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RapidFC 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Tull (ranked 5296 p4p, 542 weight class) and Kangaroo Jack (ranked 25360 p4p, 647 weight class). Kangaroo Jack is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Tull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kangaroo Jack!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tull moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tull fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tull fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jack scores with a one two! Tull had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Shane Tull has been cut.
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack leaves Tull with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tull shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jack as he avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Jack has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Tull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tull under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
Tull looks to land a body kick but Jack moved away.
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
Tull looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tull walks into a stiff left hand from Jack.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jack cracks Tull with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tull shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jack pinned against the cage. Jack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tull.
Kangaroo Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tull misses with a takedown attempt
and Jack counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tull is breathing heavily.
Tull with a poor takedown
and Jack counters with a nice body shot.
Tull fails with a takedown attempt.
Tull shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jack but Jack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tull avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tull takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tull tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tull.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tull has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tull there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tull throws a head kick but Jack moves out of range.
Jack is looking for the big counter here.
Tull fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Jack's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jack lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A combination from Jack does no damage.
Jack looks to land a combination. Tull sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jack slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jack scores with a hook to the body. Tull takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tull closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jack circles away.
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
Tull drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jack sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Jack misses.
Jack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tull.
Tull tries to counter with a takedown but Jack is quick to defend against it.
Some wild striking there from Jack.
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jack throws a series of punches but Tull moves out of range.
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tull takes one on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Jack. Those never looked like landing.
Tull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tull shoots in and drives through. Jack sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kangaroo Jack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Tull's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tull fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shane Tull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tull with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tull misses the body punch
and Jack counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jack counters with a left to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tull might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tull goes for a double leg but Jack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jack continues to drive forward.
Jack lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tull fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Tull. 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.
Jack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jack lands a glancing blow to the side of Tull's head.
Jack connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jack throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Jack catches Tull right on the button with a cross.
Jack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tull throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jack's waist but Jack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tull off to one side.
Jack checks a low kick from Tull.
Jack looks to land a combination but Tull avoids it well.
Jack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tull.
Jack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tull.
Jack thuds his right hand into Tull's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jack tries to bum rush Tull with a series of wild strikes but Tull uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jack is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tull.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Tull.
As Tull backs off Jack throws a huge counter combo but Tull manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Jack.
Jack lands a really nice looking cross but Tull seems unphased.
Jack throws out a powerful jab.
Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tull.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jack.
Tull takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jack tries to bum rush Tull with a series of wild strikes but Tull uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Tull misses
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
Jack stuffs the takedown attempt from Tull. Tull gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Jack. Those never looked like landing.
Jack with a nice cross.
Jack avoids the head kick by Tull.
Tull shoots and misses
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tull changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jack tries to avoid it but Tull manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jack to the ground. Jack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tulls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jack lands a head shot.
Tull dives in and grabs Jack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jack pushes down on Tull's head and hops out.
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!
Tull showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jack.
As Jack looks to move away, Tull throws a big counter combo but Jack just gets out of the way.
Jack lands a jab to Tull's midsection.
Jack connects with a right hand. Tull shakes it off.
Jack works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Tull. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Tull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kangaroo Jack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Tull's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch combination from Jack misses.
Jack stuffs the takedown.
Jack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jack misses with a wild combination.
Jack connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tull's hands.
Jack throws a body punch but Tull moves out of range.
Jack throws a body punch but Tull moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tull.
Jack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tull.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jack.
Tull is rocked!
Jack uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oh Tull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jack misses with a double jab.
Tull takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jack misses with the combination.
Tull fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Tull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tull tries to move into range but Jack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Tull can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Jack and Tull drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Jack.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kangaroo Jack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Goncalo Dias (ranked 6335 p4p, 396 weight class) and Popeye Theeh (ranked 4648 p4p, 334 weight class). Popeye Theeh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Goncalo Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Popeye Theeh!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Darius Henderson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theeh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dias on his heels. He'll look to pass Dias's guard now, I'm sure.
Theeh tries to stand but Dias is controlling from the bottom.
Dias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Theeh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theeh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dias looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dias looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dias!
Dias working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Theeh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias swings around for an armbar but Theeh sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dias's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theeh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Theeh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Theeh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Theeh throws a big elbow that misses.
Dias being controlled here, momentarily.
Dias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Theeh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Theeh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dias is trying to control the position but Theeh postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theeh content to stall in guard here.
Theeh wants to pass the guard but Dias is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Theeh postures up.
Theeh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Theeh wants to clinch.
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.
Theeh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dias counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Theeh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dias to the ground. Theeh is now in Dias's guard.
Dias trying to control the position.
Theeh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theeh with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Popeye Theeh dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Theeh misses with a shot to the body
and Dias counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dias tries to sprawl but Theeh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Theeh tries to stand and escape but Dias is controlling the position.
Theeh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dias trying to control here.
Theeh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theeh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Theeh trying to pass the guard but Dias defending well.
Dias is defending against the submission attempts here by Theeh.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Theeh gets a double leg takedown into Dias's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Theeh defends it easily.
Theeh with a nice head shot there.
Dias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Theeh defends it easily.
Theeh is stalling in the full guard.
Theeh looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Theeh lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Theeh is trying to stand up here but Dias is controlling him well.
Dias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dias is keen to just control but Theeh is a slippery customer.
Dias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dias is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias trying to mount his opponent but Theeh defends it.
Theeh wants to improve his position but Dias is controlling well.
Dias is looking to advance position but Theeh won't allow it.
Popeye Theeh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Theeh is pressing down on Dias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dias won't allow Theeh to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Popeye Theeh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Theeh feints and as Dias raises his hands in defense, Theeh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dias is trying to control the position but Theeh postures up.
Theeh throws an elbow that misses. Dias uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Theeh's guard. Nice move by Dias!
Theeh working for a triangle but Dias defends it easily.
Theeh pulls Dias in close to his closed guard and prevents Dias from doing any damage or advancing position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Theeh can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias wants to control from the top but Theeh keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theeh controlling Dias's posture.
Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but Theeh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dias drops back looking for a leg! Theeh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Theeh manages to kick Dias off! Dias jumps back into Theeh's guard.
Dias drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Theeh dives on top into guard.
Dias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Theeh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Theeh stays in close to Dias's body and controls the position.
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.
Dias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Theeh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Theeh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Theeh sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Theeh looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Theeh.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Theeh wants to stand but Dias is controlling his arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dias is looking for a sweep.
Dias takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Popeye Theeh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Theeh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Popeye Theeh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Lang (ranked 5238 p4p, 430 weight class) and Carlton Banks (ranked 3961 p4p, 358 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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280 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buddy Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlton Banks!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Banks as he connects with a hook.
Banks digs a good hook to Lang's body.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Lang backs off Banks throws a huge counter combo but Lang manages to avoid it all.
Lang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lang tries to clinch but Banks moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Banks.
Banks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lang is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Banks misses.
Banks looks to land a combination but Lang avoids it well.
Lang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang wants to clinch.
Banks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lang swinging wildly here.
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks misses with a body shot.
Banks avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Lang both land. Nice combination.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Banks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banks is looking for the big counter here.
Lang is looking to clinch but Banks is avoiding it.
Lang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Banks counters with a three punch combo that has Lang backing up. Lang nods at Banks to acknowledge the strikes.
Lang avoids the body shot from Banks.
Lang is looking to clinch.
Banks looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
Lang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banks.
Lang appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang is looking to clinch.
Lang tries to clinch there but Banks circles away.
Lang wants to clinch
and Banks counters with a left and a right that stings Lang.
Lang drops his hands momentarily and Banks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lang throws a leg kick but Banks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Banks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lang misses with a low kick.
Lang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lang wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lang, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands with a good body shot.
Lang wants to clinch.
Lang misses with a hook.
Lang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lang cracks the inside of Banks's front leg.
Lang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banks.
Banks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Banks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Lang.
A good leg kick by Lang.
Jab by Banks.
Lang avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks misses the shot to the body.
Banks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lang rather than just go for the knockout.
Lang tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Lang misses
and Banks counters with a left and a right that stings Lang.
Lang is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banks tests Lang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Lang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Banks batters Lang with a massive right followed by a huge left! Lang is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Banks lands a final crushing right hand to drop Lang to the mat with a gruesome thud! Banks is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carlton Banks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grim Reaper (ranked 6729 p4p, 470 weight class) and I Am Greatest (ranked 4401 p4p, 397 weight class). Greatest has chosen We are winners as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25
252 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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25
245 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grim Reaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, I Am Greatest!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Greatest catches Reaper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reaper misses with a wild combination.
Greatest pushes Reaper up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greatest.
Greatest fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greatest fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greatest lands a left hand.
Greatest lands with a left to the head.
Greatest throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reaper blocks it with crossed arms.
Greatest gets through Reaper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greatest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Greatest.
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!
Reaper blocks an elbow strike from Greatest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greatest throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Greatest looking to throw knees to the head but Reaper is blocking nicely.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Greatest fails to land.
Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reaper lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greatest.
Reaper is trying to force a seperation but Greatest has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Greatest fails to land.
Greatest lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greatest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greatest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reaper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Greatest.
A head punch on the inside from Greatest fails to land.
Greatest lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Greatest fails to land.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greatest.
Greatest swings wildly with an uppercut but Reaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greatest has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
A short right from Greatest on the inside.
Greatest misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reaper has had enough of the clinch but Greatest keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greatest softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greatest lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greatest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Greatest.
Reaper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Greatest fails to land.
Greatest misses with the head strike.
Greatest with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Greatest lands a hook that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
Greatest fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Greatest pushes off an throws an elbow but Reaper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Greatest throws an elbow but misses.
Greatest lands with a light punch inside.
Reaper is trying to break free.
Greatest misses with a punch on the inside.
Reaper blocking some punches.
Reaper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Greatest.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reaper blocking some punches.
Greatest pushes Reaper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reaper blocks the elbow strike.
Greatest misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greatest lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reaper is looking to break free of the clinch but Greatest has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
I Am Greatest dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Greatest with a jab.
Greatest throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Reaper does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reaper. Greatest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greatest walks into a left hand.
Greatest throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reaper tries for a takedown but Greatest circles away easily
and Greatest counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Greatest.
Reaper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reaper.
Reaper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greatest.
Greatest replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Reaper blocks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Greatest.
Reaper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greatest throws out the jab.
Greatest dodges the punch combination from Reaper.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reaper is looking to clinch.
Greatest unleashes a big counter combination but Reaper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grim Reaper is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Greatest misses.
Reaper wants to clinch.
Reaper tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Greatest.
Greatest scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Greatest clobbers Reaper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Grim Reaper has been cut.
Reaper feints a jab promting Greatest to slip. Reaper then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Greatest slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greatest circles away from the clinch attempt
and Greatest counters with a straight right hand.
Greatest dodges the punch combination from Reaper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Reaper misses.
Reaper slips under a jab.
Greatest has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greatest fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reaper sprawls well initially but Greatest persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reaper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Greatest seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Reaper is trying to stand.
Reaper wants to improve his position but Greatest is controlling well.
Reaper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greatest sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reaper defending well though.
Greatest is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reaper has managed to free his arm - good work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Greatest keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Greatest shoots in and drives through. Reaper sprawls well.
Reaper throws a big counter combination but Greatest scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Reaper scores with a four punch combination!
A punch combination from Greatest misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greatest. Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greatest pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reaper shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Greatest eats them both and turns towards Reaper to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grim Reaper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greatest throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greatest dodges the punch combination from Reaper.
Greatest looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reaper misses with a double jab
letting Greatest counter with a right hand.
Greatest dodges the punch combination from Reaper.
As Reaper backs off Greatest throws a huge counter combo but Reaper manages to avoid it all.
A punch lands to the side of Reaper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greatest fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reaper misses with a few strikes there.
Greatest lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reaper backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but I Am Greatest will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Grim Reaper's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Greatest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reaper.
Greatest looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reaper misses with a kick to the body
and Greatest counters with a stiff right hand.
Reaper throws a head kick that misses.
Greatest might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Reaper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greatest.
Reaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch but Greatest swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greatest replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Reaper blocks it well.
Decent striking displayed by Greatest there.
Reaper is rocked!
Reaper throws a combination that misses
and Greatest counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). I Am Greatest!
A very excited looking I Am Greatest rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Spriggins (ranked 3162 p4p, 347 weight class) and Tyrone Albber (ranked 5232 p4p, 491 weight class). Tyrone Albber struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Spriggins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyrone Albber!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albber pushes Spriggins up against the cage in a clinch.
Spriggins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spriggins lands a nice uppercut.
Albber throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spriggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Albber lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spriggins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Spriggins scores with a knee to the head.
Albber has a couple of punches blocked by Spriggins.
Albber throws an elbow that misses.
Albber misses with an elbow strike.
Albber with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Albber can't find room to land a body shot as Spriggins controls the action.
Albber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Albber scores with a nice short uppercut.
Albber using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spriggins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spriggins managing to block the knees to the body from Albber.
Albber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spriggins is defending well for now.
Spriggins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spriggins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Albber blocks it with crossed arms.
Spriggins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Albber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spriggins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spriggins closes the distance and pushes Albber back into the cage.
Spriggins managing to block the knees to the body from Albber.
Spriggins misses with an elbow strike.
Albber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spriggins connects with a knee to the head.
Spriggins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spriggins throws a nice looking combination but Albber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spriggins moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Spriggins.
Spriggins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Albber struggles to land a body shot inside as Spriggins controls his hands.
Albber lands an elbow that stopped Spriggins in his tracks for a moment.
Albber struggles to land a body shot inside as Spriggins controls his hands.
Spriggins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spriggins lands a nice elbow.
Spriggins misses with a knee strike.
Spriggins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spriggins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spriggins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spriggins landing knees to the head.
Albber misses with a knee strike.
Spriggins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spriggins checks a leg kick.
Spriggins is looking for a counter combo.
Spriggins swats away the attempt to clinch by Albber.
Albber swinging wildly here.
Spriggins tries to counter by clinching up but Albber breaks away and moves out of range.
Spriggins has managed to clinch.
Albber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spriggins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spriggins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Albber misses with a combination
and Spriggins counters by moving into the clinch.
Spriggins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spriggins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Albber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Albber scores with a shot to the side of Spriggins's head.
Albber can't find room to land a body shot as Spriggins controls the action.
Albber tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spriggins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Albber struggles to land a body shot inside as Spriggins controls his hands.
Albber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Albber can't find room to land a body shot as Spriggins controls the action.
Albber trying to land knees to the body.
Spriggins looking to throw knees to the head but Albber is blocking nicely.
Albber tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spriggins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spriggins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Albber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spriggins manages to avoid it.
Spriggins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Albber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spriggins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyrone Albber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albber misses with the combination.
Spriggins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albber clinches with his opponent.
Albber tries to land knees in the clinch but Spriggins avoids the damage to the body.
Albber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spriggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Albber lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spriggins.
Spriggins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Albber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spriggins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Spriggins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Albber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Albber wants to clinch up but Spriggins keeps it at a distance.
Albber tries to clinch there but Spriggins circles away.
Spriggins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spriggins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spriggins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spriggins blocks a body shot from Albber.
Albber misses with a punch to the body.
Albber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spriggins.
Spriggins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Albber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albber throws a leg kick which misses Spriggins's front leg but catches the back leg as Spriggins tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albber rushes Spriggins and presses him up against the cage.
Spriggins blocks a body shot from Albber.
A hook to the body from Spriggins.
Spriggins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spriggins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Albber can do to turn this around?
Albber takes a swing at Spriggins's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albber throws a leg kick but Spriggins checks it.
Jack Spriggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Albber tries to clinch
and Spriggins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab from Albber misses.
It looked like Spriggins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Spriggins throws a series of strikes that have Albber backpedaling.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spriggins.
Albber is looking to clinch.
Spriggins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spriggins connects with an inside leg kick.
Albber doesn't manage to clinch there - Spriggins circles away.
Albber cracks Spriggins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Albber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spriggins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Albber tries to clinch there but Spriggins circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spriggins. That's going to slow Albber down.
Spriggins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spriggins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Albber fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spriggins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Albber. Albber obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Spriggins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spriggins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albber.
Spriggins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spriggins pushes Albber up against the cage in a clinch.
Albber tries to land a knee to the head but Spriggins blocks with his arms.
Albber lands an elbow inside.
Spriggins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Albber misses with a punch to the body.
Spriggins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Albber tries to close the distance and clinch but Spriggins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Albber connects with a solid leg kick.
Albber gets a clinch.
Albber misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albber trying to land knees to the body.
Spriggins working Albber over with knees to the body.
Albber looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Albber throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spriggins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Albber backwards.
Albber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spriggins is defending well for now.
Albber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Albber working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Spriggins.
Albber pushes off an throws an elbow but Spriggins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Albber tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Albber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spriggins's elbow.
Albber throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spriggins blocks it with crossed arms.
Spriggins scores a nice knee to the body.
Albber misses with some punches.
Spriggins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albber looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Spriggins is pushing Albber up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Spriggins lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Spriggins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spriggins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spriggins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Albber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spriggins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spriggins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Albber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spriggins blocks an elbow strike from Albber.
Spriggins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spriggins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Spriggins dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Spriggins moves into range and clinches up with Albber.
Albber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Albber misses with a punch to the body.
Albber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spriggins.
Spriggins prevents a body shot from Albber.
Spriggins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Albber throws a body punch but Spriggins moves out of range.
Albber tries to clinch up.
Spriggins clinches up against the cage.
Spriggins blocks an elbow strike from Albber.
Albber throws a punch but it's blocked by Spriggins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spriggins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spriggins blocks a body shot from Albber.
Spriggins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Albber tries to throw a body punch but Spriggins avoids it by throwing Albber back against the cage.
Spriggins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spriggins breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Spriggins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Albber throws a leg kick
and Spriggins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Albber tries to throw a body punch but Spriggins avoids it by throwing Albber back against the cage.
Spriggins misses with a knee strike.
Spriggins lands an elbow just above Albber 's eye.
Albber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spriggins crunches a lovely knee into Albber's ribcage.
Spriggins prevents a body shot from Albber.
Albber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spriggins is defending well for now.
Spriggins lands an uppercut.
Albber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spriggins is defending well for now.
Spriggins blocks a body shot from Albber.
Albber landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spriggins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spriggins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Spriggins.
Spriggins trying to land knees to the body.
Spriggins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Albber rushes Spriggins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albber looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Spriggins tries to land a knee to the head but Albber blocks with his arms.
Albber pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spriggins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Albber working aggressively here.
Albber tries to land knees in the clinch but Spriggins avoids the damage to the body.
Albber misses with a punch to the body.
Albber using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spriggins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Albber tries to land knees in the clinch but Spriggins avoids the damage to the body.
Albber lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spriggins backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albber tries to land knees in the clinch but Spriggins avoids the damage to the body.
Albber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spriggins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Albber throws a leg kick but Spriggins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spriggins clinches up against the cage.
Spriggins tries to land a knee to the head but Albber blocks with his arms.
Spriggins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spriggins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Spriggins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Albber tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spriggins avoids it.
Spriggins blocks an uppercut.
Albber lands a damaging elbow.
Albber misses with a body punch.
Spriggins tries to land knees in the clinch but Albber avoids the damage to the body.
Spriggins lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Spriggins.
Spriggins slows down the pace here.
Albber throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spriggins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Albber attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Albber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spriggins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spriggins moves into the clinch.
Spriggins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Albber is defending well for now.
Spriggins tries a knee to the head but Albber blocks it.
Albber misses with a body punch.
Albber misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Albber throws an elbow but misses.
Tyrone Albber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Spriggins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Albber misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Spriggins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spriggins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Spriggins!
Jack Spriggins is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Jack Spriggins, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Maxwell (ranked 5282 p4p, 433 weight class) and Paul Castilano (ranked 2991 p4p, 295 weight class). Maxwell comes to the cage accompanied by Big Poppa - B.I.G. The crowd seem to be enjoying Castilano's choice of entrance music: Psycho Pass - Xavier Wulf. Kevin Maxwell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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263 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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, Kevin Maxwell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Castilano!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell tries to clinch up but Castilano circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Castilano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maxwell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Kevin Maxwell has been cut.
Maxwell clinches.
Castilano gets underhooks to prevent Maxwell's takedown attempt.
Castilano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
Maxwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maxwell takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Castilano.
A short uppercut from Castilano.
Maxwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maxwell tries to break free but Castilano pushes him back against the cage.
Castilano has Maxwell pressed against the cage, preventing Maxwell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Castilano lands with a short shot to the head.
Castilano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maxwell's efforts to push away.
Castilano taking a breather.
Castilano scores with a shot to the side of Maxwell's head.
Castilano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maxwell is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castilano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Castilano as the two fighters clinch.
Castilano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Castilano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castilano lands a shoulder strike.
Maxwell is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castilano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
Oh Maxwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castilano unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Maxwell! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Castilano is unloading with more strikes now! Maxwell drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Castilano!
Paul Castilano is the new heavyweight champion!
Paul Castilano gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Kevin Maxwell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rapid FC, you're a dump! All you filthy animals suck! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between El Torito (ranked 2920 p4p, 85 weight class) and Cyril Figis (ranked 3559 p4p, 283 weight class). 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 Cyril Figis was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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160 lbs
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25
155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, El Torito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cyril Figis!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figis avoids the body shot from Torito.
Figis misses with a left hand
and Torito counters with a right hand to the body.
Figis swinging wildly here.
Figis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Figis misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Torito tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Torito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torito thuds a left hand into Figis's body.
Torito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Figis.
Torito attempts a counter takedown but Figis avoids it well and moves away.
Torito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Figis manages to avoid it.
Figis throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torito misses the shot to the body.
Figis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Figis does no damage.
El Torito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torito swings for the body but Figis moves out of range.
Torito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Torito scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Figis throws a nice looking combination but Torito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been informed that Figis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Torito throws a body punch but Figis moves out of range.
Figis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Torito counters with a right hand to the body.
Torito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Torito slips a jab from Figis.
Torito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torito stuns Figis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Figis moves away.
Figis is looking for the big counter here.
Figis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Torito counters with a nice body shot.
Figis throws a right hand that misses
and Torito counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Figis throws a nice looking combination but Torito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Torito misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Figis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Torito misses with a body shot.
Figis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torito manages to avoid it.
Torito misses with a wild body shot.
Torito scores with a body shot.
Torito is looking to wear down Figis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Torito throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Figis manages to avoid it.
Figis throws out a counter right but Torito avoids it with no problem.
Figis misses with a two punch combination.
Figis misses with a double jab.
Figis misses with a combination
and Torito counters with a right hand to the body.
Figis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torito counters with a nice body shot.
Torito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Figis was well out of range. Poor timing from Torito.
Torito throws a body punch but Figis moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Figis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Torito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Figis.
Figis throws a counter combo.
Figis fails to land with a series of punches.
Torito looks to score with a jab to the body but Figis is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Figis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torito takes a swing at Figis's ribcage but misses.
Figis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torito takes a swing at Figis's ribcage but misses.
As Torito backs off Figis throws a huge counter combo but Torito manages to avoid it all.
Torito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Figis.
Figis throws a right and a left that Torito avoids nicely.
Figis misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torito.
Figis throws a counter combo.
Figis misses with a few strikes there.
Torito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Figis.
Torito tries to counter with a takedown but Figis is quick to defend against it.
Figis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Torito counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Torito dominated that round.
That's time! Torito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Figis avoids the body shot from Torito.
Torito scores with a hook to the body. Figis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Figis.
Figis unleashes a big counter combination but Torito bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A shot to the liver by Torito. Beautiful body shot.
Torito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Figis can do to turn this around?
Torito looks to score with a jab to the body but Figis is just out of range.
Figis throws out a counter right but Torito avoids it with no problem.
Figis misses with a wild combination.
Figis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Torito counters with a right hand to the body.
Figis lands with a nice combination. Torito backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torito misses with a wild body shot.
Cyril Figis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Figis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torito.
It seemed like Figis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Figis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torito was well out of range. Poor timing from Figis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torito cracks a nice hook into Figis's ribs.
A big left from Figis misses.
Torito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Figis.
Figis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Figis misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torito. Figis does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Torito. Beautiful body shot.
Torito throws a body shot but no joy.
Figis is looking for the big counter here.
Figis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torito holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Torito throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Figis blocks it with crossed arms.
Torito manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Figis wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Figis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Figis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Torito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Figis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Figis throws a combination that misses
and Torito counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Figis thinking.
Torito slips a jab and a cross from Figis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torito.
Torito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Figis at a distance.
Torito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torito punishes Figis's body with a nice straight punch.
Torito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torito throws a shot to the body.
Torito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Figis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Torito wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Torito looks to score with a jab to the body but Figis is just out of range.
Figis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Figis. Those never looked like landing.
Torito is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Torito lands with a shot to the body.
Torito lands with a good body shot.
Torito swings for the body but Figis moves out of range.
Torito just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figis avoids the body shot from Torito.
Torito takes a swing at Figis's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Figis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Torito takes a swing at Figis's ribcage but misses.
Figis avoids the body shot from Torito.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torito scores with a hook to the body. Figis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torito swings for the body but Figis moves out of range.
Figis fails to land with a series of punches.
Figis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Figis throws a right and a left that both miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Torito misses its target.
Figis avoids the body shot from Torito.
Torito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Figis doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Torito dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Figis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Figis tries to bum rush Torito with a series of wild strikes but Torito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Torito was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Torito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Figis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Torito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Torito ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
El Torito is winning the standup battle so far.
Figis misses with a jab to the body
and Torito moves into the clinch.
Torito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Figis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Figis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Figis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torito slips a jab and a cross from Figis.
Figis swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torito misses with a wild body shot.
Torito throws a body shot but no joy.
Figis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torito.
Torito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Torito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Figis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torito.
Torito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Figis.
Torito is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Figis.
Figis misses with a combination
and Torito counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Figis tries to kick Torito off in order to stand up. Torito Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figis tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Figis can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torito takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Figis is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Figis is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Torito controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torito get's back to his feet.
Torito just misses with a punch to the body.
Figis misses with a wild body shot.
Torito connects with a body shot that sends Figis's belly button to the back.
Torito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Figis was well out of range. Poor timing from Torito.
Torito throws a body punch but Figis moves out of range.
Torito takes a swing at Figis's ribcage but misses.
Figis throws out a counter right but Torito avoids it with no problem.
Torito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Figis was well out of range. Poor timing from Torito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torito defending well as Figis loads up on a big left hand.
Torito appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Torito just misses with a punch to the body.
Torito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Figis.
Torito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Figis moves away.
Torito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torito looks to score with a jab to the body but Figis is just out of range.
Figis unleashes a big counter combination but Torito bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Figis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torito manages to avoid it.
Torito misses the shot to the body.
Torito throws a body punch but Figis moves out of range.
Cyril Figis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torito avoids the body shot from Figis.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Torito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Torito has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Torito!
El Torito is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiminy Cricket (ranked 25270 p4p, 114 weight class) and Gray Maynard (ranked 2625 p4p, 76 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25
155 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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39
155 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jiminy Cricket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gray Maynard !
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard clinches up with Cricket and pushes him back against the cage.
Maynard is working Cricket over against the cage.
Cricket is looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Maynard .
Maynard lands a left hand.
Maynard has clasped his hands together around Cricket's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cricket is letting Maynard control him for a moment.
Maynard has an Americana. Cricket didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Maynard is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Maynard hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gray Maynard !
Our winner, Gray Maynard , 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Benson (ranked 3381 p4p, 324 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 2454 p4p, 252 weight class). 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 Sven Svensson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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25
285 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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18
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randall Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Chris Dean and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benson misses with a takedown attempt
and Svensson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Benson shoots and misses
and Svensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Svensson to the ground. Benson is now in Svensson's guard.
Svensson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benson.
Benson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Svensson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Benson throws a big right hand that misses.
Benson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Svensson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benson postures up in Svensson's guard and throws a big left but Svensson blocks it.
Benson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benson is looking to work some ground and pound but Svensson has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Svensson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
It looks like Sven Svensson has been cut.
Benson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benson throws a big elbow that misses.
Benson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benson throws a strike but Svensson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Svensson preventing the sweep.
Benson is controlling Svensson's posture.
Benson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benson tries to get out of the position.
Benson looking for a sweep. Not yet Benson, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Benson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Svensson but Svensson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Svensson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson tries for a takedown but Svensson circles away easily
and Svensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benson is breathing heavily.
Benson with a poor takedown
and Svensson counters with a left to the body.
Svensson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Svensson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svensson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Benson's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Svensson. That snapped Benson's head back.
Sven Svensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Svensson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Benson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson shoots and misses
and Svensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svensson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Svensson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Svensson lands with a right hand.
Svensson stuns Benson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Svensson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Randall Benson has been cut.
Svensson cracks Benson with an open hand slap.
Svensson drops Benson with a big left hand! Benson is injured, injured bad! Svensson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Svensson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Fairbanks (ranked 2035 p4p, 64 weight class) and Kamil Esgoban (ranked 13884 p4p, 131 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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142 lbs
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152 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Desmond Fairbanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kamil Esgoban!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esgoban moves into the clinch.
Fairbanks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Esgoban backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Fairbanks.
Fairbanks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks managing to block the knees to the body from Esgoban.
A left hand lands to the body for Fairbanks.
Good body shot from Fairbanks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fairbanks.
Esgoban missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairbanks tries to pass to full mount but Esgoban defends it.
Fairbanks trying to control the action but Esgoban is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbanks trying to mount his opponent but Esgoban defends it.
Fairbanks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Esgoban is defending against the submission attempts here by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks is looking to advance position but Esgoban won't allow it.
Esgoban is defending against the submission attempts here by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks trying to pass the guard but Esgoban defending well.
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.
Fairbanks passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fairbanks wants to control the pace but Esgoban is squirming around nicely.
Fairbanks is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Esgoban can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fairbanks pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fairbanks is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks trying to control but Esgoban is having none of it.
Esgoban wants to try and get back to his feet.
Fairbanks wants to take Esgoban's back here but Esgoban is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fairbanks trying to control but Esgoban is having none of it.
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.
Fairbanks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fairbanks is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Esgoban is surviving well by controlling Fairbanks's body position as best he can.
Fairbanks controlling his opponent.
Fairbanks moves to take his opponent's back.
Esgoban defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairbanks working for a choke but Esgoban is defending well.
Esgoban is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fairbanks gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Fairbanks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fairbanks throws a body punch but Esgoban moves out of range.
Esgoban swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Esgoban misses.
Esgoban misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Fairbanks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Esgoban.
Fairbanks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Esgoban.
Fairbanks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fairbanks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Esgoban looks to land a combination but Fairbanks avoids it well.
Fairbanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Fairbanks swings for the body but Esgoban moves out of range.
Fairbanks is looking to wear down Esgoban with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Esgoban misses the target.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairbanks ducks under a wild hook from Esgoban.
Esgoban takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Esgoban doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fairbanks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esgoban can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esgoban takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Esgoban misses with a series of wild punches.
Esgoban looks to land a left hand but Fairbanks moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Fairbanks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairbanks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fairbanks tests Esgoban's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fairbanks misses the shot to the body.
Fairbanks throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Esgoban misses.
Kamil Esgoban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esgoban tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fairbanks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fairbanks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fairbanks. Esgoban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamil Esgoban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fairbanks throws a shot to the body.
Fairbanks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fairbanks connects with a right hand. Esgoban shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esgoban tries to clinch but Fairbanks is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esgoban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esgoban throws a jab but it's blocked by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Esgoban doesn't seem bothered though.
Esgoban lands a jab.
Fairbanks misses the shot to the body.
Fairbanks thuds a left hand into Esgoban's body.
Fairbanks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fairbanks is looking for a kimura but Esgoban is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fairbanks to get the leverage.
Fairbanks is working for a kimura but Esgoban is defending it quite comfortably.
Fairbanks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Esgoban has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esgoban is defending against the submission attempts here by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Esgoban has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fairbanks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fairbanks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Fairbanks stops Esgoban from getting back to his feet.
Esgoban is in trouble now - Fairbanks has advanced to mount!
Fairbanks seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Esgoban is holding on tight.
Fairbanks has hold of Esgoban's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Esgoban manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fairbanks wants to take Esgoban's back but he can't do it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Fairbanks dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fairbanks connects with a right hand. Esgoban shakes it off.
Fairbanks lands with a good body shot.
Fairbanks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Esgoban avoids the body shot from Fairbanks.
A slow jab from Esgoban misses its intended target.
Esgoban throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Esgoban tries to clinch up but Fairbanks circles away and keeps his distance.
Fairbanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esgoban was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairbanks.
Esgoban throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esgoban.
Fairbanks lands a jab to Esgoban's midsection.
Fairbanks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Esgoban on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairbanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esgoban rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fairbanks counters with a stiff right hand.
Esgoban is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fairbanks scores with a shot to the body.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fairbanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esgoban manages to avoid it.
Fairbanks lands a right hook to the body.
Esgoban takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Esgoban moves to clinch but Fairbanks breaks away
and Fairbanks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Esgoban thinking.
Esgoban tries to clinch up but Fairbanks circles away and keeps his distance.
Fairbanks cracks Esgoban with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No joy there for Esgoban, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fairbanks misses with a wild body shot.
Desmond Fairbanks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esgoban is looking to clinch but Fairbanks is avoiding it.
Fairbanks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esgoban walks into a left hand.
Fairbanks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Esgoban fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Esgoban. Those never looked like landing.
Fairbanks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fairbanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fairbanks misses with a wild body shot.
Esgoban looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Esgoban closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fairbanks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Esgoban doesn't seem bothered though.
Fairbanks swings for the body but Esgoban moves out of range.
Fairbanks connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fairbanks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks scores with a jab to the body.
Fairbanks lands a head shot.
Esgoban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esgoban gets caught napping as Fairbanks dives in and scores a takedown. Esgoban manages to retain guard.
Fairbanks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fairbanks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fairbanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esgoban is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks pushing down on Esgoban's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fairbanks works his way into full mount!
Fairbanks moves to back control.
Esgoban is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fairbanks off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Esgoban is trying to stand back up.
Fairbanks controlling from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Fairbanks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fairbanks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Fairbanks!
Desmond Fairbanks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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