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Warriors XX.5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Sundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait 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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Sundin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Riley Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sundin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sundin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Sundin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sundin prevents Jackson from improving position.
Sundin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson is working Sundin over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jackson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sundin's legs.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sundin is being controlled here.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sundin to see if he's OK.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Sundin manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jackson.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sundin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Sundin is retaining full guard.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Sundin won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson not doing much here.
Jackson is thwarting Sundin's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sundin wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson is nestled in close to Sundin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson moves into full mount! Sundin won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sundin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
BOOM! Jackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Jackson 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.
Jackson 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.
Jackson trying to control but Sundin is working from the bottom.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sundin is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Sundin keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Riley Jackson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson scores with a takedown into Sundin's guard.
Sundin controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson stays in close to Sundin's body and controls the position.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundin is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sundin has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Sundin is defending well.
Jackson is thwarting Sundin's attempts to control the position.
Sundin won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sundin defending well though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sundin thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundin 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson 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.
Jackson striking off his back but it's not causing Sundin any problems.
Sundin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top!
Sundin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sundin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Riley Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is nestled in close to Sundin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sundin won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson 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.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Sundin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Jackson 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sundin!
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount.
Sundin is in a horrible position here. Jackson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
Jackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Sundin to control.
Jackson looking to control but Sundin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundin wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Sundin is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
Sundin is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Sundin to control.
Jackson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sundin is now in Jackson's guard. A big mistake from Jackson there, giving up the dominant position!
Jackson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sundin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Sundin wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Sundin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Sundin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sundin.
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
Sundin is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Sundin is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jeff Sundin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Sundin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sundin manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Sundin's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Jackson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Thatcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Back in Black. Thatcher has chosen Seven Nation Army- The White Stripes as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Max Thatcher enters the cage!
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183 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Thatcher!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Black throws a chopping leg kick but Thatcher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice combination there by Black.
It looks like Max Thatcher has been cut.
Black throws a series of punches but Thatcher moves out of range.
Thatcher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black counters with a left to the body.
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!
Thatcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Thatcher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thatcher misses with a series of wild punches.
Black throws a shot to the body.
Thatcher looks gassed!
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thatcher.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thatcher has Black pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Black manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Black breaks the clinch.
Black scores with a three punch combo!
A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
Black's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Black duly obliges.
Black clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black breaks from the clinch.
Black moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Black lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Thatcher falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lucas Black!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Guti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Baikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Baikov looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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220 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Guti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Baikov!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baikov is fending him off so far but Guti persists. Nope, Baikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Guti gets a takedown into half guard.
Guti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Guti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guti.
Baikov is looking to improve his position.
Baikov wants to control the action here but instead Guti manages to pass to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guti working for a submission but Baikov is keeping him at bay.
Guti stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Baikov forces Guti back against the cage and clinches.
Guti is working for takedown but Baikov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baikov has had enough of the clinch but Guti keeps him there for the moment.
Baikov is looking to control Guti's arms but Guti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baikov has his back to the cage.
Guti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guti shoots in for a double leg but Baikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Guti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guti is breathing heavily.
Guti avoids the head kick by Baikov.
Guti clinches up with Baikov and pushes him back against the cage.
Baikov manages to break the clinch.
Baikov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Baikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guti. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baikov lands with a nice body kick.
Baikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Guti misses with a two punch combination.
Baikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baikov blocks a head kick by Guti.
Baikov closes the distance and clinches.
Baikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Guti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Guti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guti looks to land a combination but Baikov avoids it well.
Baikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Baikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guti fails to land the takedown.
Guti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baikov. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baikov throws a jab when Guti was well out of range.
Guti has a takedown stuffed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baikov.
Guti swinging wilding here.
Guti dodges the punch combination from Baikov.
Guti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guti's calf.
Guti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baikov.
Guti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Guti stands up and beckons Baikov to his feet.
Guti misses with a takedown attempt - Baikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Baikov drives through and clinches with Guti against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guti wants to get back to striking at distance but Baikov won't allow it.
Baikov breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Baikov.
Baikov tries to clinch up but Guti circles away and keeps his distance.
Baikov throws a series of punches but Guti moves out of range.
Guti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baikov wants to clinch.
Guti feints and as Baikov raises his hands in defense, Guti changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Guti postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guti has gone for a leg lock! Baikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Guti's guard.
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 Guti will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Baikov pushes Guti away with a front kick.
Guti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Guti thows a body shot but no joy.
Baikov throws a leg kick
and Guti counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Baikov!
Guti is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Baikov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Baikov!
Guti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Guti looking for a guillotine here but Baikov defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guti wants to sweep here but Baikov controlling him for the moment.
Guti kicks Baikov off and gets to his feet.
That's two 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.
Guti takes one to the side of the head.
Guti shoots in for a takedown but Baikov shows good takedown defense.
Baikov cracks the inside of Guti's front leg.
Guti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baikov.
Baikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Guti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baikov.
Guti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Guti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baikov moves in looking to clinch but Guti pushes him off.
Baikov throws a nice head kick!
Guti fails to land with a series of punches.
Baikov keeps Guti at a distance using the push kick.
Baikov wants to clinch up but Guti keeps it at a distance.
Guti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Guti with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Guti is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Baikov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Baikov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Guti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baikov passes into half guard.
Guti pushes Baikov off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Guti scores a takedown into full mount!
Baikov tries to buck Guti off but he can't manage it.
Guti fails to move to back control.
Guti swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Baikov is now in Guti's guard. A big mistake from Guti there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guti had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Baikov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Guti Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Baikov's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Guti dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Guti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baikov as he avoids it easily.
Baikov swinging wilding here.
Baikov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dan Guti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guti swinging wilding here.
Baikov slips a jab and a cross from Guti.
Guti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baikov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Guti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baikov misses with a leg kick
and Guti counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Baikov looking to control.
Guti wants to pass the guard but Baikov is keeping the position.
Guti wants to control from the top but Baikov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guti wants to pass the guard but Baikov is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guti drops back looking for a leg! Baikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baikov manages to kick Guti off! Guti jumps back into Baikov's guard.
Baikov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Guti puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Guti moves nicely into side control.
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.
Guti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baikov has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baikov struggling a bit here.
Guti tries to advance to mount but Baikov denies him.
Guti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Baikov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Guti but great work by Baikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guti is not content to let Baikov control the position.
Guti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Baikov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Guti.
Guti is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Guti tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Baikov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Guti is squirming around, avoiding Baikov's attempts to control the action.
Baikov prevents Guti from getting the reversal.
Ivan Baikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Guti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guti, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Guti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez's entrance music is Slipknot - Surfacing. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler Walker!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Ramirez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez stuffs the takedown.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramirez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Ramirez pushes him off.
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Ramirez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ramirez scores a nice knee to the body.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Walker won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez goes for a takedown attempt but Walker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ramirez scores with a takedown into Walker's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ramirez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Walker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Walker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ramirez, into his guard.
Ramirez kicks Walker off and gets to his feet.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Ramirez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Walker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ramirez gets to his feet. Walker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Walker tries to clinch but Ramirez is having none of it.
Walker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ramirez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Walker won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ramirez.
Ramirez stands up.
Ramirez clinches.
Walker lands a knee to the head.
Ramirez has had enough of the clinch but Walker keeps him there for the moment.
Ramirez can't get the takedown.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Walker manages to get underhooks.
Walker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Walker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Walker looking to slow down the pace here.
Walker turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Walker darts in trying to clinch
and Ramirez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ramirez wants to stand but Walker has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Walker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker is looking for a triangle but Ramirez pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ramirez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walker misses with a takedown
and Ramirez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Walker!
Walker tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Ramirez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Walker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ramirez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Walker has worked his arm free - good work by Walker!
Ramirez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Walker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Ramirez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walker's guard.
Walker pulls Ramirez in to control the position.
Ramirez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ramirez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez wanted to stand there but Walker had control of the position.
Walker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramirez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramirez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walker's guard.
Walker looking to control.
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.
Walker wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Walker darts in trying to clinch
and Ramirez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Walker's guard now.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Ramirez gets to his feet - Walker follows without any prompting.
Walker wants to clinch but Ramirez slips to the side
and Ramirez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ramirez.
Ramirez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Walker is proving hard to escape from.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ramirez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Walker wants to clinch but Ramirez slips to the side
and Ramirez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Walker's guard now.
Ramirez is looking to work some ground and pound but Walker has wrist control.
Ramirez tries to stand but Walker is controlling from the bottom.
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez gets to his feet. Walker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walker closes the distance but Ramirez moves to the side
and Ramirez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Walker!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker can't escape the position.
Ramirez scoring with strikes but Walker is staying in there.
Walker tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Anthony Ramirez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramirez get's back to his feet.
Ramirez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ramirez lands in his opponent's guard.
Ramirez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to sweep but no luck.
Walker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walker wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard.
Walker trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez wants to stand and escape but Walker is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ramirez looking for a guillotine here but Walker defends easily.
Ramirez has an active guard here but Walker has managed to pass into half guard.
Walker is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well.
Walker seems to be looking for submissions.
Tyler Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramirez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ramirez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Walker is controlling him.
Walker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramirez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Walker has Ramirez in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramirez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ramirez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alotta Fagina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr James Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alotta Fagina has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alotta Fagina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dr James Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fagina moves away.
Andrews looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fagina tries to clinch but Andrews is having none of it.
Fagina clinches up with Andrews and pushes him back against the cage.
Fagina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Dr James Andrews has been cut.
Andrews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fagina wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrews misses the target.
Fagina digs a good body shot into Andrews's ribs.
Fagina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fagina instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fagina escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fagina moves in looking to clinch but Andrews pushes him off.
Fagina lands a high kick to the side of Andrews's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Fagina dives into guard, looking to finish.
Fagina stands up over Andrews, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andrews should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fagina is in close to Andrews's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Andrews has momentary wrist control but Fagina slips an elbow through the middle.
Andrews is rocked!
Fagina loads up on a big left hand. Andrews felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fagina looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Andrews can't hide his disappointment, as Fagina celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alotta Fagina!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aquila Mindorashvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Tiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Tiger 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aquila Mindorashvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mindorashvili throws a leg kick but Tiger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mindorashvili throws a leg kick but Tiger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tiger avoids the head kick by Mindorashvili.
Mindorashvili throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mindorashvili shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tiger as he jumps to the side.
Mindorashvili connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tiger fails with a takedown attempt.
Tiger lands with a slapping head kick.
Tiger avoids a kick to the body.
Tiger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tiger manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mindorashvili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tiger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tiger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mindorashvili is one step ahead there.
Mindorashvili has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mindorashvili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mindorashvili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mindorashvili throws a big right hand that misses.
Mindorashvili scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mindorashvili lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mindorashvili working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mindorashvili works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mindorashvili thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tiger controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiger trying to hold on to Mindorashvili's head to control him but Mindorashvili postures up.
Mindorashvili is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tiger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mindorashvili scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tiger actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiger looks gassed!
Tiger has hold of Mindorashvili's hands but Mindorashvili slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mindorashvili not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mindorashvili throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mindorashvili passes to full mount!
Mindorashvili lands a big elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mindorashvili has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tiger's face.
Mindorashvili working Tiger over with strikes here.
Tiger is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mindorashvili cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tiger is still in real trouble! Can Mindorashvili finish him?
Mindorashvili postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Tiger in real trouble here! The ref calls for Tiger to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aquila Mindorashvili!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leo Bertos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balboa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gonna Fly Now kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Leo Bertos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rocky Balboa 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leo Bertos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rocky Balboa !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bertos, pushing him back against the cage.
Bertos misses with a body punch.
Balboa just leaning against Bertos, taking a breather.
Balboa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bertos is trying to keep an underhook but Balboa manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bertos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bertos tries to get to full guard but Balboa has control of the leg.
Bertos pushes Balboa off looking to stand but Balboa dives back in and keeps control.
Balboa 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.
Balboa 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.
Balboa trying to control from half guard but Bertos is working away.
Balboa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bertos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bertos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bertos.
Bertos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Balboa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bertos throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertos throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bertos throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bertos 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.
Bertos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balboa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bertos prevents Balboa from improving his position.
Bertos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bertos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Balboa is trying to maintain the position but Bertos is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertos stalling away here and it's allowed Balboa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Balboa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balboa keeping full guard, as Bertos tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bertos trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Bertos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Balboa has momentary wrist control but Bertos slips an elbow through the middle.
Balboa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Balboa looks gassed!
Bertos forces his way into half guard.
Balboa is defending against the submission attempts here by Bertos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Balboa defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa is trying to escape back to his feet but Bertos uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Balboa is looking for a sweep.
Bertos working the body and head with strikes.
Bertos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bertos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Balboa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bertos trying to control the position but Balboa is working away.
Bertos lands a nice forearm strike.
Bertos scoring with punches and elbows.
Bertos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Bertos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Balboa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bertos.
Balboa tries to clinch up.
Bertos fails with the takedown.
Balboa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Balboa showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balboa trying to control from half guard but Bertos is working away.
Bertos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Balboa 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Balboa 's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Balboa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Balboa for a finish.
Bertos controlling well, preventing Balboa from escaping the position.
Balboa fending off the submission attempt from Bertos.
Bertos struggling to keep hold of the position.
Balboa is trying to break free.
Balboa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is taking damage to the body and head.
Balboa prevents Bertos from getting a body triangle.
Leo Bertos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bertos scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Bertos looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Bertos connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Balboa to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bertos working for the choke.
Balboa tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is taking damage to the body and head.
Bertos is landing with strikes from the back.
Bertos lands a shot to the body.
Bertos is working the ground and pound. Can Balboa escape?
Bertos lands a shot to the body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bertos landing with strikes.
Bertos struggling to keep hold of the position.
Balboa grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Bertos scores with strikes from the back.
Balboa is keeping busy.
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.
Balboa showing good submission defense here.
Bertos is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Bertos 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.
Bertos is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Balboa . He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Bertos scores with punches to the body.
Bertos scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Balboa is looking for a way out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Bertos dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bertos misses with a takedown
and Balboa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Balboa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balboa tries for a takedown but Bertos circles away easily
and Bertos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Balboa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bertos stops Balboa from standing up.
Bertos trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bertos pushing down on Balboa 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Balboa wants to improve his position but Bertos is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bertos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertos in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Balboa tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bertos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leo Bertos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elizondo Tacos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Nutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nutt has chosen 0 as his entrance music. Buck Nutt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Elizondo Tacos's chin.
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elizondo Tacos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buck Nutt!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nutt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nutt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nutt throws a sloppy head kick and Tacos moves out of range easily.
Tacos lands a jab to Nutt's midsection.
Tacos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nutt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nutt needs to keep his hands up - Tacos had a free shot at his head there.
Tacos lunges at Nutt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nutt's hand.
Buck Nutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nutt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nutt gets caught flat footed, as Tacos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Nutt keeping full guard, as Tacos tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tacos wants to control from the top but Nutt keeps moving.
Tacos forces his way into half guard.
Tacos slips a nice elbow through Nutt's hands, connecting with Nutt's forehead.
Tacos is looking to take a break and control but Nutt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nutt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nutt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tacos.
Nutt tries to roll over but Tacos keeps him under control.
Tacos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nutt's head.
Nutt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tacos.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nutt swings for the body but Tacos moves out of range.
Nutt looks gassed!
Tacos lands the left hand.
Nutt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tacos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tacos 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.
Tacos working the head and body with strikes.
Tacos wants to pass to mount but Nutt is defending the position.
Tacos throwing shots but Nutt is blocking nicely.
Tacos working the head and body with strikes.
Tacos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacos working the head and body with strikes.
Tacos trying to control from half guard but Nutt is working away.
Tacos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tacos working Nutt over with strikes.
Nutt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nutt trying to control from the bottom.
Tacos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nutt defending well though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tacos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tacos passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nutt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tacos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tacos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tacos in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacos lands with some strikes.
Tacos lands a big elbow.
Tacos with the ground and pound from mount.
Tacos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tacos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tacos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Nutt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tacos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nutt looks a forlorn figure.
Tacos has hold of Nutt's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nutt manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tacos working the ground and pound effectively.
Tacos landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nutt can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tacos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tacos lands a heavy elbow.
Tacos looking to finish Nutt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nutt!
Tacos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tacos raining down shots from the mount!
Tacos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nutt?
Tacos with good strikes from the mount here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Tacos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Tacos.
Tacos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elizondo Tacos 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.
Tacos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nutt dodges the ground and pound from Tacos.
Tacos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nutt some visible discomfort.
Tacos happy to just control the position for now.
Tacos working away.
Nutt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tacos throws a strike aimed at the side of Nutt's head but Nutt avoids it well.
Tacos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nutt can do to turn this around?
Tacos landing strikes.
Tacos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tacos throws an elbow but Nutt slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nutt is breathing heavily.
Tacos looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nutt is avoiding damage well.
Tacos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacos working the head with strikes.
Tacos scoring with punches and elbows.
Tacos scoring with punches from side control.
Tacos tries to score with some ground and pound. Nutt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Elizondo Tacos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ground and pound from Tacos seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nutt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tacos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tacos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nutt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tacos's guard! Nice work there by Nutt!
Tacos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tacos tries to strike from the bottom.
Nutt has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tacos to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nutt is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tacos pulls down on the head and he's put Nutt to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Elizondo Tacos!
Elizondo Tacos retains his light heavyweight title!
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