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CDFC 1: The Time is Now PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Rockfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Alexander Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Rockfist!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockfist tries to clinch but Valentine moves out of range.
Rockfist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rockfist ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Rockfist has closed the distance and engaged Valentine in a clinch.
Rockfist manages to break the clinch.
Rockfist tries to clinch but Valentine is having none of it.
Rockfist looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rockfist scoring well with a low kick there.
Valentine swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockfist.
Jake Rockfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine scores with a shot to the body.
Valentine keeps the fight on the outside.
Rockfist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valentine as he avoids it easily.
Rockfist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valentine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockfist is just out of range.
Rockfist fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valentine avoids it really well and circles away.
Valentine throws a looping overhand right but Rockfist ducks down to avoid it.
Valentine misses with an uppercut.
Rockfist doesn't manage to clinch there - Valentine circles away.
Rockfist tries to clinch but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valentine throws a left that rocks Rockfist and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Valentine dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Rockfist regain composure!
Rockfist is rocked!
It looks like Jake Rockfist has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Rockfist looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Valentine turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Valentine!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goli Haran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janick Ironcrotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Goli Haran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janick Ironcrotch!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironcrotch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haran swings for the body but Ironcrotch moves out of range.
Ironcrotch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haran is fending him off so far but Ironcrotch persists. Nope, Haran circles away and we're back to standing.
Haran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haran scores with a jab to the body.
Haran misses with a wild combination.
Ironcrotch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Janick Ironcrotch has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironcrotch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ironcrotch looks gassed!
Haran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haran lunges at Ironcrotch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ironcrotch's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haran lands with a right that hurts Ironcrotch. Ironcrotch looks to clinch but Haran throws a short knee that drops Ironcrotch. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Goli Haran!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Mangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seth Mangler will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seth Mangler!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne slips a straight right by Mangler.
Payne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Mangler.
Payne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Payne missing with a left hand there. Mangler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mangler misses with a wild body shot.
Mangler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Noah Payne has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mangler counters with a series of strikes. Payne will be more careful next time no doubt.
Payne moves out of range of the strikes.
Payne misses the jab.
A big left from Payne misses.
Mangler throws a series of punches but Payne avoids them all with ease.
Mangler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Payne throws a shot from downtown. Mangler moves away and avoids it.
Payne throws a hook to the side of Mangler's head but Mangler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payne throws a sloppy head kick and Mangler moves out of range easily.
Mangler looks to score with a jab to the body but Payne is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangler wants to clinch up but Payne keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Mangler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mangler misses with a body kick.
Mangler avoids the body shot from Payne.
Mangler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payne scores a takedown into full mount!
Mangler is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Payne controlling from the full mount.
Mangler tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Payne has taken his back.
Payne missing with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne tightening his grip on Mangler, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne missing with strikes from the back.
Payne controlling the position well here. Mangler rolled but Payne kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mangler has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Payne controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangler is trying to stand back up.
Payne misses with punches from the back.
Mangler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Payne off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Payne is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Mangler has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Payne has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Mangler taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Payne doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Noah Payne!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Skippy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bjj black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Skippy McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, bjj black!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from black as McGee shoots in.
McGee scores a takedown into full mount!
McGee is standing up, even though he is in mount.
McGee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in black's guard.
McGee pushes down on black's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McGee throwing shots but black is blocking nicely.
McGee is just content to waste time from the top position. black takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
black working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McGee has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
black looking for submissions off his back.
McGee escapes and gets back to his feet.
black blocks a head kick by McGee.
That's two 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.
McGee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
black is looking to clinch.
black slaps away a takedown attempt from McGee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGee thuds a left hand into black's body.
McGee misses with a kick to the body.
McGee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with black, pushing him back against the cage.
McGee is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. black can't fight it off and eventually McGee manages to take the fight to the floor. black looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee is looking to stand up but black won't let him.
black had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGee defends it easily.
black looks gassed!
McGee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McGee trying to control but black is working from the bottom.
McGee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McGee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skippy McGee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
black is refusing to be controlled, as McGee sits in half guard.
black moves into full guard.
black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
black is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGee is aware though and is defending well.
black is breathing heavily.
McGee wants to pass the guard but black is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee passes into half guard.
McGee wants to control but black is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
black looking for submissions off his back.
McGee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGee tries a head kick but it misses.
black with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in black's guard.
McGee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGee is looking to stand up but black won't let him.
black keeping full guard, as McGee tries to pass.
black is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGee is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down black for as long as he can get away with.
black has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skippy McGee dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGee lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee passes to side control.
Skippy McGee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGee trying to control the position but black is working away.
McGee gets to mount! black was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee controlling from the full mount.
McGee trying to control but black is having none of it.
McGee fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGee punching from mount but black doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McGee looking to control but black is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGee throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McGee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGee unloads with some shots from mount but black bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
black is wriggling around trying to escape.
McGee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McGee controlling from mount.
bjj black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGee looking to control but black is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four 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.
black is looking to improve his position but McGee isn't that keen on the idea.
McGee landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as black is looking to escape.
Skippy McGee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skippy McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGee 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skippy McGee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ashton Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg St Peter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ashton Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greg St Peter!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
St Peter tries to clinch but Bell moves out of range.
St Peter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
St Peter ducks under a wild hook from Bell.
St Peter dodges the punch combination from Bell.
Ashton Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Peter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bell tries to avoid it but St Peter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bell to the ground. Bell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
St Peter throws a series of punches but Bell moves out of range.
Bell misses with a series of wild punches.
Bell stuffs the takedown.
Bell misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Peter tries to move into range but Bell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Greg St Peter has been cut.
St Peter throws a hook to the side of Bell's head but Bell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bell falls off balance throwing a combination
and St Peter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
St Peter wants to stand but Bell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
St Peter throwing strikes but missing.
Bell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for St Peter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell goes for an armbar but he's not got it… St Peter turns into him and now he's in Bell's guard.
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
St Peter is looking to stand up but Bell won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St Peter defends it easily.
Bell working a defensive guard here.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead St Peter passes into half guard.
St Peter is trying to control the action in half guard but Bell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to get back to his feet.
Bell punching from the bottom.
St Peter stalling away here and it's allowed Bell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
St Peter looking to pass the guard.
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashton Bell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg St Peter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
St Peter walks into a stiff left hand from Bell.
Bell throws out a loose jab but St Peter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
St Peter closes the distance and clinches up with Bell, looking for a takedown. St Peter pushes Bell against the cage but Bell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
St Peter takes one on the button.
St Peter throws a leg kick which misses Bell's front leg but catches the back leg as Bell tries to avoid it.
Bell stuffs the takedown attempt from St Peter. St Peter gets slowly back to his feet.
St Peter lands with a slapping head kick.
St Peter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ashton Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg St Peter.
St Peter is breathing heavily.
Bell avoids the head kick by St Peter.
St Peter slips a straight right by Bell.
Bell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Peter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by St Peter or perhaps it was just good defense by Bell which made him look bad.
The fighters circling - Bell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bell slaps away a takedown attempt from St Peter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Greg St Peter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
St Peter slips a jab from Bell.
Bell tries to clinch up but St Peter circles away and keeps his distance.
Bell wants to clinch but St Peter slips to the side
and St Peter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bell's guard now.
St Peter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
St Peter wants to get up but he can't break Bell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bell is looking to sinch up a triangle. St Peter throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bell's body to avoid the submission. Bell has instead reached around St Peter's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bell arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ashton Bell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Mafusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zack Mafusa!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Mafusa. Mafusa gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Mafusa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mafusa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mafusa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mafusa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mafusa wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Mafusa slips an elbow through the middle.
Mafusa looking to pass the guard.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mafusa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Mafusa trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mafusa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva fails with the takedown
so Mafusa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mafusa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mafusa looks gassed!
Mafusa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mafusa has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Mafusa wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mafusa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mafusa pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mafusa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mafusa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mafusa drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is not content to let Mafusa control the position.
Mafusa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mafusa is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Silva is staying active underneath Mafusa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mafusa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mafusa lands a big shot there that rocks Silva but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mafusa on the ground.
Mafusa working Silva over with strikes here.
Mafusa with the ground and pound from mount.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mafusa working for a submission but Silva is keeping him at bay.
Mafusa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mafusa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mafusa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Silva wants to control but Mafusa is having none of it.
Mafusa working Silva over with strikes here.
Silva blocking the ground and pound.
Mafusa landing strikes from the mount and Silva is in trouble!
Silva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Mafusa 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.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Silva has hold of Mafusa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mafusa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Silva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mafusa's face.
Mafusa regains half guard.
Silva is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mafusa reverses the position - he's now on top in Silva's guard.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mafusa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mafusa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mafusa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mafusa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mafusa cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Mafusa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mafusa trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva wants to sweep here but Mafusa controlling him for the moment.
Mafusa scoring with some ground and pound.
Mafusa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Mafusa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two 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.
Mafusa drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Mafusa off! Mafusa jumps back into Silva's guard.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mafusa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mafusa trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Mafusa chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mafusa postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mafusa misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mafusa!
Mafusa is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mafusa?
Mafusa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mafusa regains half guard.
Mafusa wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mafusa wants to get back to his feet.
Mafusa wants to get back to full guard.
Mafusa trying to control but Silva postures up.
Mafusa gets back to full guard.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mafusa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva working Mafusa over with strikes.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Mafusa is working away.
Mafusa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Mafusa connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Mafusa wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Zack Mafusa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mafusa gets back to full guard.
Mafusa has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafusa looking to control.
Mafusa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mafusa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Mafusa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two 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.
Mafusa wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva tries for a takedown but Mafusa circles away easily
and Mafusa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Mafusa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mafusa working some strikes from top position.
Mafusa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Mafusa is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mafusa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Silva wants to control but Mafusa is keeping busy.
Mafusa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mafusa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mafusa trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Mafusa throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Mafusa moves nicely into side control.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mafusa not doing much here.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Mafusa works his way into side control.
Mafusa is putting a hurting on Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mafusa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Mafusa drags him back down.
Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zack Mafusa.
I think Mafusa 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Mafusa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between IZRAEL KEAKUA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Barringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). KEAKUA's entrance music is pagan pay gone. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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225 lbs
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225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, IZRAEL KEAKUA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Conan Barringer!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KEAKUA slips a jab and a cross from Barringer.
Barringer misses with the combination.
Barringer swinging wildly here.
Barringer throws a series of punches but KEAKUA avoids them all with ease.
KEAKUA avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown by Barringer or perhaps it was just good defense by KEAKUA which made him look bad.
KEAKUA tries to clinch up.
Barringer tries to bum rush KEAKUA with a series of wild strikes but KEAKUA uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barringer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KEAKUA tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barringer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
KEAKUA tries to clinch but Barringer is having none of it.
KEAKUA moves in looking to clinch but Barringer pushes him off.
KEAKUA shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barringer as he jumps to the side.
KEAKUA will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barringer tries to clinch there but KEAKUA circles away.
Barringer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barringer tries for a takedown but KEAKUA circles away easily
and KEAKUA counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by KEAKUA.
Barringer looks gassed!
KEAKUA trying to control but Barringer is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as KEAKUA accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barringer keeping moving, preventing KEAKUA from controlling successfully.
KEAKUA is looking to work some ground and pound but Barringer has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KEAKUA stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barringer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
KEAKUA controls from within his opponent's guard.
KEAKUA stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barringer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
KEAKUA advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KEAKUA trying to control the action but Barringer is working from the bottom.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barringer falls off balance throwing a combination
and KEAKUA counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
IZRAEL KEAKUA dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Barringer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barringer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but KEAKUA paws at him with a jab and circles away.
KEAKUA fails with the takedown.
Barringer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and KEAKUA counters with a takedown into side control.
KEAKUA is looking to take a break and control but Barringer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
KEAKUA has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barringer works over KEAKUA's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like IZRAEL KEAKUA has been cut.
Barringer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. KEAKUA defends it nicely.
Barringer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barringer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Barringer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barringer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite KEAKUA's efforts to push away.
Barringer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barringer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
KEAKUA is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barringer can't break the clinch.
KEAKUA escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barringer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by KEAKUA.
Barringer wants to clinch
and KEAKUA counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
KEAKUA controlling the position from side mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barringer can do anything to dispel that myth.
KEAKUA postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KEAKUA is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barringer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barringer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Conan Barringer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barringer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by KEAKUA.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
KEAKUA stuffs the takedown attempt from Barringer. Barringer gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Barringer. No joy for KEAKUA on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for IZRAEL KEAKUA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barringer misses with a double jab
and KEAKUA counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barringer won't be happy with that.
KEAKUA wants to control but Barringer is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
IZRAEL KEAKUA dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on IZRAEL KEAKUA's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
KEAKUA showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barringer.
Barringer drops KEAKUA with a beautiful combination! KEAKUA stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barringer is looking for the KO!
KEAKUA is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barringer drives through and clinches with KEAKUA against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A frustrated look appears on Barringer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
KEAKUA is trying to stall.
Barringer tries to circle away but KEAKUA has him pinned against the cage.
KEAKUA has Barringer pressed against the cage, preventing Barringer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barringer tries to break free but KEAKUA pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
KEAKUA tries to pull guard but Barringer holds him up against the cage and eventually KEAKUA drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barringer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barringer is looking to break free of the clinch but KEAKUA has double underhooks.
Barringer tries to break free but KEAKUA pushes him back against the cage.
Barringer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from KEAKUA.
KEAKUA prevents Barringer from breaking the clinch.
KEAKUA is working for takedown but Barringer is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for IZRAEL KEAKUA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KEAKUA has Barringer pressed against the cage, preventing Barringer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barringer is pressed up against the cage. KEAKUA has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barringer down to the mat. Barringer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two 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.
Barringer swinging wildly here.
Barringer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barringer looks to land a combination. KEAKUA sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Barringer shoots in but KEAKUA avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barringer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barringer tries to clinch up but KEAKUA circles away and keeps his distance.
Barringer takes the fight into the clinch.
KEAKUA can't find room to land a body shot as Barringer controls the action.
Barringer prevents a takedown attempt there.
KEAKUA keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barringer's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barringer is trying to break the clinch but KEAKUA is controlling him.
Barringer wants to get back to striking at distance but KEAKUA won't allow it.
Barringer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
KEAKUA is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barringer is keeping busy.
Barringer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barringer working hard to break the clinch.
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.
Barringer working hard to break the clinch.
IZRAEL KEAKUA is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
KEAKUA wants to break free but Barringer has control.
Barringer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
KEAKUA lands an elbow that stopped Barringer in his tracks for a moment.
Barringer wants to get back to striking at distance but KEAKUA won't allow it.
KEAKUA wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KEAKUA keeps control of Barringer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Conan Barringer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barringer wants to get back to striking at distance but KEAKUA won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Barringer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Barringer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think KEAKUA 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devon J Scarborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon J Scarborough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
J Scarborough looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
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.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson tries to hold on but J Scarborough postures up.
Johnson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Johnson breaks J Scarborough's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
J Scarborough is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. J Scarborough is keeping the position for now.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson wants to control from the top but J Scarborough keeps moving.
J Scarborough has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson wants to control from the top but J Scarborough keeps moving.
J Scarborough wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
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.
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on J Scarborough, up you get!
Jake Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and J Scarborough decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
J Scarborough gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have J Scarborough backpedaling.
J Scarborough tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a head kick. That will keep J Scarborough thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
J Scarborough is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a combination
and J Scarborough counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson wants to control but J Scarborough is keeping busy.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
J Scarborough trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
J Scarborough is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
J Scarborough trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
J Scarborough with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon J Scarborough dominated that round.
That's time! J Scarborough's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. J Scarborough swivels though and keeps the full guard.
J Scarborough is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
J Scarborough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson tries to clinch up but J Scarborough circles away and keeps his distance.
Devon J Scarborough is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson wants to clinch but J Scarborough slips to the side
and J Scarborough counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and J Scarborough counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
J Scarborough drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged J Scarborough in a clinch.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson keeps control of J Scarborough as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but J Scarborough has the dominant position.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and J Scarborough counters with a takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
J Scarborough working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
J Scarborough working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on J Scarborough's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Johnson wants to control but J Scarborough is keeping busy.
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.
J Scarborough tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon J Scarborough dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson tries to clinch
and J Scarborough counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
J Scarborough preventing the sweep.
Johnson has control of J Scarborough's left arm, preventing J Scarborough from doing any damage.
J Scarborough connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but J Scarborough is one step ahead there.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to control but J Scarborough wriggling away.
Johnson lands a heavy elbow.
Johnson throws some wild stikes that J Scarborough manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson throwing strikes here but J Scarborough is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
J Scarborough defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johnson.
Johnson with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws some wild stikes that J Scarborough manages to avoid easily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnson wants to control but J Scarborough has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Johnson trying to control the action but J Scarborough is working from the bottom.
J Scarborough wants to get back to full guard.
That's four 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.
Johnson wants to control but J Scarborough is keeping him busy.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. J Scarborough takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
J Scarborough wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
J Scarborough looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devon J Scarborough showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for J Scarborough, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon J Scarborough!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Didiero Drogbah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pearson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eminem - Not Afraid . Didiero Drogbah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Didiero Drogbah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wayne Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogbah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drogbah misses with a double jab.
Pearson shoots in and drives through. Drogbah sprawls well.
Drogbah tries a head kick but it misses.
Drogbah misses with a double jab.
Drogbah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drogbah throws a chopping leg kick but Pearson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Drogbah looks to land a combination but Pearson avoids it well.
Drogbah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drogbah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.
Pearson avoids the body shot from Drogbah.
Drogbah misses with a wild combination.
Drogbah tries to bum rush Pearson with a series of wild strikes but Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drogbah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pearson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drogbah misses with a two punch combination.
Pearson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogbah looks to land a combination but Pearson avoids it well.
Pearson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drogbah wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the cage.
Drogbah tries to break free but Pearson pushes him back against the cage.
Pearson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drogbah prevents it.
Didiero Drogbah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Pearson.
Pearson pulls guard effortlessly.
Pearson has a closed guard, preventing Drogbah from standing up.
Pearson has control of Drogbah's left arm, preventing Drogbah from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogbah wants to stand but Pearson is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson has his hands on Drogbah's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pearson has a closed guard, preventing Drogbah from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Drogbah throws a series of punches but Pearson moves out of range.
Drogbah throws a right and a left that Pearson avoids nicely.
Pearson slips a jab and a cross from Drogbah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Didiero Drogbah dominated that round.
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.
Drogbah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drogbah misses with a wild body shot.
Drogbah looks to land a combination but Pearson avoids it well.
Drogbah misses with a body kick.
Drogbah swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Drogbah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Drogbah.
Drogbah is looking to land body kicks.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drogbah.
Some wild striking there from Drogbah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogbah takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses.
Drogbah leaves Pearson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Drogbah throws a series of punches but Pearson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogbah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drogbah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pearson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drogbah defends it nicely.
Pearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drogbah.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drogbah.
Drogbah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Didiero Drogbah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pearson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drogbah as he avoids it easily.
Didiero Drogbah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Pearson.
Drogbah misses with the combination.
Drogbah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drogbah's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Drogbah duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson moves out of range of the leg kick from Drogbah.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drogbah. Pearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Didiero Drogbah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drogbah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearson.
Drogbah misses with an uppercut. Pearson saw that one coming.
Drogbah throws a series of punches but Pearson avoids them all with ease.
Pearson feints and as Drogbah raises his hands in defense, Pearson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drogbah is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pearson is controlling him.
Pearson looking to pass the guard.
Pearson pushing down on Drogbah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Drogbah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson trying to control the pace.
Drogbah looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pearson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pearson is trying to control. Drogbah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Pearson prevents Drogbah from standing back up.
Pearson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Drogbah scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson clinches.
Drogbah tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pearson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Drogbah wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Didiero Drogbah 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!
Drogbah misses with a wild body shot.
Pearson blocks a head kick by Drogbah.
Drogbah tries a head kick but it misses.
Pearson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drogbah looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Drogbah trying to remain calm as Pearson controls from the top position.
Pearson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pearson wants to control but Drogbah is keeping him busy.
Pearson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogbah is not content to let Pearson control the position.
Pearson controls the position.
Pearson throwing shots but missing, from 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.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Drogbah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pearson dodges the punch combination from Drogbah.
Pearson has closed the distance and engaged Drogbah in a clinch.
Drogbah gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pearson.
Drogbah wants to get back to striking at distance but Pearson won't allow it.
Drogbah wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the cage.
Drogbah is trying to force a seperation but Pearson has the dominant position.
Drogbah tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pearson smiles and moves away.
Pearson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drogbah. Pearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson moves out of range as Drogbah throws a body kick.
Drogbah lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drogbah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drogbah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Drogbah.
Drogbah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drogbah misses with a double jab.
Drogbah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drogbah lands with a nice body punch.
Drogbah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drogbah throws a right hand that Pearson ducks under and follows up with a left that Pearson also avoids with ease.
Drogbah throws a body punch but Pearson moves out of range.
Drogbah lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Drogbah.
A combination from Drogbah does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drogbah misses the jab.
Drogbah throws an overhand right that lands on Pearson's shoulder, as Pearson tries to avoid the shot.
Drogbah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drogbah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drogbah thows a body shot but no joy.
Drogbah is looking to wear down Pearson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Drogbah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pearson at a distance.
Drogbah throws a right and a left that Pearson avoids nicely.
Drogbah throws an overhand right that lands on Pearson's shoulder, as Pearson tries to avoid the shot.
Pearson slips a straight right by Drogbah.
Drogbah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drogbah misses with a few strikes there.
Drogbah looks to land a right hand but Pearson moved out of range.
Wayne Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Didiero Drogbah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pearson slips a jab and a cross from Drogbah.
And that's the end of the fight!
Didiero Drogbah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drogbah, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Didiero Drogbah!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emanuel Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ding Aling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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, Emanuel Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ding Aling!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aling shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aling showed some decent athleticism there.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aling is working away from the top position though.
Aling slows the pace down in half guard.
Aling is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Aling stalling away here and it's allowed Diaz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aling drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.
Aling has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Aling keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Aling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Aling keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aling looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz thows a big elbow that misses.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aling is in trouble now - Diaz has advanced to mount!
Diaz lands a big shot there that rocks Aling but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Diaz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Aling is on top in guard.
Aling controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aling!
Diaz is landing with some decent strikes but Aling is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Aling wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Diaz.
Diaz is landing with some decent strikes but Aling is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Diaz avoids the attempt from Aling to control.
Aling gets back to half guard.
Diaz 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aling trying to control here.
Diaz trying to control the action but Aling is working from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aling has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aling tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz is looking to stall here but Aling recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Diaz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aling gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aling's guard.
Aling wants to control the position but Diaz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aling defending well though.
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aling tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Aling is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Aling reverses the position - he's now on top in Diaz's guard.
Aling works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aling is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aling's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aling's back!
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.
Aling turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.
Diaz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Aling should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Diaz has tightened it up now! Aling should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Emanuel Diaz!
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