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Midweek Mayhem 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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206 lbs
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208 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Tyrell!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Tyrell coming out on top.
It looks like Josh McGuire has been cut.
Tyrell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Tyrell.
Tyrell misses with the combination.
Tyrell scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrell is trying to stand.
Tyrell is defending against the submission attempts here by McGuire.
Tyrell missing with punches from the bottom.
McGuire is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyrell is just riding it out for now. McGuire eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrell trying to control but McGuire postures up.
McGuire takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McGuire is looking for a kimura but Tyrell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGuire to get the leverage.
McGuire is working for a submission of some sort.
McGuire prevents Tyrell from standing back up.
McGuire is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrell is looking to improve his position.
McGuire is looking for a kimura but Tyrell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGuire to get the leverage.
McGuire is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tyrell sees it coming and defends easily.
McGuire is working for a submission of some sort.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Tyrell is trying to get back to full guard.
McGuire is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tyrell is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh McGuire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jocab Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jocab Sims has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jocab Sims!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sims moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Sims throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sims misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sims circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie throws a body punch but Sims moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Sims.
Sims is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch but Sims moves out of range.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Sims.
Sims throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sims manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sims cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims is landing with some decent strikes but Gracie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Sims is controlling well.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sims scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie working for a triangle but Sims defends it easily.
Sims throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Sims controlling him for the moment.
Sims drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Sims is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie throws an elbow but Sims slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sims is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sims struggling a bit here.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sims keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Sims is defending well.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sims is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sims lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sims tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sims looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sims swinging wildly here.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Sims does no damage.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sims's guard.
Sims is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sims is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Sims is breathing heavily.
Sims has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sims is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie pulls down on the head and he's put Sims to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andy Gracie!
Andy Gracie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, (MFS) Macto Fight System for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Lazzarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Hoffman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Lazzarino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman has a takedown stuffed.
Lazzarino tries to bum rush Hoffman with a series of wild strikes but Hoffman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoffman shoots for a takedown but Lazzarino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoffman tries for a takedown but Lazzarino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luke Lazzarino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Hoffman.
Hoffman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lazzarino tries to clinch up but Hoffman circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lazzarino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Josh Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lazzarino throws out the jab.
Hoffman tries a head kick but it misses.
Lazzarino moves in looking to clinch but Hoffman pushes him off.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but Lazzarino shows good takedown defense.
Lazzarino misses with the combination.
Lazzarino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazzarino clinches.
Lazzarino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lazzarino missing with knees to the body.
Lazzarino breaks the clinch.
Lazzarino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoffman slips a jab and a cross from Lazzarino.
Lazzarino wants to clinch up but Hoffman keeps it at a distance.
Lazzarino throws a head kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lazzarino tries to circle away but Hoffman has him pinned against the cage.
Hoffman pulls Lazzarino into guard.
Lazzarino wants to stand but Hoffman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazzarino prevents Hoffman from getting back to his feet.
Hoffman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lazzarino wants to stand but Hoffman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hoffman is looking for a triangle here but Lazzarino uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lazzarino decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hoffman to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lazzarino throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Lazzarino misses.
No luck for Hoffman with that takedown attempt.
Lazzarino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lazzarino gets the takedown into side control.
Lazzarino decides to stand back up. Lazzarino steps back and let's Hoffman get back to his feet.
Hoffman avoids the head kick by Lazzarino.
Lazzarino is breathing heavily.
Lazzarino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman misses with a body kick.
Lazzarino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoffman wants to clinch up but Lazzarino keeps it at a distance.
Lazzarino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoffman.
Nice takedown defense from Hoffman. No joy for Lazzarino on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazzarino cracks Hoffman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Lazzarino.
Hoffman scores with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Lazzarino dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lazzarino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lazzarino.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lazzarino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoffman drops his hands momentarily and Lazzarino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lazzarino moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hoffman is rocked!
Lazzarino misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lazzarino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lazzarino avoids the head kick by Hoffman.
Hoffman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoffman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lazzarino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lazzarino is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but Lazzarino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lazzarino manages to break the clinch.
Hoffman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoffman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hoffman showed some decent athleticism there.
Lazzarino is looking for a sweep. Hoffman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoffman wants to control but Lazzarino is keeping him busy.
Hoffman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lazzarino kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lazzarino wants to sweep but Hoffman has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarino is trying to get back to half guard.
Hoffman stands up and beckons Lazzarino to his feet.
Lazzarino misses with a few strikes there.
Lazzarino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoffman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lazzarino circles away.
Hoffman is breathing heavily.
Lazzarino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hoffman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lazzarino swivels and escapes.
Luke Lazzarino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Hoffman.
Lazzarino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lazzarino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarino throws a head kick but Hoffman moves out of range.
Hoffman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lazzarino counters with a straight right hand.
Lazzarino closes the distance and clinches.
Lazzarino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoffman is defending well for now.
Lazzarino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoffman has Lazzarino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lazzarino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hoffman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but Lazzarino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lazzarino breaks the clinch.
Lazzarino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lazzarino fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hoffman to the ground. Lazzarino is now in Hoffman's guard.
Lazzarino would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarino decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hoffman, up you get!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazzarino misses with a two punch combination.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lazzarino as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Hoffman. No joy for Lazzarino on that attempt.
Hoffman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lazzarino misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lazzarino tries to keep at a distance but Hoffman has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Lazzarino dominated that second round.
That's time! Lazzarino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lazzarino moves into range and clinches up with Hoffman.
Lazzarino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hoffman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lazzarino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoffman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lazzarino walks away with a smile on his face. Hoffman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hoffman closes the distance and pushes Lazzarino back into the cage.
Lazzarino throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoffman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lazzarino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hoffman avoids it.
Hoffman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoffman shoots in but no luck this time.
Lazzarino keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Lazzarino misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt - Lazzarino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luke Lazzarino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Hoffman.
Hoffman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lazzarino throws a head kick but Hoffman moves out of range.
Lazzarino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lazzarino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hoffman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoffman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lazzarino slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hoffman slips nicely into half guard.
Lazzarino is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Hoffman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lazzarino regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lazzarino keeping full guard, as Hoffman tries to pass.
Hoffman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lazzarino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarino wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lazzarino can't keep his opponent in guard - Hoffman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hoffman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lazzarino trying to control here.
Lazzarino is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hoffman tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Luke Lazzarino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lazzarino trying to control but Hoffman postures up.
Luke Lazzarino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Josh Hoffman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lazzarino throws a wild body kick that Hoffman sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Lazzarino.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lazzarino misses with a double jab
and Hoffman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Josh Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoffman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lazzarino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Josh Hoffman.
Well Lazzarino has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Lazzarino!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Luke Lazzarino made sure he mentioned (MFS) Macto Fight System , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Skerlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Skerlik has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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156 lbs
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145 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Skerlik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez missing with a left hand there. Skerlik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to sprawl but Skerlik drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ramirez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ramirez wants to control but Skerlik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skerlik wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ramirez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Skerlik 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.
Skerlik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Skerlik eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez is staying active underneath Skerlik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Skerlik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ramirez controlling the position well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skerlik works his way into side control.
Skerlik working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Skerlik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skerlik is working for a kimura here but Ramirez manages to reverse the position and he's now in Skerlik's guard.
Ramirez throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez distracts Skerlik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Skerlik wants to stand but Ramirez is controlling the position.
Ramirez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skerlik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramirez is looking to work some ground and pound but Skerlik has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez chips away with some ground and pound.
Ramirez stops Skerlik from standing up.
Ramirez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skerlik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ramirez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Skerlik is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Skerlik has escaped and now he's on top!
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Nick Skerlik will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ramirez misses with a head kick.
Skerlik shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Skerlik looking to pass the guard.
Skerlik is pushing down on Ramirez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ramirez is fighting to maintain full guard but Skerlik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Skerlik is very close to passing his half guard.
Nick Skerlik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skerlik is looking for a kimura but Ramirez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skerlik to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skerlik is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramirez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Skerlik wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Skerlik is looking for a kimura here.
Skerlik prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Skerlik sits in half guard.
Skerlik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well.
Skerlik is trying to work for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skerlik is looking for a kimura but Ramirez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skerlik to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skerlik is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ramirez trying to control but Skerlik postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ramirez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Skerlik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Skerlik tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Skerlik has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is trying to control Skerlik's posture but Skerlik avoids it.
Skerlik tries for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez tries to buck Skerlik off but Skerlik is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Skerlik 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. This is the final round!
Ramirez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skerlik momentarily.
Skerlik drives through with a takedown into Ramirez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ramirez has his hands on Skerlik's head, controlling the position.
Skerlik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skerlik trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skerlik stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez is pulling down on Skerlik's head to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Juan Ramirez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Skerlik shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ramirez is trying to defend but Skerlik finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Skerlik is looking for a kimura but Ramirez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skerlik to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skerlik is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ramirez!
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skerlik blocks Ramirez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Skerlik looking for a guillotine from mount but Ramirez is having none of it.
Skerlik is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ramirez is surviving well by controlling Skerlik's body position as best he can.
Skerlik looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Skerlik blocks Ramirez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nick Skerlik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Skerlik has a good base and remains in mount.
Skerlik controlling his opponent.
Ramirez is squirming around, avoiding Skerlik's attempts to control the action.
Juan Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skerlik controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Skerlik pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Skerlik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skerlik, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Skerlik!
Nick Skerlik retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Valentine struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Valentine!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine shoots in looking for a takedown. Mercer tries to sprawl out of it but Valentine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mercer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mercer closes the distance and clinches.
Mercer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Valentine can't fight it off and eventually Mercer manages to take the fight to the floor. Valentine looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mercer forces his way into half guard.
Mercer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mercer trying to control from half guard but Valentine is working away.
Valentine looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer is nestled in close to Valentine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mercer seems to be working for a kimura but Valentine defends the submission attempt.
Mercer is trying for a kimura here. Valentine looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mercer wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Mercer!
Ryan Mercer opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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