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SEC 41: Sabbah vs. Spencer PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Cardigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oscar Sanchez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Orlando Cardigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oscar Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Cardigan.
Cardigan connects with a high kick.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Cardigan slips the punch.
Cardigan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanchez's head.
Cardigan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sanchez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cardigan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Cardigan is looking to stand up but Sanchez won't let him.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cardigan is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Cardigan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cardigan wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cardigan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanchez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanchez's back!
Cardigan goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Sanchez escapes and is now in half guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez winds up and cracks Cardigan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Sanchez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control. Cardigan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanchez is nestled in close to Cardigan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cardigan defending well though.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Cardigan is a slippery customer.
Cardigan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanchez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Cardigan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cardigan has an active guard here but Sanchez has managed to pass into half guard.
Cardigan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Cardigan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sanchez passes Cardigan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanchez prevents Cardigan from improving his position.
Cardigan is working hard here to advance position.
Cardigan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cardigan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Cardigan keeps moving.
Cardigan is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cardigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Cardigan.
Cardigan tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Cardigan keeps it at a distance.
Cardigan instigates a clinch.
Cardigan can't get the takedown.
Cardigan scores a nice knee to the body.
Cardigan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cardigan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Cardigan lands but Sanchez takes it in his stride.
Both fighters circling a little - Cardigan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cardigan wants to clinch but Sanchez slips to the side
so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardigan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cardigan keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Cardigan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Orlando Cardigan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cardigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cardigan lands with a kick to the temple. Sanchez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cardigan throws a lazy head kick
and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanchez.
Cardigan lands a takedown into guard.
Cardigan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardigan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardigan wants to stand and escape but instead Sanchez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cardigan is looking for a triangle here but Sanchez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cardigan manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Cardigan is defending it quite comfortably.
Cardigan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cardigan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but Cardigan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanchez to get the leverage.
Sanchez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cardigan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanchez.
Cardigan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanchez won't allow Cardigan to sweep him here.
Cardigan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanchez!
Sanchez is trying to escape the mount.
Cardigan tries to take Sanchez's back but instead Sanchez uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cardigan is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardigan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanchez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cardigan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cardigan is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Sanchez to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Cardigan tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Cardigan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sanchez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cardigan has Sanchez in his guard.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Cardigan throws up his legs and catches Sanchez in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Sanchez tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Cardigan! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Orlando Cardigan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huell Howser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gora Sammo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howser's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Calilfornia Uber Alles. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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228 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Huell Howser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gora Sammo!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Sammo.
Howser misses with the combination.
Sammo lands a head kick. Howser smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Howser jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Howser tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sammo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Howser somewhat.
Sammo cracks Howser with an open hand slap.
Sammo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammo leaves Howser with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Howser fails to land with a series of punches.
Howser fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huell Howser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sammo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Howser.
Howser misses with a looping left.
Howser is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sammo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howser misses with a looping right.
Howser looks for a takedown but Sammo sprawls well.
Sammo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Howser thows a left - swing and a miss!
Howser digs a good hook to Sammo's body.
Sammo lands with a shot to the body.
Sammo leaves Howser with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sammo looks for a takedown but Howser sprawls well.
Sammo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Howser is breathing heavily.
Howser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sammo counters with a three punch combo that has Howser backing up. Howser nods at Sammo to acknowledge the strikes.
Sammo looks to land a combination. Howser sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sammo works over Howser's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Howser avoids the head kick by Sammo.
Huell Howser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sammo tries to bum rush Howser with a series of wild strikes but Howser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sammo with a hook.
Sammo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Howser in his tracks.
Sammo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Howser's head.
Sammo defending well as Howser loads up on a big left hand.
Sammo lands with a hook. Howser tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Howser misses with a jab to the body
and Sammo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sammo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sammo connects with a right hand. Howser shakes it off.
Howser takes one to the side of the head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Howser. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sammo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sammo. Howser shrugs it off though.
Howser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sammo counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Howser takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Howser swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sammo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sammo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sammo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Howser had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A left and a right from Sammo both land. Nice combination.
Sammo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Howser will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sammo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sammo.
Howser on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sammo lands a lovely overhand right.
Howser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sammo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sammo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Sammo.
Sammo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sammo.
Sammo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Howser if he has to take too many more of those.
Sammo throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Sammo.
Sammo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Sammo scores with a four punch combination!
Sammo lands a glancing blow to the side of Howser's head.
Howser has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sammo finds it's way round the side to connect with Howser's head.
Sammo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sammo lands a lovely overhand right.
A lazy left from Sammo finds it's target.
Sammo scores with a three punch combo!
Sammo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sammo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sammo cracks Howser with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Howser gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sammo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gora Sammo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick from Sammo lands but Howser takes it in his stride.
Huell Howser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sammo cracks Howser with a good jab.
Howser will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Howser takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Howser doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sammo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sammo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sammo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sammo cracks Howser with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Howser misses with a double jab
and Sammo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Howser tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sammo swivels and escapes.
Sammo scores with a jab to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sammo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sammo scores with a one two! Howser had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sammo digs a good hook to Howser's body.
Sammo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sammo works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howser takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sammo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Howser napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sammo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sammo working the head and body with strikes.
Sammo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Howser on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sammo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
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!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sammo. Howser shrugs it off though.
Howser looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Howser on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Howser takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Sammo scores with a four punch combination!
Sammo lands a head shot.
Sammo lands with a nice body kick.
Sammo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Howser takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gora Sammo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sammo pushes Howser away with a front kick.
Nice cross by Sammo.
Sammo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sammo lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice combination there by Sammo.
Howser takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sammo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sammo cracks Howser with an open hand slap.
A left and a right from Sammo both land. Nice combination.
Sammo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sammo lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammo tries to bum rush Howser with a series of wild strikes but Howser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Howser throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sammo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sammo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Howser backs up against the cage.
Howser walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sammo.
Howser takes one to the side of the head.
Sammo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sammo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sammo.
Howser is rocked!
Sammo connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Howser! He's out on his feet! Sammo rushes in and drops Howser with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gora Sammo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eazy E (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ben Hall has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ben Hall seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eazy E!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
E has managed to clinch.
E is trying to drag Hall to the mat but Hall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
E changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
E dodges the punch combination from Hall.
E is looking to clinch.
A big head kick from E and Hall is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Ben Hall has been cut.
E pushes down on Hall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
E prevents Hall from standing back up.
E wants to stand but Hall has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
E misses with a head shot. Hall uses the momentum to regain guard.
E trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
E wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
E is looking to clinch.
E throws a combination that misses
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Hall.
E shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ben Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eazy E.
E tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall stalks E and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into E's face. E staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Eazy E has been cut.
E wants to clinch.
E tries to clinch up
and E takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
E looks gassed!
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hall counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
E tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Hall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Some wild striking there from Hall.
Hall throws a front kick aimed at E's knee but E avoids it well.
Hall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good standup being displayed there by E as he connects with a hook.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
E is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hall is rocked!
E instigates a clinch.
Oh Hall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
E tries to land a knee to the head but Hall blocks with his arms.
Hall seems to have got his legs back now.
E using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
E using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hall has had enough of the clinch but E keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to break free but E has control.
E is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hall is defending well for now.
Hall has had enough of the clinch but E keeps him there for the moment.
Hall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
E tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hall is looking to break free of the clinch but E has double underhooks.
E tries to land a knee to the head but Hall blocks with his arms.
E keeps control of Hall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
E fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
E misses with a head kick.
E throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
E misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall throws a chopping leg kick but E manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
E throws a leg kick but Hall moved away.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
E tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily
and Hall counters with a left to the body.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
E tries to clinch
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall swinging wildly here.
E shoots in looking for a takedown. Hall tries to sprawl out of it but E keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
E tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily
and Hall counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for E!
Hall stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall looks to land a combination. E sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from Hall does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Hall dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
E throws a head kick that half lands.
E closes the distance but Hall moves to the side
so Hall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hall tries to stand but E is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
E is working an open guard so Hall takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hall misses with a double jab.
E throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
E changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hall is not content to let E control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
E postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
E tries to score with some ground and pound. Hall controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
E goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hall rolls with the submission and now he's on top in E's guard! Nice work there by Hall!
Hall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hall gets to his feet - E follows without any prompting.
Hall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by E.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. E was covering up waiting for the punch and Hall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hall tries to stand but E is controlling from the bottom.
E is adopting a defensive guard.
E scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
E fails with the takedown
and Hall counters with a one-two to the body.
Eazy E seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall stuffs the takedown.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but E moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
E looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hall wants to stand up but E is controlling him.
E throwing strikes but missing.
E wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
E stands up from guard. Let's bang!
E lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hall will feel that in the morning.
A leg kick checked by E.
E with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hall to score with a decent uppercut.
Hall avoids the head kick by E.
Hall throws a series of punches but E moves out of range.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as E sprawls well. E wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall blocks a head kick by E.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
E wants to clinch
and Hall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hall swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Hall will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
E instigates a clinch.
E tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
E tries for a takedown. No joy.
E tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hall tries to circle away but E has him pinned against the cage.
E tries to land a knee to the head but Hall blocks with his arms.
E looking to throw knees to the head but Hall is blocking nicely.
E tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
E tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Hall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
E prevents Hall from breaking the clinch.
E tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall wants to get back to striking at distance but E won't allow it.
E prevents Hall from breaking the clinch.
The referee calls for E to work.
Hall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
E tries to land a knee to the head but Hall blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall wants to break the clinch but can't.
E prevents Hall from breaking the clinch.
E looking to throw knees to the head but Hall is blocking nicely.
E throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hall blocks it with crossed arms.
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Hall throws a head kick but E moves out of range.
Hall gets caught flat footed, as E shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
E postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
E is looking to work some ground and pound but Hall has wrist control.
E won't allow Hall to get back to his feet.
E postures up and lands a big shot to Hall's brow.
Hall scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
E has a takedown stuffed.
E misses with a body kick.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
E is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for E.
E tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
E tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.
Hall misses with a double jab.
E goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
E tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hall throws a combination that misses
and E counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hall is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Ben Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
E misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
E wants to clinch.
E has a takedown stuffed.
Ben Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eazy E.
E slips a jab and a cross from Hall.
The fight stays on the outside here - E looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hall misses with a double jab
and E counters with a head kick.
E misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall lands a two punch combo.
E tries to clinch
and Hall counters with a series of strikes. E will be more careful next time no doubt.
E closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hall is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but E has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ben Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
E working the body and head with strikes.
E prevents Hall from escaping the position.
Hall managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by E.
E wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
E looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by E.
Eazy E has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
E misses with a body kick.
E goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hall avoids the head kick by E.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eazy E comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Crump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crump has chosen ac/dc- Higheway to Hell as his entrance music. William Crump is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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190 lbs
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cael Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, William Crump!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crump tries to bum rush Sanderson with a series of wild strikes but Sanderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanderson blocks a jab.
Crump throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crump is looking to stand up but Sanderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Sanderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanderson throwing strikes from guard but Crump blocks nicely.
Sanderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crump wants to stand but Sanderson is controlling the position.
Sanderson throws and elbow that misses. Crump uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanderson's guard. Nice move by Crump!
Crump won't allow Sanderson to sweep him here.
Crump tries to stand but Sanderson is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sanderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sanderson landing a few strikes.
Crump is looking to regain half guard here but Sanderson keeps moving and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Sanderson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sanderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Crump some visible discomfort.
Sanderson cracks Crump with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Crump takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Crump defending against the ground and pound.
Sanderson throws an elbow but Crump slips to the side and avoids it well.
Crump tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Crump to see if he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanderson.
Sanderson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sanderson tries to advance to mount but Crump denies him.
Sanderson in side control, throwing shots but Crump defends.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crump connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanderson misses with a takedown attempt - Crump sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanderson closes the distance and clinches up with Crump, looking for a takedown. Sanderson pushes Crump against the cage but Crump circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanderson is breathing heavily.
Sanderson throws a head kick but Crump moves out of range.
Sanderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Crump does no damage.
Crump thows a body shot but no joy.
William Crump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Crump coming out on top.
Cael Sanderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crump misses with the combination.
Sanderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crump tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanderson is looking to clinch but Crump is avoiding it.
Crump throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanderson avoids the body shot from Crump.
Sanderson avoids the head kick by Crump.
Sanderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crump lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanderson at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Sanderson. Beautiful body shot.
Sanderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Crump avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Sanderson throws a strike but Crump rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Crump 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 crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanderson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sanderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson dominated that round.
That's time! Sanderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crump as he avoids it easily.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crump sprawls well. Crump wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Crump bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanderson's head.
It looks like Cael Sanderson has been cut.
Crump throws a jab when Sanderson was well out of range.
Crump lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crump connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanderson's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crump lands a big head kick that sends Sanderson tumbling to the mat! Crump takes a step backwards and waves Sanderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sanderson is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Crump has cracked Sanderson with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Crump lands another huge swinging hook and Sanderson tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Sanderson, before Crump can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William Crump!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavriil Endymion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Endymion is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Message. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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179 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry Striker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gavriil Endymion!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Striker shoots in but Endymion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Striker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Endymion.
Gavriil Endymion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Endymion but Endymion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Endymion checks a leg kick.
Endymion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Striker counters with a one-two to the body.
Striker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Endymion trying to control the position from guard on top but Striker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Endymion won't allow Striker to sweep him here.
Endymion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Endymion trying to control the position from guard on top but Striker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Striker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Endymion is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Endymion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Endymion trying to control from half guard but Striker is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker gets back to full guard.
Striker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Striker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Endymion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Endymion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Striker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Endymion is one step ahead there.
Striker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Endymion slips a jab and a cross from Striker.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Striker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Endymion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Endymion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Endymion fails to land the takedown.
Endymion blocks a head kick by Striker.
Endymion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Striker.
Striker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Endymion was well out of range. Poor timing from Striker.
Striker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Striker drops Endymion with a beautiful combination! Endymion stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Striker is looking for the KO!
Endymion is rocked!
Striker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Endymion is still on wobbly legs! Can Striker finish him?
Endymion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Endymion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Striker.
Striker cracks Endymion with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Striker has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Endymion to stand back up!
Endymion scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Striker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Endymion, pushing him back against the cage.
Striker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Striker looking to throw knees to the head but Endymion is blocking nicely.
Endymion seems to have recovered his senses.
Striker lands an elbow just above Endymion 's eye.
Striker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Striker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Endymion is defending well for now.
Striker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Striker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Endymion avoids it.
Endymion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Striker is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Endymion tries to throw a body punch but Striker avoids it by throwing Endymion back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Endymion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Endymion struggles to land a body shot inside as Striker controls his hands.
Striker blocks an uppercut.
Endymion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Endymion blocks an elbow strike.
Striker keeps control of Endymion as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Striker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Striker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Endymion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Striker tries to avoid it but Endymion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Striker to the ground. Striker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Endymion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Striker clinches.
Endymion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Endymion throws a punch but it's blocked by Striker.
Striker lands a damaging elbow.
Endymion is looking to break free of the clinch but Striker has double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Endymion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Striker backwards.
Striker is looking to control Endymion's arms but Endymion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Striker has his back to the cage.
Endymion can't find room to land a body shot as Striker controls the action.
Endymion scores with a hook to the body.
Striker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Endymion lands with a right to the head.
Endymion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Striker wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Endymion as the two fighters clinch.
Endymion avoiding damage as Striker throws knees to the body.
Striker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Endymion as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Endymion.
Endymion letting Striker take a breather here.
Endymion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Striker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Striker looking to throw knees to the head but Endymion is blocking nicely.
Striker trying to land knees to the body.
Endymion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Striker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Endymion's efforts to push away.
Endymion digs a right hand into Striker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Striker's gas tank.
Endymion on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Endymion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Striker backwards.
Endymion lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Endymion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Endymion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Endymion presses Striker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Endymion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Endymion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Striker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Endymion.
Endymion lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Terry Striker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Endymion throws a good cross that connects.
Endymion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Striker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Terry Striker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to de liver by Endymion. Beautiful body shot.
Striker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Endymion finds it's way round the side to connect with Striker's head.
Striker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Endymion to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Endymion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Striker controls Endymion momentarily but Endymion frees himself.
Endymion trying to control but Striker is working from the bottom.
Endymion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Striker working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Endymion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Endymion drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Striker dives on top into guard.
Striker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Striker trying to control but Endymion is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Endymion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Striker trying to control but Endymion is working from the bottom.
Striker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Endymion keeping moving, preventing Striker from controlling successfully.
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.
Striker with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Striker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Endymion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Endymion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Striker. Striker obviously looking to wear him down.
Endymion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Endymion walks into a left hand.
Terry Striker is winning the standup battle so far.
Striker with a jab.
Striker connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Endymion tumbling to the canvas! Striker pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Endymion was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Terry Striker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandar Mohammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mohammad comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Noah Payne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
245 lbs
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266 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sandar Mohammad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Payne!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohammad swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mohammad.
A left and a right from Payne both land. Nice combination.
Payne ducks under a wild hook from Mohammad.
Payne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payne throws a jab but it's blocked by Mohammad.
Mohammad staying out of range there.
Mohammad looks to score with a jab to the body but Payne is just out of range.
Payne throws an overhand right that lands on Mohammad's shoulder, as Mohammad tries to avoid the shot.
Mohammad shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Payne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Payne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mohammad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne being controlled here, momentarily.
Mohammad with a nice head shot there.
Mohammad wants to pass the guard but Payne is keeping the position.
Mohammad trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
Payne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mohammad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Payne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mohammad defends well.
Payne wants to sweep here but Mohammad controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mohammad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mohammad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Payne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mohammad wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Mohammad is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Payne is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mohammad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mohammad avoids a kick to the body.
Mohammad ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
A telegraphed right hand from Payne misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payne misses the jab.
Payne throws a jab but it's blocked by Mohammad.
Payne works the jab nicely.
Payne tests Mohammad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payne throws a head kick but Mohammad moves out of range.
Payne throws a series of punches but Mohammad moves out of range.
Payne tries a head kick but it misses.
Payne avoids the body shot from Mohammad.
Payne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad misses with a body shot.
Payne is looking to chop away at Mohammad's legs.
Mohammad slips a jab from Payne.
Mohammad moves out of range of the strikes.
Payne 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.
Payne fails to land with a series of punches.
Mohammad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Payne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mohammad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Payne thinking.
Payne cracks Mohammad with an open hand slap.
Mohammad misses with a wild body shot.
Payne throws a lazy body kick
and Mohammad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mohammad.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Payne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Mohammad misses its intended target.
Mohammad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Payne!
Payne sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Payne gets back to full guard.
Mohammad looking to sit in guard and control but Payne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Payne won't allow Mohammad to sweep him here.
Mohammad is working hard here to advance position.
Mohammad trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammad is looking to sweep but instead, Payne has passed into half guard.
Mohammad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mohammad tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Payne wants to take a breather but Mohammad is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Payne connects with a body shot.
Mohammad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Payne lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohammad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Payne misses with a body shot.
Payne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jab, jab by Payne - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Payne throws a shot to the body.
Payne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Payne misses with a series of wild punches.
Mohammad moves forwards but Payne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Payne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Mohammad.
Payne clobbers Mohammad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mohammad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Noah Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mohammad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne.
Payne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mohammad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mohammad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Payne finds it's way through Mohammad's defenses.
Mohammad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Payne throws a lazy head kick
and Mohammad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Payne thinking.
Payne misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne misses with a two punch combination.
Payne connects with a looping right hand.
Payne throws a nice looking combination but Mohammad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mohammad takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mohammad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Payne throws a looping overhand right but Mohammad ducks down to avoid it.
Mohammad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Payne lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Payne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mohammad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Payne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Payne misses with a leg kick
and Mohammad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payne swings for the body but Mohammad moves out of range.
A punch combination from Payne misses.
Mohammad blocks a jab.
Mohammad looks to score with a jab to the body but Payne is just out of range.
Payne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Mohammad misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mohammad misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Payne throws a jab but it's blocked by Mohammad.
A jab from Payne misses.
Mohammad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payne moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne throws a hook but Mohammad avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Mohammad or perhaps it was just good defense by Payne which made him look bad.
Payne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mohammad did well to prevent Payne getting side control.
Mohammad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mohammad tries to get out of the position.
Mohammad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Payne.
Mohammad is refusing to be controlled, as Payne sits in half guard.
Mohammad has a hand on Payne's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Payne takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Payne jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mohammad manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mohammad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad is looking to improve his position.
Payne thows a huge punch but Mohammad dodges it nicely.
Payne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mohammad's head.
Mohammad scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Payne manages to mount him!
Mohammad is looking to improve his position but Payne isn't that keen on the idea.
Payne in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mohammad tries to hold on but Payne postures up.
Mohammad throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mohammad squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mohammad is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payne avoids the attempt from Mohammad to control.
Payne looking to ground and pound but Mohammad is blocking nicely.
Noah Payne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mohammad tries to reverse the position but Payne maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mohammad is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mohammad tries to lock up and control but Payne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Payne sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mohammad is looking to improve his position but Payne isn't that keen on the idea.
Payne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Payne throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Payne tries to control but Mohammad wriggling away.
Payne throws some wild stikes that Mohammad manages to avoid easily.
Mohammad regains half guard.
Mohammad pushes Payne off looking to stand but Payne dives back in and keeps control.
Payne is working for a submission of some sort.
Mohammad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sandar Mohammad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohammad misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Payne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Payne 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Payne!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tairy Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ellison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tairy Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Ellison!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Greene is trying to control the action in half guard but Ellison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellison tries to roll over but Greene keeps him under control.
Greene passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ellison!
Greene raining down shots from the mount!
Greene scoring with strikes but Ellison is staying in there.
Greene working Ellison over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ellison is looking to improve his position but Greene isn't that keen on the idea.
Greene landing strikes from the mount and Ellison is in trouble!
Greene landing strikes from the mount and Ellison is in trouble!
Greene with shots to the head and body - Ellison looks very uncomfortable down there.
Greene lands a big shot there that rocks Ellison but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Greene lands a nice shot to the head.
Greene punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Greene fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ellison looks gassed!
Greene lands a big elbow.
Greene tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greene can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ellison is looking to escape.
Greene lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Greene unloading with bombs!
Ellison takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene working Ellison over with strikes here.
Ellison is in a horrible position here. Greene smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Greene.
Greene breaks from Ellison's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Greene scoring with strikes but Ellison is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ellison hang on?
Greene postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ellison looks a forlorn figure.
Greene looking to control but Ellison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Greene lands a nice shot to the head.
Greene scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ellison?
Ellison is bucking up trying to escape but Greene cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Greene lands a heavy elbow.
Ellison is desperately trying to improve his position but Greene has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Ellison that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greene with shots to the head and body - Ellison looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ellison takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Greene lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tairy Greene dominated that round.
That's time! Greene's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ellison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A good leg kick by Greene.
Greene with a hook.
Ellison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ellison fails with the takedown
and Greene counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Greene.
Ellison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greene can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greene with a nice head shot there.
Greene postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Greene scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene content to stall in guard here.
Ellison is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene postures up and lands a big shot to Ellison's brow.
Ellison has momentary wrist control but Greene slips an elbow through the middle.
Greene lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Greene sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Greene pushing down on Ellison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Greene looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene is nestled in close to Ellison, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Greene has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison is not content to let Greene control the position.
Greene working Ellison over with strikes.
Ellison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greene. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greene maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ellison could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Greene has cracked it and Ellison is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Greene!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tairy Greene!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Benjamin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey O Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Benjamin Jr!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Neil works the jab nicely.
No luck for Benjamin Jr with that takedown attempt.
Benjamin Jr loads up on a big right hand but O Neil slips the punch.
Benjamin Jr scores with a hook to the body. O Neil takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benjamin Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Neil as he jumps to the side.
O Neil misses with a straight left.
O Neil has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
O Neil misses with a straight right.
Benjamin Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Benjamin Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but O Neil is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Benjamin Jr misses the target.
A combination from O Neil does no damage.
Benjamin Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benjamin Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benjamin Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Neil on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr slips under a jab from O Neil.
No luck for Benjamin Jr with that takedown attempt.
Mickey O Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr cracks a nice hook into O Neil's ribs.
Thomas Benjamin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Neil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O Neil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mickey O Neil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benjamin Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O Neil's waist but O Neil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benjamin Jr off to one side.
Benjamin Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Benjamin Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by O Neil.
O Neil throws a jab but it's blocked by Benjamin Jr.
A swing and a miss from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Neil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benjamin Jr misses with a hook.
Benjamin Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Neil stuffs the takedown attempt from Benjamin Jr. Benjamin Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
O Neil misses with a hook. Benjamin Jr ducked under it nicely.
Benjamin Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Neil manages to avoid it.
Benjamin Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benjamin Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Neil sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benjamin Jr somewhat.
A punch combination from Benjamin Jr misses.
Benjamin Jr throws a series of punches but O Neil moves out of range.
O Neil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benjamin Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Neil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benjamin Jr staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil connects with a jab.
O Neil misses the jab.
Benjamin Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Neil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Neil looks to score with a jab to the body but Benjamin Jr is just out of range.
Benjamin Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Neil moves away.
O Neil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benjamin Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
O Neil throws a sloppy head kick and Benjamin Jr moves out of range easily.
O Neil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benjamin Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by O Neil there.
Benjamin Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
letting O Neil counter with a right hand.
Benjamin Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Benjamin Jr misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Benjamin Jr moves into range and clinches up with O Neil.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Neil has had enough of the clinch but Benjamin Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Benjamin Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
O Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benjamin Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as O Neil controls his hands.
O Neil is trying to break the clinch but Benjamin Jr has him pressed against the cage.
O Neil wants to get back to striking at distance but Benjamin Jr won't allow it.
Benjamin Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benjamin Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of O Neil backwards.
O Neil is trying to break the clinch but Benjamin Jr is controlling him.
Benjamin Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as O Neil controls his hands.
Benjamin Jr prevents O Neil from breaking the clinch.
O Neil swings wildly with an uppercut but Benjamin Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benjamin Jr has O Neil pressed against the cage, preventing O Neil from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Benjamin Jr pushes O Neil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benjamin Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but O Neil gets an underhook and turns Benjamin Jr into the cage.
Benjamin Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
O Neil wants to break free but Benjamin Jr has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benjamin Jr has O Neil pressed against the cage, preventing O Neil from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
O Neil is trying to force a seperation but Benjamin Jr has the dominant position.
Benjamin Jr can't find room to land a body shot as O Neil controls the action.
Benjamin Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Benjamin Jr tries to throw a body punch but O Neil avoids it by throwing Benjamin Jr back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O Neil dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
O Neil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benjamin Jr staying out of range there.
O Neil throws a hook but Benjamin Jr blocks it.
Benjamin Jr tries to bum rush O Neil with a series of wild strikes but O Neil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by O Neil.
O Neil slips a jab and a cross from Benjamin Jr.
O Neil slips under a jab from Benjamin Jr.
Mickey O Neil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Neil throws a lazy right hand but Benjamin Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benjamin Jr throws the left hand but O Neil avoids the punch easily.
Benjamin Jr throws a hook but O Neil avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Neil.
Benjamin Jr misses with a straight left.
O Neil connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
O Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benjamin Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from O Neil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Neil just misses with a punch to the body.
Benjamin Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benjamin Jr throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - O Neil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mickey O Neil is winning the standup battle so far.
Benjamin Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benjamin Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
O Neil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benjamin Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
O Neil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benjamin Jr.
O Neil is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Benjamin Jr is staying active underneath O Neil, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
O Neil wants to stand up but Benjamin Jr has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Benjamin Jr controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Neil trying to pass the guard but Benjamin Jr defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
O Neil wants to pass to mount but Benjamin Jr is defending the position.
O Neil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Benjamin Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Neil defends it nicely.
Nice jab there from Benjamin Jr.
O Neil tests Benjamin Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Benjamin Jr misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Neil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benjamin Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Neil.
Benjamin Jr cracks a nice hook into O Neil's ribs.
Benjamin Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Neil.
O Neil misses the shot to the body.
O Neil looks to land a combination but Benjamin Jr avoids it well.
Benjamin Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Neil.
O Neil takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O Neil slips under a jab from Benjamin Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Neil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr misses with a straight right.
O Neil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O Neil dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Benjamin Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but O Neil is just out of range.
It looks like Thomas Benjamin Jr has been cut.
Benjamin Jr digs a good body shot into O Neil's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by O Neil as he connects with a hook.
Benjamin Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Benjamin Jr swings for the body but O Neil moves out of range.
O Neil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benjamin Jr throws a right hand that O Neil ducks under and follows up with a left that O Neil also avoids with ease.
Benjamin Jr lands with a hook. O Neil tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benjamin Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and O Neil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benjamin Jr is rocked!
O Neil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benjamin Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can O Neil finish him?
Benjamin Jr throws a combination that misses
and O Neil counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benjamin Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Neil lands with a nice body punch.
O Neil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O Neil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benjamin Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Neil.
Benjamin Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Benjamin Jr to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Benjamin Jr looks to clinch but O Neil throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Benjamin Jr taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mickey O Neil!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Heke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heke's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, She Hates Me. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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218 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Heke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rickson Silva!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heke tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Heke thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Heke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Heke misses with a hook.
Silva tries to clinch there but Heke circles away.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jake Heke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva avoids the body shot from Heke.
Silva lands a front kick.
Silva connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heke's head.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Heke fails to land with a series of punches.
Heke is breathing heavily.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva works Heke's body with a nice hook.
Heke moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Heke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Silva lands with a right that hurts Heke. Heke looks to clinch but Silva throws a short knee that drops Heke. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Rickson Silva!
Rickson Silva is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hassan i Sabbah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabbah kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is War Dogs. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hassan i Sabbah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn Spencer!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer works the jab nicely.
Sabbah with a nice cross.
Spencer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sabbah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spencer lands a nice shot that snaps Sabbah's head back.
It looks like Hassan i Sabbah has been cut.
Sabbah staying out of range there.
Spencer lunges at Sabbah with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sabbah's hand.
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!
Spencer throws a series of punches but Sabbah avoids them all with ease.
Spencer misses with a wild combination.
Spencer misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Sabbah.
Spencer throws a nice looking combination but Sabbah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sabbah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sabbah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spencer's sensitive parts.
Spencer looks to land a right hand but Sabbah moved out of range.
Spencer avoids the body shot from Sabbah.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sabbah.
Spencer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sabbah.
A jab lands there for Sabbah.
Spencer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Spencer looks gassed!
Spencer throws a body punch but Sabbah moves out of range.
Sabbah lands with an uppercut that bounces Spencer off the cage and back into rage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sabbah, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabbah connects with a looping right hand.
Sabbah slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spencer is rocked!
Spencer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sabbah lands a jab to Spencer's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabbah sends Spencer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sabbah is motioning to the referee to let Spencer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Spencer is still on wobbly legs! Can Sabbah finish him?
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Sabbah throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Spencer is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hassan i Sabbah!
Hassan i Sabbah retains his middleweight title!
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