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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Cohen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn Jones!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cohen sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones controlling the pace.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cohen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shawn Jones!
After winning the bout, Shawn Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neal Erickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neal Erickson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 lbs
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264 lbs
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Neal Erickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Erickson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Erickson slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodriguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Erickson lands a jab to the head.
Erickson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erickson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Erickson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Erickson misses the shot to the body.
Erickson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Erickson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Erickson blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erickson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erickson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Erickson feinted with a counter takedown.
Rodriguez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Erickson just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erickson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Erickson connects with a body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erickson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erickson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodriguez under the eye.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
Neal Erickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Rodriguez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erickson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Erickson.
Erickson is looking to wear down Rodriguez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erickson moves away.
Erickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Erickson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodriguez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Erickson.
Erickson leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Erickson scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Erickson counters with a stiff right hand.
Erickson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Erickson.
Rodriguez walks into a stiff left hand from Erickson.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Erickson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Erickson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Erickson as he avoids it easily.
Rodriguez looks winded!
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Erickson tests Rodriguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Erickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
That kick from Erickson tenderised Rodriguez's leg. Rodriguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Erickson shows good takedown defense.
Alberto Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Erickson lands a nice looking body shot.
Erickson lands a jab to the head.
Erickson ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Erickson slips under a jab.
Erickson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rodriguez throws a jab when Erickson was well out of range.
Erickson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rodriguez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodriguez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Erickson just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erickson. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looks like Erickson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Erickson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Erickson scores with a hook to the body. Rodriguez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodriguez walks into a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Erickson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neal Erickson dominated that round.
That's time! Erickson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Erickson.
Alberto Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Erickson lands a nice shot that snaps Rodriguez's head back.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Erickson moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodriguez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodriguez takes one to the chin there.
Erickson throws a series of strikes that have Rodriguez backpedaling.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Erickson avoids them all with ease.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Erickson moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Erickson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.
Erickson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Erickson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson is keen to just control but Rodriguez is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erickson is looking for a kimura but Rodriguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Erickson to get the leverage.
Erickson is looking for a kimura but Rodriguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Erickson to get the leverage.
Rodriguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Erickson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Erickson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Erickson.
Rodriguez is looking to stand up but Erickson isn't so interested in that idea.
Erickson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up
and Erickson counters with a single leg into guard. Rodriguez didn't expect that.
Erickson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Erickson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Erickson throws an elbow that misses. Rodriguez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Erickson's guard. Nice move by Rodriguez!
Erickson has his foot on Rodriguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriguez works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Erickson keeps moving.
Rodriguez stands and steps away. Erickson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Erickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erickson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodriguez has time to react.
A lazy left from Erickson finds it's target.
Rodriguez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Erickson as he jumps to the side.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Erickson coming out on top.
Rodriguez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Erickson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodriguez scrambles back to his feet.
Erickson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Erickson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Erickson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rodriguez is refusing to be controlled, as Erickson sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erickson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erickson is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriguez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez is trying to stand.
Rodriguez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Erickson.
Erickson wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is defending well.
Rodriguez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Erickson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodriguez defending well though.
Erickson looks to land a strike but Rodriguez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Erickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neal Erickson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erickson.
Nice cross by Erickson.
Erickson misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rodriguez clinches with his opponent.
Erickson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodriguez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rodriguez is pressed up against the cage. Erickson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rodriguez down to the mat. Rodriguez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Erickson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodriguez scrambles back to his feet.
Erickson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Erickson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodriguez's head.
Erickson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Erickson.
A nice side step and Rodriguez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Erickson lands a leg kick that knocks Rodriguez off balance momentarily.
Rodriguez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Erickson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Erickson.
Rodriguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Erickson sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Erickson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice shot lands for Erickson.
Neal Erickson is winning the standup battle so far.
Erickson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Erickson.
Erickson jabs at Rodriguez's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Erickson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erickson lands a jab.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.
Erickson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Neal Erickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Rodriguez.
Erickson misses with the combination.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Erickson counters with a shoot takedown. Rodriguez fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Erickson throws a strike but Rodriguez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Erickson is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erickson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Erickson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Erickson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Neal Erickson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodriguez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Erickson, up you get!
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erickson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches up with Erickson, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes Erickson against the cage but Erickson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Erickson lands a slapping body shot.
Erickson dips to his left and cracks Rodriguez with an uppercut!
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Erickson keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez gets a clinch.
Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
Erickson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodriguez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Erickson blocks the leg kick.
Erickson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Erickson defends it well.
Erickson slips under a jab.
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Erickson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriguez.
Erickson tries to counter with a takedown but Rodriguez is quick to defend against it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neal Erickson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Erickson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neal Erickson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rune Ankjell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manol Sirakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankjell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Krank . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Manol Sirakov enters the cage!
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172 lbs
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170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rune Ankjell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manol Sirakov!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sirakov.
Sirakov with a poor takedown
and Ankjell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ankjell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sirakov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ankjell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sirakov somewhat.
Rune Ankjell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manol Sirakov.
Ankjell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sirakov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sirakov looks winded!
Sirakov misses with a takedown attempt
and Ankjell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sirakov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ankjell counters with a three punch combo that has Sirakov backing up. Sirakov nods at Ankjell to acknowledge the strikes.
We've been told by Ankjell's head coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankjell misses with a two punch combination.
Sirakov dives in for a single leg takedown but Ankjell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ankjell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sirakov's coach down at 25 Beasts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sirakov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ankjell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sirakov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ankjell.
Sirakov scores with a takedown into Ankjell's guard.
Ankjell 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirakov wants to pass the guard but Ankjell is keeping the position.
Ankjell 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirakov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sirakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ankjell is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankjell is looking to stand up but Sirakov isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sirakov with a poor takedown
and Ankjell counters with a series of strikes. Sirakov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sirakov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ankjell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sirakov is in Ankjell's guard.
Sirakov looking to improve position, pressing down on Ankjell's thigh with his hand. Ankjell seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Sirakov paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Sirakov's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Ankjell picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rune Ankjell!
An out of breath Rune Ankjell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wawan Suryawan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wawan Suryawan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suryawan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hayes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suryawan at a distance.
Hayes connects with a crisp jab.
Hayes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Suryawan backs up against the cage.
Hayes gets caught napping as Suryawan dives in and scores a takedown. Hayes manages to retain guard.
Suryawan works over Hayes with some ground and pound from guard.
Hayes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Suryawan is controlling him.
Hayes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Suryawan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Suryawan scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suryawan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes trying to keep a closed guard but Suryawan is proving a slippery customer.
Suryawan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suryawan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Suryawan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hayes working a defensive guard here.
Suryawan wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving.
Suryawan stops Hayes from standing up.
Hayes is controlling Suryawan's posture.
Hayes keeping full guard, as Suryawan tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hayes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Hayes. Those never looked like landing.
Suryawan throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayes with a hook.
Adam Hayes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suryawan takes one to the side of the head.
Suryawan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Suryawan feints and as Hayes raises his hands in defense, Suryawan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hayes keeping moving, preventing Suryawan from controlling successfully.
Suryawan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hayes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Suryawan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hayes wants to stand and escape but Suryawan is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suryawan wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving.
Suryawan lands a couple of digs.
Suryawan 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.
We've been informed that Suryawan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hayes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suryawan is aware though and is defending well.
Suryawan trying to control but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Hayes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Suryawan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Suryawan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Suryawan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hayes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hayes tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suryawan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hayes is rocked!
Hayes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oh Hayes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suryawan gets to his feet and stands over Hayes, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hayes felt that one! Suryawan unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hayes from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wawan Suryawan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slow Motion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch comes into a darkened arena with his song building. War by Hed Pe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lucas Lynch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
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204 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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slow Motion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motion clinches up with Lynch and pushes him back against the cage.
Motion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lucas Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motion decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lynch kicks Motion off and gets back to his feet.
Lynch tries a head kick but it misses.
Motion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motion controlling the action here.
Motion prevents Lynch from standing back up.
Motion gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Motion shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lynch manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motion shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Motion lands with a punch from half guard.
Motion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Motion throwing shots but Lynch is blocking nicely.
Lynch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Motion scores with a couple of nice shots.
Motion winds up and cracks Lynch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lynch has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Motion is on him like a limpet, forcing Lynch back against the cage.
Motion gets control of Lynch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Motion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynch being controlled here momentarily.
Lynch stops Motion from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Motion is working an open guard so Lynch takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Motion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lynch gets a takedown into half guard.
Lynch is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Motion blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lynch.
The fighters are battling for position here. Motion manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lynch tries to stand but Motion is controlling from the bottom.
Motion has Lynch pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lynch is controlling him.
Motion is controlling Lynch's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Motion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Motion closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lynch kicks Motion off and gets back to his feet.
Motion scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lynch tries to roll over but Motion keeps him under control.
Motion controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motion prevents Lynch from improving his position.
Lynch is not content to let Motion control the position.
Still in half guard, Motion seems content to control.
Lynch is refusing to be controlled, as Motion sits in half guard.
Motion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Motion landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Motion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lynch defending well though.
Lynch wants to control but Motion is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucas Lynch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Motion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lynch feints and as Motion raises his hands in defense, Lynch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Motion has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lynch off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lynch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Motion on the side of the head.
Motion takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lynch scores with a takedown into Motion's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Motion is rocked!
Motion wants to improve his position but instead Lynch has moved into half guard.
Oh Motion is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Motion has a hand on Lynch's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lynch takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lynch controlling from mount.
Lucas Lynch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Motion takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Lynch's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Lynch!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lucas Lynch thanked On Tap (160Q & Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Tevez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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166 lbs
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180 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Tevez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Chris Dean and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a nice looking body kick.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tevez.
Donk. Jackson catches Tevez right on the button with a cross.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Tevez didn't see that one coming.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Tevez. Tevez gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Tevez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jackson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tevez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tevez tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tevez is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Tevez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Tevez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tevez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Tevez takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Tevez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tevez has hold of one of Jackson's legs. Jackson is fighting the takedown attempt but Tevez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tevez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tevez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Tevez keeps moving.
Tevez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tevez tries to get out of the position.
Tevez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tevez is on top in guard.
Tevez throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson is controlling Tevez's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tevez is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tevez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tevez cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Tevez content to stall in guard here.
Jackson wants to stand up but Tevez is controlling him.
Tevez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tevez stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Tevez won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Tevez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tevez looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Tevez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eric Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tevez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Tevez's takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson forces Tevez back against the cage and clinches.
Tevez is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Tevez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tevez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tevez is on him like a limpet, forcing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson tries to stall but Tevez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Tevez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Tevez against the cage.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tevez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Tevez's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Tevez backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tevez is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tevez's face.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tevez.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tevez's face.
Jackson works on Tevez's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tevez keeps the fight on the outside.
Tevez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tevez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jackson. That one must have hurt.
Tevez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tevez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson prevents Tevez from breaking the clinch.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Tevez.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Tevez in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Tevez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Tevez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tevez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Tevez circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Tevez misses its target.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tevez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson has Tevez up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tevez.
Tevez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jackson can't fight it off and eventually Tevez manages to take the fight to the floor. Jackson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson thows a body kick. Tevez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Tevez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tevez continues to drive forward.
Tevez throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson with a nice cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jackson!
Jackson scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tevez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tevez passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carlos Tevez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tevez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tevez is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tevez prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Tevez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tevez is stalling here. Jackson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tevez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jackson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tevez can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson decides to stand back up.
Jackson clobbers Tevez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tevez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tevez back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Eric Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tevez has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Tevez and move into the clinch position.
Jackson throws a head kick but Tevez moves out of range.
Jackson works Tevez's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tevez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tevez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tevez tries for a takedown. No joy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Tevez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carlos Tevez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Jackson.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tevez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tevez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tevez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Tevez attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson tries to clinch but Tevez moves out of range.
Tevez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a push kick.
Jackson jabs Tevez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Tevez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tevez backwards.
Tevez wants the takedown. Jackson is fighting it off but Tevez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jackson's guard against the cage.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Eric Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tevez passes into half guard.
Tevez not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Jackson!
Our winner, Eric Jackson, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Uhtred Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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25
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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28
170 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uhtred Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ragnarson tries to avoid it but Hayes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ragnarson to the ground. Ragnarson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ragnarson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ragnarson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hayes misses with a takedown
enabling Ragnarson to counter with a crisp jab.
Uhtred Ragnarson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Hayes.
Hayes tries for a takedown but Ragnarson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hayes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hayes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ragnarson tries to avoid it but Hayes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ragnarson to the ground. Ragnarson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ragnarson is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Ragnarson's head coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hayes misses with a takedown attempt
and Ragnarson counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes shoots and misses
and Ragnarson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hayes won't allow Ragnarson to sweep him here.
Hayes pushing down on Ragnarson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ragnarson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hayes on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ragnarson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hayes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Hayes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Simeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Vinci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
184 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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29
195 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Simeon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sigurd Vinci!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simeon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Vinci counter with a right hand.
Simeon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vinci counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vinci.
Vinci pushes Simeon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vinci lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simeon goes for a takedown attempt but Vinci pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Simeon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vinci rushes Simeon and presses him up against the cage.
Vinci digs a right hand underneath Simeon's ribcage. Simeon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeon tries for a takedown but Vinci manages to get underhooks.
Vinci lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simeon tries to pull guard but Vinci won't allow it.
Simeon is looking to break free of the clinch but Vinci has double underhooks.
Vinci makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simeon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vinci will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simeon up against the cage.
Simeon takes a shot to the head.
Vinci lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vinci lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Simeon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Still in the clinch, Vinci scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vinci makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vinci scores with a shot to the side of Simeon's head.
A short right from Vinci.
Simeon is rocked!
It looks like James Simeon has been cut.
Simeon is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinci.
Oh Simeon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vinci misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Vinci.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinci dips a shoulder and cracks Simeon with a mighty uppercut! Simeon falls back against the cage and Vinci unloads with a barrage of strikes! Simeon is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Vinci screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sigurd Vinci!
A relieved looking Sigurd Vinci thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean McConnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean McConnor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean McConnor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damien Thorn!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Darius Henderson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McConnor dives in and grabs Thorn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thorn pushes down on McConnor's head and hops out.
McConnor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thorn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McConnor scrambles back to his feet.
Thorn connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorn.
Thorn scoring well with a low kick there.
Thorn feints with a jab and clips McConnor right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! McConnor is sent crashing into the canvas and Thorn leaps in for the kill! McConnor tries to get to his feet but Thorn is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that McConnor is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Thorn!
Damien Thorn is the new heavyweight champion!
Damien Thorn took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'My destiny has become reality now all that is left is to consume the souls of the doubters. The omen has spoken'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Allan Coyoca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Cook will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Allan Coyoca!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Cook!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook tries to clinch there but Coyoca circles away.
Cook wants to clinch but Coyoca slips to the side
and Coyoca counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Coyoca scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Coyoca scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coyoca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coyoca is looking to work some ground and pound but Cook has wrist control.
Coyoca lands a couple of elbows.
Coyoca lands a couple of digs.
Coyoca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cook is keeping the position for now.
Cook throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coyoca stands up over Cook, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cook can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cook not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coyoca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coyoca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Coyoca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyoca lands a couple of elbows.
Cook has momentary wrist control but Coyoca slips an elbow through the middle.
Coyoca passes into half guard.
Coyoca lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cook taking some punishment here, with Coyoca in his half guard.
Cook has hold of Coyoca's hands but Coyoca slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cook is looking to improve his position.
Coyoca working Cook over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cook is looking to control Coyoca's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cook avoid being mounted?
Cook tries to roll over but Coyoca keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coyoca 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.
Cook avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coyoca.
Coyoca lands strikes from half guard.
Cook has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coyoca is working away from the top position though.
Coyoca is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coyoca lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Coyoca drops an elbow to the side of Cook's head.
Coyoca drops an elbow to the side of Cook's head.
Coyoca scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cook on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cook is rocked!
Cook has hold of Coyoca's hands but Coyoca slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cook is still in real trouble! Can Coyoca finish him?
Coyoca lands a big elbow - Cook is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Coyoca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allan Coyoca!
Allan Coyoca retains his middleweight title!
In defeat, James Cook stepped up to the mic, saying 'The fact I don't think that it was not immediately available to comment on the way I feel so much better if you have no idea what I was a great way of saying '.
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