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OFC X: Sydney Blues Festival PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Spitwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Spitwater!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spitwater wants to clinch.
Beast takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like The Beast has been cut.
Spitwater shoots in for a double leg but Beast sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spitwater fails with the takedown.
Spitwater shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spitwater has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beast is proving hard to escape from.
Beast pulls Spitwater in close to his closed guard and prevents Spitwater from doing any damage or advancing position.
Beast controls Spitwater momentarily but Spitwater frees himself.
Beast on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beast tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitwater is looking to work some ground and pound but Beast has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spitwater is looking to work some ground and pound but Beast has wrist control.
Spitwater prevents Beast from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spitwater avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spitwater thows a body shot but no joy.
Beast shoots in for a double leg but Spitwater sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beast takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Spitwater stuffs the takedown attempt from Beast. Beast gets slowly back to his feet.
Beast closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast can't break the clinch.
Beast looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast is breathing heavily.
Beast looking for a takedown.
Spitwater looking for a takedown.
Spitwater prevents Beast from breaking the clinch.
Spitwater decides to pull guard.
Beast controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Spitwater pulls Beast in close to prevent any damage.
Spitwater wants to sweep but no luck.
Beast distracts Spitwater with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spitwater working for a triangle but Beast defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast cracks Spitwater with a solid left hand.
Spitwater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beast slips nicely into half guard.
Beast prevents Spitwater from improving his position.
Spitwater wants to get back to full guard but Beast has mounted him!
Spitwater is desperately trying to improve his position but Beast has a good base and remains in mount.
Spitwater swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spitwater is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Spitwater really wants to buck Beast off and get back to his feet.
Spitwater can't escape the position.
Spitwater tries to hold on but Beast postures up.
Spitwater flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Beast working Spitwater over with strikes here.
Beast punishing his opponent with strikes.
Spitwater tries to hold on but Beast pushes him away.
Spitwater is desperately trying to improve his position but Beast has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Spitwater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Beast's cut.
That's time! Beast's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spitwater looks to clinch
and Beast counters by moving into the clinch.
Spitwater gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beast.
Spitwater tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spitwater fails to pull guard.
Spitwater misses with a punch on the inside.
Beast is pressed up against the cage. Spitwater has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beast down to the mat. Beast avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beast swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spitwater closes the distance looking to clinch
and Beast counters with a nice body kick.
Spitwater is breathing heavily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beast.
Spitwater regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Spitwater regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beast working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beast throws a big right hand that misses.
Beast lands a couple of elbows.
Spitwater is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Beast has one foot on Spitwater's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Beast 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.
Beast won't allow Spitwater to get back to his feet.
Spitwater has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Beast has passed into side control.
Spitwater tries to bench press Beast off him but Beast keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast stands up and beckons Spitwater to his feet.
Beast fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spitwater looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spitwater closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Beast is pressing down on Spitwater's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beast trying to keep a closed guard but Spitwater is proving a slippery customer.
Beast doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Spitwater won't allow Beast to sweep him here.
Beast trying to control the position.
Beast lands an upkick as Spitwater stands over him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast looking for a sweep. Not yet Beast, not yet.
Beast is trying to keep Spitwater in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Beast fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Spitwater.
Jimmy Spitwater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast misses with a looping right.
The Beast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beast looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Spitwater wants to control but Beast is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beast wants to take a breather but Spitwater is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spitwater slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Beast trying to control but Spitwater is working from the bottom.
Beast passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Spitwater sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Beast is tying to control. Spitwater wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spitwater trying to hold on to Beast's head to control him but Beast postures up.
Spitwater moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Beast dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Beast's cut.
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!
Spitwater throws a sloppy head kick
and Beast counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Spitwater escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beast gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beast wants to control from the top but Spitwater keeps moving.
Beast passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Beast cracks Spitwater with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Spitwater tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Beast wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spitwater keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Beast seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Spitwater tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beast wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beast is looking to take a break and control but Spitwater is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spitwater throws a head kick but Beast moves out of range.
Beast circles away from the clinch attempt
and Beast counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Spitwater!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast looking to finish Spitwater with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spitwater!
Spitwater wants to hold on but Beast pushes him away.
Beast prevents Spitwater from getting the reversal.
Spitwater sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Spitwater is pressing down on Beast's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beast postures up.
Beast has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beast scoring with some ground and pound.
Spitwater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beast wants to pass the guard but Spitwater is keeping the position.
The Beast overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spitwater throws his legs up looking for a submission but Beast uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spitwater is not content to let Beast control the position.
Spitwater is looking for a sweep.
Spitwater throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast landing strikes.
Spitwater takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Beast cracks Spitwater with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Spitwater tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Beast gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast scores with strikes from the back.
Spitwater tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Spitwater gets back to half guard.
Spitwater is trying to stand back up but Beast is controlling him
Spitwater wants to control but Beast is keeping busy.
Spitwater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spitwater is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beast's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beast's back!
Beast trying to control the position but Spitwater manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Beast showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beast has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Beast!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Dodger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trent Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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219 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Dodger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trent Jones!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jones wants to clinch up but Dodger keeps it at a distance.
Dodger really is a fat lump.
Dodger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
Dodger 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. Dodger seems to have locked his on tight now - Jones screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Dodger, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Roger Dodger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kidd Brusko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cena has chosen My Time is Now as his entrance music. 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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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kidd Brusko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Cena!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brusko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brusko lands a big shot that drops Cena! Can he finish him?
Cena is rocked!
It looks like John Cena has been cut.
Brusko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cena is still in real trouble! Can Brusko finish him?
A big shot lands for Brusko! That's hurt Cena! Will he recover? Brusko fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kidd Brusko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Limoncello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Limoncello's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Swamped - Lacuna Coil. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricardo Limoncello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limoncello darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Limoncello with the ground and pound but Mayweather uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Limoncello throws and elbow that misses. Mayweather uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Limoncello's guard. Nice move by Mayweather!
Limoncello striking off his back but it's not causing Mayweather any problems.
Limoncello wants to improve his position but instead Mayweather has moved into half guard.
It looks like Mayweather is going to stand back up.
Limoncello wants to get back to full guard.
Mayweather is trying to control the action in half guard but Limoncello is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Limoncello tries to get to full guard but Mayweather has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayweather is looking to score with low kicks.
Good exchange - Mayweather coming out on top.
Limoncello shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Limoncello trying to control the pace.
Limoncello throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Limoncello.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayweather blocking the ground and pound attempt from Limoncello.
Mayweather has hold of Limoncello's hands but Limoncello slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Limoncello is keen to just control but Mayweather is a slippery customer.
Mayweather is looking to improve his position.
Limoncello is looking to take a break and control but Mayweather is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mayweather tries to score with a low kick but Limoncello moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather tries to bum rush Limoncello with a series of wild strikes but Limoncello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mayweather misses with a looping right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Limoncello keeps control of Mayweather as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Limoncello swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Limoncello lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mayweather or not.
Limoncello scores with a hook to the body.
Limoncello has picked Mayweather up - he's going for a ride! Limoncello dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Limoncello throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Limoncello connects with a nice short shot to Mayweather's temple.
Limoncello wants to pass the guard but Mayweather is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limoncello is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mayweather trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mayweather is trying desperately to improve position.
Limoncello thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Limoncello looking to land elbow strikes but Mayweather uses the position to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Limoncello dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mayweather jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Limoncello dodges the punch combination from Mayweather.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses.
Mayweather misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayweather misses with a few strikes there.
Limoncello closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Limoncello lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather is trying to keep Limoncello in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limoncello throws a big right hand that misses.
Mayweather is looking to stand up but Limoncello isn't so interested in that idea.
Limoncello throws a strike but Mayweather rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Limoncello will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mayweather preventing the sweep.
Limoncello lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mayweather!
Limoncello goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mayweather turns into him and now he's in Limoncello's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather preventing the sweep.
Limoncello 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.
Limoncello is looking to sweep but instead, Mayweather has passed into half guard.
Mayweather prevents Limoncello from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is keen to just control but Limoncello is a slippery customer.
Limoncello trying to control here.
Mayweather wants to control but Limoncello is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Limoncello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mayweather.
Limoncello shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mayweather as he avoids it easily.
Floyd Mayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Limoncello shoots for a double leg takedown but Mayweather sprawls well. He's pushed Limoncello's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mayweather throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mayweather misses with a body shot.
Mayweather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Limoncello feints and as Mayweather raises his hands in defense, Limoncello changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Limoncello throwing strikes but missing.
Limoncello wants to pass the guard but Mayweather is keeping the position.
Mayweather looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Limoncello loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Limoncello dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Limoncello has a takedown stuffed.
Mayweather cracks Limoncello with an open hand slap.
A punch combination from Mayweather misses.
Limoncello shoots in for a takedown but Mayweather shows good takedown defense.
Mayweather will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mayweather throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mayweather misses the shot to the body.
Limoncello will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Limoncello has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Limoncello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mayweather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limoncello is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Limoncello closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mayweather avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Limoncello.
Mayweather avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Limoncello.
Limoncello throws an elbow but Mayweather slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mayweather sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mayweather tries to kick Limoncello off but Limoncello keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limoncello thows a huge punch but Mayweather dodges it nicely.
Limoncello is pressing down on Mayweather's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mayweather is holding on for now.
Limoncello moves nicely into side control.
Mayweather can't do much from the bottom here.
Limoncello thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Limoncello here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Limoncello lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limoncello working the ground and pound.
Mayweather parries the strikes from Limoncello easily there. Limoncello is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mayweather to escape.
Limoncello creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mayweather sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Limoncello trying to control the action but Mayweather is working from the bottom.
Limoncello lands some shots froms side control.
Mayweather is not content to let Limoncello control the position.
Limoncello working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Floyd Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather prevents Limoncello from improving position.
Limoncello tries to score with some ground and pound. Mayweather controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Limoncello throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Limoncello throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mayweather works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Limoncello is looking to pass Mayweather's guard but actually Mayweather recovers to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Mayweather comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Limoncello has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Limoncello!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Wray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Song comes into the arena with I want to be More by Paul Dateh blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Song!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stuart Wray!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Song drives through with a takedown into guard.
Song looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Song slips nicely into half guard.
Song is keen to just control but Wray is a slippery customer.
Wray wants to improve his position but Song is controlling well.
Song is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Song. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wray throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Song passes to full mount!
Song controlling the pace for now.
Wray tries to lock up and control but Song gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Song content just to control the position here.
Song looking to control but Wray is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Song takes Wray's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Wray is in trouble.
Song just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Song working for the choke.
Wray preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Song.
Song is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wray tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wray is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wray tries to reverse the position but Song maintains control.
Wray regains half guard.
Wray wants to get back to full guard.
Wray is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Song pulls his head out easily.
Wray won't allow Song to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wray is not content to let Song control the position.
Song trying to pass the guard but Wray defending well.
Song is looking to take a break and control but Wray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wray tries to get to full guard but Song has control of the leg.
Song seems to be working for a kimura but Wray defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Song shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wray but Wray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wray lunges at Song with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Song's hand.
Nice body kick there by Wray.
Horrible takedown by Song or perhaps it was just good defense by Wray which made him look bad.
Song shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Song is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wray defends it well.
Song has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wray defend it? Song steps over the head and cranks it - Wray is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Song!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tim Song!
Tim Song retains his bantamweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Wanhanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kev smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanhanen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Mina olen by Kotiteollisuus. smith has chosen summertime as his entrance music. Matti Wanhanen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matti Wanhanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, kev smith!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
smith blocks a head kick by Wanhanen.
A nice combination there by Wanhanen.
Wanhanen throws a head kick but smith moves out of range.
Wanhanen throws a good cross that connects.
Wanhanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wanhanen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
smith shoots in and drives through. Wanhanen sprawls well.
smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Wanhanen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
smith tries for a kimura but Wanhanen is defending well.
Wanhanen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked smith off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
smith defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wanhanen's arms.
smith is really stuck here.
Wanhanen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
smith is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wanhanen.
smith trying to control the position but Wanhanen manages to sink in the hooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wanhanen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
smith wants to hold on but Wanhanen pushes him away.
Wanhanen trying to control but smith is having none of it.
Wanhanen moves to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wanhanen is hanging on to smith's back as he tries to escape.
Wanhanen is trying to stick to smith's back but smith is turning into Wanhanen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wanhanen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by smith.
Wanhanen has a closed guard, preventing smith from standing up.
smith looks gassed!
smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wanhanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. smith manages to get himself to full guard.
smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wanhanen passes into side control.
smith struggling a bit here.
Wanhanen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
smith is looking to regain half guard here but Wanhanen keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Wanhanen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wanhanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
smith blocks a head kick by Wanhanen.
Wanhanen cracks smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wanhanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wanhanen throws a head kick that misses.
smith throws a head kick but Wanhanen moves out of range.
Wanhanen throws a series of punches but smith moves out of range.
smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
smith wants to pass the guard but Wanhanen is keeping the position.
smith is breathing heavily.
Wanhanen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanhanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wanhanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Wanhanen, not yet.
smith is sitting in close to Wanhanen's body. Wanhanen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! smith is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, smith is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wanhanen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matti Wanhanen!
Matti Wanhanen is the new light heavyweight champion!
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FIGHT
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