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DFC 9: Willow Vs. Bentner PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houston comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes the Pain. Roberts has chosen Biggie Smalls - Kick In The Door as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts moves into the clinch.
Roberts misses with a knee strike.
Roberts lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Roberts is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Roberts.
Houston wants to get back to striking at distance but Roberts won't allow it.
Houston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
Roberts lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Roberts.
Roberts tries to land knees in the clinch but Houston avoids the damage to the body.
Roberts landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Houston is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houston tries to circle away but Roberts has him pinned against the cage.
Roberts landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Houston avoids it.
Roberts unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Roberts working Houston over with knees to the body.
Roberts missing with knees to the body.
Roberts unloads a knee to the mid-section. Houston lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Houston avoiding damage as Roberts throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Roberts obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston takes a knee to the side of the body.
Roberts connects with a knee to the head.
Roberts lands a damaging elbow.
Roberts has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Houston takes a knee to the side of the body.
Roberts crunches a lovely knee into Houston's ribcage.
Roberts lands a knee to the body.
Roberts lands a nice knee to the body.
Roberts landing knees to the body.
Roberts putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Houston in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Roberts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Houston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Houston takes an elbow to the temple.
Roberts trying to land knees to the body.
Roberts lands a good knee to the midsection. Houston won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston misses with a body punch.
Roberts prevents a body shot from Houston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston takes an elbow to the forehead.
Houston is trying to break the clinch but Roberts has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Roberts.
Roberts lands a knee to the body.
Houston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roberts is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Houston.
Houston takes a knee right on the jaw!
Houston avoiding damage as Roberts throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Houston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roberts throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Houston managing to block the knees to the body from Roberts.
Houston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Houston is trying to break free.
Houston has had enough of the clinch but Roberts keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts lands an elbow that stopped Houston in his tracks for a moment.
Roberts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Houston avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Houston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Houston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Houston swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range.
Houston misses with a wild body shot.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Houston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roberts wants to clinch.
Roberts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Houston misses with the combination.
Houston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Houston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts wants to clinch up but Houston keeps it at a distance.
Roberts wants to clinch
and Houston counters with a left and a right that stings Roberts.
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberts.
Roberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houston.
Roberts takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Roberts dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Roberts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roberts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Houston.
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Roberts finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Houston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roberts counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Houston is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Roberts tries to clinch but Houston moves out of range.
Houston keeps the fight on the outside.
Houston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Houston throws a sloppy body shot
letting Roberts counter with a right hand.
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston keeps the fight on the outside.
Roberts wants to clinch.
Houston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Houston looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Roberts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roberts moves in looking to clinch but Houston pushes him off.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houston.
Houston tries to keep at a distance but Roberts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roberts using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roberts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Houston is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roberts.
Roberts lands a nice elbow.
Roberts unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Roberts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roberts working Houston over with knees to the body.
Roberts scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts working Houston over with knees to the body.
Roberts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roberts lands a damaging elbow.
Roberts lands a knee to the body.
Roberts putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Houston in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Roberts lands a nice knee to the body.
Houston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Houston is trying to break the clinch but Roberts has him pressed against the cage.
Roberts tries to land knees in the clinch but Houston avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Houston dodges an elbow strike from Roberts.
Houston has had enough of the clinch but Roberts keeps him there for the moment.
Roberts keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Houston's efforts to push away.
Roberts putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Houston in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Houston tries to throw a body punch but Roberts avoids it by throwing Houston back against the cage.
Josh Roberts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Houston tries to work over Roberts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Houston avoids it.
Roberts trying to land knees to the body.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Houston avoids it.
Houston working hard to break the clinch.
Roberts lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Houston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Roberts lands a damaging elbow.
Roberts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Houston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Houston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Houston is trying to break free.
Roberts prevents a body shot from Houston.
Houston blocks an elbow strike from Roberts.
Houston digs a right hand into Roberts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roberts's gas tank.
Roberts lands an elbow inside.
Houston avoiding damage as Roberts throws knees to the body.
Roberts keeps control of Houston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roberts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Houston.
Houston is trying to push Roberts away but Roberts has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Houston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Houston tries to circle away but Roberts has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houston takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Houston lands a head shot.
Houston throws a series of punches but Roberts moves out of range.
Houston throws a right hand that Roberts ducks under and follows up with a left that Roberts also avoids with ease.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Roberts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Houston, pushing him back against the cage.
Roberts using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roberts landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Roberts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roberts landing knees to the body.
Roberts unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Roberts with a knee to the head.
Roberts missing with knees to the body.
Roberts landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Houston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Houston lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts connects with a knee to the head.
Roberts trying to land knees to the body.
Roberts creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Houston breaks the clinch.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Houston.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Houston circles away.
Houston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roberts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Houston misses with a double jab.
Houston throws a hook but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberts clinches up with Houston and pushes him back against the cage.
Houston is trying to break the clinch but Roberts has him pressed against the cage.
Houston tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberts avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts lands a nice knee to the body.
Houston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roberts is keeping busy.
Roberts is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Houston takes an elbow to the forehead.
Houston manages to break the clinch.
Houston is looking to wear down Roberts with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Roberts tries to clinch up.
Houston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Houston looks to land a left hand but Roberts moved out of range nicely.
Roberts is looking to clinch.
Roberts closes the distance and pushes Houston back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roberts using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a knee strike.
Houston tries to break the clinch but Roberts is controlling the position.
Roberts connects with a nasty looking knee right to Houston's face.
Roberts crunches a lovely knee into Houston's ribcage.
Houston managing to block the knees to the body from Roberts.
Houston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Houston.
Roberts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roberts creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Houston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roberts crunches a lovely knee into Houston's ribcage.
Houston breaks the clinch.
Houston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Houston misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to clinch.
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mike Houston is winning the standup battle so far.
Houston moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Houston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Houston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roberts counters with a nice low kick that buckles Houston's knee momentarily.
Mike Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Houston.
Roberts tries to clinch but Houston moves away
and Houston counters with a straight right hand.
Mike Houston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Houston misses with a jab to the body
and Roberts counters with a flying knee. Nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roberts staying out of range there.
Roberts fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Roberts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roberts winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Roberts!
An intense looking Josh Roberts took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thanks to my fans for their support tonight, my team and of course thankyou God for giving me the strength to be the baddest guy in this weight division!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heinz Hadez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Tiberun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heinz Hadez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathan Tiberun!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hadez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hadez tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiberun will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tiberun misses with an uppercut. Hadez saw that one coming.
Tiberun connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Heinz Hadez has been cut.
Hadez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Build Up Crossfit in the buildup to the fight.
Tiberun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hadez.
Tiberun throws a leg kick which misses Hadez's front leg but catches the back leg as Hadez tries to avoid it.
Hadez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hadez slips under a jab.
Hadez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tiberun. That's going to slow Hadez down.
Tiberun throws a shot from downtown. Hadez moves away and avoids it.
Hadez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tiberun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tiberun has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tiberun looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tiberun is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiberun winds up and cracks Hadez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tiberun lands strikes from half guard.
Tiberun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tiberun is trying to control the action in half guard but Hadez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tiberun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiberun is looking for a kimura but Hadez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tiberun to get the leverage.
Tiberun is trying for a kimura here. Hadez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tiberun wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathan Tiberun!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baldo Beneventi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beneventi has chosen Marilyn Manson - The Fight Song as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Baldo Beneventi enters the cage!
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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, Bobby Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Baldo Beneventi!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks throws a series of punches but Beneventi avoids them all with ease.
Brooks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beneventi manages to avoid it.
Beneventi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brooks.
Beneventi shoots in and gets a takedown into Brooks's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brooks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beneventi trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks keeping full guard, as Beneventi tries to pass.
Beneventi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Beneventi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brooks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beneventi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beneventi wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Beneventi looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brooks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brooks throws a series of punches but Beneventi moves out of range.
Beneventi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brooks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks throws a right hand that Beneventi ducks under and follows up with a left that Beneventi also avoids with ease.
Beneventi slips a jab from Brooks.
Bobby Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneventi misses with a wild combination.
Brooks looks to land a combination but Beneventi avoids it well.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Brooks tries to bum rush Beneventi with a series of wild strikes but Beneventi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beneventi misses with a wild combination.
Beneventi gets a takedown into half guard.
Beneventi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Brooks reverses the position - he's now on top in Beneventi's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beneventi is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beneventi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beneventi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beneventi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Beneventi works to advance to full mount. Brooks defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beneventi is landing with some decent strikes but Brooks is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Beneventi controlling from mount.
Beneventi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beneventi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Beneventi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beneventi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brooks because Beneventi loaded up on that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beneventi thowing shots but they're missing.
Beneventi working for a guillotine from mount but Brooks is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baldo Beneventi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Beneventi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brooks keeping full guard, as Beneventi tries to pass.
Beneventi trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Beneventi has gone for a leg lock! Brooks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beneventi's guard.
Beneventi trying to control the position.
Beneventi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beneventi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Baldo Beneventi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beneventi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Brooks has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Brooks!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beneventi is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beneventi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beneventi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beneventi trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Beneventi wants to pass the guard but Brooks is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beneventi seems to be looking for submissions.
Beneventi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brooks!
Beneventi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Beneventi controlling the pace for now.
Beneventi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brooks is surviving well by controlling Beneventi's body position as best he can.
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!
Beneventi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brooks because Beneventi loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beneventi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Beneventi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brooks is looking to escape.
Brooks blocking the ground and pound.
Beneventi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Brooks holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Beneventi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beneventi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Poor strikes thrown by Beneventi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Beneventi punching from mount but Brooks doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Beneventi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Beneventi dominating with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beneventi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brooks has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beneventi controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baldo Beneventi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brooks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Beneventi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Beneventi advances to half guard.
Beneventi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beneventi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brooks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beneventi works his way into full mount!
Beneventi tries to control but Brooks wriggling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beneventi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beneventi wants to control the pace but Brooks is squirming around nicely.
Beneventi misses with a head shot.
Beneventi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brooks hang on?
Beneventi has hold of Brooks's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brooks manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Beneventi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Beneventi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brooks is looking to escape.
Beneventi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Brooks to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brooks shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beneventi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Beneventi tries to control but Brooks wriggling away.
Beneventi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beneventi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brooks is surviving well by controlling Beneventi's body position as best he can.
Beneventi content just to control the position here.
Beneventi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beneventi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Beneventi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Beneventi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beneventi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Beneventi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beneventi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Beneventi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brooks is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baldo Beneventi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beneventi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baldo Beneventi!
Baldo Beneventi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crisanto Pitpitunge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forrest Griffin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Crisanto Pitpitunge's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Forrest Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crisanto Pitpitunge!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Pitpitunge shows good takedown defense.
Pitpitunge shoots in but no luck this time.
Griffin feints and then cracks Pitpitunge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pitpitunge down.
Griffin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pitpitunge sprawls well initially but Griffin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Griffin prevents Pitpitunge from improving his position.
Griffin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitpitunge is trying to escape the mount.
Griffin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Griffin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitpitunge flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Pitpitunge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitpitunge gets back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Griffin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pitpitunge is defending against the submission attempts here by Griffin.
Griffin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Griffin wants to work for an arm triangle but Pitpitunge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Griffin is looking to pass Pitpitunge's guard but actually Pitpitunge recovers to full guard.
Pitpitunge is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitpitunge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Griffin is trying to get back to full guard.
Pitpitunge trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin wants to control but Pitpitunge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pitpitunge is trying to control. Griffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitpitunge controlling the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pitpitunge gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pitpitunge wants to pass the guard but Griffin is defending well.
Griffin is looking to improve his position.
Pitpitunge blocks the strikes from Griffin.
Pitpitunge sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitpitunge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Griffin is holding on to half guard well.
Griffin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pitpitunge is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin is defending against the submission attempts here by Pitpitunge.
Pitpitunge wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Forrest Griffin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pitpitunge tries to sprawl but Griffin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Griffin trying to control from half guard but Pitpitunge is working away.
Pitpitunge tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.
Griffin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Forrest Griffin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Griffin tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Pitpitunge counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Griffin working for a triangle but Pitpitunge defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitpitunge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pitpitunge drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Griffin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pitpitunge has Griffin in his guard.
Pitpitunge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pitpitunge shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Pitpitunge shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Pitpitunge as Griffin shoots in.
Griffin shoots and misses
and Pitpitunge makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forrest Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pitpitunge moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin pulls guard effortlessly.
Pitpitunge gets to his feet - Griffin follows without any prompting.
Pitpitunge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pitpitunge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Griffin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Griffin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffin misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Griffin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitpitunge displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pitpitunge lands with a kick to the temple. Griffin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A right-left combo lands from Pitpitunge.
Pitpitunge rushes Griffin and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitpitunge drags the fight down to the ground.
Pitpitunge keeping full guard, as Griffin tries to pass.
Griffin won't allow Pitpitunge to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pitpitunge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crisanto Pitpitunge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.
Pitpitunge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Griffin is trying to force a seperation but Pitpitunge has the dominant position.
Griffin wants to break free but Pitpitunge has control.
Pitpitunge tries to pull guard but Griffin won't allow it.
Griffin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Griffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pitpitunge preventing the sweep.
Pitpitunge wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitpitunge looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Griffin is looking to stand up but Pitpitunge isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Griffin wants to clinch up but Pitpitunge keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Griffin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pitpitunge throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Griffin clinches up with Pitpitunge and pushes him back against the cage.
Pitpitunge is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitpitunge turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pitpitunge trying to control the position but Griffin is working away.
Pitpitunge cracks Griffin with a big elbow.
Griffin is looking for a sweep.
Griffin is working hard here to advance position.
Griffin regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitpitunge controlling the action here.
Griffin is refusing to be controlled, as Pitpitunge sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitpitunge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Crisanto Pitpitunge hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pitpitunge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forrest Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crisanto Pitpitunge.
Pitpitunge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Griffin avoids it really well and circles away.
Pitpitunge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Griffin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a leg kick but Pitpitunge sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Pitpitunge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Griffin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Griffin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Griffin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Griffin stopping the sweep attempt from Pitpitunge.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitpitunge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Forrest Griffin.
I think Griffin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Griffin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Eugene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Torres struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Rudy Eugene has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rudy Eugene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Torres!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Eugene.
Torres looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Eugene keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Torres takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Torres is rocked!
Torres drops his hands momentarily. Eugene doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Torres staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Torres doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rudy Eugene!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Kelvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boto Pollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jorge Kelvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boto Pollo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pollo has a takedown stuffed.
Pollo misses with a lunging right hand
and Kelvin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pollo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kelvin to the ground. Pollo is now in Kelvin's guard.
Pollo throwing strikes but missing.
Pollo pushing down on Kelvin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pollo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kelvin sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pollo works his way into full mount!
Pollo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pollo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollo thowing shots but they're missing.
Kelvin tries to hold on but Pollo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pollo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kelvin?
Pollo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pollo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kelvin is now in Pollo's guard. A big mistake from Pollo there, giving up the dominant position!
Pollo looking for a guillotine here but Kelvin defends easily.
Pollo pulls Kelvin in close to his closed guard and prevents Kelvin from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin wants to control from the top but Pollo keeps moving.
Pollo working for a triangle but Kelvin defends it easily.
Pollo managing to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pollo keeping full guard, as Kelvin tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollo working for a triangle but Kelvin defends it easily.
Pollo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kelvin's guard.
Pollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelvin is keeping the position for now.
Pollo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pollo is controlling him.
Kelvin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Boto Pollo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pollo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kelvin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kelvin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pollo avoids it really well and circles away.
Kelvin dives in for a single leg takedown but Pollo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kelvin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pollo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Kelvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pollo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pollo in particular looking to stall.
Pollo is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boto Pollo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kelvin gets caught napping as Pollo dives in and scores a takedown. Kelvin manages to retain guard.
Pollo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kelvin keeping moving, preventing Pollo from controlling successfully.
Pollo wants to pass the guard but Kelvin is keeping the position.
Pollo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kelvin being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Boto Pollo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pollo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pollo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pollo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollo advances nicely into full mount.
Pollo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kelvin is surviving well by controlling Pollo's body position as best he can.
Kelvin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kelvin tries to lock up and control but Pollo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pollo is working for a guillotine from mount but Kelvin frees his head quite easily.
Kelvin tries to lock up and control but Pollo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kelvin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pollo looking to secure an arm triangle but Kelvin defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pollo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kelvin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kelvin shrugs it off.
Pollo controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelvin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pollo controlling the position easily from mount.
Pollo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kelvin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin can't do much from the bottom here.
Pollo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pollo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pollo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pollo trying to control the action but Kelvin is working from the bottom.
Pollo tries for a kimura but Kelvin is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollo prevents Kelvin from escaping the position.
Pollo is trying to get an arm triangle but Kelvin is defending well.
Pollo advances to mount.
Pollo is landing with some decent strikes but Kelvin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pollo looking to secure an arm triangle but Kelvin defends it well.
Pollo trying to control but Kelvin is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boto Pollo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kelvin tries to clinch up
and Pollo counters with a single leg into guard. Kelvin didn't expect that.
Pollo is in close to Kelvin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kelvin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kelvin being controlled here, momentarily.
Pollo pushing down on Kelvin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pollo in particular looking to stall.
Pollo passes to side control.
Pollo trying to control the position but Kelvin is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kelvin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pollo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kelvin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pollo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boto Pollo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelvin keeps working.
Kelvin is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kelvin wants to stand up but Pollo is controlling the position.
Kelvin is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pollo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pollo 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.
Kelvin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pollo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollo wants to sweep but no luck.
Pollo looking for a guillotine here but Kelvin defends easily.
Pollo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kelvin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kelvin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kelvin wants to control from the top but Pollo keeps moving.
Pollo looking for a guillotine here but Kelvin defends easily.
Kelvin being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pollo is on top in guard.
Boto Pollo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pollo trying to control but Kelvin is working from the bottom.
Pollo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorge Kelvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Boto Pollo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pollo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boto Pollo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Cardenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brayden Hurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zachary Cardenas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brayden Hurst!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardenas is just out of range.
Cardenas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cardenas wants it to stay on the feet.
Cardenas clinches up with Hurst and pushes him back against the cage.
Cardenas lands with a left to the head.
Cardenas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cardenas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cardenas gets through Hurst's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Cardenas.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hurst has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cardenas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cardenas has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardenas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurst. Cardenas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cardenas misses with a few strikes there.
Hurst shoots in for a double leg but Cardenas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hurst tries for a takedown but Cardenas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zachary Cardenas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brayden Hurst.
Cardenas clinches up against the cage.
Cardenas manages to break the clinch.
Cardenas clinches with his opponent.
Cardenas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardenas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cardenas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hurst's efforts to push away.
Cardenas cracks Hurst with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cardenas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cardenas.
Cardenas digs a right hand underneath Hurst's ribcage. Hurst let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cardenas gets through Hurst's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cardenas breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cardenas gets a clinch.
Cardenas lands a hook that snaps the head of Hurst backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cardenas.
Hurst is rocked!
A short left from Cardenas.
Hurst is still on wobbly legs! Can Cardenas finish him?
Cardenas breaks the clinch.
Hurst shoots in but Cardenas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hurst looks winded!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Hurst got wobbled bad by a big combination! Cardenas presses forward with punches and knees until Hurst stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Hurst closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachary Cardenas!
An out of breath Zachary Cardenas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Bentner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ziggy Willow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentner comes to the cage accompanied by My Dick. Willow is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blitzkrieg Bop. Nick Bentner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Bentner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ziggy Willow!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willow lands a right hook to the body.
Willow scores with a hook to the body. Bentner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bentner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Willow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
You can see the frustration on Willow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bentner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Willow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bentner trying to control the position from guard on top but Willow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willow throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bentner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Willow's head.
Bentner is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willow is trying to control the position but Bentner postures up.
Willow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bentner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bentner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bentner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Willow looking to control.
Bentner stopping the sweep attempt from Willow.
Bentner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bentner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bentner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bentner stands up over Willow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentner scoring with some ground and pound.
Bentner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bentner wants to control from the top but Willow keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Willow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bentner trying to control the position from guard on top but Willow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bentner looking to sit in guard and control but Willow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Willow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Willow throwing strikes from guard but Bentner blocks nicely.
Willow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Willow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Willow postures up in Bentner's guard and throws a big left but Bentner blocks it.
Willow being controlled here momentarily.
Willow trying to control but Bentner is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willow won't allow Bentner to get back to his feet.
Bentner keeping moving, preventing Willow from controlling successfully.
Bentner controlling the position.
We've been informed that Willow has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We're going to have a standup here because Nick Bentner wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Willow clinches.
Willow misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Willow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bentner turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bentner manages to end up in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nick Bentner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Willow misses with an uppercut.
Willow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bentner shoots in looking for a takedown but Willow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bentner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bentner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bentner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Willow's waist but Willow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bentner off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Willow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bentner is defended easily by Willow.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Bentner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Willow as he connects with a hook.
Ziggy Willow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bentner with a poor takedown
and Willow counters with a three punch combo that has Bentner backing up. Bentner nods at Willow to acknowledge the strikes.
Willow explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bentner shoots in for a takedown but Willow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Willow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bentner slips a jab and a cross from Willow.
Bentner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Willow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bentner.
Willow stuffs the takedown.
Bentner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Willow scores with a nice right hand.
Willow lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willow lands a right hook to the body.
Willow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willow explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Willow throws a shot to the body.
Willow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Willow closes the distance and pushes Bentner back into the cage.
Willow throws a head punch that misses.
Bentner blocking some punches.
Willow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Willow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Willow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Willow tries to stall but Bentner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Willow lands an uppercut.
Bentner can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentner is working for takedown but Willow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Willow has a couple of punches blocked by Bentner.
Bentner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bentner has Willow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Willow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bentner blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Willow.
Willow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Willow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Willow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Willow lands a jab to the nose.
Willow scores with a jab to the body.
Ziggy Willow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Willow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bentner rather than just go for the knockout.
Willow lands with an overhand left.
Willow pushes Bentner up against the cage in a clinch.
Willow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bentners head.
Willow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bentner is keeping busy.
Willow controlling the action here for a moment.
Willow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bentner.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Willow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Willow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ziggy Willow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bentner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bentner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Willow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bentner tries to clinch up but Willow circles away and keeps his distance.
Bentner tries to clinch there but Willow circles away.
Willow has managed to clinch.
Willow prevents the takedown attempt.
Willow prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Bentner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bentner wants a takedown but no success here.
Bentner blocking some punches.
Willow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentner has Willow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Willow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Willow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Willow lands a hook that snaps the head of Bentner backwards.
Willow prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bentner prevents a body shot from Willow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Willow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Willow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Willow stalling in the clinch but Bentner improves position.
Willow breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Willow.
Willow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bentner doesn't seem bothered though.
Willow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Willow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bentner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bentner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Willow trying to pass the guard but Bentner defending well.
Willow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Willow jumps into side control!
Willow trying to control the position but Bentner is working away.
Bentner is looking for a sweep.
Willow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bentner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bentner taking a bit of punishment here - Willow scoring with strikes.
Bentner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willow working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Willow trying to control the action but Bentner is working from the bottom.
Willow tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Willow wants to control but Bentner is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bentner is trying to get back to his feet.
Willow postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ziggy Willow really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Willow moves into range and clinches up with Bentner.
Bentner wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Willow.
Bentner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bentner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Willow misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Willow.
Willow breaks the clinch.
Bentner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Willow. That's going to slow Bentner down.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bentner shoots for a takedown but Willow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Bentner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bentner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bentner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Willow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Willow.
Decent striking displayed by Willow there.
Willow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Willow moves into the clinch successfully.
Willow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Willow scores with a shoulder strike.
Bentner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bentner turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willow manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Willow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Willow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bentner keeps working.
Willow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bentner defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willow seems to be looking for submissions.
Willow wants to free his trapped foot but Bentner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bentner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bentner trying to hold on to Willow's head to control him but Willow postures up.
Willow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bentner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ziggy Willow has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Willow passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bentner!
Willow lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Willow punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willow thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bentner manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Bentner, under a barage of strikes from Willow.
Bentner keeping control of the position.
Willow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bentner is in trouble now - Willow has advanced to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bentner regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ziggy Willow dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Willow clobbers Bentner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Willow throws an overhand right that lands on Bentner's shoulder, as Bentner tries to avoid the shot.
Willow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bentner shoots in looking for a takedown. Willow tries to sprawl out of it but Bentner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Willow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bentner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Willow. Willow obviously looking to wear him down.
Bentner checks a leg kick.
Willow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bentner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Willow avoids it really well and circles away.
Willow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willow throws a hook but Bentner blocks it.
Willow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Willow lands with a straight right. Bentner didn't see that one coming.
Willow stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Bentner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bentner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Willow tries to sprawl but Bentner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Willow flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Willow wants to control but Bentner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bentner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bentner prevents Willow from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willow gets full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bentner trying to move into half guard but instead Willow has managed to sweep!
Willow trying to control the position from guard on top but Bentner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bentner throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Willow trying to control the position from guard on top but Bentner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bentner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bentner tries to get out of the position.
Willow throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentner working a defensive guard but Willow passes into half guard.
Bentner is trying to control but can't.
Bentner is trying to stand back up but Willow is controlling him
Willow is keen to just control but Bentner is a slippery customer.
Ziggy Willow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Willow stalling.
Willow is keen to just control but Bentner is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ziggy Willow.
Willow cracks Bentner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nick Bentner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good standup being displayed there by Willow as he connects with a hook.
Bentner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bentner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Willow scores with a jab to the head.
Bentner shoots in but Willow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Willow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bentner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bentner at a distance.
Willow lands a jab to the head.
Willow lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ziggy Willow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Willow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ziggy Willow! Ziggy Willow retains his welterweight title!
Ziggy Willow seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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