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Triumph 8 [ Up Rising ] PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sinisa Veljko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Steel will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sinisa Veljko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Steel!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Steel.
Nice shot lands for Steel.
Steel throws a hook but Veljko blocks it.
Steel stuffs the takedown.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
Veljko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Steel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steel slaps away a takedown attempt from Veljko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steel throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel clobbers Veljko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Veljko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Veljko misses with a takedown attempt - Steel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sinisa Veljko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel with a nice cross.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Steel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Veljko in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veljko shoots in but Steel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Veljko.
Veljko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steel's corner calls for a 1-2. Steel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Veljko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Veljko is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Steel. No joy for Veljko on that attempt.
Steel digs a good hook to Veljko's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steel!
Steel scores with a nice head shot.
Steel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Steel throws a nice head kick!
Steel scores with a jab. Veljko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Steel.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steel.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Veljko. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Steel scores with a sloppy right hand. Veljko should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel lands a jab to Veljko's midsection.
Veljko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steel throws a right hand that Veljko ducks under and follows up with a left that Veljko also avoids with ease.
Steel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steel connects with a nice looking jab.
Steel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Steel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steel throws a head kick that Veljko semi-blocks.
Steel lands an overhand right.
Steel connects with a single shot there.
Steel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel lands with a slapping head kick.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veljko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veljko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steel as he jumps to the side.
Steel swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Veljko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Veljko connects with a decent elbow.
Steel defending against the ground and pound.
Veljko working the ground and pound but Steel is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Veljko is putting a hurting on Steel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Steel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Veljko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Veljko tries for a takedown but Steel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Veljko blocks a head kick by Steel.
Veljko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Veljko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veljko throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
Steel is staying active underneath Veljko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel wants to get back to his feet.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Veljko has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel taking some punishment here, with Veljko in his half guard.
Veljko stops Steel from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Veljko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Steel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Steel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.
Veljko is working Steel over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veljko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Steel to see if he's OK.
Veljko working the ground and pound.
Steel wants to get back to his feet but Veljko drags him back down.
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Veljko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Veljko misses with a takedown attempt - Steel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Veljko fails with a takedown attempt.
Veljko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel lands a really nice looking cross but Veljko seems unphased.
Veljko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steel is trying to defend but Veljko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Veljko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Steel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Veljko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Steel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Veljko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Veljko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Steel dominated that round.
That's time! Veljko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Veljko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steel with a nice cross.
Steel scores with a one two! Veljko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Steel takes a swing at Veljko's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Veljko doesn't seem phased though.
Steel lands with a nice combination. Veljko backs away looking to recover.
Steel stuffs the takedown attempt from Veljko. Veljko gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel leaves Veljko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sinisa Veljko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel catches Veljko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Veljko's hands.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Veljko.
Veljko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steel's waist but Steel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Veljko off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Steel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veljko. That did some damage!
Veljko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steel thows a body shot but no joy.
Veljko fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steel is trying to defend but Veljko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Veljko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Veljko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Veljko.
Steel is controlling Veljko's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Veljko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Veljko working Steel over with strikes.
Veljko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Veljko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Veljko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Veljko has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Veljko.
Veljko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steel defends it nicely.
Steel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Veljko.
Veljko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel.
Nice sprawl there from Steel as Veljko shoots in.
Veljko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Veljko shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice defenses there by Veljko.
Veljko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Veljko wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Veljko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Veljko throwing strikes from guard but Steel blocks nicely.
Steel pulls Veljko in close to prevent any damage.
Veljko chips away with some ground and pound.
Steel wants to stand up but Veljko is controlling him.
Veljko wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Veljko fails with a takedown attempt.
Steel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Veljko.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Veljko.
Veljko working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel sneaks out the side door and pushes Veljko away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nice sprawl there from Steel as Veljko shoots in.
Steel with a jab.
Veljko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel circles away.
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Veljko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steel!
Veljko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Veljko shoots in but Steel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Veljko.
Veljko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veljko working the body and head with strikes.
Steel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veljko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Steel is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brock Steel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Steel stuffs the takedown.
Veljko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Veljko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Steel wants to try and get back to his feet.
Veljko landing strikes, looking to finish!
Veljko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Steel wants to hold on but Veljko pushes him away.
Steel is looking to get to half guard.
Veljko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Veljko prevents Steel from getting the reversal.
Veljko working Steel over with strikes here.
Steel in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Steel tries to hold on but Veljko postures up.
Veljko lands a big shot there that rocks Steel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Veljko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
You get the feeling that Steel really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Veljko unloading with bombs!
Steel can't escape the position.
Veljko is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Steel really wants to buck Veljko off and get back to his feet.
Veljko lands a big shot there that rocks Steel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Veljko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Steel is trying to stand up.
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Veljko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Steel can't escape the position.
You get the feeling that Steel really doesn't like being in this position too much.
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.
Steel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Veljko lands a big elbow.
Steel tries to hold on but Veljko postures up.
Steel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Veljko prevents Steel from standing back up.
Steel has hold of Veljko's hands but Veljko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Veljko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Veljko slips a nice elbow through Steel's hands, connecting with Steel's forehead.
Veljko is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Veljko prevents Steel from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Veljko connects with a nice short shot to Steel's temple.
Veljko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Veljko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
Sinisa Veljko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sinisa Veljko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Steel misses.
Veljko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel circles away.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Veljko is defended easily by Steel.
Nice sprawl there from Steel as Veljko shoots in.
Veljko dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Veljko slips the punch.
Veljko slips a jab from Steel.
Veljko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Veljko working Steel over with strikes.
Veljko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Veljko lands with a punch from half guard.
Veljko thows a huge punch but Steel dodges it nicely.
Veljko prevents Steel from improving his position.
Steel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel.
Veljko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to get back to his feet but Veljko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Veljko scores with a takedown into Steel's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Veljko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Veljko won't allow Steel to get back to his feet.
Veljko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brock Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steel wants to get back to his feet but Veljko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Veljko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steel's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sinisa Veljko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steel 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valery Demyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshnattan Mosstoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshnattan Mosstoy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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240 lbs
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258 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Valery Demyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joshnattan Mosstoy!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mosstoy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mosstoy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Demyan lands a head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Demyan, right into the meat.
Mosstoy throws a head kick that misses
and Demyan counters with a good low kick that Mosstoy was not able to check.
Mosstoy looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demyan lands a big head kick that sends Mosstoy tumbling to the mat! Demyan takes a step backwards and waves Mosstoy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mosstoy is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Demyan! Mosstoy is out on his feet! Demyan rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Mosstoy is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Mosstoy is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valery Demyan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Vidal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralle Pihl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Caleb Vidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ralle Pihl!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vidal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vidal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vidal throws a hook to the side of Pihl's head but Pihl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pihl shoots in for a double leg but Vidal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pihl throws a hook but Vidal blocks it.
Vidal throws a looping overhand right but Pihl ducks down to avoid it.
Pihl scores with a takedown into Vidal's guard.
Pihl wants to stand but Vidal is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vidal is pulling down on Pihl's head. It's preventing any offense from Pihl, at least for the moment.
Vidal wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidal is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pihl tries to pull guard but Vidal won't allow it.
Pihl scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pihl manages to pull guard.
Vidal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vidal scoring with some ground and pound.
Vidal trying to control but Pihl is working from the bottom.
Pihl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pihl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vidal postures up and lands a big shot to Pihl's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidal postures up and lands a big shot to Pihl's brow.
Vidal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vidal throws a big right hand that misses.
Vidal is pushing down on Pihl's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pihl is fighting to maintain full guard but Vidal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pihl is looking to control Vidal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pihl avoid being mounted?
Pihl tries to roll over but Vidal keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pihl looks gassed!
Vidal wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pihl on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vidal 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.
Vidal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pihl makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pihl.
Vidal won't allow Pihl to get back to his feet.
Pihl throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Vidal scoring with some ground and pound.
Vidal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vidal drops back looking for a leg! Pihl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pihl manages to kick Vidal off! Vidal jumps back into Pihl's guard.
Vidal decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vidal has closed the distance and engaged Pihl in a clinch.
Vidal is trying to drag Pihl to the mat but Pihl just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pihl misses with the head strike.
Pihl lands a hook that snaps the head of Vidal backwards.
Vidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pihl avoiding damage.
Pihl is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pihl looking to throw knees to the head but Vidal is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Vidal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pihl tries for a takedown but Vidal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pihl misses with a takedown attempt - Vidal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pihl looking to slow down the pace here.
Pihl has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vidal is trying to keep an underhook but Pihl manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pihl wants to advance to full mount but Vidal doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Vidal doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pihl is breathing heavily.
Vidal pushes Pihl off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vidal moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pihl prevents the takedown attempt.
Vidal blocks the elbow strike.
Vidal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pihl just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pihl dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vidal fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Vidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pihl looking to stall.
Pihl wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vidal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pihl backwards.
Pihl holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pihl receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Pihl trying to control the position but instead, Vidal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pihl into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
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.
Vidal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pihl fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Caleb Vidal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vidal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vidal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pihl stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vidal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pihl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vidal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pihl sprawls well. Pihl wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vidal gets slowly back to his feet.
Pihl lands with a nice body kick.
Vidal scores with a one two! Pihl had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vidal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pihl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidal darts in and clinches Pihl up against the cage.
Pihl throws a punch but it's blocked by Vidal.
Vidal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pihl backwards.
Nice body punch from Vidal.
Pihl is looking to control Vidal's arms but Vidal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pihl has his back to the cage.
Vidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vidal.
Vidal looks up at the clock and then as Pihl takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vidal smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vidal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pihl has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vidal is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pihl looks calm but he's in trouble here. Vidal gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pihl is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Vidal lets go of the hold and Pihl can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caleb Vidal!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshal Van Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
260 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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250 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adrian Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marshal Van Black!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison shoots in and drives through. Van Black sprawls well.
Van Black takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Black takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Marshal Van Black has been cut.
Van Black shoots in for a takedown but Morrison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morrison tries to clinch but Van Black is having none of it.
Morrison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Black avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Morrison is looking to clinch but Van Black is avoiding it.
Morrison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morrison takes the fight into the clinch.
Van Black tries to circle away but Morrison has him pinned against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Morrison.
Morrison is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Morrison scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Morrison to work.
Morrison with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Black's defenses.
Morrison prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morrison connects with a knee to the head.
Van Black looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Black wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morrison landing knees to the body.
Morrison lands an elbow just above Van Black 's eye.
That has opened up Marshal Van Black's cut even more.
Morrison content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Morrison.
Morrison scores a nice knee to the body.
Morrison lands an elbow that stopped Van Black in his tracks for a moment.
Morrison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Morrison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Black backwards.
The cut above Marshal Van Black's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Morrison working Van Black over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morrison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morrison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Black's defenses.
Knees to the body from Morrison.
Van Black takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Black is trying to drag Morrison to the mat but Morrison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Adrian Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshal Van Black.
Morrison is pushing Van Black up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Morrison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Morrison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Morrison.
Marshal Van Black's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Knees to the body from Morrison.
Morrison scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marshal Van Black's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adrian Morrison!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Palek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palek's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Notorious B.I.G - Ready to die. Raven comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bleed it Out by Linkin Park kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
203 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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212 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Palek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Raven!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palek keeps the fight on the outside.
Palek has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raven stops a takedown attempt from Palek.
Raven taking a breather.
Palek has Raven pressed against the cage, preventing Raven from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Raven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Palek, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Raven.
Raven prevents the takedown attempt.
Raven stalling in the clinch but Palek improves position.
Palek tightens his grip and picks Raven up, before dumping him to the ground. Raven manages to land in guard.
Raven lands a decent shot there.
Palek throws and elbow that misses. Raven uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Palek's guard. Nice move by Raven!
Raven is fighting to break Palek's control of his arms but Palek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Raven throws a big right hand that misses.
Raven working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven trying to control but Palek is working from the bottom.
Palek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Raven closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Raven tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Raven has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Raven thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Raven throwing strikes but Palek manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Palek in side control lands a decent elbow.
Palek fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palek creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Raven sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Raven sneaks back into half guard.
Palek thows a huge punch but Raven dodges it nicely.
Raven works his way to full guard. Good work.
Raven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palek wants to control from the top but Raven keeps moving.
Palek throwing strikes from guard but Raven blocks nicely.
Palek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Palek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Palek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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.
Raven wants to stand but Palek is controlling the position.
Palek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raven has his foot on Palek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Palek works his way back into a safe position though.
Palek stands up from Raven's guard - Palek perhaps looking for a knockout.
Palek misses with a takedown
and Raven counters with a shoot takedown. Palek fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Palek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palek is breathing heavily.
Palek keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
Raven throwing strikes but missing.
Palek trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Raven 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.
Raven is looking to clinch.
Raven tries to clinch but Palek moves away
and Palek counters with a shoot takedown. Raven fights it but they end up in guard.
Raven is trying to keep Palek in close.
Palek wants to control from the top but Raven keeps moving.
Palek throws a strike but Raven rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Palek keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
Palek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raven on the ground.
Palek managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palek is keeping the position for now.
Raven lands a couple of digs.
Raven wants to control from the top but Palek keeps moving.
Raven looking to sit in guard and control but Palek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Raven escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Palek trying to control the position from guard on top but Raven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palek working some strikes from top position.
Palek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palek looking to sit in guard and control but Raven gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Palek keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raven wants to control from the top but Palek keeps moving.
Raven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Raven has gone for a leg lock! Palek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Raven's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raven is looking for a triangle but Palek pushes his legs off easily.
Palek stands up over Raven, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palek defends it easily.
Raven is breathing heavily.
Palek works over Raven with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Palek dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Palek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Raven's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Raven doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Palek throws a big right hand that misses.
Palek postures up.
Palek trying to control but Raven is working from the bottom.
Palek throwing strikes but missing.
Palek has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Raven is proving hard to escape from.
Palek throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Raven throws an overhand right that lands on Palek's shoulder, as Palek tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Raven. No joy for Palek on that attempt.
Raven rushes Palek and presses him up against the cage.
Raven gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Palek.
Raven lands with a short shot to the head.
Palek is working for takedown but Raven is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Palek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raven has Palek pressed against the cage.
Palek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Raven gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Raven slows down the pace here.
Palek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raven avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Raven is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Palek is defending well for now.
Palek managing to block the knees to the body from Raven.
Raven prevents Palek from breaking the clinch.
Raven stalls.
Raven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven tries to close the distance and clinch but Palek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palek misses with a takedown
and Raven counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raven closes the distance but Palek moves to the side
and Palek counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Palek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Raven's head.
Raven moves into full guard.
Raven is looking to stand up but Palek isn't so interested in that idea.
Raven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palek defends it easily.
Raven is trying to keep Palek in close.
Palek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Raven's head.
Raven working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palek.
Palek throws and elbow that misses. Raven uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Palek's guard. Nice move by Raven!
Raven postures up in Palek's guard and throws a big left but Palek blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Palek is pulling down on Raven's head. It's preventing any offense from Raven, at least for the moment.
Raven is looking to work some ground and pound but Palek has wrist control.
Raven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raven trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Palek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Palek tries to get out of the position.
Raven drops back, looking for a kneebar! Palek looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Palek looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Palek!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adam Palek.
I think Palek 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Palek!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kieron King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matias Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by Men at Work - Land Down Under. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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19
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kieron King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matias Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King has Miranda up against the cage in a clinch.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miranda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miranda is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Miranda tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Miranda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miranda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
King lands a body punch.
King has Miranda pressed against the cage, preventing Miranda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miranda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miranda clinches but King breaks the clinch
and King counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if King 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.
King prevents Miranda from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. King connects with a nice short shot to Miranda's temple.
Miranda wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is looking to stall here but Miranda recovers full guard.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.
Miranda keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Miranda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
King trying to control but Miranda is working from the bottom.
King slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
King trying to control but Miranda is working from the bottom.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miranda keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miranda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and King counters with a two punch combo.
Miranda does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Miranda tries to clinch up
and King counters by moving into the clinch.
Miranda tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.
Miranda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King keeps control of Miranda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miranda is pressed up against the cage. King has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miranda down to the mat. Miranda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieron King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miranda darts in trying to clinch
and King counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Miranda!
King trying to control but Miranda is having none of it.
Miranda wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
King sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
King lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda really wants to buck King off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King looking to ground and pound but Miranda is blocking nicely.
King trying to control but Miranda is having none of it.
Miranda is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Miranda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Miranda looks gassed!
King with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieron King 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.
King shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miranda is trying to defend but King finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Miranda manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Miranda wants to clinch but King slips to the side
and King counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
King stops Miranda from getting back to his feet.
King with the ground and pound but Miranda uses the opportunity to regain guard.
King prevents Miranda from getting back to his feet.
King works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miranda is not content to let King control the position.
King takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Miranda is trying to stand back up but King is controlling him
King seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miranda is trying to stand back up but King is controlling him
Miranda is not content to let King control the position.
Miranda pushes King off looking to stand but King dives back in and keeps control.
King is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
King throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
King looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Miranda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Miranda is trying to stand.
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.
King seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miranda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from King.
Miranda is trying to stand back up but King is controlling him
King controlling the action here.
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miranda defends it well.
Miranda looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda is trying to defend against the ground and pound but King scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miranda pushes King off looking to stand but King dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
King stalks Miranda and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miranda's face. Miranda staggers backwards, shaken.
King shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Miranda is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King landing strikes from the mount.
King goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Miranda turns into him and now he's in King's guard.
Miranda stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Miranda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
King bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Miranda is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but King has just dragged him back down to the mat.
King wants to control but Miranda is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieron King 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!
Miranda wants to clinch
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Miranda.
King moves into the clinch successfully.
King tries to pull guard but Miranda won't allow it.
Miranda tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Miranda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miranda is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
Miranda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miranda tries to clinch
and King counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by King.
Miranda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miranda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King circles away from the clinch attempt
and King counters with a single leg into guard. Miranda didn't expect that.
Miranda wants to stand up but King is controlling him.
King has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King wants to control from the top but Miranda keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Miranda, up you get!
Miranda closes the distance but King moves to the side
and King counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Miranda blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
King stops Miranda from getting back to his feet.
King tries to pass to full mount but Miranda defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda is trying to stand back up but King is controlling him
King seems to be working for a kimura but Miranda defends the submission attempt.
Miranda pushes King off looking to stand but King dives back in and keeps control.
King looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miranda stuffs the takedown.
Miranda wants to clinch but King slips to the side
and King counters with a single leg into guard. Miranda didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
King wants to pass the guard but Miranda is keeping the position.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miranda can do to turn this around?
King is working Miranda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Miranda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
King looking to pass the guard.
King postures up in Miranda's guard and throws a big left but Miranda blocks it.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kieron King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kieron King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
King prevents Miranda from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
King moves into the clinch.
Miranda tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
Miranda wants to break free but King has control.
Miranda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
Miranda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
King is working for takedown but Miranda is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieron King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miranda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King moves into the clinch successfully.
King working hard to break the clinch.
Miranda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matias Miranda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kieron King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieron King!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devante Mackins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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18
280 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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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, Mike Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devante Mackins!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a jab when Mackins was well out of range.
Miller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mackins.
Miller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller swings for the body but Mackins moves out of range.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Mackins ducks down to avoid it.
Mackins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mackins throws a head kick that half lands.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mackins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller takes a swing at Mackins's ribcage but misses.
Mackins looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Mackins thuds his shin into the meat of Miller's side.
Mackins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mackins misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mackins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mackins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mackins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Mackins.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Mackins throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Mackins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miller lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Devante Mackins has been cut.
Mackins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
Miller misses with a looping right.
Mackins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mackins defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mackins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mackins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mackins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mackins is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mackins's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller lands a left hand.
Mackins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller dodges an elbow strike from Mackins.
Miller keeps control of Mackins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mackins wants to break free but Miller has control.
Miller keeps control of Mackins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller clinches up against the cage.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mackins counters with a two punch combo.
Mackins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mackins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.
A punch lands to the side of Miller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mackins circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mackins circles away quickly and effectively.
Mackins throws a head kick that half lands.
Mackins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mackins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mackins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller throws a right hand that Mackins ducks under and follows up with a left that Mackins also avoids with ease.
Mackins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mackins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mackins.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Mackins pushes him off.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Miller throws a series of punches but Mackins moves out of range.
Miller clobbers Mackins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mike Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mackins lands with a nice combination. Miller backs away looking to recover.
Mackins swinging wildly here.
Mackins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a jab to the head.
Miller throws a hook but Mackins blocks it.
Miller thuds his right hand into Mackins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mackins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mackins's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mackins duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mackins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mackins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Mackins throws a head kick that misses.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Mackins is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mackins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mackins is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mackins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Mackins moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devante Mackins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devante Mackins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mackins moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Mackins slips a jab from Miller.
A head kick misses from Mackins.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller moves forwards but Mackins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miller misses with a body punch
and Mackins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller tries to clinch up but Mackins circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mackins.
Mackins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Miller scores with a four punch combination!
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mackins. Mackins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Mackins does no damage.
Mackins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Mackins is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mackins throws a combination that misses
and Miller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to clinch up but Mackins circles away and keeps his distance.
Mackins swinging wildly here.
Miller tries to bum rush Mackins with a series of wild strikes but Mackins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mackins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mackins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Miller finds it's way through Mackins's defenses.
Devante Mackins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mackins.
Mackins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Miller lands with a cross.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mackins counters with a one-two to the body.
Mackins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mackins.
Mackins misses with the combination.
Mackins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mackins slips under a jab from Miller.
Mackins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mackins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Miller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Miller's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Miller duly obliges.
Mackins staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller breaks the clinch.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mackins manages to avoid it.
Miller tries to bum rush Mackins with a series of wild strikes but Mackins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mackins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mackins, right into the meat.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mackins.
Mackins misses with a double jab.
Mackins looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Mackins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mackins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mackins.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Mackins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Mackins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
Miller misses with a hook. Mackins ducked under it nicely.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
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.
A lazy left from Mackins finds it's target.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mackins.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mackins lands with a shot to the body.
Mackins looks to land a combination. Miller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mackins misses with a two punch combination.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mackins connects with a solid leg kick.
Mike Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller lands a jab-cross combination.
Mackins thuds a left hand into Miller's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller scores with a jab to the head.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller has managed to clinch.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Devante Mackins's cut.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller throws a right hand that Mackins ducks under and follows up with a left that Mackins also avoids with ease.
Mackins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miller misses with a combination
and Mackins counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at Mackins to acknowledge the strikes.
Mackins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Mackins ducks down to avoid it.
Mackins cracks Miller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miller connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Mackins.
Miller misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mackins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Miller misses.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Mackins slips the punch.
Miller gets a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Mackins defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Mackins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mackins.
Mackins works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination.
Mackins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mackins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mackins backs up against the cage.
Mackins slips a straight right by Miller.
Mackins lands a jab-cross combination.
Miller connects with a jab.
Mackins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mackins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller cracks a nice hook into Mackins's ribs.
Miller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mackins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jab by Miller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller cracks Mackins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miller misses with the combination.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mackins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mackins lands a lovely overhand right.
Mackins is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mackins counters with a left and a right that stings Miller.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mackins slips a straight right by Miller.
Mackins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Mackins's shoulder, as Mackins tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackins tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Mackins tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mackins on the side of the head.
Miller throws a jab when Mackins was well out of range.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mackins misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Mackins does no damage.
Miller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mackins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mackins lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mackins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Mackins counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at Mackins to acknowledge the strikes.
Mackins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller stalks Mackins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mackins's face. Mackins staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller connects with a jab.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Mackins misses with a combination
and Miller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mackins swinging wildly here.
Mackins avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller forces Mackins back against the cage and clinches.
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mackins looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Mackins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mackins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miller throws a body punch but Mackins moves out of range.
A combination from Mackins does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Mackins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miller 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Miller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Whior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anacleto Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whior comes to the cage accompanied by Haka. Diaz has chosen Anasasis (Xenophontis) - Parkway Drive as his entrance music. The key to victory for Junior Whior has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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250 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Whior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anacleto Diaz!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whior shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Whior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Whior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Whior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whior thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whior is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Whior counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Diaz's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whior postures up.
Whior with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whior wants to stand but Diaz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Whior got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whior has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Whior thows a big elbow that misses.
Whior wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Whior is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Diaz.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz 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.
Diaz looks gassed!
Whior works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Whior gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has his foot on Whior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whior works his way back into a safe position though.
Whior wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Whior gets to his feet - Diaz follows without any prompting.
Whior tries to clinch up.
Whior lands a left and a right that send Diaz crashing to the mat, dazed. Whior thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Diaz is rocked!
It looks like Anacleto Diaz has been cut.
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!
Whior closes the distance looking for a takedown. Whior picks Diaz up and slams him brutally to the floor. Diaz is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Junior Whior!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Britantica Cadman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Pepper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Britantica Cadman!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Cadman.
Cadman shoots in and drives through. Pepper sprawls well.
Pepper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cadman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cadman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cadman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cadman slips a straight right by Pepper.
Cadman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Pepper misses.
Cadman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Britantica Cadman has been cut.
Cadman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pepper misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Pepper. That snapped Cadman's head back.
Pepper throws a nice looking combination but Cadman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cadman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pepper but Pepper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Floyd Pepper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Britantica Cadman.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pepper, as that shot connected.
Cadman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pepper throws out the jab.
Cadman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pepper.
Pepper connects with a jab.
Pepper throws a nice looking combination but Cadman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pepper. Cadman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pepper connects with a single shot there.
Pepper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pepper cracks Cadman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cadman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pepper circles away.
A big right from Pepper misses.
Pepper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cadman ducks under a wild hook from Pepper.
Pepper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cadman circles away quickly and effectively.
Cadman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pepper throws a right and a left that Cadman avoids nicely.
Cadman shoots in but Pepper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pepper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cadman moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper misses the jab.
Floyd Pepper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pepper connects with a looping right hand.
Some wild striking there from Pepper.
Pepper throws a shot from downtown. Cadman moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Pepper misses.
Pepper scores with a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cadman.
Cadman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pepper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cadman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pepper throws a series of punches but Cadman moves out of range.
Cadman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cadman has a takedown stuffed.
Pepper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cadman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pepper circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pepper looks to score with a jab to the body but Cadman is just out of range.
Cadman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pepper.
Pepper looks to score with a jab to the body but Cadman is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Pepper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Britantica Cadman's cut.
That's time! Pepper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pepper throws a hook to the side of Cadman's head but Cadman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cadman closes the distance and clinches up with Pepper, looking for a takedown. Cadman pushes Pepper against the cage but Pepper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cadman fails with a takedown attempt.
Pepper thuds his right hand into Cadman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cadman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pepper but Pepper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Floyd Pepper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Britantica Cadman.
A combination from Pepper does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper misses with an uppercut.
Pepper lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pepper.
Pepper misses with a straight right.
Cadman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pepper misses with a wild combination.
Pepper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pepper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pepper misses with a straight left.
Pepper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cadman moves away.
Pepper throws a good cross that connects.
Cadman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pepper pinned against the cage. Pepper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pepper throws a shot to the body.
Pepper misses with a series of wild punches.
Cadman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pepper.
Pepper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cadman was well out of range. Poor timing from Pepper.
Nice sprawl there from Pepper as Cadman shoots in.
Cadman avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pepper but Pepper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cadman shoots in for a takedown but Pepper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A cross from Pepper lands.
Pepper misses with the combination.
Cadman ducks under a wild hook from Pepper.
Pepper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cadman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Floyd Pepper is winning the standup battle so far.
Cadman defending well as Pepper loads up on a big left hand.
Pepper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper looks to land a combination but Cadman avoids it well.
Pepper lands a right hook to the body.
Pepper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pepper tests Cadman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Pepper.
Floyd Pepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cadman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pepper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pepper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cadman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pepper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Pepper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Britantica Cadman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pepper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cadman's head backwards.
Pepper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cadman's head.
A punch combination from Pepper misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pepper. Cadman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pepper connects with a jab.
Pepper misses with a two punch combination.
Pepper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cadman can do to turn this around?
Pepper misses with a series of wild punches.
Pepper throws a body punch but Cadman moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper misses with a double jab.
Pepper misses with a looping left.
Cadman slips a jab from Pepper.
Pepper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cadman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pepper scores with a hook.
Pepper misses with an uppercut. Cadman saw that one coming.
Cadman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pepper throws a right and a left that Cadman avoids nicely.
Cadman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pepper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pepper scores with a shot to the body.
Cadman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pepper was covering up waiting for the punch and Cadman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cadman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pepper looking for a sweep. Not yet Pepper, not yet.
Pepper throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cadman wants to pass the guard but Pepper is keeping the position.
Cadman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pepper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pepper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cadman is aware though and is defending well.
Cadman stopping the sweep attempt from Pepper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cadman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cadman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cadman has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pepper to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cadman is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pepper pulls down on the head and he's put Cadman to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Floyd Pepper!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Dean!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Benoit's guard.
Dean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dean throws a big right hand that misses.
Benoit trying to keep a closed guard but Dean is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benoit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dean slips under a jab.
Benoit scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dean takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Benoit scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Jimmy Dean has been cut.
Dean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benoit connects with a stiff jab that staggers Dean - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Benoit!
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