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Legacy 10: Rage in the Cage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damon Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Sparrow (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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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damon Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton jabs at Sparrow's body.
Newton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Jason Sparrow has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Newton.
Newton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sparrow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Newton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sparrow slips a jab and a cross from Newton.
Newton 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.
Newton trying to control but Sparrow is working from the bottom.
Sparrow being controlled here, momentarily.
Sparrow controls Newton momentarily but Newton frees himself.
Newton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Newton wants to control from the top but Sparrow keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton looking to sit in guard and control but Sparrow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Newton controlling the position.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Sparrow from controlling successfully.
Sparrow pushes down on Newton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Newton trying to control here.
Sparrow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Sparrow is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sparrow uses his free foot to push down on Newton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Newton.
Sparrow is working for a guillotine from mount but Newton frees his head quite easily.
Sparrow looks gassed!
Sparrow controlling the pace for now.
Newton tries to lock up and control but Sparrow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparrow is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Newton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to control the position but Sparrow now has his back.
Newton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sparrow on the ground.
Newton is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sparrow has the hooks in. Newton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Newton prevents Sparrow from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Newton trying to control but not successfully.
Sparrow scores with punches from the back.
Newton trying to control the action but Sparrow just sinks the hooks in.
Sparrow lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
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.
Newton trying to control the hands but Sparrow won't let him.
Newton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Newton wants to control his opponent's hands but Sparrow gets his hands free.
Sparrow is riding his opponent, not letting Newton buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparrow is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Sparrow sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Newton taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Sparrow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, Dante Kai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kai throws a one two combo.
Kai tries a head kick but it misses.
Kai closes the distance and clinches up with Phoenix, looking for a takedown. Kai pushes Phoenix against the cage but Phoenix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kai is breathing heavily.
Kai tries a head kick but it misses.
Kai throws a right hand that Phoenix ducks under and follows up with a left that Phoenix also avoids with ease.
Phoenix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phoenix closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Phoenix decides to stand back up.
Kai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phoenix counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Phoenix working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kai's thigh. Kai counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kai keeping full guard, as Phoenix tries to pass.
Phoenix wants to control from the top but Kai keeps moving.
Phoenix postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Phoenix, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai stands and throws Phoenix's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Phoenix manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Phoenix wants to work for an arm triangle but Kai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phoenix is working for a kimura but Kai is defending it quite comfortably.
Kai is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Phoenix pulls his head out easily.
Kai tries to kick Phoenix off but Phoenix keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.
Phoenix looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Phoenix lands a nice short elbow.
Phoenix is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Phoenix looking to control but Kai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Phoenix tries to stand and escape but Kai is controlling the position.
Kai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Phoenix is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kai is defending against the submission attempts here by Phoenix.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix passes to full mount!
Phoenix goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kai turns into him and now he's in Phoenix's guard.
Phoenix has Kai pulled in close to control his posture.
Phoenix manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kai manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kai has escaped and now he's on top!
Phoenix working for a triangle but Kai defends it easily.
Kai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phoenix has his foot on Kai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kai works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phoenix is on top in guard.
Phoenix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kai is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kai tries to clinch but Phoenix moves away
and Phoenix counters with a single leg into guard. Kai didn't expect that.
Phoenix advances to half guard.
Phoenix looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Phoenix wants to work for an arm triangle but Kai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phoenix is pressing down on Kai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kai is holding on for now.
Kai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Phoenix is working for a submission of some sort.
Kai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai is trying to get back to full guard.
Phoenix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brad Phoenix has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phoenix is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kai is refusing to be controlled, as Phoenix sits in half guard.
Phoenix is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phoenix tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Phoenix wants to take a breather but Kai is having none of it.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kai cracks Phoenix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Kai.
Phoenix misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kai has his takedown stuffed
and Phoenix counters with a shoot takedown. Kai fights it but they end up in guard.
Phoenix stands and steps away. Kai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kai with a poor takedown
and Phoenix counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Phoenix.
Phoenix passes into half guard.
Phoenix tries to pass to full mount but Kai defends it.
Phoenix is working for a kimura but Kai is defending it quite comfortably.
Kai manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phoenix passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kai prevents Phoenix from improving position.
Phoenix working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Phoenix wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kai, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Phoenix tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Phoenix has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Phoenix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kai keeps working.
Phoenix goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kai has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Phoenix but great work by Kai.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix tries to bench press Kai off him but Kai keeps the position.
Phoenix is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Phoenix moves to back control.
Kai looking very determined here, making life difficult for Phoenix.
Phoenix working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Phoenix working for a choke but Kai reverses nicely into Phoenix 's guard.
Phoenix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phoenix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Kai from controlling successfully.
Phoenix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Phoenix has his foot on Kai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kai works his way back into a safe position though.
Kai wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
Phoenix working for submissions but it's allowed Kai to get to half guard.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep. Kai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Phoenix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix wants to improve his position but Kai is controlling well.
Kai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Phoenix!
Kai is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Phoenix has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Phoenix!
Phoenix stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kai throws a sloppy head kick and Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Kai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kai misses with a takedown
and Phoenix counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Kai is looking for a sweep.
Phoenix has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix fails to advance to Kai's back.
Phoenix is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kai has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Phoenix goes for an armbar but Kai turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kai.
Kai pushes down on Phoenix's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Phoenix works his way to full guard. Good work.
Phoenix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix looking for a guillotine here but Kai defends easily.
Phoenix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kai 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.
Dante Kai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phoenix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix working for a triangle but Kai defends it easily.
Kai with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Phoenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phoenix winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Phoenix!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harley Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes into the arena with Mobb Deep - Survival Of The Fittest blaring out of the sound system. Harley Tanner is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harley Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner looks for a takedown but Davis sprawls well.
Tanner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
Davis throws a nice head kick!
Davis takes the fight into the clinch.
Davis looking to stall.
Davis can't break the clinch.
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis stuffs the takedown.
Dan Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harley Tanner.
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Davis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Davis fails with the takedown
and Tanner counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Davis's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis working a defensive guard here.
Davis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tanner is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner wants to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Tanner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Davis trying to control but Tanner is having none of it.
Davis looking to finish Tanner with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tanner!
Tanner is looking to get to half guard.
Tanner looks gassed!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Davis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tanner regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner is not content to let Davis control the position.
Davis prevents Tanner from improving his position.
Tanner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davis is working away from the top position though.
Tanner is pressing down on Davis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tanner is controlling Davis's posture.
Tanner has a closed guard, preventing Davis from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Tanner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tanner prevents Davis from improving his position.
Davis is trying to stand up here but Tanner is controlling him well.
Davis wants to control but Tanner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Davis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davis is looking to control Tanner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davis avoid being mounted?
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.
Davis pushes Tanner off looking to stand but Tanner dives back in and keeps control.
Davis actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tanner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dan Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner has a takedown stuffed.
Davis cracks Tanner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tanner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Davis.
Davis tries to break the clinch but Tanner is controlling the position.
Tanner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis tries to clinch but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dan Davis will probably get the nod.
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.
Davis wants to clinch but Tanner slips to the side
and Tanner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Davis looking to control.
Tanner gets to his feet. Davis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tanner takes the fight into the clinch.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Tanner decides to pull guard.
Tanner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tanner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tanner trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is defending against the submission attempts here by Tanner.
Davis is trying to control but can't.
Davis taking some punishment here, with Tanner in his half guard.
Tanner gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tanner tries to reverse the position but Davis maintains control.
Davis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tanner is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner tries to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Davis trying to control but Tanner is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanner is working to get back to half guard.
Tanner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to pass to mount but Tanner is defending the position.
Davis working the head and body with strikes.
Tanner wants to get back to full guard.
Tanner is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Davis wants to control the pace but Tanner is squirming around nicely.
Tanner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Tanner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tanner regains half guard.
Tanner is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tanner wants to get back to his feet.
Tanner wants to control but Davis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tanner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tanner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Tanner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Davis tries to clinch but Tanner moves away
and Tanner counters by moving into the clinch.
Tanner gets underhooks to prevent Davis's takedown attempt.
Tanner jumps guard but Davis stands there with Tanner around his waist. Tanner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Davis can't break the clinch.
Davis wants to stall.
Tanner manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Tanner shoots in.
Davis has his takedown stuffed
and Tanner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tanner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tanner fails to land the takedown.
Dan Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harley Tanner.
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis looking to control but Tanner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tanner tries to buck Davis off but he can't manage it.
Tanner is looking to improve his position but Davis isn't that keen on the idea.
Davis controlling the pace for now.
Tanner is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Davis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tanner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tanner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Davis looking to control but Tanner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Davis landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to control but Tanner wriggling away.
Tanner regains half guard.
Davis uses his free foot to push down on Tanner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tanner.
Tanner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Harley Tanner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tanner tries to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Tanner bucks up and throws Davis to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Tanner moves out of range easily.
Davis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Davis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tanner swivels and escapes.
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tanner keeps control of Davis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
Tanner prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Davis lands with an overhand left.
Tanner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tanner blocks a head kick by Davis.
Tanner slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Davis throws a leg kick
and Tanner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanner decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Tanner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Davis has a closed guard, preventing Tanner from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davis has a closed guard, preventing Tanner from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harley Tanner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tanner 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harley Tanner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Payne's choice of entrance music: Luniz - I Got 5 On It. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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18
227 lbs
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18
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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, Alex Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Payne!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense.
Campbell wants to clinch.
Payne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Campbell as he avoids it easily.
Payne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Campbell pinned against the cage. Campbell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alex Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Payne.
Payne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Campbell pinned against the cage. Campbell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Campbell pushes Payne up against the cage in a clinch.
Payne wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Payne has Campbell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Campbell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Payne has Campbell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Campbell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Payne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Campbell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Campbell rushes Payne and presses him up against the cage.
Campbell scores a nice knee to the body.
Payne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Payne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Campbell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Payne looks gassed!
Campbell doesn't manage to clinch there - Payne circles away.
Payne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Campbell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Campbell counters with a thumping low kick.
Campbell rushes Payne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne looking for a takedown.
Payne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Campbell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Campbell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Payne jumps guard but Campbell stands there with Payne around his waist. Payne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Payne wants to stall.
Payne has clasped his hands together around Campbell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Payne advances to mount.
Payne unloads with some shots from mount but Campbell bucks and avoids them well.
Payne tries to control but Campbell wriggling away.
Payne is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Campbell has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Campbell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Campbell manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Payne trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Payneis looking to pass into half guard but Campbell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Campbell is in guard.
Payne has his foot on Campbell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Campbell works his way back into a safe position though.
Campbell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Campbell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Campbell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Campbell looking to pass the guard.
Payne is looking for a triangle here but Campbell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Payne is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Campbell is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Campbell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Campbell wants to clinch up but Payne keeps it at a distance.
Andre Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Campbell.
Payne shoots in looking for a takedown. Campbell tries to sprawl out of it but Payne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Campbell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Payne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Campbell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Payne tries to pull guard but Campbell holds him up against the cage and eventually Payne drops back down to his feet.
Alex Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Payne.
Payne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Campbell smiles and moves away.
Payne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Payne has closed the distance and engaged Campbell in a clinch.
Campbell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Campbell gets underhooks to prevent Payne's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne wants to get back to striking at distance but Campbell won't allow it.
Come on Campbell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Payne missing with knees to the body.
Payne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Campbell blocks it with crossed arms.
Payne blocking some punches.
Campbell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Campbell prevents the takedown attempt.
Campbell could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Campbell scores with a knee to the head.
Campbell lands a body punch.
Campbell wants to stall.
Payne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Campbell prevents it.
Payne is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for Campbell to work.
Payne tries to break the clinch but Campbell is controlling the position.
Payne has Campbell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Payne pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Campbell tumbling to the mat - Payne dives into Campbell's guard.
Campbell looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is really struggling to control Payne but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Payne looking to sit in guard and control but Campbell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Payne wants to control the position but Campbell says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Campbell wants to stand up but Payne has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Payne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Campbell is working away from the top position though.
Payne tries to get to full guard but Campbell has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne actively working from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Campbell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Payne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Campbell as he avoids it easily.
Payne decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Payne passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Campbell!
Payne looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Payne looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell tries to hold on but Payne pushes him away.
Payne with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Payne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Campbell is looking to escape.
Payne is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Campbell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Payne shoots in but no luck this time.
Campbell looks to clinch
and Payne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Campbell won't be happy with that.
Payne trying to control the action but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Payne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Payne tries to advance to mount but Campbell denies him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payne connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Campbell some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Campbell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Payne fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Payne wants to stand but Campbell has his arm trapped.
Campbell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Payne's best efforts.
Campbell wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Payne stalling away here and it's allowed Campbell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Payne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Payne throws and elbow that misses. Campbell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Payne's guard. Nice move by Campbell!
Payne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Campbell is posturing up here but Payne has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Campbell tries to roll out but it's too tight and Campbell has to tap! Slick submission there by Payne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Payne!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Myshkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myshkin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rock Version of the Russian National Anthem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Very confident |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dmitry Myshkin!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Ryan knocks Myshkin out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Richard Ryan!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by All My Life. Joe Man has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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, Roy Peters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Man!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Man's guard.
Peters trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Man looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peters gets to his feet - Man follows without any prompting.
Peters clinches with his opponent.
Man breaks the clinch.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Peters counters with a head kick. That will keep Man thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Peters has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.
Peters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roy Peters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Peters tries to sprawl out of it but Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peters manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peters clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Peters.
Man tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peters smiles and moves away.
Roy Peters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Man.
Nice sprawl there from Man as Peters shoots in.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Peters.
Peters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Peters wants to clinch up but Man keeps it at a distance.
Man misses with a takedown attempt
and Peters counters with a low kick, right behind Man 's knee.
Peters is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Peters stuffs the takedown.
Man looks gassed!
Peters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man has his takedown stuffed
so Peters counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man keeping moving, preventing Peters from controlling successfully.
Peters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peters stays in close to Man's body and controls the position.
Man is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Peters knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Man on the ground.
Man wants to pass to mount but Peters is defending the position.
Peters wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is looking to stall here but Peters recovers full guard.
Man trying to control but Peters is working from the bottom.
Man drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Man seems to have locked his on tight now - Peters screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Man, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Joe Man!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Coldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Hood (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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19
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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18
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Coldwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gordon Hood!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coldwell throws a sloppy head kick and Hood moves out of range easily.
Coldwell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coldwell trying to control but Hood is working from the bottom.
Hood manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hood wants to finish this one by submission but Coldwell is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hood.
Hood with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Coldwell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Coldwell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Coldwell is rocked!
It looks like James Coldwell has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hood has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Coldwell's face.
Oh Coldwell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coldwell is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Hood locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Coldwell is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gordon Hood!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kah Fing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fing is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Thriller. Fedor Silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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18
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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21
176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kah Fing!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fing throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fing pushes Silva away with a front kick.
Silva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fing.
A choreographed right hand from Fing misses the target.
Fing gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fing is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Silva 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.
Silva is trying to take his opponent's back.
Silva thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Silva throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fing because Silva loaded up on that one.
Fing wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Silva has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Fing is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fedor Silva!
Fedor Silva retains his middleweight title!
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