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DFC 3: Johnson Vs Dalton PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Norvac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Newton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Norvac!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norvac.
Newton feinted with a counter takedown.
Newton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Norvac to the ground. Newton is now in Norvac's guard.
Newton 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.
Newton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton advances position into side control!
Newton has an Americana. Norvac didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Newton is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Newton hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bill Newton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachary Robinson (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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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zachary Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Parker is looking to get back to his feet here but Robinson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Parker's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Parker.
Robinson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker tries to escape but Robinson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Robinson throwing sloppy strikes.
Parker trying to control the action but Robinson just sinks the hooks in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Robinson's arms.
Parker tries to escape the position.
Parker's coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Robinson controlling from the back.
Robinson is hanging on to Parker's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Robinson scores with punches to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to roll but Robinson sticks to his back.
Parker avoids the strikes from Robinson.
Robinson is throwing strikes but Parker counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Parker regains half guard.
Robinson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Robinson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parker defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Robinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson avoids the attempt from Parker to control.
Parker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Robinson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Robinson content just to control the position here.
Parker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Robinson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Parker to stand up.
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown but Robinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Parker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parker circles away.
Parker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice sprawl there from Parker as Robinson shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson pushes Parker up against the cage in a clinch.
Parker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Robinson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Parker is breathing heavily.
Robinson connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson lands a big head kick that sends Parker tumbling to the mat! Robinson takes a step backwards and waves Parker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Parker is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Robinson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Parker is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Zachary Robinson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Joshua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Minakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Joshua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitaly Minakov!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshua lands a jab.
Joshua takes a swing at Minakov's ribcage but misses.
Joshua throws a right and a left that Minakov avoids nicely.
Minakov walks into a straight right hand from Joshua.
It looks like Vitaly Minakov has been cut.
Minakov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshua.
Joshua lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Minakov moves away from the strike by Joshua.
Joshua slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua misses with a few strikes there.
Joshua throws a combination that misses
and Minakov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minakov controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minakov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Minakov is fighting to break Joshua's control of his arms but Joshua is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Minakov drops back looking for a leg! Joshua is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joshua manages to kick Minakov off! Minakov jumps back into Joshua's guard.
Joshua has his hands on Minakov's head, controlling the position.
Minakov postures up in Joshua's guard and throws a big left but Joshua blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Minakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Minakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Minakov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Minakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Minakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Minakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joshua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minakov fails with a takedown attempt.
As Minakov looks to move away, Joshua throws a big counter combo but Minakov just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joshua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Joshua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minakov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joshua defends it well.
Joshua lands a really nice looking cross but Minakov seems unphased.
Minakov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Minakov is stalling in the full guard.
Minakov wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Minakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Minakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joshua has his hands on Minakov's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minakov won't allow Joshua to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Joshua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Minakov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck for Minakov with that takedown attempt.
Joshua cracks Minakov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joshua throws a looping overhand right but Minakov ducks down to avoid it.
Joshua throws a jab but it's blocked by Minakov.
Joshua throws a body punch but Minakov moves out of range.
Minakov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Minakov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Minakov is working away from the top position though.
Minakov wants to pass the guard but Joshua is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minakov is still trying to improve position.
Minakov keeps trying to improve his position.
Minakov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joshua's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minakov throws a strike but Joshua avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joshua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Minakov landing with the ground and pound.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Minakov from controlling successfully.
Minakov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Minakov wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Joshua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joshua tries to get out of the position.
Minakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Minakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Minakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joshua's head.
Minakov wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Minakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joshua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joshua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joshua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshua swinging wildly here.
Mr Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minakov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshua.
Joshua throws a nice looking combination but Minakov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joshua misses with a looping left.
Minakov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joshua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minakov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joshua is fending him off so far but Minakov persists. Nope, Joshua circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloppy strikes from Joshua. Those never looked like landing.
Minakov with the counter takedown but Joshua avoids it easily.
Joshua throws a looping overhand right but Minakov ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Joshua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Minakov's cut.
That's time! Joshua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Joshua lands a jab-cross combination.
Joshua lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Joshua misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Joshua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joshua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Joshua's head coaches at ICON TOP TEAM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Minakov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joshua tries to avoid it but Minakov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joshua to the ground. Joshua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joshua drops Minakov with a beautiful combination! Minakov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Joshua is looking for the KO!
That has opened up Vitaly Minakov's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshua missing with a left hand there. Minakov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minakov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua throws a looping overhand right but Minakov ducks down to avoid it.
Minakov shoots for a takedown but Joshua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joshua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The cut above Vitaly Minakov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Joshua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Minakov.
Joshua takes a swing at Minakov's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Joshua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minakov has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Joshua misses the target.
Mr Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Minakov.
Joshua checks a low kick from Minakov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshua misses with a double jab.
Joshua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minakov feints the counter takedown.
Joshua throws a nice looking combination but Minakov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joshua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minakov with the counter takedown but Joshua avoids it easily.
Minakov pushes Joshua up against the cage in a clinch.
Minakov jumps guard but Joshua stands there with Minakov around his waist. Minakov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Minakov tries to pull guard but Joshua forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua letting Minakov take a breather here.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Minakov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minakov.
Minakov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joshua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minakov can do to turn this around?
Minakov is trying to pull guard but Joshua has him pressed against the cage.
That's four 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.
Minakov tries to pull guard but Joshua forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minakov.
Minakov is trying to force a seperation but Joshua has the dominant position.
Vitaly Minakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minakov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joshua has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Minakov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joshua smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Joshua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joshua, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Joshua!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Pits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stanley Pearson!
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 Pits!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pits takes one on the button.
A big left from Pits misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Pearson misses the target.
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pits.
Pearson just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Pits misses.
Pearson dodges the punch combination from Pits.
Pits lands a jab to Pearson's midsection.
Pits closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pits avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pits.
Pits lands with a nice body punch.
Pits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pearson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pearson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pits manages to circle out of the way.
Pits lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pits throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pearson.
Pits works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pits throws a jab when Pearson was well out of range.
Pits throws a hook but Pearson avoids it easily.
Pearson instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pearson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pits's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pits swings widly with a right hand
and Pearson counters by moving into the clinch.
Pearson stalling.
Pearson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pearson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Pearson prevents a body shot from Pits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pits's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pits has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Pits throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Pits.
Pearson throws a right and a left that Pits avoids nicely.
Kyle Pits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pits throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pearson.
Pits rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pearson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been told by Pearson's head coaches at Bo Ma Ye Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pits takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pits throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pearson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pits.
It looked like Pearson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pits.
Pits scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pits getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pearson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pearson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pearson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pits, pushing him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pits.
Pearson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pits is defending well for now.
Pearson cracks Pits with a nice body shot.
Pits's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pits swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson throws a combination. Pits tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Kyle Pits has been cut.
Pits dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pits lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pits.
Pits throws out a leg kick but Pearson moves out of range and Pits only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Pearson.
Pits throws a series of punches but Pearson moves out of range.
Pits throws a big shot that misses.
Pits misses with a body shot.
Pits motions for Pearson to come forward. Pits throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Pearson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pearson slips under a jab from Pits.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pearson.
Pits misses with a combination
and Pearson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pearson.
Stalling in the clinch from Pearson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stanley Pearson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Pits's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pearson misses with a double jab.
Pits throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pits throws a leg kick
and Pearson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pearson feints and then cracks Pits's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pits down.
Pits throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pearson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pits blocks a low kick nicely.
Pits does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stanley Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pearson closes the distance and clinches.
Pits managing to block the knees to the body from Pearson.
Pits breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pits misses with a leg kick
and Pearson counters with a series of strikes. Pits will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pits swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pearson counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pits throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pits throws a lazy right hand but Pearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson throws a right hand that Pits ducks under and follows up with a left that Pits also avoids with ease.
Pits throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
Pearson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pits misses with a left hand
and Pearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pits throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pits misses with a looping right.
Pits keeps the fight on the outside.
Pits misses with a combination
and Pearson counters by clinching up.
Pearson gets through Pits's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pits pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pits throws an off balance right hand
and Pearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pits can do to turn this around?
Pits throws a shot from downtown. Pearson moves away and avoids it.
Pits throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pits lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pearson circles away quickly and effectively.
Pits looks to land a right hand but Pearson moved out of range.
Pearson moves forwards but Pits connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pits throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pearson is looking for a counter combo.
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!
Pits throws a lazy right hand but Pearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pearson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pearson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pits loads up on a big right hand but Pearson slips the punch.
Pits walks into a jab.
Pits misses with a right hand
and Pearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pits misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Pits misses.
Pearson staying out of range there.
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Pearson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pits throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pearson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pearson tries to clinch up.
Pearson gets a clinch.
The referee calls for Pearson to work.
Pits takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pits is breathing heavily.
Pits breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pits lands a really nice looking cross but Pearson seems unphased.
Pits looks to land a combination but Pearson avoids it well.
Pearson fails to land with a series of punches.
Pearson tries to clinch but Pits is having none of it.
Pearson clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson digs a right hand into Pits's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pits's gas tank.
Pearson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pits in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson working Pits over with knees to the body.
Pearson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pits up against the cage.
Pearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Pits avoids the damage to the body.
Pearson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pits up against the cage.
Pearson is pushing Pits up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pearson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Pearson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Pits's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pits misses with an uppercut.
Pearson tries to clinch but Pits is having none of it.
Pits doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Pits.
Pearson throws a series of punches but Pits avoids them all with ease.
That kick from Pearson tenderised Pits's leg. Pits is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pits throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Pearson counter with a right hand.
Pits fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pearson is out of range.
Pits misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left and a right from Pits both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson lands a nice hook to Pits's body. Pits takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pearson scores with a one two! Pits had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pits takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson lands a nice looking body kick.
Pearson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pits doesn't seem bothered though.
Pearson misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pits is rocked!
Pits throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pits gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pearson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stanley Pearson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pearson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pearson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pits is trying to maintain a safe position but Pearson gets an underhook and turns Pits into the cage.
Pearson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pits up against the cage.
Pits's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pits has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pits there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pits is still on wobbly legs! Can Pearson finish him?
Pits throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearson.
Pits throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pearson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pits escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pits tries to keep at a distance but Pearson has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson landing knees to the body.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pearson landing knees to the body.
Pearson lands a body shot.
Pearson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pits lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike.
Pearson lands a knee to the body.
Pearson scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pearson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pearson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pearson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson landing knees to the body.
Pearson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pearson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pits, pushing him back against the cage.
Pearson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Pearson.
Come on Pearson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pearson pushes Pits back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stanley Pearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot in the inside from Pearson.
Stalling in the clinch from Pearson.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pits is defending well for now.
Pearson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Pearson.
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!
Pits breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearson darts in and clinches Pits up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pits pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson looks to land a combination but Pits avoids it well.
Pearson scores with a nice right hand.
Pearson lands a hook that stumbles Pits back into the cage. Pearson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Pits to the canvas! Pearson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Pits has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Stanley Pearson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matiku Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Taktarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taktarov has chosen War Pigs as his entrance music. Oleg Taktarov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matiku Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oleg Taktarov!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taktarov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taktarov loads up on a big right hand but Kong slips the punch.
Kong seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Taktarov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taktarov's waist but Taktarov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kong off to one side.
As Kong backs off Taktarov throws a huge counter combo but Kong manages to avoid it all.
Taktarov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taktarov throws a series of punches but Kong avoids them all with ease.
Kong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kong fails to land the takedown.
Taktarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taktarov sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taktarov pinned against the cage. Taktarov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matiku Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taktarov misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Kong attempts a counter takedown but Taktarov avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taktarov's waist but Taktarov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kong off to one side.
As Kong backs off Taktarov throws a huge counter combo but Kong manages to avoid it all.
Kong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taktarov throws a jab when Kong was well out of range.
A big left from Kong misses.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
Kong dives in and grabs Taktarov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taktarov pushes down on Kong's head and hops out.
Taktarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taktarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Taktarov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kong's head backwards.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taktarov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong looks for a takedown but Taktarov sprawls well.
Taktarov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taktarov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kong with a body shot.
Kong takes one to the chin there.
Nice sprawl there from Taktarov as Kong shoots in.
As Kong backs off Taktarov throws a huge counter combo but Kong manages to avoid it all.
Kong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taktarov lands a jab to Kong's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong ducks straight into an uppercut from Taktarov and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Kong manages to regain guard straight away.
Kong is rocked!
Taktarov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oh Kong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taktarov finds Kong's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kong flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Taktarov lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kong will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oleg Taktarov!
A relieved looking Oleg Taktarov 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 Sydney Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simone Milanesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sydney Fighter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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277 lbs
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sydney Fighter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simone Milanesi!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milanesi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Milanesi blocks an uppercut.
Milanesi breaks the clinch.
Milanesi misses with a series of wild punches.
Fighter clinches.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Milanesi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Milanesi.
Still in the clinch, Fighter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Milanesi blocks a body shot from Fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Milanesi.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Fighter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Milanesi backwards.
Fighter misses with a body punch.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Milanesi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Milanesi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
Milanesi blocking some punches.
Fighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Milanesi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Milanesi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Milanesi takes the fight into the clinch.
Fighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fighter tries to work over Milanesi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fighter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Milanesi backwards.
Fighter tries to throw a body punch but Milanesi avoids it by throwing Fighter back against the cage.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by Milanesi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Milanesi.
Fighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Milanesi's elbow.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Milanesi.
Milanesi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter can't find room to land a body shot as Milanesi controls the action.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fighter has Milanesi pressed against the cage, preventing Milanesi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Milanesi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Milanesi backwards.
Fighter tries a body shot but Milanesi blocks it.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Milanesi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milanesi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fighter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fighter darts in and clinches Milanesi up against the cage.
Fighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by Milanesi.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milanesi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milanesi is trying to break the clinch but Fighter is controlling him.
Fighter can't find room to land a body shot as Milanesi controls the action.
Fighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Milanesi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milanesi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simone Milanesi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Milanesi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fighter drops his hands for a split second and Milanesi immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Fighter face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Milanesi follows up with a right hand that knocks Fighter into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Simone Milanesi!
Simone Milanesi is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Simone Milanesi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douche Canoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erikson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Into Battle by Ensiferum. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Leif Erikson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Douche Canoe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leif Erikson !
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Bruno Hogan and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canoe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Canoe lands strikes from half guard.
Erikson wants to get back to his feet.
Canoe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Erikson has hold of Canoe's hands but Canoe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Canoe is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Canoe lands a nice short elbow.
Canoe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Erikson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Canoe controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canoe working the head and body with strikes.
Canoe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Erikson is trying to stand up here but Canoe is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Canoe there.
Erikson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Canoe keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Erikson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canoe dives in for a single leg takedown but Erikson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Erikson tries to bum rush Canoe with a series of wild strikes but Canoe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Canoe with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erikson ! But no joy.
Canoe gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Canoe scoring with punches from side control.
Erikson tries to escape but Canoe is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canoe scoring with punches and elbows.
Canoe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Erikson 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Erikson wants to get back to his feet but Canoe drags him back down.
Erikson taking a bit of punishment here - Canoe scoring with strikes.
Canoe is putting a hurting on Erikson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Canoe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Erikson down.
Erikson is rocked!
Erikson is trying to buck Canoe off.
Erikson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Erikson is still in real trouble! Can Canoe finish him?
Erikson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Canoe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Erikson seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Canoe taking a breather here.
Erikson is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canoe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Erikson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Erikson throws Canoe to one side and escapes!
Canoe gets a takedown into half guard.
Erikson wants to get back to his feet.
Canoe stalling.
Erikson wants to get back to his feet.
Canoe lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canoe working the head and body with strikes.
Canoe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erikson tries to kick Canoe off but Canoe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Canoe.
Canoe lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erikson is trying to stand.
Canoe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Canoe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Canoe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Erikson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douche Canoe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Canoe connects with a body shot.
Canoe shoots in looking for a takedown but Erikson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Canoe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Erikson throws out a counter right but Canoe avoids it with no problem.
Canoe drives through with a takedown into Erikson 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Canoe lands a couple of digs.
Erikson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Canoe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Erikson avoids it really well and circles away.
Erikson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Canoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erikson can do to turn this around?
Canoe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canoe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson is looking to stand up but Canoe isn't so interested in that idea.
Canoe landing with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Canoe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Canoe won't allow Erikson to get back to his feet.
Erikson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Canoe controls the pace.
Erikson wants to stand up but Canoe is controlling him.
Canoe chips away with some ground and pound.
Canoe won't allow Erikson to get back to his feet.
Canoe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Erikson wants to get back to his feet but Canoe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Canoe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Canoe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Erikson wants to stand but Canoe is controlling the position.
Erikson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Canoe wants to pass the guard but Erikson is keeping the position.
Erikson has momentary wrist control but Canoe slips an elbow through the middle.
Canoe is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canoe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Canoe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Canoe stops Erikson from standing up.
Erikson kicks Canoe off and gets to his feet.
Canoe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Erikson did well to prevent Canoe getting side control.
Canoe controlling the action here.
Erikson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Canoe lands with a punch from half guard.
Canoe lands strikes from half guard.
Canoe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Canoe is looking to advance position but Erikson won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Canoe connects with a nice short shot to Erikson 's temple.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Erikson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Canoe lands a big elbow - Erikson 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 Canoe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douche Canoe!
Douche Canoe is the new light heavyweight champion!
Douche Canoe decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Leif Erikson was interviewed post fight and said 'I will now rape and pillage!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Manuwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenean Garafallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Manuwa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jenean Garafallo!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Skip Squint and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garafallo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Garafallo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garafallo working away.
Manuwa is looking to regain half guard here but Garafallo keeps moving and retains side control.
Garafallo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Manuwa tries to bench press Garafallo off him but Garafallo keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manuwa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garafallo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garafallo is trying to control the action in half guard but Manuwa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garafallo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manuwa looking for submissions off his back.
Manuwa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garafallo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manuwa's head.
My spies in Arvins Bootcamp inform me that Garafallo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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.
Manuwa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garafallo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manuwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Garafallo seems content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Garafallo is looking to take a break and control but Manuwa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manuwa dives in for a single leg takedown but Garafallo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garafallo with the counter takedown but Manuwa avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Garafallo misses.
Garafallo tries to clinch up
and Manuwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuwa blocks a head kick by Garafallo.
A head kick misses from Garafallo.
Garafallo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manuwa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Garafallo darts in trying to clinch
and Manuwa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garafallo tries a head kick but it misses.
Garafallo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Manuwa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Manuwa is looking for a sweep.
Manuwa wants to control but Garafallo postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuwa throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Manuwa can't do much from the bottom here.
Garafallo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Garafallo lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manuwa tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenean Garafallo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Manuwa misses with an uppercut.
Garafallo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garafallo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garafallo throws a sloppy head kick and Manuwa moves out of range easily.
Garafallo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garafallo misses the shot to the body.
Garafallo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garafallo misses with a hook
so Manuwa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Manuwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuwa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manuwa landing with the ground and pound.
Manuwa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garafallo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garafallo has escaped and now he's on top!
Manuwa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Garafallo passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Garafallo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Garafallo scoring with punches from side control.
Manuwa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garafallo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Manuwa is looking to control Garafallo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manuwa avoid being mounted?
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.
Garafallo trying to control the action but Manuwa is working from the bottom.
Garafallo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Manuwa to regain full guard.
Garafallo wants to control from the top but Manuwa keeps moving.
Garafallo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garafallo throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuwa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garafallo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Manuwa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Garafallo has passed into half guard!
Manuwa is not content to let Garafallo control the position.
Manuwa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Garafallo is trying to control. Manuwa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manuwa actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garafallo trying to control the action but Manuwa is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garafallo doesn't manage to clinch there - Manuwa circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garafallo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garafallo throws a head kick that misses.
Manuwa tries to counter with a takedown but Garafallo is quick to defend against it.
Garafallo throws a hook but Manuwa blocks it.
Garafallo scores with a takedown into Manuwa's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manuwa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Garafallo has picked Manuwa up and slammed him! Manuwa can't keep hold of the triangle and Garafallo manages to pass to side control!
Jenean Garafallo has got the better of the ground game so far.
An elbow from Garafallo crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenean Garafallo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Garafallo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manuwa tries to counter with a takedown but Garafallo is quick to defend against it.
Garafallo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Garafallo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Garafallo.
Garafallo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Garafallo trying to control the position but Manuwa is working away.
Garafallo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manuwa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garafallo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuwa regains half guard.
Garafallo tries to pass to full mount but Manuwa defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuwa looking for submissions off his back.
Manuwa looking for submissions off his back.
Garafallo wants to pass the guard but Manuwa is defending well.
Manuwa trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garafallo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manuwa trying to control here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Manuwa looking for submissions off his back.
Manuwa actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garafallo is looking to advance position but Manuwa won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garafallo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garafallo throws a poor cross that misses
and Manuwa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manuwa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garafallo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Garafallo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Garafallo.
Manuwa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Garafallo shoots in and bounces Manuwa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Garafallo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuwa is looking for a sweep.
Manuwa is trying to control Garafallo's posture but Garafallo avoids it.
Garafallo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garafallo cracks Manuwa with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenean Garafallo really 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.
Manuwa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Garafallo kicks Manuwa off and gets to his feet.
Manuwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manuwa avoids the head kick by Garafallo.
Manuwa tries to counter with a takedown but Garafallo is quick to defend against it.
Garafallo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Manuwa quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manuwa trying to control here.
Garafallo wants to pass the guard but Manuwa is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garafallo is keen to just control but Manuwa is a slippery customer.
Manuwa is positioning himself well to prevent Garafallo advancing to mount.
Garafallo seems to be working for a kimura but Manuwa defends the submission attempt.
Manuwa wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garafallo feints and as Manuwa raises his hands in defense, Garafallo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garafallo is standing up over Manuwa. Manuwa looks to escape but Garafallo dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuwa gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Manuwa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Manuwa trying to keep a closed guard but Garafallo is proving a slippery customer.
Manuwa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garafallo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garafallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Manuwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garafallo cracks Manuwa with a solid left hand.
Manuwa looking for a guillotine here but Garafallo defends easily.
Manuwa is trying to keep Garafallo in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garafallo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Manuwa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garafallo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garafallo throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garafallo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenean Garafallo dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Garafallo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenean Garafallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garafallo misses with a head kick.
Garafallo doesn't manage to clinch there - Manuwa circles away.
Manuwa tries to clinch but Garafallo is having none of it.
Garafallo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manuwa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garafallo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manuwa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garafallo throws a combination that misses
and Manuwa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuwa drops back looking for a leg! Garafallo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garafallo manages to kick Manuwa off! Manuwa jumps back into Garafallo's guard.
Manuwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garafallo is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuwa trying to control but Garafallo is working from the bottom.
Garafallo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garafallo keeping moving, preventing Manuwa from controlling successfully.
Garafallo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manuwa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manuwa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manuwa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Manuwa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manuwa trying to control but Garafallo is working from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Garafallo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manuwa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manuwa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garafallo keeping moving, preventing Manuwa from controlling successfully.
Garafallo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manuwa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manuwa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manuwa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Garafallo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Manuwa, into his guard.
Garafallo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garafallo pushes down on Manuwa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuwa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garafallo pulls his head out easily.
Manuwa is looking to control Garafallo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manuwa avoid being mounted?
Garafallo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garafallo is looking to stall in half guard but Manuwa is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Garafallo taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Manuwa!
Sean Manuwa is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sean Manuwa thanked Sydney Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo Child by Jimi Hendrix. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Curtis Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Topper Green and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson avoids the body shot from Dalton.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Dalton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dalton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson with a poor takedown
enabling Dalton to counter with a crisp jab.
Dalton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Dalton closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Johnson out cold! Johnson corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Dalton!
Nick Dalton is the new lightweight champion!
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