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SCC 12 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Lemiwinks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Lemiwinks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Antonio Silva's chin.
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Lemiwinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemiwinks keeps the fight on the outside.
Lemiwinks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva wants to clinch up but Lemiwinks keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Lemiwinks.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Lemiwinks as Silva shoots in.
A combination from Lemiwinks does no damage.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Lemiwinks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemiwinks circles away.
Lemiwinks could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Lemiwinks which made him look bad.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Lemiwinks sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Lemiwinks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemiwinks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lemiwinks keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Lemiwinks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Antonio Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemiwinks throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Lemiwinks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch there but Lemiwinks circles away.
Lemiwinks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lemiwinks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Lemiwinks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva is looking to clinch but Lemiwinks is avoiding it.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Lemiwinks both land. Nice combination.
Lemiwinks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lemiwinks rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Lemiwinks breaks from the clinch.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemiwinks lands a big head kick that sends Silva tumbling to the mat! Lemiwinks takes a step backwards and waves Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemiwinks thows a body kick. Silva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lemiwinks!
Lemiwinks lands a big head kick that sends Silva tumbling to the mat! Lemiwinks takes a step backwards and waves Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Silva is rocked!
Lemiwinks throws an overhand right that has Silva reeling! Lemiwinks follows up with more punches and Silva is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Lemiwinks!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Estripador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boyd Rumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyd Rumbo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Estripador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boyd Rumbo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estripador tries for a takedown but Rumbo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Estripador looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Estripador tries for a takedown but Rumbo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Estripador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estripador looks for a takedown but Rumbo sprawls well.
Rumbo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Estripador.
Jack Estripador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumbo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Estripador actively working from the bottom here.
Estripador looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Estripador is breathing heavily.
Rumbo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Estripador sees it coming and defends easily.
Estripador is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rumbo pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rumbo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estripador is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rumbo pulls his head out easily.
Estripador is defending against the submission attempts here by Rumbo.
Rumbo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Estripador misses with a takedown attempt
and Rumbo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Estripador's guard now.
Estripador is looking for a triangle but Rumbo pushes his legs off easily.
Rumbo lands a couple of elbows.
Rumbo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rumbo trying to control but Estripador is working from the bottom.
Rumbo tries to free his leg and advance position but Estripador is retaining full guard.
Estripador is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rumbo is aware though and is defending well.
Estripador keeping full guard, as Rumbo tries to pass.
Rumbo lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estripador had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rumbo defends it easily.
Rumbo stands up over Estripador, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rumbo trying to control but Estripador is working from the bottom.
Estripador escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rumbo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Estripador manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Estripador is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rumbo is surviving well by controlling Estripador's body position as best he can.
Estripador is working for a guillotine from mount but Rumbo frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estripador working for a guillotine from mount but Rumbo is in no mood to give up.
Rumbo tries to hold on but Estripador pushes him away.
Estripador is working for a guillotine from mount but Rumbo frees his head quite easily.
Rumbo tries to hold on but Estripador pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Estripador looking to secure an arm triangle but Rumbo defends it well.
Estripador working for a submission but Rumbo is keeping him at bay.
Estripador is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rumbo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rumbo shrugs it off.
Estripador jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rumbo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rumbo and Estripador has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Rumbo 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.
Estripador fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rumbo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Estripador actively working from the bottom here.
Rumbo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Estripador. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Estripador looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rumbo is working for a submission of some sort.
Estripador actively working from the bottom here.
Rumbo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumbo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Estripador is just riding it out for now. Rumbo eventually gives up the hold.
Estripador tries to get to full guard but Rumbo has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Estripador makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Estripador.
Estripador working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rumbo.
Estripador looking for a guillotine here but Rumbo defends easily.
Estripador looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rumbo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Estripador has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rumbo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumbo drops back looking for a leg! Estripador is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Estripador manages to kick Rumbo off! Rumbo jumps back into Estripador's guard.
Rumbo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Estripador has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rumbo has managed to get both his arms back between Estripador's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumbo trying to control but Estripador is working from the bottom.
Rumbo lands a couple of digs.
Jack Estripador overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Estripador has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rumbo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rumbo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rumbo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumbo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Estripador is keeping the position for now.
Estripador throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Estripador lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rumbo!
Estripador is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rumbo is surviving well by controlling Estripador's body position as best he can.
Estripador working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rumbo is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumbo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Estripador goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rumbo turns into him and now he's in Estripador's guard.
Estripador had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rumbo defends it easily.
Rumbo trying to control but Estripador is working from the bottom.
Estripador is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Estripador dominated that second round.
That's time! Estripador's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rumbo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rumbo working the head with strikes.
Rumbo cracks Estripador with a big elbow.
Estripador is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rumbo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Estripador knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Estripador gets full guard.
Estripador is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Estripador looking for subs off his back but Rumbo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rumbo winds up and cracks Estripador with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rumbo is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estripador won't allow Rumbo to pass to mount.
Estripador looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Estripador is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rumbo pulls his head out easily.
Estripador is looking for a sweep. Rumbo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rumbo is trying to control the action in half guard but Estripador is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Estripador won't allow Rumbo to pass to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Estripador swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rumbo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Estripador looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rumbo wants to stand up but Estripador is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumbo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Estripador doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rumbo.
Estripador looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Estripador looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Estripador looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Estripador looking for submissions off his back.
Rumbo is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Estripador wants to clinch
and Rumbo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Estripador!
Estripador manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Estripador looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rumbo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Estripador looking for submissions off his back.
Estripador looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rumbo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Estripador defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumbo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Estripador looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rumbo is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Estripador misses with a jab, cross combination.
Estripador misses with a takedown
so Rumbo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd Rumbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rumbo 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Rumbo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walter Berlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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169 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Walter Berlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berlin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Berlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Berlin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Berlin has control of the leg.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berlin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
It looks like Berlin is going to stand back up.
Berlin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Berlin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Berlin.
Berlin jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Berlin is retaining full guard.
Berlin wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Berlin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.
Johnson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Berlin escapes and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Berlin wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Berlin trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Berlin slows the pace down.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Berlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Berlin is breathing heavily.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berlin is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Berlin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Berlin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berlin wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berlin is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Berlin dives on top into guard.
Johnson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Berlin stacks Johnson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Berlin!
Berlin slows the pace down.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Berlin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Berlin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Berlin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Berlin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Berlin trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson 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.
Berlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Berlin defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking for subs off his back but Berlin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berlin is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Berlin. Oh but Johnson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Berlin goes limp - he's gone! Johnson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dele Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Ricardo (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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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Good chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dele Obasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lenny Ricardo!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricardo misses with a takedown attempt - Obasi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Obasi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half 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.
Obasi is trying to control the action in half guard but Ricardo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ricardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Obasi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ricardo actively working from the bottom here.
Obasi wants to get back to his feet.
Obasi drops an elbow to the side of Ricardo's head.
Obasi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ricardo looking for submissions off his back.
Obasi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ricardo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ricardo's head.
Ricardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Obasi pulls his head out easily.
Ricardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ricardo looks gassed!
Obasi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Obasi wants to work for an arm triangle but Ricardo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Obasi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ricardo shoots and misses
and Obasi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Obasi breaks the clinch.
Ricardo misses with a takedown
and Obasi counters with a single leg into guard. Ricardo didn't expect that.
Dele Obasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Ricardo.
Obasi gets to his feet. Ricardo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Obasi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Obasi stands up and beckons Ricardo 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!
Obasi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ricardo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Obasi landing strikes from the mount and Ricardo is in trouble!
Ricardo is looking to improve his position but Obasi isn't that keen on the idea.
Obasi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ricardo's face.
Obasi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ricardo is looking to escape.
Ricardo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Obasi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obasi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ricardo's face.
Obasi has hold of Ricardo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ricardo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo regains half guard.
Obasi wants to pass the guard but Ricardo is defending well.
Ricardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Obasi pulls his head out easily.
Ricardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Obasi pulls his head out easily.
Ricardo looking for submissions off his back.
Ricardo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Obasi escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Obasi!
Obasi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ricardo, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo tries to improve position but can't.
Ricardo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Obasi off and has taken his back!
Ricardo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ricardo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Obasi has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricardo has got one arm under Obasi's chin. This could be trouble... Obasi trying to control the other hand but Ricardo gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Obasi has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lenny Ricardo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kyle madgwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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18
205 lbs
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18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, kyle madgwick!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
madgwick gets a takedown into half guard.
madgwick thows a huge punch but Hero dodges it nicely.
Hero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from madgwick.
madgwick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hero's head.
Hero tries to kick madgwick off but madgwick keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from madgwick.
madgwick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hero tries to get out of the position.
madgwick is thwarting Hero's attempts to control the position.
madgwick thows a huge punch but Hero dodges it nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hero connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed madgwick momentarily.
It looks like kyle madgwick has been cut.
madgwick scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
madgwick throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
madgwick avoids the body shot from Hero.
madgwick shoots in for a takedown but Hero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from madgwick misses.
kyle madgwick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
madgwick looks gassed!
Hero lands with an uppercut that bounces madgwick off the cage and back into rage.
madgwick avoids a kick to the body.
Hero thuds a left hand into madgwick's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Hero.
The Hero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
madgwick avoids a kick to the body.
Hero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Are you kidding me?! Hero ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent madgwick clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Hero!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hawk Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Phirintan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes to the cage accompanied by Behind Closed Doors - Rise Against. Hawk Price looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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185 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hawk Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerry Phirintan!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phirintan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Price swivels and escapes.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Phirintan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Price sprawls well. Price wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phirintan gets slowly back to his feet.
Price fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phirintan, pushing him back against the cage.
Price ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Price no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his 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.
Phirintan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Phirintan trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phirintan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phirintan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Phirintan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Price manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Phirintan has Price in his guard.
Phirintan can't keep his opponent in guard - Price advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price is keen to just control but Phirintan is a slippery customer.
Price frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Price is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Phirintan is surviving well by controlling Price's body position as best he can.
Poor strikes thrown by Price there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Phirintan is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Price locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Phirintan is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hawk Price!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Junior Mapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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130 lbs
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143 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Mapo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, William Sims!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mapo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sims's waist but Sims gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mapo off to one side.
Mapo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Sims as Mapo shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Mapo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims tries to bum rush Mapo with a series of wild strikes but Mapo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sims stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sims wants it to stay on the feet.
Mapo dives in and grabs Sims's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sims pushes down on Mapo's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Sims. No joy for Mapo on that attempt.
A left lands for Sims.
It looks like Junior Mapo has been cut.
Mapo tries for a takedown but Sims sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sims lands with a right that hurts Mapo. Mapo looks to clinch but Sims throws a short knee that drops Mapo. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). William Sims!
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