Eldridge's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Eldridge drops to his knees and Hardy pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Hardy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bembol Oblaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janno Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oblaks comes into the arena with The Wrestler by Bruce Springsteen blaring out of the sound system. Gibbs has chosen Apocalypse Please as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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39
190 lbs
20 - 11 - 1 |
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35
200 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bembol Oblaks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janno Gibbs!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs lands with a kick to the temple. Oblaks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Oblaks keeps the fight on the outside.
Oblaks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oblaks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Oblaks counters with a one-two to the body.
Oblaks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gibbs lands a glancing blow to the side of Oblaks's head.
Gibbs scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oblaks tests Gibbs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oblaks is defended easily by Gibbs.
Gibbs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oblaks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oblaks misses with a hook
letting Gibbs counter with a right hand.
Gibbs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oblaks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gibbs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Oblaks to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Oblaks slips nicely into half guard.
Oblaks stops Gibbs from getting back to his feet.
Oblaks seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gibbs is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bembol Oblaks!
As Bembol Oblaks got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I came here to fight my heart out but I have to be honest and say that I didn't expect to win. The only thing I am sure of when I step into the ring is that I will win or lose with guns blazing. Thanks for the support it means a lot to me. And my thanks to Sydney BEAST Clothing for providing me wit'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Logins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logins has chosen Smashing Pumpkins - Bullets with butterfly wings as his entrance music. John Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
289 lbs
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28
250 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Logins!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Chris Dean and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logins tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson is pressing down on Logins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Logins is holding on for now.
Logins is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Logins defend it? Jackson steps over the head and cranks it - Logins is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Jackson!
A pretty intense looking John Jackson took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takuji Kawashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawashima's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Colossal - Wolfmother. Jones has chosen Beyonce feat. Jay Z - Bonnie & Clyde as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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280 lbs
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285 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Takuji Kawashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clyde Jones!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Darius Henderson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kawashima keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Kawashima trying to control the position.
Jones stands up over Kawashima, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kawashima managing to control the position.
Kawashima keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Kawashima is adopting a defensive guard.
Kawashima has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Kawashima trying to control the position.
Kawashima wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kawashima wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Kawashima uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Kawashima!
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Kawashima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Kawashima is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is working Kawashima over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kawashima is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Kawashima to sweep him here.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Kawashima trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Kawashima is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kawashima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kawashima sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones winds up and cracks Kawashima with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones looks to land a strike but Kawashima avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kawashima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kawashima has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima is looking for a sweep.
Kawashima managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones working away.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kawashima, who protects the arm well.
Kawashima avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jones.
Kawashima is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones cracks Kawashima with a big right hand but Kawashima just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jones looks up at the clock and then as Kawashima takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jones smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kawashima manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones is staying active underneath Kawashima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones moves into full guard.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clyde Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kawashima is keeping the position for now.
Kawashima wants to sweep but no luck.
Kawashima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clyde Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kawashima is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kawashima wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kawashima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Kawashima's brow.
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kawashima dives on top into guard.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Kawashima pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kawashima postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kawashima is aware though and is defending well.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Kawashima pushes his legs off easily.
Kawashima 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.
Kawashima controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawashima throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kawashima is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kawashima scoring with some ground and pound.
Kawashima landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones has his foot on Kawashima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kawashima works his way back into a safe position though.
Kawashima wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Kawashima defends easily.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kawashima slips nicely into half guard.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kawashima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kawashima's back!
Kawashima tries to roll but Jones sticks to his back.
Jones is working the ground and pound. Can Kawashima escape?
I really don't envy Kawashima right now.
Jones is trying to stick to Kawashima's back but Kawashima is turning into Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kawashima.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawashima sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kawashima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kawashima has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Kawashima postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Kawashima lands a couple of elbows.
Kawashima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kawashima passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to bench press Kawashima off him but Kawashima keeps the position.
Kawashima is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kawashima creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kawashima cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kawashima's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kawashima trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kawashima pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kawashima wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clyde Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kawashima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kawashima gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kawashima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kawashima wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kawashima uses it to pass to side control.
Kawashima landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kawashima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Kawashima.
Jones wants to improve his position but Kawashima is controlling well.
Kawashima trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kawashima pulls his head out easily.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kawashima is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Kawashima is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kawashima is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kawashima connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kawashima looking for a sweep. Not yet Kawashima, not yet.
Kawashima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kawashima is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kawashima's head.
My spies in Hate Made Me Asylum inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kawashima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kawashima trying to control the position.
Jones works over Kawashima with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kawashima looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kawashima is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kawashima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones preventing the sweep.
Kawashima is trying to keep Jones in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up in Kawashima's guard and throws a big left but Kawashima blocks it.
Jones pushing down on Kawashima's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones is nestled in close to Kawashima, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kawashima tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones is thwarting Kawashima's attempts to control the position.
Clyde Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Kawashima is defending well.
Jones controlling the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clyde Jones.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clyde Jones!
Clyde Jones decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Takuji Kawashima was interviewed post fight and said 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - Sydney Elite Systems - Extreme MMA'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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181 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tatsuya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aoki walks into a left hand.
It looks like Tatsuya Aoki has been cut.
Sparks moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Sparks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Sparks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darren Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparks connects with a right hand. Aoki shakes it off.
Aoki walks into a straight right hand from Sparks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aoki.
Sparks misses with a body shot.
Sparks stuns Aoki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sparks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aoki swats away the attempt to clinch by Sparks.
Aoki misses the body punch
and Sparks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aoki walks into a jab.
Sparks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sparks throws a series of punches but Aoki moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks scores with a jab. Aoki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aoki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Sparks has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Aoki is controlling an arm, preventing Sparks from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sparks avoids the attempt from Aoki to control.
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
Sparks fails to move to back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hate Made Me Asylum, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sparks manages to capitalize on a mistake by Aoki to take his back!
Aoki tries to break free.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparks throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Sparks punches Aoki on the ear.
Aoki is trying to stand back up.
Aoki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sparks's guard. Nice work there by Aoki.
Sparks is looking to stand up but Aoki isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki postures up and lands a big shot to Sparks's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aoki advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Sparks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tatsuya Aoki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sparks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Sparks. No joy for Aoki on that attempt.
Sparks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sparks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aoki shoots and misses
and Sparks counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Aoki!
Aoki is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Oh Aoki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sparks goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Aoki is on top in guard.
Sparks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aoki advances to half guard.
Aoki seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is working for a kimura but Sparks is defending it quite comfortably.
Sparks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aoki throwing shots but Sparks is blocking nicely.
Aoki working over Sparks with some ground and pound. Sparks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aoki trying to control the pace.
Aoki winds up and cracks Sparks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparks is looking to escape.
Aoki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aoki is trying to control. Sparks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sparks has hold of Aoki's hands but Aoki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki throwing shots but Sparks is blocking nicely.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Sparks is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aoki prevents Sparks from standing back up.
Aoki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sparks in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Aoki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Aoki looking to finish Sparks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sparks!
Aoki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparks is trying to escape the mount.
Tatsuya Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoki landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking to finish Sparks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sparks!
Sparks is rocked!
Aoki connects with a bit shot that sees Sparks covering up! More strikes from Aoki and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Aoki is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tatsuya Aoki!
A victorious Tatsuya Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Idi Ota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Togi Makabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Makabe's choice of entrance music: Immigrant Song. This should be a great matchup!
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287 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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20
265 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Very strong |
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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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Idi Ota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Togi Makabe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Francis DeMontford and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ota fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makabe keeps the fight on the outside.
Makabe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ota is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Makabe misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Makabe finds it's target.
It looks like Idi Ota has been cut.
Ota darts in and clinches Makabe up against the cage.
Ota unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makabe takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Togi Makabe has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ota.
Makabe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Makabe trying to land knees to the body.
Ota throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Makabe blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ota avoids a wild elbow strike from Makabe.
Ota comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Togi Makabe's cut even more.
Makabe takes a shot to the head.
The cut above Togi Makabe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice elbow from Ota.
Ota working Makabe over with knees to the body.
Makabe looks winded!
Ota scores with a knee to the head.
Ota utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Ota.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ota with a knee to the head.
Togi Makabe's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Togi Makabe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Idi Ota!
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