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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carver has chosen Raining Blood as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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177 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ragnar Sigurdsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Carver!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Chris Dean and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carver clinches with his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Carver.
It looks like Ragnar Sigurdsson has been cut.
Carver throws a punch but it's blocked by Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson trying to land knees to the body.
Carver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sigurdsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carver avoids a wild elbow strike from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson tries to pull guard but Carver holds him up against the cage and eventually Sigurdsson drops back down to his feet.
Carver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carver keeps control of Sigurdsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sigurdsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carver lands an elbow inside.
Carver has a couple of punches blocked by Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sigurdsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sigurdsson tries to pull guard but Carver forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Carver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sigurdsson avoids it.
Carver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ragnar Sigurdsson's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carver misses with the head strike.
Carver lands a good knee to the midsection. Sigurdsson won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigurdsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carver is defending well for now.
Carver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sigurdsson tries to pull guard but Carver forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Sigurdsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Carver fails to land.
Carver lands a damaging elbow.
Ragnar Sigurdsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Carver gets through Sigurdsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Carver.
Carver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sigurdsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sigurdsson tries to break free but Carver pushes him back against the cage.
Sigurdsson misses with a knee to the head.
Sigurdsson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeez, Ragnar Sigurdsson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ragnar Sigurdsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Carver!
Jack Carver thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Swick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swick kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Offspring - Half Truism. Jon Swick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Swick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Corey Truck!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Truck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Truck is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Swick.
It looks like Corey Truck has been cut.
Truck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Truck just misses with a punch to the body.
Swick closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Truck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swick but Swick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Truck swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Truck drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Swick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Swick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Swick throws a big counter combination but Truck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Truck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swick.
Swick is looking for a counter combo.
Truck misses with a left hand
and Truck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swick closes the distance and clinches.
Truck blocks an elbow strike.
Truck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Truck tries to score a body lock takedown but Swick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jon Swick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Truck.
Swick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swick moves into range and clinches up with Truck.
Swick tries to land knees in the clinch but Truck avoids the damage to the body.
Swick blocks a body shot from Truck.
Swick stalling.
Swick is stalling here.
Swick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Truck changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Swick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Truck trying to control the position but Swick is working away.
Swick throws Truck to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Truck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swick but Swick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Truck misses with a takedown attempt - Swick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Swick scores with a nice strike.
Truck throws a lazy body kick
and Truck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Truck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swick.
Swick clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Truck missing with a left hand there. Swick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Truck misses with a body shot.
Truck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swick moves away.
Truck drops his hands momentarily and Swick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Truck fails with a takedown attempt.
Truck with a poor takedown
and Swick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Swick moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Swick thumps Truck with a low kick.
Jon Swick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Truck misses with an uppercut.
Swick delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Truck misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Swick.
Truck looks winded!
Truck tries to clinch up but Swick circles away and keeps his distance.
Swick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Truck swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Swick to counter with a crisp jab.
Swick misses with a double jab.
Truck with the counter takedown but Swick avoids it easily.
Truck dodges the punch combination from Swick.
Swick misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Swick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Truck's cut.
That's time! Swick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Swick throws out a powerful jab.
Truck takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jon Swick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Truck with a poor takedown
and Swick counters with a solid body kick.
Truck misses with a left hand
and Swick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swick slaps away a takedown attempt from Truck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Corey Truck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swick. Swick obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swick - that will leave a mark!
Truck is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Swick rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Truck takes one to the side of the head.
Swick lands a nice shot to the body.
Truck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Swick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jon Swick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Truck.
Truck is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swick leaves Truck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Swick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Truck.
Truck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Truck throws a leg kick
and Swick counters with a three punch combo that has Truck backing up. Truck nods at Swick to acknowledge the strikes.
Truck is rocked!
Swick lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Swick gets a clinch.
Swick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swick pushes Truck up against the cage in a clinch.
Swick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Truck darts in looking for a takedown but Swick gets double underhooks and turns Truck into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Truck loads up on a big right hand but Swick slips the punch.
Swick scores with a jab.
Swick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Swick moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Swick.
Swick breaks the clinch.
Swick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Swick.
Truck is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Swick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Swick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Truck throws a leg kick that misses.
Swick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Truck throws a wild hook but Swick just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Truck gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Swick raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Swick!
Jon Swick made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Yeah, I trained hard for this fight. Glad to get the win. Keeping on keeping on! '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renan Barao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Renan Barao!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Barao misses
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith jabs at Barao's body.
Smith lands a head kick!
Barao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith is looking to counter with a body kick.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Barao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barao throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barao is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a quick head kick that knocks Barao silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Smith is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). George Smith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Wan Soo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wan Soo comes to the cage accompanied by Rise of the Northstar - Welcame. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Great low kicks
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Determined |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Wan Soo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lenny Jay!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wan Soo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Jay misses.
Jay shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jay was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jay wants to control but Wan Soo is keeping him busy.
Jay 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 Wan Soo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wan Soo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wan Soo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jay is looking to take a break and control but Wan Soo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jay wants to control but Wan Soo is keeping him busy.
Wan Soo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wan Soo tries to get out of the position.
The ground and pound from Jay seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wan Soo is looking for a sweep.
Jay moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wan Soo is not content to let Jay control the position.
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.
Jay remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jay wants to control but Wan Soo is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wan Soo cracks the inside of Jay's front leg.
Wan Soo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Jay misses.
Wan Soo clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wan Soo.
Wan Soo has Jay pressed against the cage, preventing Jay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wan Soo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jay backwards.
Wan Soo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wan Soo avoiding damage.
Wan Soo effectively controlling the action here.
Wan Soo is working Jay over against the cage.
Wan Soo lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wan Soo stalling.
Wan Soo lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Wan Soo.
Wan Soo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Wan Soo.
Wan Soo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jays head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wan Soo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wan Soo pushes off an throws an elbow but Jay leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right handed body shot lands from Wan Soo.
Wan Soo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wan Soo throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Wan Soo 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.
Wan Soo lands with a nice body kick.
Wan Soo rushes Jay and presses him up against the cage.
Wan Soo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jay fails to pull guard.
Jay avoids the elbow strike from Wan Soo, against the cage.
Wan Soo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jays head.
A body shot lands from Wan Soo.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wan Soo throws an elbow but misses.
Wan Soo tries to land knees in the clinch but Jay avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay blocks an elbow strike.
Wan Soo stalling.
Wan Soo lands with a right to the head.
Wan Soo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jay can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Wan Soo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wan Soo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wan Soo looking for a takedown.
Wan Soo'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.
Nice elbow from Wan Soo.
It looks like Lenny Jay has been cut.
Wan Soo misses with a body punch.
Jay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wan Soo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wan Soo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jon Wan Soo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Jay.
Wan Soo prevents the takedown attempt.
Wan Soo digs a right hand into Jay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jay's gas tank.
Jay is breathing heavily.
Wan Soo stalling the fight.
Wan Soo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Wan Soo.
Wan Soo looking to throw knees to the head but Jay is blocking nicely.
Wan Soo lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Wan Soo.
Wan Soo lands a body punch.
Wan Soo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jay takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Wan Soo.
Wan Soo is stalling here.
Wan Soo pushes Jay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wan Soo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Wan Soo.
Jay lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wan Soo lands a left and a right that send Jay crashing to the mat, dazed. Wan Soo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jay is rocked!
Wan Soo throws a quick head kick that knocks Jay silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Wan Soo is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jon Wan Soo!
Our winner, Jon Wan Soo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erikson has chosen Into Battle by Ensiferum as his entrance music. Leif Erikson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brock Benjamin's chin.
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222 lbs
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220 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leif Erikson !
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Watson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin throws a chopping leg kick but Erikson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Erikson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Benjamin misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benjamin.
Benjamin throws a leg kick
and Erikson counters with a nice uppercut.
Erikson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Erikson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benjamin on the side of the head.
Erikson 's coach down at Die Trying Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Erikson 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Benjamin slips a jab and a cross from Erikson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benjamin is defended easily by Erikson .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benjamin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Erikson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erikson moves away.
Benjamin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benjamin is looking to clinch but Erikson is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Erikson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benjamin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benjamin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Erikson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin looks to clinch
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Erikson as he avoids it easily.
Erikson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brock Benjamin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin just misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benjamin misses the jab.
Benjamin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Erikson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Erikson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benjamin with a body shot.
Benjamin misses with a left hand
and Erikson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut lands for Erikson . That snapped Benjamin's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin shoots in and gets a takedown into Erikson 's guard.
Erikson looking to control.
Benjamin advances position into side control!
We've been hearing that Benjamin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Erikson wants to get back to his feet but Benjamin drags him back down.
Erikson is trying to get back to half guard.
Erikson is trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Benjamin cracks Erikson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Erikson tries to bench press Benjamin off him but Benjamin keeps the position.
Benjamin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Erikson to see if he's OK.
Benjamin staying calm.
Benjamin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Erikson wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Benjamin has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Erikson 's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Erikson is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Benjamin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brock Benjamin!
The defeated Leif Erikson had this to say: 'I will now rape and pillage!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Myres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xabilonso Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alonso has chosen Die Motherfker Die as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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27
184 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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25
178 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Myres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xabilonso Alonso!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myres works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rob Myres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myres looks to land a combination but Alonso avoids it well.
Alonso tries to counter with a clinch but Myres shakes him off and moves away.
Myres misses with an uppercut. Alonso saw that one coming.
Myres misses with a jab, cross combination.
Myres connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alonso's hands.
Alonso shoots in for a double leg but Myres sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Myres cracks Alonso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alonso misses with a hook.
Myres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alonso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Myres throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Alonso's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Myres dives in looking to finish as Alonso flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Myres's strikes! Myres is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Alonso's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Alonso was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Myres!
After the big win, Rob Myres made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$195 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Taktarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taktarov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War Pigs. Stephens comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Renegade by (hed)PE kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Craig Stephens will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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19
218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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27
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oleg Taktarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens works Taktarov's body with a nice hook.
We've been hearing reports that Taktarov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Taktarov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Oleg Taktarov has been cut.
Stephens cracks Taktarov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stephens lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Stephens. Beautiful body shot.
Stephens scores with a shot to the body.
Taktarov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stephens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stephens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stephens is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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!
Stephens lands with a hook. Taktarov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stephens works the jab nicely.
Oleg Taktarov's cut is getting worse.
Stephens punishes Taktarov's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taktarov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stephens tries to avoid it but Taktarov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stephens to the ground. Stephens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stephens has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stephens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taktarov circles away quickly and effectively.
Taktarov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stephens lands a right hook to the body.
Stephens lands with a shot to the body.
Stephens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taktarov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stephens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taktarov is breathing heavily.
Stephens cracks Taktarov with an open hand slap.
Stephens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stephens. That's going to slow Taktarov down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taktarov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stephens.
Stephens with a nice cross.
Stephens jabs at Taktarov's body.
Stephens is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Taktarov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Taktarov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Craig Stephens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taktarov needs to keep his hands up - Stephens had a free shot at his head there.
Oleg Taktarov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stephens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stephens lands a nice looking body shot.
Taktarov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jeez, Oleg Taktarov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Stephens scores with a hook.
Nice body punch from Stephens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Stephens.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oleg Taktarov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Craig Stephens!
An out of breath Craig Stephens 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Shinnie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sydney Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Shinnie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
275 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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26
270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Shinnie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sydney Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinnie throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Fighter misses.
Shinnie misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Fighter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Shinnie does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Shinnie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Shinnie.
Fighter walks into a jab.
Fighter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shinnie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Shinnie connects with a body shot.
Fighter leaves his chin hanging out and Shinnie seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Fighter crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Shinnie!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sonjay Narumbatangalang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Hobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell Hobson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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19
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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27
180 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sonjay Narumbatangalang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitchell Hobson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Topper Green and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narumbatangalang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hobson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Narumbatangalang in his tracks.
Hobson closes the distance and clinches.
Narumbatangalang manages to break the clinch.
Narumbatangalang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narumbatangalang misses with a low kick.
Narumbatangalang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narumbatangalang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Narumbatangalang throws a sloppy head kick and Hobson moves out of range easily.
Narumbatangalang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No joy there for Narumbatangalang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Narumbatangalang throws a hook but Hobson blocks it.
Narumbatangalang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Sonjay Narumbatangalang has been cut.
Narumbatangalang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Narumbatangalang gets tackled into the cage by Hobson. Hobson maintains the clinch.
Narumbatangalang misses with a punch to the body.
Hobson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Narumbatangalang backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land.
Hobson is working Narumbatangalang over against the cage.
Narumbatangalang lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobson working aggressively here.
Hobson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Narumbatangalang.
Narumbatangalang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Narumbatangalang misses the target.
Hobson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Narumbatangalang right on the button. Narumbatangalang goes down! Hobson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hobson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Hobson!
Mitchell Hobson is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mitchell Hobson 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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