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RCS 34 - Loquaciousness PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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270 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Big!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Henry!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry throws a leg kick but Big sees it coming and moves out of range.
Big tries to clinch up but Henry circles away and keeps his distance.
Henry throws a series of punches but Big avoids them all with ease.
Henry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Mr Big has been cut.
Oooooh!!! Henry has knocked Big down with a huge combo! Henry steps away and waves a wobbly Big back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Big is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Henry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Big is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henry misses with a looping right.
Henry misses with a hook.
Henry catches Big with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Big forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Henry!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Willard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles OToole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Willard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miles OToole!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willard throws a nice looking combination but OToole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Willard loads up on a big right hand but OToole slips the punch.
Willard throws a series of punches but OToole avoids them all with ease.
OToole dodges the punch combination from Willard.
Horrible takedown by OToole or perhaps it was just good defense by Willard which made him look bad.
Willard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A lazy left from Willard finds it's target.
OToole shoots for a takedown but Willard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henry Willard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles OToole.
OToole gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Willard.
OToole checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Willard cracks OToole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OToole walks into a left hand.
OToole is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Willard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Willard misses with a two punch combination.
OToole shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Willard misses with a series of wild punches.
OToole walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A left lands for Willard.
Willard fails to land with a series of punches.
Willard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OToole has closed the distance and engaged Willard in a clinch.
OToole tries to score a body lock takedown but Willard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
OToole fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Willard prevents the takedown attempt.
OToole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OToole shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Willard as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Willard.
Willard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OToole moves away.
OToole takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Willard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
OToole looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Willard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
OToole shoots in for a takedown but Willard shows good takedown defense.
OToole fails with a takedown attempt.
Willard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OToole stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Willard throws a right hand that OToole ducks under and follows up with a left that OToole also avoids with ease.
Willard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Willard.
OToole moves out of range as Willard strikes.
Willard misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willard misses with a combination
and OToole counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Willard manages to escape and get back to his feet.
OToole changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Willard tries to avoid it but OToole manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Willard to the ground. Willard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
OToole dodges the punch combination from Willard.
Willard connects with a body shot that sends OToole's belly button to the back.
Willard works over OToole's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Willard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
OToole wants to clinch.
OToole fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Willard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Willard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
OToole is still on wobbly legs! Can Willard finish him?
Willard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and OToole counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
OToole seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OToole gets to his feet - Willard follows without any prompting.
Willard tests OToole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Willard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Willard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Willard. OToole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henry Willard is winning the standup battle so far.
Willard throws a right and a left that OToole avoids nicely.
No luck for OToole with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willard throws a nice looking combination but OToole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Willard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OToole throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Willard was covering up waiting for the punch and OToole finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OToole sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Willard's guard.
OToole is looking to take a break and control but Willard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Willard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OToole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OToole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Willard's head.
Willard taking some punishment here, with OToole in his half guard.
Willard is trying to stand back up but OToole is controlling him
OToole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OToole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Willard defending well though.
OToole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
OToole is working for a kimura but Willard is defending it quite comfortably.
OToole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OToole is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. OToole lands a nice short elbow.
OToole thows a huge punch but Willard dodges it nicely.
OToole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Willard's head.
OToole is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Willard is just riding it out for now. OToole eventually gives up the hold.
Miles OToole has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OToole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Willard defending well though.
OToole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OToole throwing shots but Willard is blocking nicely.
OToole 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.
OToole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Willard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OToole.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OToole lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles OToole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
OToole takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Willard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OToole tries for a takedown but Willard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Willard misses with a double jab.
Willard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Willard stuffs the takedown.
Willard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willard throws a right hand that OToole ducks under and follows up with a left that OToole also avoids with ease.
Willard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OToole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OToole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Willard.
Willard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Willard throws a series of punches but OToole avoids them all with ease.
Willard misses with a right hand
and OToole counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by OToole.
Willard stops a takedown attempt from OToole.
Henry Willard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles OToole.
OToole pulls Willard into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willard is fighting to break OToole's control of his arms but OToole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
OToole wants to stand up but Willard is controlling him.
Willard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
OToole has his hands on Willard's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Willard trying to stand up but can't free himself from OToole's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Miles OToole was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Willard jabs OToole to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Willard jabs OToole to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Willard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OToole takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Willard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from OToole is defended easily by Willard.
Willard lands a body shot.
Willard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henry Willard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willard scores with a three punch combo!
OToole tries to clinch but Willard is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Willard. OToole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Willard. That snapped OToole's head back.
OToole staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willard thows a body shot but no joy.
Willard leaves OToole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Willard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Willard slaps away a takedown attempt from OToole, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Willard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. OToole doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OToole tries to clinch but Willard is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willard lands a jab to OToole's midsection.
Willard connects with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Willard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Willard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Willard 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Willard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Cranson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorden Bautista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorden Bautista is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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154 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vinny Cranson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jorden Bautista!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranson misses with a two punch combination.
Bautista rushes Cranson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bautista blocks a body shot from Cranson.
Bautista scores a nice knee to the body.
Cranson wants to get back to striking at distance but Bautista won't allow it.
Bautista wants to stall.
Cranson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bautista lands a knee to the head.
Bautista putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cranson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cranson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cranson tries to break free but Bautista pushes him back against the cage.
Bautista managing to block the knees to the body from Cranson.
Bautista lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cranson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cranson is breathing heavily.
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!
Bautista lands a nice knee to the body.
Bautista working Cranson over with knees to the body.
Cranson wants to get back to striking at distance but Bautista won't allow it.
Bautista with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Vinny Cranson has been cut.
Bautista jumps guard and drags Cranson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bautista is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cranson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bautista lands a good knee to the midsection. Cranson won't want to take too many of those.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knees to the body from Bautista.
A knee to the head by Bautista.
Cranson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bautista lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bautista with a knee to the head.
Bautista landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Bautista.
Cranson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bautista obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bautista putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cranson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bautista with a knee to the head.
Bautista is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cranson tries a body shot but Bautista blocks it.
Bautista connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cranson's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bautista obliges.
Bautista lands a knee to the head.
Bautista putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cranson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bautista connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cranson's face.
Bautista lands a good knee to the midsection. Cranson won't want to take too many of those.
Bautista scores a nice knee to the body.
Bautista connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cranson's face.
Bautista scores with a knee to the head.
Bautista with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cranson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bautista using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bautista.
Bautista with a knee to the head.
Cranson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bautista lands a knee to the head.
Cranson tries to break the clinch but Bautista is controlling the position.
Bautista keeps control of Cranson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bautista working Cranson over with knees to the body.
Bautista using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cranson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bautista controls his hands.
Bautista landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bautista.
Cranson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bautista with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bautista ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bautista no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bautista working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bautista kicks Cranson off and gets to his feet.
Bautista fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick by Cranson misses
and Bautista counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bautista buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bautista thumps Cranson with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cranson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bautista.
Bautista is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bautista is looking to clinch but Cranson is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorden Bautista dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Cranson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bautista tries to clinch but Cranson is having none of it.
Cranson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bautista throws a head kick that half lands.
Bautista with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bautista showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cranson.
Bautista moves out of range as Cranson strikes.
Bautista avoids the body shot from Cranson.
Cranson misses with a few strikes there.
Cranson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cranson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cranson misses with a straight left.
Bautista tries to clinch but Cranson moves out of range.
Bautista scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bautista.
Bautista is looking to clinch but Cranson is avoiding it.
Cranson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick from Bautista.
Bautista lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bautista moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bautista looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bautista buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranson keeps the fight on the outside.
Cranson throws a lazy right hand but Bautista sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bautista wants to clinch up but Cranson keeps it at a distance.
Cranson misses with a wild combination.
Bautista scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bautista lands a high kick!
Bautista moves in looking to clinch but Cranson pushes him off.
Cranson misses with the body kick
and Bautista holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bautista landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bautista obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista lands a good knee to the midsection. Cranson won't want to take too many of those.
Cranson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bautista landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bautista lands a knee to the head.
Bautista lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bautista connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cranson's face.
Bautista lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cranson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bautista landing knees to the body.
Bautista scores with a knee to the head.
Bautista landing knees to the head.
Jorden Bautista seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cranson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cranson is trying to push Bautista away but Bautista has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knees to the body from Bautista.
Cranson taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bautista has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cranson uses from the top position.
Bautista has his feet on Cranson's thighs here. He's pushed Cranson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cranson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorden Bautista!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pang Kikbox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drasko Silajevas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pang Kikbox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drasko Silajevas!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silajevas scores with a jab.
Kikbox tries a head kick but it misses.
Kikbox misses with a takedown attempt
and Silajevas counters with a stiff right hand.
Kikbox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the body from Kikbox misses
and Silajevas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kikbox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silajevas swivels and escapes.
Kikbox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Silajevas.
Kikbox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silajevas.
It looks like Pang Kikbox has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silajevas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kikbox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kikbox fails with the takedown
and Silajevas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pang Kikbox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kikbox is breathing heavily.
Silajevas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silajevas connects with a single shot there.
Kikbox throws a sloppy head kick and Silajevas moves out of range easily.
Silajevas scores with a nice head shot.
Silajevas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikbox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silajevas sprawls well. Silajevas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kikbox gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice cross by Silajevas.
Kikbox throws a wild body kick that Silajevas sees coming a mile off.
Silajevas lunges at Kikbox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kikbox's hand.
Pang Kikbox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silajevas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kikbox is rocked!
Silajevas pounces like a tiger and cracks Kikbox with a vicious hook! Kikbox is down but not out! Silajevas follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Drasko Silajevas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Xystorophroi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xystorophroi comes to the cage accompanied by Boom!!!. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25
181 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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172 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier Xystorophroi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xystorophroi has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smith stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Xystorophroi shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xystorophroi shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Xystorophroi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xystorophroi pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working Xystorophroi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Xystorophroi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Xystorophroi from controlling successfully.
Smith pulls Xystorophroi in close to prevent any damage.
Xystorophroi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Xystorophroi, into his guard.
Xystorophroi keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith working Xystorophroi over with strikes.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Xystorophroi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xystorophroi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is stalling here. Xystorophroi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smith seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Xystorophroi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Xystorophroi wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophroi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Xystorophroi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Xystorophroi's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
Xystorophroi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Xystorophroi's head.
Xystorophroi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up and waves to Xystorophroi to follow him.
Smith 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.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Xystorophroi's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith won't allow Xystorophroi to sweep him here.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith wants to pass the guard but Xystorophroi is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xystorophroi.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xystorophroi tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xystorophroi to the ground. Xystorophroi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xystorophroi closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Xystorophroi pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Xystorophroi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xystorophroi looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith avoids the head kick by Xystorophroi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a swing at Xystorophroi's ribcage but misses.
Xystorophroi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xystorophroi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Xystorophroi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xystorophroi as he jumps to the side.
Smith tries for a takedown but Xystorophroi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Xavier Xystorophroi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xystorophroi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Xystorophroi is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Xystorophroi.
Smith regains half guard.
Smith wants to control but Xystorophroi is keeping busy.
Xystorophroi stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophroi trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith trying to hold on to Xystorophroi's head to control him but Xystorophroi postures up.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Xystorophroi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Xystorophroi looking for a submission but Smith manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Xystorophroi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xystorophroi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith wants to stand but Xystorophroi is controlling the position.
Xystorophroi trying to move into half guard but instead Smith has managed to sweep!
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Xystorophroi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Xavier Xystorophroi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Xystorophroi wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Xystorophroi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xystorophroi can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Xystorophroi defending well though.
Xystorophroi is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xystorophroi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Xystorophroi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophroi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Xystorophroi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Xystorophroi is defending the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Xystorophroi is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophroi gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mike Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xystorophroi is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Xystorophroi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Xystorophroi is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Xystorophroi's guard.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith stands up over Xystorophroi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Xystorophroi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith working the ground and pound.
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!
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Xystorophroi some visible discomfort.
Xystorophroi is looking for a sweep.
Smith taking a breather here.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Smith!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Kyles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shogun BDown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Kyles has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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27
220 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Kyles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shogun BDown!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyles throws a combination that misses
and BDown finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
BDown throws a leg kick but Kyles sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kyles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
BDown throws a nice outside leg kick.
BDown lands a leg kick that knocks Kyles off balance momentarily.
Kyles is breathing heavily.
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!
Kyles slips under a jab.
BDown thumps Kyles with a low kick.
Kyles falls off balance throwing a combination
and BDown moves into the clinch.
BDown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
BDown content to slow the pace in the clinch.
BDown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyles's elbow.
BDown lands a shoulder strike.
Kyles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
BDown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
BDown stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BDown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kyles blocks it with crossed arms.
Kyles blocks an uppercut.
BDown scores with a shoulder strike.
Kyles pressing his opponent against the cage.
BDown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyles's elbow.
BDown misses with a hook from the clinch.
BDown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
BDown struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyles controls his hands.
BDown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
BDown works on Kyles's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyles breaks the clinch.
Kyles jabs BDown to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kyles lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyles throws a shot to the body.
Kyles drops BDown with a beautiful combination! BDown stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kyles is looking for the KO!
BDown is rocked!
It looks like Shogun BDown has been cut.
Kyles knocks out BDown with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kyles before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kyles picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Kyles!
Jimmy Kyles is the new heavyweight champion!
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