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Triumph 44 [Tate v Wickleby 2] PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between beej dem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macho Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dem comes into the arena with born unknown blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, beej dem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Macho Savage!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dem stuffs the takedown attempt from Savage. Savage gets slowly back to his feet.
Savage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with dem but dem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
dem connects with a crisp jab.
Savage avoids the head kick by dem.
dem takes one to the chin there.
Savage misses with a looping left.
dem closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Savage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
dem works Savage's body with a nice hook.
dem takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
dem goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Savage.
beej dem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macho Savage.
Savage thows a body shot but no joy.
dem takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for dem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
dem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before dem has time to react.
A jab from Savage misses.
Savage swings away with a body shot that misses
and dem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savage misses the jab.
A big right from Savage misses.
dem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savage circles away quickly and effectively.
dem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Macho Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
dem scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Savage is rocked!
dem lands with a right and another and another! Savage is in big trouble! dem lands again and this time it's lights out for Savage! A quality knockout there for dem.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). beej dem!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Betty. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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Good takedowns
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick James!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
John misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
John listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James misses with an uppercut. John saw that one coming.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting John counter with a right hand.
James throws a big shot that misses.
John connects with a looping right hand.
John throws a combination that misses
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from John, before circling back to the center of the mat.
John connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from John finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
A clash of legs there as John blocks the low kick.
John looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron John. That's going to take a lot out of him.
John pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
John gets control of James's arms and successfully pulls guard. John will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
James stopping the sweep attempt from John.
John trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James passes John's left leg - he's now in half guard.
John is not content to let James control the position.
John looking for submissions off his back.
John looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James wants to pass to mount but John is defending the position.
John is trying to control but can't.
James takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
John pushes James off looking to stand but James dives back in and keeps control.
James wants to control but John is keeping him busy.
John manages to get to full guard.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but John has wrist control.
John not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
John manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
John throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
John controls from within his opponent's guard.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
John throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James looks gassed!
John is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four 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.
We're going to have a standup here because Ron John wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
John with a hook.
John shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
James takes one to the side of the head.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for John.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James misses the jab.
John with a poor takedown
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron John dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James looks to land a left hand but John moved out of range nicely.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
John rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James throws a combination that misses
and John counters with a three punch combo that has James backing up. James nods at John to acknowledge the strikes.
John keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
James is rocked!
James is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. John doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! James crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in James's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron John!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quantumbami Zuzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Koscheck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaron Koscheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Quantumbami Zuzu!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuzu throws a lazy right hand but Koscheck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zuzu misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Zuzu does no damage.
Koscheck shoots for a takedown but Zuzu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big right from Zuzu misses.
Koscheck ducks under a wild hook from Zuzu.
Zuzu is looking to clinch.
Zuzu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koscheck wants to clinch.
Zuzu throws an overhand right that lands on Koscheck's shoulder, as Koscheck tries to avoid the shot.
Koscheck on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zuzu looks to land a right hand but Koscheck moved out of range.
Koscheck shoots in and bounces Zuzu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zuzu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koscheck controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zuzu is looking to stand back up but Koscheck counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zuzu.
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.
Koscheck controlling the pace.
Koscheck seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zuzu for as long as he can get away with.
We're going to have a standup here because Aaron Koscheck wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Koscheck shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Koscheck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Koscheck passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koscheck wants to finish this one by submission but Zuzu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Koscheck.
Koscheck controlling the pace for now.
Zuzu is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Koscheck dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koscheck bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Koscheck controls the position.
Koscheck goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zuzu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Koscheck's guard! Nice work there by Zuzu!
Koscheck controlling Zuzu's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koscheck is on top in guard.
Koscheck showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuzu is keeping the position for now.
Koscheck trying to control but Zuzu is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aaron Koscheck wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zuzu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quantumbami Zuzu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Koscheck closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Koscheck lands in his opponent's guard.
Koscheck slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koscheck wants to pass the guard but Zuzu is keeping the position.
Koscheck is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zuzu can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck wants to pass the guard but Zuzu is keeping the position.
Koscheck controlling from the top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Aaron Koscheck wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zuzu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koscheck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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.
Zuzu misses with a wild combination.
Quantumbami Zuzu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuzu is breathing heavily.
Zuzu throws a series of punches but Koscheck moves out of range.
Zuzu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koscheck has Zuzu up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koscheck.
Zuzu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Koscheck can't break the clinch.
Zuzu working aggressively here.
Koscheck tries for a takedown. No joy.
Koscheck jumps guard.
Zuzu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Koscheck looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Koscheck dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Koscheck shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Koscheck was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Koscheck controlling from the full mount.
Zuzu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zuzu squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Koscheck goes for an armbar but Zuzu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Zuzu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zuzu manages to get himself to full guard.
Koscheck's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Aaron Koscheck just wasn't active enough.
Koscheck closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zuzu quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Koscheck works his way into side control.
Koscheck advances to mount.
Aaron Koscheck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koscheck sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Koscheck is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zuzu is surviving well by controlling Koscheck's body position as best he can.
That's four 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.
Koscheck controlling from mount.
Quantumbami Zuzu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Koscheck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Koscheck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koscheck, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Koscheck!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Samsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Sheehan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregor Samsa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregor Samsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Teddy Sheehan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Samsa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sheehan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Samsa quickly recovers to half guard.
Sheehan is working for a kimura but Samsa is defending it quite comfortably.
Samsa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Samsa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Samsa looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samsa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sheehan is trying to work for a kimura but Samsa is defending well.
Samsa is looking to control Sheehan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Samsa avoid being mounted?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sheehan drops an elbow to the side of Samsa's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan is looking to advance position but Samsa won't allow it.
Sheehan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sheehan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Samsa actively working from the bottom here.
Sheehan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Samsa is just riding it out for now. Sheehan eventually gives up the hold.
Sheehan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheehan trying to control from half guard but Samsa is working away.
Sheehan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sheehan is looking for a kimura but Samsa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sheehan to get the leverage.
Samsa wants to get back to full guard.
Sheehan moves nicely into side control.
Samsa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sheehan controlling the action here.
Samsa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sheehan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samsa keeps working.
Samsa is looking to improve his position.
Sheehan is looking for a kimura but Samsa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sheehan to get the leverage.
Samsa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sheehan pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Samsa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Samsa looking for submissions off his back.
Samsa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sheehan pulls his head out easily.
Samsa is breathing heavily.
Sheehan trying to control the pace.
Samsa is in trouble now - Sheehan has advanced to mount!
Sheehan controlling from mount.
Samsa can't escape the position.
Sheehan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Samsa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Samsa shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sheehan controlling from mount.
Samsa avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sheehan.
Sheehan has hold of Samsa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Samsa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sheehan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sheehan 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.
Samsa srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Sheehan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Samsa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sheehan tightening his grip on Samsa, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Sheehan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sheehan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Samsa did well to prevent Sheehan getting side control.
Samsa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sheehan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Samsa regains half guard.
Samsa is looking for a sweep. Sheehan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Samsa is defending against the submission attempts here by Sheehan.
Sheehan is looking to take a break and control but Samsa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sheehan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Samsa sees it coming and defends easily.
Samsa tries to roll over but Sheehan keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samsa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Samsa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sheehan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samsa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sheehan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sheehan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sheehan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sheehan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sheehan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samsa is keeping the position for now.
Sheehan trying to control but Samsa is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Samsa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sheehan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Samsa can't keep his opponent in guard - Sheehan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sheehan wants to take a breather but Samsa is having none of it.
Samsa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sheehan pulls his head out easily.
Sheehan wants to free his trapped foot but Samsa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sheehan is trying to control. Samsa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sheehan not doing much here.
Sheehan is trying to control. Samsa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samsa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sheehan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Samsa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sheehan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Samsa is just riding it out for now. Sheehan eventually gives up the hold.
Sheehan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Samsa's head.
Sheehan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Samsa is just riding it out for now. Sheehan eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sheehan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sheehan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sheehan 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.
Samsa is looking for a sweep. Sheehan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Samsa trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Sheehan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sheehan feints and as Samsa raises his hands in defense, Sheehan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sheehan looking to pass the guard.
Samsa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Samsa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sheehan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sheehan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sheehan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sheehan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sheehan wants to control from the top but Samsa keeps moving.
Sheehan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samsa looking for a sweep. Not yet Samsa, not yet.
Samsa looking for subs off his back but Sheehan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sheehan controlling the action here.
Samsa taking some punishment here, with Sheehan in his half guard.
Sheehan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Samsa!
Teddy Sheehan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sheehan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sheehan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sheehan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Samsa is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samsa is working hard here to advance position.
Sheehan content just to control the position here.
Samsa can't escape the position.
Samsa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Sheehan is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Samsa with him. Samsa is trying to defend but Sheehan has an arm under the chin now! Samsa grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Teddy Sheehan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Secunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Cordes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
224 lbs
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215 lbs
8 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Secunda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jorge Cordes!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Secunda moves out of range as Cordes strikes.
Secunda moves into the clinch.
Secunda has picked Cordes up - he's going for a ride! Secunda dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Secunda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cordes keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Secunda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Secunda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cordes sees it coming and defends easily.
Secunda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Secunda frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cordes is looking to improve his position but Secunda isn't that keen on the idea.
Secunda throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Secunda is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Secunda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Secunda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Secunda tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Secunda is looking to take a break and control but Cordes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Secunda cracks Cordes with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Secunda passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cordes!
Secunda pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Secunda tries to control but Cordes wriggling away.
Secunda is looking to work his way around to Cordes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cordes is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Secunda wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Secunda stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Secunda lands with a slapping head kick.
Cordes gets tackled into the cage by Secunda. Secunda maintains the clinch.
Secunda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Jorge Cordes has been cut.
Cordes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cordes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Secunda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cordes throws a lazy right hand but Secunda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Secunda.
Secunda swings around for an armbar but Cordes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Secunda's guard.
Secunda manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Secunda wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cordes looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordes is squirming around, avoiding Secunda's attempts to control the action.
Secunda takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Secunda connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Cordes to escape the position.
Secunda controlling from the back.
Cordes prevents Secunda from getting a body triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Secunda is working for a rear naked choke. Cordes is not defending it well and Secunda has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Cordes refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Cordes's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Secunda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bunk Mcmoreland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Hiscock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunk Mcmoreland could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pat Hiscock's chin.
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195 lbs
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200 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bunk Mcmoreland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pat Hiscock!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcmoreland is looking to clinch.
Mcmoreland tries to clinch there but Hiscock circles away.
Mcmoreland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcmoreland tries to clinch but Hiscock is having none of it.
Mcmoreland gets a clinch.
Hiscock tries to pull guard but Mcmoreland holds him up against the cage and eventually Hiscock drops back down to his feet.
Mcmoreland has had enough of the clinch but Hiscock keeps him there for the moment.
Mcmoreland is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hiscock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcmoreland walks away with a smile on his face. Hiscock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bunk Mcmoreland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Hiscock.
Mcmoreland clinches.
Mcmoreland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcmoreland doesn't manage to clinch there - Hiscock circles away.
Hiscock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcmoreland avoids it really well and circles away.
Hiscock darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hiscock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmoreland is refusing to be controlled, as Hiscock sits in half guard.
Hiscock stalling away here and it's allowed Mcmoreland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hiscock thows a big elbow that misses.
Hiscock prevents Mcmoreland from getting back to his feet.
Hiscock trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcmoreland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiscock postures up in Mcmoreland's guard and throws a big left but Mcmoreland blocks it.
Hiscock wants to pass the guard but Mcmoreland is keeping the position.
Mcmoreland manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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.
Hiscock misses with a head kick.
Hiscock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcmoreland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcmoreland leaves Hiscock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcmoreland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcmoreland breaks the clinch.
Hiscock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcmoreland swivels and escapes.
Mcmoreland has managed to clinch.
Mcmoreland prevents the takedown attempt.
Hiscock looks gassed!
The referee is keeping an eye on Hiscock - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mcmoreland pulls guard successfully.
Mcmoreland pulls Hiscock in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcmoreland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmoreland wants to stand up but Hiscock is controlling him.
Hiscock looking to pass the guard.
Hiscock trying to control but Mcmoreland is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hiscock clinches but Mcmoreland breaks the clinch
and Mcmoreland counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hiscock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcmoreland smiles and moves away.
Hiscock tries for a takedown but Mcmoreland circles away easily
and Mcmoreland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcmoreland has Hiscock up against the cage in a clinch.
Hiscock tries to pull guard but Mcmoreland won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiscock throws an elbow that misses.
Mcmoreland breaks from the clinch.
Mcmoreland has Hiscock up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Hiscock to work.
Hiscock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcmoreland breaks from the clinch.
Hiscock with a poor takedown
and Mcmoreland holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mcmoreland working hard to break the clinch.
Hiscock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcmoreland just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mcmoreland breaks from the clinch.
Hiscock tries to clinch but Mcmoreland moves out of range.
Mcmoreland tries to clinch but Hiscock moves away
and Hiscock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mcmoreland's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcmoreland pulls Hiscock in close to prevent any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiscock tries to stand but Mcmoreland is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunk Mcmoreland dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mcmoreland tries to close the distance and clinch but Hiscock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcmoreland tries to close the distance and clinch but Hiscock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcmoreland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hiscock swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcmoreland.
Hiscock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mcmoreland finds it's way round the side to connect with Hiscock's head.
It looks like Pat Hiscock has been cut.
Hiscock with a poor takedown
and Mcmoreland counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcmoreland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiscock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcmoreland tries to clinch but Hiscock moves away
and Hiscock counters with a single leg into guard. Mcmoreland didn't expect that.
Mcmoreland has his hands on Hiscock's head, controlling the position.
Hiscock is breathing heavily.
Hiscock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmoreland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hiscockis looking to pass into half guard but Mcmoreland pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mcmoreland is in guard.
Hiscock working a defensive guard here.
Mcmoreland stands up from Hiscock's guard - Mcmoreland perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hiscock tries for a takedown but Mcmoreland circles away easily
and Mcmoreland counters with a straight right hand.
Hiscock has his takedown stuffed
and Mcmoreland counters by moving into the clinch.
Bunk Mcmoreland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Hiscock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcmoreland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcmoreland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcmoreland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcmoreland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bunk Mcmoreland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcmoreland rushes Hiscock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hiscock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mcmoreland avoiding damage as Hiscock throws knees to the body.
Mcmoreland manages to break the clinch.
Hiscock drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hiscock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hiscock wants to control from the top but Mcmoreland keeps moving.
Mcmoreland has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hiscock off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hiscock wants to clinch up but Mcmoreland keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmoreland moves into range and clinches up with Hiscock.
Mcmoreland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcmoreland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiscock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hiscock fails with the takedown
and Mcmoreland counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hiscock keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcmoreland has closed the distance and engaged Hiscock in a clinch.
Mcmoreland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hiscock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Mcmoreland to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcmoreland is looking to clinch but Hiscock is avoiding it.
Bunk Mcmoreland is winning the standup battle so far.
Hiscock swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcmoreland.
Mcmoreland bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hiscock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcmoreland fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcmoreland lands a big head kick that sends Hiscock tumbling to the mat! Mcmoreland takes a step backwards and waves Hiscock back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hiscock is rocked!
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!
Mcmoreland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hiscock is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcmoreland finish him?
Mcmoreland keeps control of Hiscock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hiscock takes an elbow to the forehead.
A bit of stalling here from Mcmoreland.
Hiscock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcmoreland just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hiscock seems to have recovered his senses.
Mcmoreland manages to break the clinch.
Mcmoreland tries to clinch up but Hiscock circles away and keeps his distance.
Hiscock fails with the takedown
and Mcmoreland moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcmoreland lands an elbow just above Hiscock 's eye.
Mcmoreland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunk Mcmoreland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pat Hiscock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mcmoreland doesn't manage to clinch there - Hiscock circles away.
Mcmoreland thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hiscock if he has to take too many more of those.
Bunk Mcmoreland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcmoreland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcmoreland lands with a big left! Hiscock is wobbled badly! Mcmoreland comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Hiscock to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bunk Mcmoreland!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Ziskie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragon Dagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dagger has chosen Beow as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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19
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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25
130 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phillip Ziskie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dragon Dagger!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziskie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dagger.
Dagger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ziskie doesn't manage to clinch there - Dagger circles away.
Dagger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ziskie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dagger is in Ziskie's guard.
Ziskie wants to stand and escape but Dagger is having none of it.
Ziskie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dagger on the ground.
Dagger throwing strikes but missing.
Dagger wants to pass the guard but Ziskie is keeping the position.
Dagger thows a big elbow that misses.
Dagger looking to pass the guard.
Dagger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dagger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ziskie's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dagger.
Dagger is looking for a kimura here.
Dagger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ziskie defending well though.
Ziskie pushes Dagger off looking to stand but Dagger dives back in and keeps control.
Dagger is looking for a kimura here.
Dagger seems to be working for a kimura but Ziskie defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dagger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ziskie is just riding it out for now. Dagger eventually gives up the hold.
That's two 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.
Dagger is working for a submission of some sort.
Dagger is looking for a kimura but Ziskie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dagger to get the leverage.
Ziskie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dagger.
Ziskie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dagger.
Dagger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ziskie's head.
Dagger seems to be working for a kimura but Ziskie defends the submission attempt.
Dagger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagger throwing shots but Ziskie is blocking nicely.
Dagger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dagger is looking for a kimura here.
Dagger is looking for a kimura but Ziskie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dagger to get the leverage.
Dagger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ziskie is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Dagger.
Dagger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ziskie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ziskie is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dagger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ziskie is just riding it out for now. Dagger eventually gives up the hold.
Dagger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dagger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dagger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dagger is looking for a kimura here.
Dagger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragon Dagger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ziskie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dagger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ziskie misses with a two punch combination.
Dagger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ziskie slaps away a takedown attempt from Dagger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phillip Ziskie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragon Dagger.
Ziskie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dagger moves forwards but Ziskie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ziskie throws the kick towards the body but Dagger avoids it.
Ziskie lands a head kick!
Dagger fails to land the takedown.
Ziskie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dagger.
Phillip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dagger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dagger throws a hook but Ziskie avoids it easily.
Ziskie gets caught flat footed, as Dagger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dagger prevents Ziskie from getting back to his feet.
Dagger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ziskie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dagger is controlling him.
Dagger 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.
Dagger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ziskie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dagger is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dagger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dagger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dagger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dagger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ziskie sees it coming and defends easily.
Dagger is trying to work for a kimura but Ziskie is defending well.
Dagger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dagger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie is trying to stand up here but Dagger is controlling him well.
Dagger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ziskie sees it coming and defends easily.
Dagger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ziskie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dagger.
Dagger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dagger seems to be working for a kimura but Ziskie defends the submission attempt.
Dagger looking for a submission but Ziskie manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Dagger postures up and lands a big shot to Ziskie's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dagger advances position into side control!
The ground and pound from Dagger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dagger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ziskie, who protects the arm well.
Ziskie is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dagger connects with a decent elbow.
Dagger throws a strike aimed at the side of Ziskie's head but Ziskie avoids it well.
Dagger throws an elbow but Ziskie slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ziskie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dagger works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
An elbow from Dagger crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragon Dagger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dagger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ziskie's waist but Ziskie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dagger off to one side.
Ziskie tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Ziskie does no damage.
Ziskie misses with a hook.
Ziskie throws the left hand but Dagger avoids the punch easily.
Ziskie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ziskie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dagger fails with a takedown attempt.
Dagger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ziskie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dagger somewhat.
Phillip Ziskie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragon Dagger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dagger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie lands a body shot.
Dagger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ziskie throws out a leg kick but Dagger moves out of range and Ziskie only half commits.
Dagger misses with a takedown attempt - Ziskie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dagger looks for a takedown but Ziskie sprawls well.
Dagger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dagger shoots in and drives through. Ziskie sprawls well.
Ziskie punishes Dagger's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Ziskie misses its intended target.
Ziskie jabs at Dagger's body.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Dagger ducked under it nicely.
Ziskie ducks under a wild hook from Dagger.
Dagger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ziskie.
Dagger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ziskie's guard.
Dagger has gone for a leg lock! Ziskie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dagger's guard.
Dagger looking to control.
Dragon Dagger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ziskie wants to stand but Dagger is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ziskie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dagger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ziskie has managed to get both his arms back between Dagger's legs - danger averted.
Ziskie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dagger is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagger trying to keep a closed guard but Ziskie is proving a slippery customer.
Ziskie wants to stand but Dagger is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ziskie stands up and waves to Dagger to follow him.
Dagger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dagger slips a jab and a cross from Ziskie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dagger.
Dagger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Ziskie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Ziskie finds it's target.
Dagger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ziskie.
Ziskie is looking to slow Dagger down with leg kicks.
Ziskie throws a sloppy head kick and Dagger moves out of range easily.
Ziskie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ziskie lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dagger walks into a stiff left hand from Ziskie.
Phillip Ziskie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dagger moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Ziskie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dagger 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragon Dagger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Pulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and zorrito falcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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25
156 lbs
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163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Pulver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, zorrito falcon!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
falcon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pulver throws a right and a left that falcon avoids nicely.
falcon shoots in and gets a takedown into Pulver's guard.
falcon throws a big right hand that misses.
falcon tries to free his leg and advance position but Pulver is retaining full guard.
Pulver looking for a sweep. Not yet Pulver, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
falcon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells falcon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
falcon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pulver is keeping the position for now.
Pulver 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.
Pulver wants to stand but falcon is controlling the position.
falcon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pulver is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of falcon, into his guard.
falcon is looking for a triangle but Pulver pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulver has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
falcon keeping moving, preventing Pulver from controlling successfully.
Pulver stays in close to falcon's body and controls the position.
Pulver is pushing down on falcon's leg trying to pass to half guard. falcon is fighting to maintain full guard but Pulver has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pulver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but falcon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
falcon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
falcon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
falcon tries to get to full guard but Pulver has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. falcon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pulver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
falcon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
falcon looks gassed!
falcon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pulver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pulver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulver works a leg free and moves into half guard.
falcon trying to hold on to Pulver's head to control him but Pulver postures up.
falcon actively working from the bottom here.
Pulver wants to free his trapped foot but falcon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
falcon tries to get to full guard but Pulver has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
falcon is pressing down on Pulver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
falcon keeping moving, preventing Pulver from controlling successfully.
falcon wants to improve his position but instead Pulver has moved into half guard.
Pulver is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so falcon is just riding it out for now. Pulver eventually gives up the hold.
falcon is trying to control but can't.
Pulver wants to pass the guard but falcon is defending well.
Pulver stops falcon from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pulver moves nicely into side control.
falcon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pulver off and has taken his back!
Pulver is in bad spot here.
Pulver is trapped and falcon is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Pulver grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards falcon.
falcon gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
falcon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pulver is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if falcon gets his way!
falcon has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Pulver.
Pulver turns into falcon and is now in his guard.
falcon working for a triangle but Pulver defends it easily.
falcon working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
zorrito falcon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pulver is defended easily by falcon.
Excellent takedown into side control there by falcon.
falcon throwing strikes but Pulver manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
falcon gets back to half guard.
zorrito falcon has got the better of the ground game so far.
falcon is pressing down on Pulver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
falcon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pulver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
falcon has his foot on Pulver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pulver works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver pushes down on falcon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
falcon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
falcon is trying to get back to full guard.
Pulver performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
falcon is defending against the submission attempts here by Pulver.
falcon gets full guard.
That's two 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.
Pulver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. falcon is keeping the position for now.
falcon looking for a guillotine here but Pulver defends easily.
Pulver trying to stand up but can't free himself from falcon's guard.
falcon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pulver is one step ahead there.
falcon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
falcon 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
falcon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pulver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pulver stands up and waves to falcon to follow him.
Tommy Pulver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
falcon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
falcon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pulver some visible discomfort.
Pulver is looking to regain half guard here but falcon keeps moving and retains side control.
falcon scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
falcon in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pulver prevents falcon from moving into mount.
falcon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
falcon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no falcon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pulver gets back to half guard.
Pulver tries to roll over but falcon keeps him under control.
falcon is nestled in close to Pulver, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
falcon prevents Pulver from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. falcon connects with a nice short shot to Pulver's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
zorrito falcon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
falcon dips to his left and cracks Pulver with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Pulver.
Pulver clinches up against the cage.
Pulver is pressed up against the cage. falcon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pulver down to the mat. Pulver avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab lands there for falcon.
falcon throws a looping overhand right but Pulver ducks down to avoid it.
falcon clinches but Pulver breaks the clinch
and Pulver counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for falcon!
falcon flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
falcon is desperately trying to improve his position but Pulver has a good base and remains in mount.
Pulver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as falcon is looking to escape.
falcon gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
falcon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pulver wants to control from the top but falcon keeps moving.
falcon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
falcon is looking to sinch up a triangle. Pulver throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to falcon's body to avoid the submission. falcon has instead reached around Pulver's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! falcon arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). zorrito falcon!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Huynh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Paninii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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156 lbs
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26
155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Huynh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Paninii!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Huynh.
Huynh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Paninii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huynh throws a wild body kick that Paninii sees coming a mile off.
Paninii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huynh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Paninii misses its intended target.
Paninii misses with a double jab.
Paninii is looking to clinch.
Huynh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paninii misses with a series of wild punches.
Huynh throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Huynh.
A head kick misses from Huynh.
Huynh throws a push kick but Paninii slaps the foot to one side.
Huynh lands with a nice body kick.
Paninii looks to land a right hand but Huynh moved out of range.
Huynh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paninii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Paninii.
Huynh tries a head kick but it misses.
Paninii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Huynh defending well as Paninii loads up on a big left hand.
Paninii is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Paninii just misses with a punch to the body.
BJ Paninii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Huynh coming out on top.
Paninii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huynh.
Paninii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paninii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paninii tries to clinch there but Huynh circles away.
Paninii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Huynh.
Paninii misses with a wild combination.
Huynh throws a body kick that misses.
Huynh scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huynh feints and then cracks Paninii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paninii down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Huynh.
Paninii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huynh looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Paninii!
Paninii blocking the ground and pound.
Huynh looking to land elbow strikes but Paninii uses the position to regain half guard.
Huynh wants to pass to mount but Paninii is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huynh is working hard here to advance position.
Paninii wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huynh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Huynh is trying to control. Paninii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Huynh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Henry Huynh.
Paninii throws a series of punches but Huynh moves out of range.
Huynh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paninii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huynh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paninii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Huynh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Huynh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paninii thows a body shot but no joy.
Huynh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Huynh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Huynh works the jab nicely.
Paninii moves out of range as Huynh throws a body kick.
Huynh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Huynh tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Huynh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Paninii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huynh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Huynh, right into the meat.
Huynh throws a body punch but Paninii moves out of range.
Huynh slips a jab and a cross from Paninii.
Paninii looks to land a right hand but Huynh moved out of range.
Paninii tries to clinch but Huynh moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Paninii. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huynh misses the jab.
Paninii misses with a series of wild punches.
Huynh slips under a jab from Paninii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Huynh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Huynh feints and as Paninii raises his hands in defense, Huynh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Huynh looking to pass the guard.
Huynh advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huynh controls the position.
Huynh misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Huynh tries to advance to mount but can't.
Huynh is looking to take a break and control but Paninii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Huynh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Huynh controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paninii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huynh content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Paninii gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
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.
Huynh throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Paninii has his hands clasped together but Huynh breaks the hold and Paninii is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Huynh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Huynh!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Wickleby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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26
193 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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26
195 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ray Wickleby!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wickleby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tate throws a big shot that misses.
Tate slips under a jab.
Wickleby lands with a cross.
Tate moves out of range as Wickleby strikes.
Tate doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tate defending well as Wickleby loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Tate.
Wickleby misses the shot to the body.
Wickleby thows a body shot but no joy.
Wickleby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Tate misses.
Tate throws the left hand but Wickleby avoids the punch easily.
Tate missing with a left hand there. Wickleby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wickleby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wickleby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ray Wickleby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tate loads up on a big right hand but Wickleby slips the punch.
Wickleby throws a hook but Tate avoids it easily.
Wickleby slips under a jab from Tate.
Wickleby misses with a wild body shot.
Tate misses with a looping left.
Tate is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tate takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tate moves away from the strike by Wickleby.
Tate ducks under a wild hook from Wickleby.
Wickleby slips under a jab from Tate.
Tate throws a hook but Wickleby avoids it easily.
Tate scores with a hook.
Donk. Tate catches Wickleby right on the button with a cross.
Wickleby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wickleby looks to score with a jab to the body but Tate is just out of range.
A big left from Tate misses.
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.
Wickleby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tate looks to land a left hand but Wickleby moved out of range nicely.
Wickleby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tate was well out of range. Poor timing from Wickleby.
Nice defenses there by Tate.
Wickleby slips under a jab.
Wickleby wants to clinch up but Tate keeps it at a distance.
Wickleby connects with a single shot there.
Wickleby cracks Tate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wickleby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wickleby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tate.
Wickleby misses with a hook.
Wickleby scores with a body shot.
Tate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wickleby.
Wickleby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wickleby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wickleby shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tate manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wickleby controls the pace.
Wickleby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tate controls Wickleby momentarily but Wickleby frees himself.
Wickleby wants to control from the top but Tate keeps moving.
Tate looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wickleby is one step ahead there.
Tate trying to keep a closed guard but Wickleby is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tate misses with an uppercut. Wickleby saw that one coming.
Wickleby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tate.
A big right from Tate misses.
Tate connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wickleby. Wickleby circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tate throws an overhand right that lands on Wickleby's shoulder, as Wickleby tries to avoid the shot.
Wickleby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wickleby shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tate's guard.
Tate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wickleby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tate is keeping the position for now.
Wickleby trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Wickleby dominated that round.
That's time! Tate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wickleby throws a body punch but Tate moves out of range.
Wickleby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tate rather than just go for the knockout.
Wickleby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wickleby cracks a nice hook into Tate's ribs.
Wickleby throws a looping overhand right but Tate ducks down to avoid it.
Wickleby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tate was well out of range. Poor timing from Wickleby.
Wickleby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tate.
Wickleby lands a jab to the head.
Tate walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tate lands with an overhand left.
Wickleby throws a hook but Tate avoids it easily.
Wickleby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tate misses the jab.
Tate decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wickleby tries to get to full guard but Tate has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wickleby to regain full guard.
Wickleby is looking to sinch up a triangle. Tate throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wickleby's body to avoid the submission. Wickleby has instead reached around Tate's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wickleby arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ray Wickleby!
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