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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Sheerwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darcy Rockafeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cole Sheerwood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darcy Rockafeller !
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockafeller dives in and scores a takedown into Sheerwood's guard.
Sheerwood is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sheerwood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sheerwood prevents Rockafeller from improving his position.
Sheerwood not doing much here.
Sheerwood decides to stand and escape the position.
Sheerwood tries to clinch up.
Rockafeller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheerwood manages to break the clinch.
Sheerwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockafeller .
Sheerwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rockafeller tries to clinch but Sheerwood moves out of range.
Sheerwood throws a head kick but Rockafeller moves out of range.
Rockafeller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockafeller is looking to break free of the clinch but Sheerwood has double underhooks.
Sheerwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockafeller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sheerwood pulls Rockafeller into guard.
Sheerwood is pulling down on Rockafeller 's head to control his posture.
Rockafeller throws a strike but Sheerwood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rockafeller is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Sheerwood has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Rockafeller taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Sheerwood!
Cole Sheerwood is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Cole Sheerwood 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Bassi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dylan Finch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leon Bassi!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bassi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bassi instigates a clinch.
Finch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Finch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bassi connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dylan Finch has been cut.
Bassi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bassi blocks it with crossed arms.
Finch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Finch lands an elbow inside.
Bassi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Finch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finch takes an elbow to the temple.
Bassi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Finch is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bassi dodges an elbow strike from Finch.
Finch misses with an elbow over the top.
Bassi lands an elbow that stopped Finch in his tracks for a moment.
Bassi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bassi lands a knee to the head.
Finch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bassi lands a knee to the head.
Finch is rocked!
Clinched against the ropes, Bassi lands a big elbow that drops Finch! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Finch is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Bassi!
Leon Bassi is the new middleweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim Connected (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jez Beltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jez Beltran is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Connected !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jez Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connected throws a hook but Beltran blocks it.
Beltran shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Connected is trying to defend but Beltran finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Connected has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beltran is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Connected looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran tries to pass to full mount but Connected defends it.
Beltran is thwarting Connected 's attempts to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Connected tries to roll over but Beltran keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beltran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Connected shoots in and drives through. Beltran sprawls well.
Connected throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Connected throws a big shot that misses.
Connected is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beltran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Connected with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Connected . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Beltran as Connected shoots in.
Beltran motions for Connected to come forward. Beltran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beltran shoots in and bounces Connected off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Connected is breathing heavily.
Beltran wants to control from the top but Connected keeps moving.
Beltran works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beltran controlling the pace.
Connected looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jez Beltran dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Beltran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Connected fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Connected closes the distance and clinches up with Beltran, looking for a takedown. Connected pushes Beltran against the ropes but Beltran circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beltran is defended easily by Connected .
Connected has his takedown stuffed
and Beltran counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Connected . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connected is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beltran has Connected pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Beltran pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Connected tumbling to the mat - Beltran dives into Connected 's guard.
Beltran would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran connects with a couple of short punches.
Beltran slips nicely into half guard.
Connected has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beltran is working away from the top position though.
Beltran seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Beltran's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Beltran tries to stand and escape but Connected is controlling the position.
Connected is defending against the submission attempts here by Beltran.
Beltran trying to pass the guard but Connected defending well.
Connected is trying to stand up here but Beltran is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beltran controlling the pace.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Beltran drops an elbow to the side of Connected 's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jez Beltran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Connected 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Connected shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connected shoots in looking for a takedown but Beltran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Connected 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beltran goes for a double leg but Connected avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Connected continues to drive forward.
Beltran tries a head kick but it misses.
Connected doesn't manage to clinch there - Beltran circles away.
Beltran dives in for a single leg takedown but Connected sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Connected has managed to clinch.
Connected escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beltran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beltran wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Connected . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Beltran does no damage.
Connected is looking to counter the offense by Beltran and move into the clinch.
Beltran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Connected swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beltran shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Connected manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connected working for submissions but it's allowed Beltran to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Connected is trying to control but Beltran passes into side control!
Beltran tries to advance to mount but Connected denies him.
Beltran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Connected keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beltran tries to get to his feet but Connected is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Beltran in his guard.
Connected controls Beltran momentarily but Beltran frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beltran stays in close to Connected 's body and controls the position.
Connected looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jez Beltran really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beltran closes the distance and pushes Connected back into the ropes.
Connected tries for a takedown but Beltran manages to get underhooks.
Beltran is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Connected is keeping busy.
Beltran drops down looking for an ankle pick but Connected pulls his leg out and moves away.
Beltran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beltran closes the distance and clinches.
Connected breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beltran showed some decent athleticism there.
Beltran is taking a breather. Connected says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connected tries to roll over but Beltran keeps him under control.
Connected trying to control here.
Connected is refusing to be controlled, as Beltran sits in half guard.
Connected is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Connected on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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.
Connected manages to get to full guard.
Beltran landing some decent shots from guard.
Connected working a defensive guard here.
Connected keeping moving, preventing Beltran from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beltran passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jez Beltran dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Connected 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Beltran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Beltran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Connected clinches up against the ropes.
Beltran has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Connected is trying to keep an underhook but Beltran manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Connected is not content to let Beltran control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connected trying to control but Beltran postures up.
Beltran wants to take a breather but Connected is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beltran lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran trying to control the action but Connected is working from the bottom.
Connected moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jez Beltran has got the better of the ground game so far.
Connected trying to strike off his back.
Beltran is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Connected throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Connected plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Connected has closed the distance and engaged Beltran in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connected fails to pull guard.
Connected wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beltran has him pressed against the ropes.
Connected breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beltran drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Beltran is standing up over Connected . Connected looks to escape but Beltran dives into side control.
Connected is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jim Connected has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jez Beltran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Connected wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jez Beltran.
Well Beltran has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Jez Beltran!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Jez Beltran!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Jez Beltran!
Jez Beltran wins by unanimous decision!
Jez Beltran is the new featherweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Kovalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendrick Allan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Kovalev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kendrick Allan!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kovalev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovalev tries a head kick but it misses.
Allan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kovalev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Allan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Kendrick Allan has been cut.
Kovalev lands a big head kick that sends Allan tumbling to the mat! Kovalev takes a step backwards and waves Allan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Allan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovalev throws a head kick that misses.
Allan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Allan is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovalev finish him?
Kovalev tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Allan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovalev throws a nice looking combination but Allan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kovalev throws a head kick but Allan moves out of range.
Allan dodges the punch combination from Kovalev.
Kovalev throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Allan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovalev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Kovalev! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Kovalev!
Mike Kovalev is the new bantamweight champion!
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