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BDX-04 No Way Out PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Laurent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson has chosen Keine Lust as his entrance music. John Peterson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Laurent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laurent.
Peterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laurent tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laurent somewhat.
Laurent looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Peterson!
Laurent throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Laurent throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Peterson blocking the ground and pound.
Laurent lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Peterson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Laurent lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Peterson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Laurent tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by Laurent there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Laurent.
Poor strikes thrown by Laurent there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Laurent unloads with some shots from mount but Peterson bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laurent misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Laurent sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Laurent misses with a head shot.
Laurent 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.
Laurent throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Laurent looking to finish with strikes here!
Laurent connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laurent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peterson trying desperately to get to his feet.
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.
Peterson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Laurent.
Peterson blocking the ground and pound.
Laurent looking to ground and pound but Peterson is blocking nicely.
Peterson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Laurent.
Laurent looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Laurent is breathing heavily.
Laurent thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Laurent with shots to the head and body - Peterson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Laurent looking to ground and pound but Peterson is blocking nicely.
Peterson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Laurent throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurent landing strikes, looking to finish!
Peterson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Laurent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A nice elbow there by Laurent.
Poor strikes thrown by Laurent there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Laurent landing strikes from the mount and Peterson is in trouble!
Laurent lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Laurent sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Laurent throwing strikes here but Peterson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Laurent misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Laurent throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurent looking to ground and pound but Peterson is blocking nicely.
Laurent looking to ground and pound but Peterson is blocking nicely.
Laurent thowing shots but they're missing.
Peterson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Laurent throws some wild stikes that Peterson manages to avoid easily.
Peterson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The referee warns Peterson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Laurent there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Laurent dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Peterson throws a hook but Laurent avoids it easily.
Peterson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Laurent takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Peterson misses with the combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Peterson. Laurent shrugs it off though.
Laurent shoots for a double leg takedown but Peterson sprawls well. He's pushed Laurent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Peterson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Laurent.
Laurent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Dick Laurent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
Laurent shoots for a takedown but Peterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Laurent.
Peterson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Laurent is controlling him well.
Peterson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Laurent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson prevents Laurent from improving position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peterson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Laurent.
Laurent in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Peterson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Laurent misses with the ground and pound.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Laurent 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.
Peterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laurent.
Laurent loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laurent thows a big elbow that misses.
Laurent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peterson is keeping the position for now.
Laurent postures up in Peterson's guard and throws a big left but Peterson blocks it.
Laurent is looking to work some ground and pound but Peterson has wrist control.
Laurent missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peterson wants to stand up but Laurent is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Laurent closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peterson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Laurent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson scores with a leg kick.
Peterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Peterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laurent's sensitive parts.
Peterson misses with a double jab.
Laurent takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Peterson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laurent's head.
It looks like Dick Laurent has been cut.
Peterson misses with a wild combination.
Peterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laurent momentarily.
Laurent tries for a takedown but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laurent's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laurent crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Peterson - the referee stops the clock and Laurent gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Peterson. Laurent manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Peterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laurent's calf.
Laurent takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Laurent takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Peterson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laurent avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a slapping head kick.
Peterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peterson misses with a wild combination.
Laurent shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Peterson.
Peterson swinging wildly here.
Peterson takes a swing at Laurent's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dick Laurent's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Laurent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Laurent throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peterson's waist but Peterson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laurent off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Peterson. No joy for Laurent on that attempt.
Peterson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laurent's head.
Laurent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Laurent rather than just go for the knockout.
Laurent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peterson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Laurent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Laurent avoids them all with ease.
Peterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laurent fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Laurent showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peterson.
Good leg kick by Peterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Peterson throws a nice head kick!
Peterson scores with a push kick.
Laurent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson lands a head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laurent circles away quickly and effectively.
Laurent sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Peterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Peterson scores with a leg kick.
John Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Peterson.
John Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good leg kick by Peterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laurent decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Peterson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Peterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laurent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson pushes Laurent off looking to stand but Laurent dives back in and keeps control.
Laurent missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peterson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Peterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laurent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laurent.
Laurent fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Laurent stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Peterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laurent manages to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Peterson. Laurent shrugs it off though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Peterson. That's going to slow Laurent down.
Laurent slips under a jab.
Laurent will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Laurent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peterson as he avoids it easily.
Peterson lands a head kick. Laurent smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Peterson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laurent manages to avoid it.
Peterson lands a head kick. Laurent smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Peterson.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch! Peterson slams his shin into Laurent's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson punishes Laurent's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurent tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Peterson.
Peterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laurent's sensitive parts.
Peterson scores with a head kick.
Peterson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Laurent.
Peterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A good leg kick by Peterson.
Peterson takes a swing at Laurent's ribcage but misses.
Peterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laurent changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peterson tries to avoid it but Laurent manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peterson to the ground. Peterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peterson throws a leg kick which misses Laurent's front leg but catches the back leg as Laurent tries to avoid it.
Peterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peterson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Peterson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Peterson leaves Laurent with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Peterson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 27:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Peterson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arlindo Moralles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Roberts struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Andy Roberts looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arlindo Moralles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moralles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roberts's waist but Roberts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moralles off to one side.
Moralles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roberts's half guard.
Moralles is working for a submission of some sort.
Roberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moralles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moralles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roberts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moralles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moralles is trying to control. Roberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moralles looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Moralles is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moralles seems to be working for a kimura but Roberts defends the submission attempt.
Roberts is trying to stand.
Moralles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Moralles is breathing heavily.
Moralles is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roberts sees it coming and defends easily.
Moralles is trying to work for a kimura but Roberts is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moralles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moralles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roberts is just riding it out for now. Moralles eventually gives up the hold.
Roberts desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Roberts is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to control but Moralles is keeping busy.
Roberts gets back to full guard.
Moralles is in close to Roberts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moralles thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moralles drops back looking for a leg! Roberts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roberts manages to kick Moralles off! Moralles jumps back into Roberts's guard.
Moralles prevents Roberts from getting back to his feet.
Moralles thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moralles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moralles has gone for a leg lock! Roberts slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moralles's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arlindo Moralles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roberts looks to land a combination. Moralles sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice sprawl there from Roberts as Moralles shoots in.
Roberts fails with the takedown
and Moralles counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Roberts's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moralles trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Moralles tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moralles thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moralles postures up.
Moralles looking to pass the guard.
Moralles throwing strikes but missing.
Moralles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberts wants to stand and escape but Moralles is having none of it.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moralles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moralles counters with a takedown into side control.
Moralles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moralles swings around for an armbar but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Moralles's guard.
Roberts trying to control but Moralles is working from the bottom.
Moralles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Moralles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moralles manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Moralles breaks from Roberts's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Moralles with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moralles throwing strikes here but Roberts is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Moralles jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Roberts manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Roberts is trying to get back to half guard.
Moralles advances to mount.
Roberts defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moralles.
Moralles lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arlindo Moralles dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Moralles shoots and misses
and Roberts counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Moralles's guard now.
Roberts trying to control but Moralles is working from the bottom.
Moralles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roberts defends it easily.
Moralles looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
Roberts is stalling in the full guard.
Arlindo Moralles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moralles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roberts defends it easily.
Roberts trying to control but Moralles is working from the bottom.
Roberts wants to stand but Moralles is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Moralles is looking for a triangle but Roberts pushes his legs off easily.
Moralles is looking for a triangle but Roberts pushes his legs off easily.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Moralles keeps moving.
Moralles looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
Roberts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Moralles keeps moving.
Moralles is looking for a triangle but Roberts pushes his legs off easily.
Moralles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roberts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moralles keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws a big right hand that misses.
Moralles is looking for a triangle but Roberts pushes his legs off easily.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Moralles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moralles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roberts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roberts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moralles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arlindo Moralles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moralles, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arlindo Moralles!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Santiago (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Potter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santiago scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Santiago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santiago connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Santiago closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Santiago getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santiago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santiago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Potter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santiago connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santiago misses with a double jab.
Potter tries to bum rush Santiago with a series of wild strikes but Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santiago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santiago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santiago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Santiago misses.
Santiago fails to land with a series of punches.
Santiago lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago lands a jab to the head.
Santiago lands with a cross.
Potter fails with a takedown attempt.
Santiago throws a right hand that Potter ducks under and follows up with a left that Potter also avoids with ease.
Potter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully.
Santiago wants to stand and escape but Potter is having none of it.
Santiago looks gassed!
Potter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santiago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Potter advances to half guard.
Potter has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Santiago defend it? Potter steps over the head and cranks it - Santiago is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Potter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Potter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and carlito papadafalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). carlito papadafalos will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jakob Juarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, carlito papadafalos!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
papadafalos missing with a left hand there. Juarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juarez connects with a right hand. papadafalos shakes it off.
Juarez moves out of range as papadafalos throws a body kick.
papadafalos connects with a high kick.
Juarez digs a good hook to papadafalos's body.
papadafalos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
papadafalos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Juarez.
Juarez connects with a single shot there.
Juarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
papadafalos throws a sloppy head kick and Juarez moves out of range easily.
papadafalos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Juarez counters with a three punch combo that has papadafalos backing up. papadafalos nods at Juarez to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like carlito papadafalos has been cut.
papadafalos throws a wild body kick that Juarez sees coming a mile off.
Juarez scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Juarez. That's going to slow papadafalos down.
Juarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
papadafalos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Juarez counters with a straight right hand.
papadafalos misses with the body kick
and Juarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
papadafalos blocks a leg kick.
carlito papadafalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
papadafalos throws a sloppy head kick
letting Juarez counter with a right hand.
Juarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
papadafalos misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for papadafalos.
papadafalos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Juarez tries to bum rush papadafalos with a series of wild strikes but papadafalos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
papadafalos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Juarez moves away from the strike by papadafalos.
Juarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juarez moves out of range of the body kick.
papadafalos throws the kick towards the body but Juarez avoids it.
Juarez sizes up papadafalos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
papadafalos is rocked!
papadafalos slips a jab from Juarez.
papadafalos is still on wobbly legs! Can Juarez finish him?
papadafalos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
papadafalos seems to have recovered his senses.
papadafalos misses with a double jab
and Juarez counters with a crisp right that sends papadafalos to the canvas! Juarez follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakob Juarez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Markus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heath's entrance music is U2 - Sunday Bloody Sunday. A fine choice. Markus has chosen Megadeth - Holy Wars as his entrance music. The key to victory for Nicholas Heath has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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178 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicholas Heath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Markus!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heath scores with a nice body kick.
Markus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Heath swivels and escapes.
Heath connects with a solid leg kick.
Markus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heath lands a high kick!
Markus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Heath there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Markus looks gassed!
Markus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heath tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heath is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Markus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Heath knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Heath sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markus prevents Heath from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heath is controlling Markus's trapped leg to prevent Markus from advancing to side control.
Markus is looking for a kimura here.
Heath pushes Markus off looking to stand but Markus dives back in and keeps control.
Markus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Markus seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Heath tries to kick Markus off but Markus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Heath scores with a leg kick.
Heath throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Markus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nicholas Heath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Markus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heath lands with a kick to the temple. Markus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heath.
Heath lands a head kick. Markus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Markus wants to slow Heath down by chopping away at his legs.
Good leg kick by Heath there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Heath connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Heath.
Mark Markus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markus closes the distance and clinches up with Heath, looking for a takedown. Markus pushes Heath against the cage but Heath circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Heath lands a right hook to the body.
Heath throws a good cross that connects.
Heath connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heath throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Markus's head.
Markus is rocked!
Heath feints a jab and as Markus dips his head, Heath unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Markus right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Markus falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Heath smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nicholas Heath!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ashton Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Cardigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
190 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ashton Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Orlando Cardigan!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell lunges at Cardigan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cardigan's hand.
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cardigan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bell's half guard.
Cardigan trying to pass the guard but Bell defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardigan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cardigan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cardigan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bell's head.
Bell punching from the bottom.
Bell trying to control here.
Bell looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell gets full guard.
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cardigan passes into side control.
Cardigan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bell rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cardigan's guard! Nice work there by Bell!
Cardigan is trying to keep Bell in close.
Cardigan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bell is aware though and is defending well.
Bell stopping the sweep attempt from Cardigan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bell with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell stands up over Cardigan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cardigan is looking to regain half guard here but Bell keeps moving and retains side control.
Cardigan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cardigan is pushing Bell's head away, looking to escape. Bell manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cardigan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cardigan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bell's best efforts.
Cardigan is defending against the submission attempts here by Bell.
Cardigan actively working from the bottom here.
Cardigan looks gassed!
Cardigan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cardigan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bell.
Bell throwing strikes but missing.
Cardigan working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardigan trying to keep a closed guard but Bell is proving a slippery customer.
Bell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cardigan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cardigan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bell defends well.
Cardigan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Orlando Cardigan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cardigan on the side of the head.
Horrible takedown by Cardigan or perhaps it was just good defense by Bell which made him look bad.
Bell is looking to clinch.
Cardigan moves forwards but Bell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cardigan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cardigan ducks under a wild hook from Bell.
Bell looks to land a combination but Cardigan avoids it well.
Cardigan rushes Bell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cardigan breaks the clinch.
Bell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bell throws a low kick but Cardigan moves out of range easily.
Cardigan tries a head kick but it misses.
Bell is looking to land body kicks.
Bell darts in and clinches Cardigan up against the cage.
Cardigan landing knees to the body.
Bell manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardigan dodges the punch combination from Bell.
Cardigan misses with a head kick.
Cardigan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cardigan closes the distance but Bell moves to the side
and Bell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bell tries to bum rush Cardigan with a series of wild strikes but Cardigan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cardigan is looking to clinch but Bell is avoiding it.
Bell tries to clinch but Cardigan moves away
and Cardigan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cardigan lands an elbow just above Bell 's eye.
Bell has had enough of the clinch but Cardigan keeps him there for the moment.
Bell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cardigan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bell blocks it with crossed arms.
Cardigan is breathing heavily.
Cardigan misses with a knee to the head.
Bell blocks an elbow strike from Cardigan.
Bell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cardigan regains guard.
Cardigan tries to strike from the bottom.
Bell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cardigan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cardigan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cardigan!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardigan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bell defending against the ground and pound.
Cardigan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cardigan but great work by Bell.
Cardigan manages to get back to half guard.
Cardigan actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardigan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cardigan is looking to improve his position.
Bell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardigan wants to sweep but Bell has passed to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cardigan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bell connects with a decent elbow.
Bell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cardigan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cardigan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashton Bell dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bell is looking to clinch.
Cardigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Bell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cardigan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cardigan.
Cardigan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bell's efforts to push away.
Cardigan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bell throws and elbow that misses. Cardigan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bell's guard. Nice move by Cardigan!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cardigan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cardigan stands and throws Bell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cardigan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardigan tries for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
Orlando Cardigan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cardigan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bell gets back to half guard.
Cardigan wants to work for an arm triangle but Bell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bell actively working from the bottom here.
Cardigan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell is in a horrible position here. Cardigan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cardigan lands a big shot there that rocks Bell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cardigan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bell has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bell!
Bell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cardigan throws a head kick that misses.
Cardigan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bell wants to clinch.
Cardigan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bell throws a combination that misses
and Cardigan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cardigan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cardigan misses with a head shot. Bell uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cardigan won't allow Bell to get back to his feet.
Cardigan connects with a couple of short punches.
Cardigan trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
Bell trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cardigan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Good leg kick by Cardigan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cardigan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cardigan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bell's guard.
Bell is looking for a triangle but Cardigan pushes his legs off easily.
Cardigan wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Cardigan gets to his feet - Bell follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Cardigan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cardigan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Cardigan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noe Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Sotiropoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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164 lbs
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159 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
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Noe Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Sotiropoulos!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotiropoulos takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Sotiropoulos misses.
Sotiropoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moore has a takedown stuffed.
Sotiropoulos stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sotiropoulos throws a series of punches but Moore moves out of range.
Sotiropoulos looks to land a combination but Moore avoids it well.
A jab from Moore misses.
Sotiropoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sotiropoulos walks into a left hand.
It looks like George Sotiropoulos has been cut.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Sotiropoulos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sotiropoulos looks to land a combination but Moore avoids it well.
Moore thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Moore misses.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Sotiropoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sotiropoulos ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Sotiropoulos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sotiropoulos scores with a jab. Moore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sotiropoulos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sotiropoulos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Sotiropoulos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moore doesn't seem phased though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Sotiropoulos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sotiropoulos scores with a body shot.
Moore slips a jab and a cross from Sotiropoulos.
Sotiropoulos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sotiropoulos thuds a left hand into Moore's body.
Moore misses with a looping right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
Sotiropoulos digs a right hand underneath Moore's ribcage. Moore let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sotiropoulos looking to slow down the pace here.
Moore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sotiropoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sotiropoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sotiropoulos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sotiropoulos stops a takedown attempt from Moore.
Moore manages to break the clinch.
Moore fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sotiropoulos sprawls well initially but Moore persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sotiropoulos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sotiropoulos working a defensive guard here.
Sotiropoulos has his foot on Moore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moore works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sotiropoulos pushes a forearm under Moore's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Moore is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Sotiropoulos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bennie Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiyoshi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Carl Douglas - Kung fu fighting kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bennie Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto blocks a jab.
Bennie Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsumoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Matsumoto's head but Matsumoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bishop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsumoto.
Bishop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matsumoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bishop somewhat.
Matsumoto avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Matsumoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bishop circles away quickly and effectively.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Matsumoto.
Bishop shoots in but no luck this time.
Matsumoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matsumoto wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bennie Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good exchange - Matsumoto coming out on top.
Bishop thows a body shot but no joy.
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice jab there from Matsumoto.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matsumoto but Matsumoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a hook.
Bishop shoots in for a double leg but Matsumoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Matsumoto moved out of range nicely.
Bishop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bishop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Matsumoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsumoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsumoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matsumoto wants it to stay on the feet.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matsumoto sprawls well. Matsumoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
Bishop looks up at the clock. Bad move! Matsumoto lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bishop. Matsumoto pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
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