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Triumph 36 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mogul Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mogul Khan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mogul Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Augusto Ricardo!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricardo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Khan!
Khan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ricardo with good strikes from the mount here!
Khan is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Khan is working hard here to advance position.
Ricardo with good strikes from the mount here!
Ricardo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Khan gets back to half guard.
Ricardo is trying to control the action in half guard but Khan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khan tries to get to full guard but Ricardo has control of the leg.
Khan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khan taking some punishment here, with Ricardo in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ricardo won't allow Khan to sweep him here.
Ricardo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Khan's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khan is on top in guard.
Khan stopping the sweep attempt from Ricardo.
Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ricardo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khan passes Ricardo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ricardo is pressing down on Khan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricardo wants to sweep here but Khan controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan trying to control but Ricardo is working from the bottom.
Khan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ricardo is retaining full guard.
Ricardo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ricardo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ricardo keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Ricardo wants to sweep here but Khan controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Khan fails with the takedown.
Khan tries to land a front kick but Ricardo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Khan avoids the body shot from Ricardo.
Khan rushes Ricardo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Ricardo controls the action.
Khan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ricardo prevents it.
Ricardo is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ricardo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ricardo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Khan is trying to stick to Ricardo's back but Ricardo is turning into Khan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Khan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ricardo.
Ricardo tries to free his leg and advance position but Khan is retaining full guard.
Khan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ricardo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khan, not yet.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Ricardo from controlling successfully.
Ricardo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ricardo wants to pass the guard but Khan is keeping the position.
Ricardo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khan has his foot on Ricardo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ricardo works his way back into a safe position though.
Khan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ricardo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo tries to reverse the position but Khan maintains control.
Khan takes Ricardo's back.
Ricardo tries to roll but Khan sticks to his back.
Khan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Khan has got one arm under Ricardo's chin. This could be trouble... Ricardo trying to control the other hand but Khan gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Ricardo has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mogul Khan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Sisfa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Elley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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140 lbs
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198 cm
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Sisfa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stephen Elley!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elley tries to clinch but Sisfa moves out of range.
Sisfa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sisfa swats away the attempt to clinch by Elley.
Stephen Elley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elley is looking to clinch but Sisfa is avoiding it.
Elley tries to clinch there but Sisfa circles away.
Elley moves in looking to clinch but Sisfa pushes him off.
Elley tries to close the distance and clinch but Sisfa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Elley moves in looking to clinch but Sisfa pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Elley scores with a jab.
Elley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sisfa keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elley checks a low kick from Sisfa.
Elley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elley wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sisfa, right into the meat.
Sisfa swinging wildly here.
Elley tries to clinch up but Sisfa circles away and keeps his distance.
Elley tries to clinch but Sisfa is having none of it.
Elley tries to close the distance and clinch but Sisfa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elley tries to clinch but Sisfa is having none of it.
Elley doesn't manage to clinch there - Sisfa circles away.
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.
Sisfa throws a body punch but Elley moves out of range.
Elley wants to clinch.
Elley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sisfa counters with a leg kick.
Elley tries to clinch but Sisfa moves away
and Sisfa counters with a body kick.
Sisfa throws a shot to the body.
Elley wants to clinch
and Sisfa counters with a leg kick.
Sisfa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Elley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sisfa thinking.
Elley wants to clinch
and Sisfa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Elley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sisfa.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sisfa.
Elley clinches but Sisfa breaks the clinch
and Sisfa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisfa throws a push kick but Elley slaps the foot to one side.
Elley closes the distance but Sisfa moves to the side
and Sisfa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Elley is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A combination from Sisfa does no damage.
Sisfa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Jimmy Sisfa has been cut.
Elley avoids the head kick by Sisfa.
Sisfa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Elley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sisfa counters with a head kick. That will keep Elley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sisfa thumps Elley with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elley tries to clinch but Sisfa moves away
and Sisfa counters with a head kick. That will keep Elley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Elley darts in trying to clinch
and Sisfa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Elley looks gassed!
Elley clinches but Sisfa breaks the clinch
and Sisfa counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Sisfa.
Sisfa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Elley if he has to take too many more of those.
Elley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sisfa counters with a big head kick but Elley shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elley closes the distance but Sisfa moves to the side
and Sisfa counters with a head kick. That will keep Elley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Sisfa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Sisfa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Elley closes the distance but Sisfa moves to the side
and Sisfa counters with a thumping low kick.
Elley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sisfa counters with a head kick. That will keep Elley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sisfa connects with a high kick.
Sisfa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elley closes the distance but Sisfa moves to the side
and Sisfa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Elley throws a sloppy head kick and Sisfa moves out of range easily.
Elley darts in trying to clinch
and Sisfa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elley looks to clinch
and Sisfa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Elley throws an overhand right that lands on Sisfa's shoulder, as Sisfa tries to avoid the shot.
Sisfa wants to slow Elley down by chopping away at his legs.
Elley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sisfa counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Elley.
Elley closes the distance but Sisfa moves to the side
and Sisfa counters with a nice body kick.
Elley is breathing heavily.
Elley darts in trying to clinch
and Sisfa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Elley is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jimmy Sisfa is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sisfa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elley circles away quickly and effectively.
Elley tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Elley clinches but Sisfa breaks the clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Elley throws a right and a left that Sisfa avoids nicely.
Sisfa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sisfa counters with an outside leg kick.
Elley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sisfa counters with a big head kick but Elley shrugs it off.
Elley clinches but Sisfa breaks the clinch
and Sisfa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Elley is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elley looks to land a combination but Sisfa avoids it well.
Elley tries to clinch
and Sisfa counters with a head kick. That will keep Elley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sisfa throws a head kick but Elley moves out of range.
Sisfa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot lands for Sisfa.
Elley misses with a two punch combination.
Elley tries to clinch but Sisfa moves away
and Sisfa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Elley is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Elley tries to clinch but Sisfa moves away
and Sisfa counters with a low kick, right behind Elley 's knee.
Elley wants to clinch
and Sisfa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Elley tries to clinch but Sisfa moves away
and Sisfa counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sisfa.
Elley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sisfa counters with a two punch combo.
Sisfa looks to land a combination but Elley avoids it well.
Elley wants to clinch
and Sisfa counters with a nice leg kick.
Elley darts in trying to clinch
and Sisfa counters with a nice leg kick.
Sisfa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elley looks to clinch
and Elley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sisfa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Sisfa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Sisfa's cut.
That's time! Sisfa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Elley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sisfa counters with a low kick, right behind Elley 's knee.
Elley avoids the head kick by Sisfa.
Elley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sisfa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Elley's knee momentarily.
Elley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Elley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sisfa's head.
Elley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sisfa counters with a head kick. That will keep Elley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Elley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sisfa counters with a three punch combo that has Elley backing up. Elley nods at Sisfa to acknowledge the strikes.
Elley clinches but Sisfa breaks the clinch
and Sisfa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Elley tries to clinch but Sisfa moves away
and Sisfa counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sisfa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sisfa throws a head kick but Elley moves out of range.
Elley checks a low kick from Sisfa.
Sisfa throws a shot from downtown. Elley moves away and avoids it.
Elley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sisfa counters with a head kick.
Sisfa tries to bum rush Elley with a series of wild strikes but Elley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elley darts in trying to clinch
and Sisfa counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Elley tries to clinch
and Sisfa counters with a head kick.
Jimmy Sisfa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sisfa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sisfa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sisfa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Elley motions for Sisfa to come forward. Elley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sisfa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sisfa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Elley's knee momentarily.
Sisfa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Elley tries to clinch but Sisfa moves away
and Sisfa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Elley is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisfa throws a head kick that misses.
Elley instigates a clinch.
Elley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sisfa's efforts to push away.
Elley keeps control of Sisfa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sisfa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Elley tries to pull guard but Sisfa won't allow it.
Elley looking to throw knees to the head but Sisfa is blocking nicely.
Elley successfully pulls guard.
Elley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sisfa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Elley wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sisfa scores with a leg kick.
Elley wants to clinch
and Sisfa counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elley closes the distance but Sisfa moves to the side
and Sisfa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Elley tries to clinch up
and Sisfa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Elley wants to clinch
and Sisfa counters with a leg kick.
Elley wants to clinch
and Sisfa counters with a thumping low kick.
Elley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stephen Elley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elley dodges the punch combination from Sisfa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Sisfa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sisfa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Sisfa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stein comes to the cage accompanied by Rolling Stones - Paint it Black. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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270 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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247 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Collins!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein shoots in for a double leg but Collins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Collins scores with a nice head shot.
Stein shoots in but Collins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Collins does it's job there.
It looks like John Stein has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Collins finds Stein's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Stein flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Collins lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Stein will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fred Collins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Thornsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thornsby has chosen "Promenade" by the London Phil Harmonic Orchestra as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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163 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reginald Thornsby!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a body punch but Thornsby moves out of range.
Thornsby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Thornsby moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a hook but Thornsby blocks it.
Smith stuns Thornsby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Thornsby circles away.
A big left from Smith misses.
Thornsby lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Thornsby moves away and avoids it.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Thornsby.
Thornsby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thornsby.
Thornsby clinches up against the cage.
Thornsby is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Thornsby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Thornsby saw that one coming.
Thornsby shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Thornsby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thornsby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Reginald Thornsby has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornsby moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thornsby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kevin Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornsby lands an overhand right.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thornsby counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thornsby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thornsby tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thornsby is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thornsby as he jumps to the side.
A cross from Thornsby lands.
Thornsby lands a jab.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Thornsby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thornsby gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Thornsby counters with a stiff right hand.
Thornsby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thornsby darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Thornsby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith pushes Thornsby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to work over Thornsby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thornsby scores with a body shot.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Thornsby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Thornsby scores with a four punch combination!
Smith is rocked!
Thornsby scores with a nice strike.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith looks up at the clock. Bad move! Thornsby lands a right hand from hell, dropping Smith. Thornsby pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reginald Thornsby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macho Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genku Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macho Savage has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Macho Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Genku Chiba!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chiba loads up on a big right hand but Savage slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chiba.
Chiba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chiba moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chiba moves away.
Savage fails with a takedown attempt.
Chiba slips a straight right by Savage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage throws a hook but Chiba blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage misses with a hook.
Chiba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savage throws out the jab.
Chiba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chiba misses with a hook.
Chiba tries to score with a low kick but Savage moves his leg out of the way.
Chiba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savage.
Savage throws a hook but Chiba avoids it easily.
Chiba blocks a jab.
Savage fails with the takedown.
Chiba avoids the body shot from Savage.
Savage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chiba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Savage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savage looks to land a right hand but Chiba moved out of range.
Savage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chiba but Chiba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chiba works over Savage's head and body with a nice combination.
Chiba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Savage checks it well.
Chiba ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Savage connects with the punch.
A jab from Savage misses.
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown. Chiba tries to sprawl out of it but Savage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chiba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Savage thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws a jab but it's blocked by Chiba.
Chiba misses with a low kick.
Chiba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savage.
Savage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chiba but Chiba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chiba walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Savage checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chiba ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Horrible takedown by Savage or perhaps it was just good defense by Chiba which made him look bad.
A big right from Savage misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savage throws a hook to the side of Chiba's head but Chiba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chiba defending well as Savage loads up on a big left hand.
Chiba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Chiba slips a straight right by Savage.
Savage walks into a jab.
Chiba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chiba misses with a hook.
Savage shoots in but no luck this time.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chiba manages to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savage misses with a looping left.
Savage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chiba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genku Chiba dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Chiba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Savage doesn't seem phased though.
Horrible takedown by Savage or perhaps it was just good defense by Chiba which made him look bad.
Chiba blocks a jab.
Savage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chiba lands a nice shot that snaps Savage's head back.
Chiba staying out of range there.
Chiba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savage fails with the takedown.
Chiba moves out of range as Savage strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba stuffs the takedown attempt from Savage. Savage gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Savage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chiba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Savage shoots in and drives through. Chiba sprawls well.
Savage slips a jab from Chiba.
Savage shoots in but Chiba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chiba blocks a jab.
Savage throws a jab when Chiba was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Savage.
Genku Chiba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chiba.
Savage misses with an uppercut.
Chiba leaves Savage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chiba throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chiba defending well as Savage loads up on a big left hand.
Savage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chiba is fending him off so far but Savage persists. Nope, Chiba circles away and we're back to standing.
Savage misses with a looping left.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chiba gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chiba is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Savage is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage trying to control but Chiba is working from the bottom.
Savage throwing strikes from guard but Chiba blocks nicely.
Savage advances position into side control!
Chiba managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Savage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chiba can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Savage postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Savage throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chiba dodges the ground and pound from Savage.
Savage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chiba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Chiba throws a low kick, looking for Savage's leg but Savage calmly moves out of range.
Savage tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chiba swivels and escapes.
Chiba moves out of range of the strikes.
Chiba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Macho Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genku Chiba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chiba moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Chiba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.
Chiba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Savage throws a jab but it's blocked by Chiba.
Savage is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chiba.
Savage throws a hook but Chiba blocks it.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chiba pinned against the cage. Chiba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Savage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chiba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savage somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba moves out of range of the strikes.
Chiba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chiba leaves Savage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Savage misses with a hook.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chiba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savage.
Chiba misses with a body kick.
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Chiba's shoulder, as Chiba tries to avoid the shot.
Chiba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Savage is out of range.
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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Chiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Savage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chiba defends it nicely.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chiba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savage blocks a head kick by Chiba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chiba as he jumps to the side.
Chiba misses with a series of wild punches.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chiba moves away.
Savage misses with a shot to the body
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick and Savage moves out of range easily.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chiba moves away.
Chiba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Macho Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chiba pinned against the cage. Chiba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Chiba as Savage shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chiba misses with a hook.
Savage throws a shot from downtown. Chiba moves away and avoids it.
Chiba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chiba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Savage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chiba counters with a nice uppercut.
Chiba slips under a jab.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses.
Savage misses with an uppercut. Chiba saw that one coming.
Genku Chiba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savage throws a hook but Chiba blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genku Chiba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chiba 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genku Chiba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dragon Dagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cayden Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dagger comes to the cage accompanied by Beow. Cayden Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
130 lbs
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140 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dragon Dagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cayden Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson leaves Dagger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dagger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dagger 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.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Dagger tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dagger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dagger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Dagger trying to move into half guard but instead Johnson has managed to sweep!
Dagger has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dagger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Dagger 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.
Johnson looks gassed!
Dagger throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dagger wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dagger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagger wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dagger.
Dagger works his way to his opponent's back.
Dagger lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Can Johnson hold on?! Dagger is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Dagger is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Johnson has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Dagger has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Johnson taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Dagger doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dragon Dagger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Burrhus Frederic Skinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Secunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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224 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Burrhus Frederic Skinner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Secunda!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Secunda keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnny Secunda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skinner drives through and clinches with Secunda against the cage.
Skinner landing knees to the head.
It looks like Johnny Secunda has been cut.
Secunda breaks from the clinch.
Skinner tries to clinch up.
Skinner tries to clinch up.
Secunda moves into the clinch.
Skinner stalling in the clinch but Secunda improves position.
Skinner lands a shoulder strike.
Skinner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Secunda avoiding damage.
Skinner is looking to control Secunda's arms but Secunda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skinner has his back to the cage.
Secunda avoiding damage as Skinner throws knees to the body.
Skinner misses with a knee to the head.
Skinner looking to throw knees to the head but Secunda is blocking nicely.
Secunda misses with an elbow over the top.
Secunda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Secunda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Secunda lands in his opponent's guard.
Secunda trying to control the position from guard on top but Skinner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Secunda passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Secunda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Secunda is trying to control the action in half guard but Skinner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skinner won't allow Secunda to pass to mount.
Secunda wants to control but Skinner is keeping him busy.
Secunda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Secunda looks gassed!
Secunda wants to pass to mount but Skinner is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Skinner is trying to stand back up but Secunda is controlling him
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Skinner tries to clinch up
and Secunda counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Skinner!
Secunda working for a submission but Skinner is keeping him at bay.
Secunda fails to advance to Skinner's back.
Secunda controlling his opponent.
Skinner is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Secunda controlling from the full mount.
Secunda gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Secunda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skinner's waist but Skinner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Secunda off to one side.
Skinner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Skinner.
Secunda looks for a takedown but Skinner sprawls well.
Secunda avoids the head kick by Skinner.
Skinner rushes Secunda and presses him up against the cage.
Secunda working hard to break the clinch.
Skinner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skinner digs a right hand underneath Secunda's ribcage. Secunda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Secunda manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner blocks a low kick nicely.
Skinner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Secunda counters with an inside leg kick.
Secunda tries to bum rush Skinner with a series of wild strikes but Skinner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skinner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Secunda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skinner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burrhus Frederic Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Secunda.
Skinner moves in looking to clinch but Secunda pushes him off.
Skinner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Secunda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Secunda is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Secunda wants to pass the guard but Skinner is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Secunda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Secunda's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Skinner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Secunda explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Secunda darts in trying to clinch
and Skinner counters with a thumping low kick.
Secunda clinches with his opponent.
Secunda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skinner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Skinner as Secunda tries to tie him up.
Skinner landing knees to the body.
Skinner landing knees to the head.
Skinner breaks from the clinch.
Skinner takes the fight into the clinch.
Skinner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skinner breaks the clinch.
Skinner scores with a kick to the body.
Secunda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Secunda is breathing heavily.
Secunda slips a straight right by Skinner.
Skinner takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner tries a knee to the head but Secunda blocks it.
Secunda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Secunda can't break the clinch.
Skinner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skinner breaks from the clinch.
Secunda misses the body punch
and Skinner moves into the clinch.
Secunda managing to block the knees to the body from Skinner.
Skinner is pressed up against the cage. Secunda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skinner down to the mat. Skinner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Secunda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skinner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Secunda breaks from the clinch.
Burrhus Frederic Skinner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skinner throws a head kick but Secunda moves out of range.
Skinner tries to clinch but Secunda is having none of it.
Secunda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Skinner looks to land a body kick but Secunda moved away.
Secunda with a poor takedown
and Skinner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Burrhus Frederic Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Secunda.
Skinner crunches a lovely knee into Secunda's ribcage.
Skinner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Secunda's face.
Skinner lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Secunda as Skinner tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skinner tries to clinch but Secunda is having none of it.
Secunda misses with a takedown
and Skinner counters by clinching up.
Skinner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Secunda wants to get back to striking at distance but Skinner won't allow it.
Skinner misses with a knee strike.
Secunda wants to break free but Skinner has control.
Secunda breaks the clinch.
Skinner wants to clinch up but Secunda keeps it at a distance.
Secunda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skinner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Skinner.
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!
Secunda controlling Skinner's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skinner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Secunda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Skinner is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Secunda desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Secunda trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Secunda just misses with a punch to the body.
Secunda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Skinner counters by clinching up.
Skinner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Secunda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Secunda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skinner walks away with a smile on his face. Secunda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Skinner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Secunda avoids it really well and circles away.
Secunda misses with a head kick.
Skinner throws a body punch but Secunda moves out of range.
Skinner doesn't manage to clinch there - Secunda circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skinner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Secunda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Skinner was covering up waiting for the punch and Secunda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Secunda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skinner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burrhus Frederic Skinner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Secunda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Secunda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Skinner!
Secunda wants to control the pace but Skinner is squirming around nicely.
Skinner is trying desperately to improve position.
Secunda goes for an armbar but Skinner turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Skinner.
Skinner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skinner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Skinner is working hard here to advance position.
Johnny Secunda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Secunda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skinner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Secunda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skinner preventing the sweep.
Skinner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Skinner won't allow Secunda to sweep him here.
Secunda working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Skinner cracks the inside of Secunda's front leg.
Skinner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skinner clinches.
Skinner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Skinner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skinner tries a knee to the head but Secunda blocks it.
Skinner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skinner is looking to clinch but Secunda is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Secunda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skinner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Secunda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Secunda throws a leg kick
and Skinner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Secunda breaks the clinch.
Skinner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Skinner blocks the low kick.
Secunda shoots in but Skinner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skinner throws a lazy head kick
and Secunda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skinner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skinner tries to clinch but Secunda is having none of it.
A head kick by Secunda misses
and Skinner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Skinner.
Secunda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Skinner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Secunda blocks the elbow strike.
Secunda gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Secunda is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Skinner keeping moving, preventing Secunda from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Secunda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Secunda throws a strike but Skinner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Secunda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Secunda is trying to control the position but Skinner postures up.
Secunda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Skinner forces Secunda back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skinner.
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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skinner.
Secunda is looking to break free of the clinch but Skinner has double underhooks.
Skinner missing with knees to the body.
Burrhus Frederic Skinner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Skinner scores with a shoulder strike.
Secunda wants to get back to striking at distance but Skinner won't allow it.
Skinner digs a right hand into Secunda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Secunda's gas tank.
Skinner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Secunda tries to pull guard but Skinner won't allow it.
Skinner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skinner is looking to clinch but Secunda is avoiding it.
Skinner tries to clinch up
and Secunda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skinner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Secunda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Secunda tries a head kick but it misses.
Skinner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Secunda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Skinner's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Burrhus Frederic Skinner.
I think Skinner 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 29:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Burrhus Frederic Skinner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rice Farmer Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaime Bondoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rice Farmer Dude could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jaime Bondoc's chin.
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262 lbs
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270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rice Farmer Dude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaime Bondoc!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bondoc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farmer Dude moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Farmer Dude swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farmer Dude tries to clinch up.
Farmer Dude is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Farmer Dude ducks under a wild hook from Bondoc.
Bondoc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farmer Dude throws a jab when Bondoc was well out of range.
Bondoc avoids the body shot from Farmer Dude.
Farmer Dude throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Farmer Dude scores with a one two! Bondoc had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Jaime Bondoc has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farmer Dude connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bondoc. Bondoc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Farmer Dude scores with a jab to the body.
Bondoc looks gassed!
Farmer Dude clinches.
Farmer Dude lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Farmer Dude.
Farmer Dude lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Farmer Dude has a couple of punches blocked by Bondoc.
A head punch on the inside from Farmer Dude fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmer Dude manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Farmer Dude swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farmer Dude working aggressively here.
Farmer Dude stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Farmer Dude seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A nice left hand lands by Farmer Dude.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farmer Dude.
Farmer Dude slows down the pace here.
Farmer Dude gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Farmer Dude keeps control of Bondoc as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Farmer Dude throws a punch but it's blocked by Bondoc.
Farmer Dude lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farmer Dude.
Farmer Dude working aggressively here.
Farmer Dude lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bondoc backwards.
Farmer Dude misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Farmer Dude scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farmer Dude lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Farmer Dude pushes Bondoc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Bondoc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Farmer Dude lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farmer Dude lands a shot to the body.
Farmer Dude misses with a punch on the inside.
Farmer Dude scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farmer Dude doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farmer Dude just leaning against Bondoc, taking a breather.
Farmer Dude cracks Bondoc with a nice body shot.
Farmer Dude throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Farmer Dude doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farmer Dude lands a body shot in the clinch.
Farmer Dude lands a left hand.
Bondoc has had enough of the clinch but Farmer Dude keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farmer Dude digs a right hand into Bondoc's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bondoc's gas tank.
Farmer Dude lands with a right to the head.
Farmer Dude misses with the head strike.
Farmer Dude working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Farmer Dude.
Farmer Dude misses with a punch on the inside.
Farmer Dude prevents Bondoc from breaking the clinch.
Farmer Dude scores with a shot to the side of Bondoc's head.
Farmer Dude lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bondoc backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farmer Dude stalling the fight.
Farmer Dude lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farmer Dude's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Farmer Dude dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaime Bondoc's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bondoc throws a left and a right that both miss
and Farmer Dude counters with a nice body shot.
Bondoc misses the shot to the body.
Farmer Dude connects with a right hand. Bondoc shakes it off.
Farmer Dude ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bondoc moves away.
Farmer Dude connects with a body shot.
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!
Farmer Dude jabs at Bondoc's body.
Bondoc walks into a jab.
Bondoc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farmer Dude.
Farmer Dude is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bondoc can do to turn this around?
Farmer Dude closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Farmer Dude misses with a punch on the inside.
Farmer Dude lands a nice uppercut.
Farmer Dude lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Farmer Dude.
Farmer Dude tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bondoc is breathing heavily.
Farmer Dude lands a shot to the body.
Farmer Dude gets through Bondoc's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmer Dude misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farmer Dude creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farmer Dude is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Farmer Dude misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farmer Dude's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Farmer Dude is working Bondoc over against the cage.
The referee calls for Farmer Dude to work.
Farmer Dude scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farmer Dude misses with some punches.
Rice Farmer Dude has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Farmer Dude scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farmer Dude works on Bondoc's body with a couple of short punches.
Farmer Dude working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farmer Dude misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farmer Dude misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farmer Dude creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farmer Dude dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farmer Dude.
Bondoc is trying to break the clinch but Farmer Dude is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmer Dude misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farmer Dude misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Farmer Dude scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farmer Dude lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bondoc.
Farmer Dude stalling in the clinch.
Farmer Dude misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Farmer Dude.
A short body shot lands from Farmer Dude as the two fighters clinch.
Farmer Dude is pushing Bondoc up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Farmer Dude lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farmer Dude lands a body shot.
Farmer Dude lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Farmer Dude scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farmer Dude effectively controlling the action here.
Farmer Dude lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farmer Dude lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farmer Dude lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Farmer Dude lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bondoc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Farmer Dude gets through Bondoc's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Farmer Dude content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Farmer Dude dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaime Bondoc's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Bondoc.
Bondoc misses with a straight right.
Farmer Dude pushes Bondoc up against the cage in a clinch.
Farmer Dude tries to throw a body punch but Bondoc avoids it by throwing Farmer Dude back against the cage.
Farmer Dude misses with a punch to the body.
Farmer Dude doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farmer Dude gets through Bondoc's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Farmer Dude is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Farmer Dude misses with some punches.
Bondoc is trying to break the clinch but Farmer Dude has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farmer Dude throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Bondoc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Farmer Dude pressing his opponent against the cage.
Farmer Dude fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondoc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farmer Dude stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bondoc.
Farmer Dude presses Bondoc against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bondoc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bondoc wants to get back to striking at distance but Farmer Dude won't allow it.
Farmer Dude lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Farmer Dude keeps control of Bondoc as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Farmer Dude misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farmer Dude presses Bondoc against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Bondoc to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farmer Dude lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Farmer Dude swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rice Farmer Dude is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Farmer Dude taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bondoc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaime Bondoc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farmer Dude is looking to clinch but Bondoc is avoiding it.
Farmer Dude scores with a jab.
Farmer Dude ducks under a wild hook from Bondoc.
Farmer Dude lands an overhand right.
Farmer Dude throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bondoc on the side of the head.
Bondoc throws a sloppy body shot
and Farmer Dude holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Farmer Dude.
Farmer Dude throws a head punch that misses.
Bondoc looking to stall.
Jaime Bondoc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bondoc swings wildly with an uppercut but Farmer Dude uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bondoc wants to get back to striking at distance but Farmer Dude won't allow it.
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.
Farmer Dude slowing the pace effectively.
Bondoc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farmer Dude keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bondoc's efforts to push away.
Farmer Dude lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bondoc struggles to land a body shot inside as Farmer Dude controls his hands.
Bondoc is looking to control Farmer Dude's arms but Farmer Dude gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bondoc has his back to the cage.
Bondoc throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rice Farmer Dude showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Farmer Dude has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rice Farmer Dude!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Paninii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Paninii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse James!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paninii lands a jab to the head.
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
Paninii moves into full guard.
Paninii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
James looking to pass the guard.
Paninii looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
Paninii has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paninii is looking to stand up but James isn't so interested in that idea.
James wants to pass the guard but Paninii is keeping the position.
Paninii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Paninii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Paninii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
Paninii manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paninii is looking to stand up but James isn't so interested in that idea.
Paninii controls James momentarily but James frees himself.
James drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Paninii dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paninii stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Paninii trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paninii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paninii really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
James lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Paninii!
Paninii tries to improve his position but instead James has taken his back!
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.
James working for a choke but Paninii reverses nicely into James 's guard.
Paninii trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paninii wanted to stand there but James had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 BJ Paninii will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Paninii rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
James has Paninii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paninii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paninii drags the fight down to the ground.
Paninii looking for submissions from the bottom but instead James passes into half guard.
James wants to pass to mount but Paninii is defending the position.
James seems to be looking for submissions.
Paninii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James tries to pass to full mount but Paninii defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paninii trying to get back to full guard but James takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
James controlling the pace for now.
James is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Paninii is surviving well by controlling James's body position as best he can.
Paninii tries to lock up and control but James gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Paninii is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Paninii and James has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Paninii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paninii, who protects the arm well.
Paninii wants to control but James postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Paninii bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Paninii misses with a few strikes there.
Paninii misses with the combination.
BJ Paninii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paninii thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paninii cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Paninii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paninii rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paninii manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paninii wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
James drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Paninii manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now James has Paninii in his guard.
Paninii slips nicely into half guard.
James wants to get back to full guard but Paninii has mounted him!
Paninii prevents James from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Paninii dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Paninii closes the distance and clinches.
Paninii drags the fight down to the ground.
Paninii looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
Paninii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paninii isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. James stacks Paninii on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by James!
James wants to control for a moment but Paninii uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Paninii wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if James 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.
James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paninii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Paninii gets full guard.
James has gone for a leg lock! Paninii slips out almost immediately though and dives into James's guard.
Paninii works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paninii seems to be looking for submissions.
Paninii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. James doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paninii.
Paninii decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Paninii finds it's way through James's defenses.
Paninii throws a one two combo.
Paninii scores with a jab to the body.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paninii circles away.
Paninii tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paninii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paninii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paninii leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James shoots for a takedown but Paninii saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
BJ Paninii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse James.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paninii gets a clinch.
Paninii jumps guard.
Paninii keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Paninii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paninii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Paninii gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Paninii trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Paninii is stalling in the full guard.
Jesse James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BJ Paninii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paninii wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Paninii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paninii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Paninii!
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A | B |
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