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QFC Tournament 521 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devlin's entrance music is Encore. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tanner Devlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leo Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devlin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roberts checks it well.
Devlin moves out of range of the body kick from Roberts.
Devlin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Devlin scores with a head kick. Roberts tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Devlin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Devlin moves into the clinch.
Devlin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roberts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Devlin blocks an uppercut.
Roberts throws an elbow that misses.
Devlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Devlin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Devlin takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin manages to break the clinch.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
Devlin dips to his left and cracks Roberts with an uppercut!
Roberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Devlin misses with a two punch combination.
Devlin jabs Roberts right on the nose. Roberts blinks but takes it well.
Roberts scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Roberts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Devlin is looking to slow Roberts down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Devlin misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts thuds his shin into the meat of Devlin's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a combination
and Devlin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Roberts is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Devlin clinches up against the cage.
Devlin avoids the elbow strike from Roberts, against the cage.
Devlin breaks from the clinch.
Devlin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Devlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Devlin throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roberts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Roberts has Devlin up against the cage in a clinch.
Devlin manages to break the clinch.
Devlin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roberts is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Roberts misses with a low kick.
Devlin avoids the body shot from Roberts.
Devlin lands a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Roberts. Those never looked like landing.
Devlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Devlin checks a leg kick nicely.
Devlin pushes Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Devlin lands a nice elbow.
Roberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Devlin slips a jab and a cross from Roberts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devlin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roberts clinches 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!
Devlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Devlin pushes Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Devlin scores with a shoulder strike.
Roberts takes an elbow to the temple.
Devlin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Devlin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roberts avoiding damage as Devlin throws knees to the body.
Roberts manages to break the clinch.
Roberts pushes Devlin up against the cage in a clinch.
Roberts throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Devlin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Devlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roberts works over Devlin's head and body with a nice combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roberts!
Devlin throws a series of punches but Roberts avoids them all with ease.
As Devlin backs off Roberts throws a huge counter combo but Devlin manages to avoid it all.
Devlin closes the distance and pushes Roberts back into the cage.
Devlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tanner Devlin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Roberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roberts clinches up against the cage.
Devlin throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts prevents a body shot from Devlin.
Devlin breaks from the clinch.
Devlin throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin throws the kick towards the body but Roberts avoids it.
Devlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Devlin wants to slow Roberts down by chopping away at his legs.
Devlin tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Devlin blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Roberts stalks Devlin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Devlin's face. Devlin staggers backwards, shaken.
Roberts misses with a double jab.
Devlin misses with a combination
and Roberts counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice inside leg kick there by Devlin. That's going to slow Roberts down.
Roberts keeps Devlin at a distance using the push kick.
Roberts instigates a clinch.
Devlin blocks an elbow strike from Roberts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Devlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Devlin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roberts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Devlin avoids the head kick by Roberts.
Devlin moves into the clinch.
Roberts is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Devlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Roberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Devlin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roberts.
Devlin throws a series of strikes that have Roberts backpedaling.
Devlin fails to land with a series of punches.
Roberts is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Devlin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin moves away from the strike by Roberts.
Roberts scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick and Devlin moves out of range easily.
As Roberts looks to move away, Devlin throws a big counter combo bu Roberts just gets out of the way.
Roberts tries to bum rush Devlin with a series of wild strikes but Devlin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roberts darts in and clinches Devlin up against the cage.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Devlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Devlin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberts clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts manages to break the clinch.
Devlin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roberts.
Devlin clinches up against the cage.
Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner Devlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roberts darts in and clinches Devlin up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Devlin.
Devlin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Devlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Devlin lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Roberts closes the distance and pushes Devlin back into the cage.
Devlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Devlin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Devlin closes the distance and pushes Roberts back into the cage.
Devlin misses with a body punch.
Roberts manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Roberts.
Devlin misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Devlin.
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Devlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.
Devlin rushes Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin takes a shot to the head.
Devlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roberts slips a jab and a cross from Devlin.
Devlin moves into the clinch.
Roberts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Devlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Devlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roberts lands a jab to the nose.
Devlin wants to slow Roberts down by chopping away at his legs.
Roberts throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devlin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roberts.
Devlin pushes Roberts away with a front kick.
Roberts throws a head kick but Devlin moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Devlin misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Devlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roberts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Devlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Devlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Devlin misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts looks to score with a jab to the body but Devlin is just out of range.
Devlin throws a series of punches but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts throws a series of strikes that have Devlin backpedaling.
Roberts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Devlin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Devlin moves away.
Devlin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roberts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devlin throws a series of punches but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Devlin rushes Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roberts trying to land knees to the body.
Devlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roberts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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!
Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Devlin looks to land a combination. Roberts sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A chopping leg kick lands by Devlin.
Roberts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Devlin rushes Roberts and presses him up against the cage.
Roberts breaks the clinch.
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 Tanner Devlin.
I think Devlin 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 Chris Dean scores the fight for Tanner Devlin!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Tanner Devlin!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Tanner Devlin!
Tanner Devlin wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Tanner Devlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Spitta Andretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spitta Andretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Belfort drops back looking for a leg! Andretti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andretti manages to kick Belfort off! Belfort jumps back into Andretti's guard.
Belfort is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Belfort thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andretti working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort wants to pass the guard but Andretti is keeping the position.
Belfort thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andretti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andretti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belfort is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Belfort working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andretti is trying to control the position but Belfort postures up.
Andretti on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andretti tries to get out of the position.
Belfort wants to control from the top but Andretti keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belfort jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Belfort pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andretti is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Belfort drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belfort jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Belfort drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Andretti manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belfort has Andretti in his guard.
Belfort tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andretti controlling from the top position.
Andretti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Belfort looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andretti is looking to stand up but Belfort won't let him.
Andretti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belfort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andretti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andretti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belfort not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andretti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belfort has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andretti has managed to get both his arms back between Belfort's legs - danger averted.
Belfort working for a triangle but Andretti defends it easily.
Belfort looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andretti postures up.
Andretti controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belfort looking for a guillotine here but Andretti defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Belfort dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Belfort gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Andretti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Belfort has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andretti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Belfort is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andretti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andretti postures up.
Belfort wants to stand and escape but Andretti is having none of it.
Belfort has momentary wrist control but Andretti slips an elbow through the middle.
Andretti wants to get up but he can't break Belfort's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Belfort trying to control the position.
Belfort had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andretti defends it easily.
Belfort is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Andretti is trying to get back to full guard.
Belfort is looking for a kimura but Andretti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belfort to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is trying for a kimura here. Andretti looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Belfort wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jordan Belfort!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Topper Green and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Po quickly recovers to half guard.
Ruiz is looking to advance position but Po won't allow it.
Po is trying to stand up here but Ruiz is controlling him well.
Ruiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Po's head.
Ruiz wants to stand up but Po has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Po wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Ruiz 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz gets a takedown into half guard.
Po is trying to stand up here but Ruiz is controlling him well.
Ruiz wants to free his trapped foot but Po is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ruiz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Po pushes Ruiz off looking to stand but Ruiz dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Po is trying to stand.
Ruiz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ruiz stops Po from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruiz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Po turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ruiz throws a sloppy head kick and Po moves out of range easily.
Po tries to clinch up.
Ruiz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ruiz drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz controlling from the top position.
Ruiz prevents Po from getting back to his feet.
Ruiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Po is retaining full guard.
Ruiz won't allow Po to get back to his feet.
Ruiz 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ruiz looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Po is looking to clinch.
Ruiz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ruiz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ruiz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Po is looking to stand up but Ruiz isn't so interested in that idea.
Ruiz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruiz won't allow Po to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Ruiz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Po throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ruiz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Po wants to stand but Ruiz is controlling the position.
Ruiz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Po, up you get!
Ruiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Po is trying to defend but Ruiz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ruiz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Po has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruiz.
Po is in trouble now - Ruiz has advanced to mount!
Po trying desperately to get to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ruiz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruiz looking to finish with strikes here!
Ruiz won't let Po get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Po avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ruiz.
Po really wants to buck Ruiz off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Po is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ruiz controlling the position well here. Po rolled but Ruiz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Po is trying to get back to his feet but Ruiz has full control of the position and if anything, Po has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Po trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruiz thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Po wants to get back to his feet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Ruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Po's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Po wants to slow Ruiz down by chopping away at his legs.
Po tries to clinch there but Ruiz circles away.
Ruiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Po tries to pull guard but Ruiz won't allow it.
Ruiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ruiz manages to pull guard.
Po is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruiz has wrist control.
Ruiz pulls Po in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po throws a strike but Ruiz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ruiz stays in close to Po's body and controls the position.
Ruiz stands and steps away. Po gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po wants to clinch.
That kick from Po tenderised Ruiz's leg. Ruiz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Po misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ruiz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ruiz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po is being controlled here.
Po tries to escape but Ruiz is in control.
Ruiz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Po will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Po is looking to get back to his feet here but Ruiz is keeping cool and he's managed to take Po's back.
Diego Ruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Po trying to get back to his feet but Ruiz is in full control for now.
Po covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz tightening his grip on Po, looking for the choke.
Even with his hooks in, Ruiz manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Po wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Ruiz punches the canvas rather than the man.
Po is trying to get back to his feet but Ruiz has full control of the position and if anything, Po has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Po defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ruiz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Ruiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ruiz 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Diego Ruiz!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Diego Ruiz!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Diego Ruiz!
Diego Ruiz wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Ryker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryker misses with a straight right.
Alexander is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ryker leaves Alexander with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Alexander tries to get set, Ryker tries to push him back and clinch up but Alexander manages to avoid the attempt.
Ryker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexander drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexander's defenses.
Alexander jumps guard but Ryker stands there with Alexander around his waist. Alexander gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jack Ryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Alexander.
Ryker misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ryker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alexander is working for takedown but Ryker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexander is trying to drag Ryker to the mat but Ryker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryker presses Alexander against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice elbow from Ryker.
Nice elbow from Ryker.
Ryker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Fred Alexander has been cut.
Ryker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ryker lands an elbow inside.
Alexander is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryker is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Ryker.
Ryker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ryker lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ryker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryker lands a nice elbow.
Alexander is rocked!
Ryker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexander is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryker finish him?
Ryker lands an elbow inside that Alexander shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryker lands an elbow just above Alexander 's eye.
Ryker lands a damaging elbow.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Alexander seems to have recovered his senses.
Ryker lands a nice elbow.
Ryker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexander's defenses.
Ryker lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ryker.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ryker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Ryker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ryker lands an elbow inside that Alexander shrugs off.
Ryker lands an elbow just above Alexander 's eye.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Ryker won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Ryker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Ryker holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexander drops back down to his feet.
Nice elbow from Ryker.
Ryker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ryker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryker tries a body shot but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Ryker.
Ryker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ryker tries a body shot but Alexander blocks it.
Ryker lands a nice elbow.
Alexander wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryker gets underhooks to prevent Alexander's takedown attempt.
Ryker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryker tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryker lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Ryker.
Ryker lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ryker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ryker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alexander.
Ryker closes the distance and pushes Alexander back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ryker.
Ryker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ryker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ryker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good body shot from Ryker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexander looks winded!
Ryker lands an elbow just above Alexander 's eye.
Ryker lands an elbow inside that Alexander shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ryker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Alexander's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ryker throws out a loose jab but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryker just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Alexander.
Alexander wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ryker clinches with his opponent.
Ryker lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment.
Ryker lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment.
Jack Ryker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ryker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexander is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ryker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alexander ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alexander no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ryker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Alexander looking for a guillotine here but Ryker defends easily.
Ryker looking to sit in guard and control but Alexander gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryker is trying to keep Alexander in close.
Ryker can't keep his opponent in guard - Alexander advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ryker is looking to control Alexander's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryker avoid being mounted?
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.
Alexander wants to free his trapped foot but Ryker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ryker wants to get back to full guard.
Alexander controlling the pace.
Ryker is not content to let Alexander control the position.
Ryker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexander.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander moves nicely into side control.
Alexander stands up.
Alexander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryker pinned against the cage. Ryker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ryker tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryker throws a hook to the side of Alexander's head but Alexander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryker.
Ryker misses with a few strikes there.
Ryker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexander can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Alexander.
Ryker looks to land a right hand but Alexander moved out of range.
Alexander steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jack Ryker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexander circles away quickly and effectively.
Alexander is trying to counter with his kicks.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt - Ryker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jack Ryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Alexander.
Ryker drives through and clinches with Alexander against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ryker.
Alexander is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ryker gets underhooks to prevent Alexander's takedown attempt.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Ryker lands an elbow inside that Alexander shrugs off.
Ryker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Ryker.
Ryker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexander jumps guard but Ryker stands there with Alexander around his waist. Alexander gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ryker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fred Alexander's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Alexander tries to keep at a distance but Ryker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alexander tries to score a body lock takedown but Ryker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexander is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ryker is defending well.
Ryker lands an elbow inside.
Ryker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ryker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ryker lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander is looking for a takedown.
Jack Ryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Alexander.
Ryker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Ryker.
Ryker lands an elbow just above Alexander 's eye.
Ryker can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ryker.
Ryker lands an elbow inside.
Ryker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alexander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alexander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexander wants to stall.
Ryker lands a damaging elbow.
Ryker lands an elbow inside that Alexander shrugs off.
Ryker is leaning against Alexander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ryker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexander's defenses.
Ryker struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Ryker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ryker lands a nice elbow.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Ryker.
Ryker lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ryker lands an elbow inside that Alexander shrugs off.
Ryker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryker lands an elbow inside that Alexander shrugs off.
Ryker tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryker lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment.
Alexander jumps guard but Ryker stands there with Alexander around his waist. Alexander gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexander's defenses.
Ryker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alexander takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ryker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexander.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Ryker avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
Ryker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alexander takes an elbow to the temple.
Ryker lands an elbow just above Alexander 's eye.
Alexander has Ryker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ryker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Ryker.
Ryker creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Alexander! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Ryker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Ryker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Bonkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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150 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Olaf Bonkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cameron Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Hemmingworth and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonkers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grimes is fending him off so far but Bonkers persists. Nope, Grimes circles away and we're back to standing.
Grimes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bonkers to the ground. Grimes is now in Bonkers's guard.
Grimes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bonkers working a defensive guard here.
Bonkers trying to strike off his back.
Bonkers trying to control the position.
Grimes trying to move into half guard but instead Bonkers has managed to sweep!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonkers trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bonkers is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonkers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grimes, up you get!
Grimes leaves Bonkers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grimes wants to counter with a clinch but Bonkers pushes him away.
No joy there for Grimes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grimes misses with a series of wild punches.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bonkers enables Grimes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bonkers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bonkers working a defensive guard here.
Grimes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonkers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonkers keeping full guard, as Grimes tries to pass.
Grimes has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bonkers to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Grimes is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bonkers pulls down on the head and he's put Grimes to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Olaf Bonkers!
Our winner, Olaf Bonkers, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ouyang Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vallard Reus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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140 lbs
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Basic striking
Big heart |
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Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ouyang Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vallard Reus!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Kang misses
and Reus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kang is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kang.
And Reus responds with a good body kick, but Kang manages to step out the way in time.
Kang misses with a hook
and Reus counters with a body kick that stops Kang in his tracks momentarily.
Reus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kang moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromReus.
Kang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kang lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reus keeping moving, preventing Kang from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang pushing down on Reus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Reus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kang.
Kang is trying to control. Reus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kang is looking for a kimura but Reus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kang to get the leverage.
Kang wants to pass to mount but Reus is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kang.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reus is staying active underneath Kang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kang.
Reus is not content to let Kang control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reus.
Kang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reus throws a big counter head kick but Kang avoids it with no problem.
Kang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reus sprawls well. Reus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kang gets slowly back to his feet.
Reus feints the counter takedown.
Kang throws a combination that misses
and Reus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kang throws a hook but Reus avoids it easily.
Reus feints the counter takedown.
Kang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reus counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang darts in looking for a takedown but Reus gets double underhooks and turns Kang into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ouyang Kang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reus was covering up waiting for the punch and Kang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reus is keeping the position for now.
Kang trying to control the position from guard on top but Reus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kang stands and throws Reus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ouyang Kang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reus ducks under a wild hook from Kang.
Reus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kang throws a jab when Reus was well out of range.
And Reus tries to counter it with a takedown but Kang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kang throws a body punch but Reus moves out of range.
Reus is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kang throws a leg kick that misses.
Reus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kang blocks it well.
Kang throws a poor cross that misses
and Reus counters with a body kick that stops Kang in his tracks momentarily.
Reus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kang moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromReus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang shoots in and bounces Reus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kang tries to free his leg and advance position but Reus is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang works over Reus with some ground and pound from guard.
Reus keeping full guard, as Kang tries to pass.
Kang throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reus keeping moving, preventing Kang from controlling successfully.
Reus wants to stand and escape but Kang is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kang passes into half guard.
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.
Kang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kang lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kang postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reus looks a forlorn figure.
Reus is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kang locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Reus is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ouyang Kang!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nich DiMa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkko Pikkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nich DiMa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erkko Pikkarainen!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiMa misses with a two punch combination.
Pikkarainen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
DiMa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DiMa scores with a decent looking hook.
Pikkarainen tries to clinch but DiMa moves out of range.
Pikkarainen gets a double leg takedown into DiMa's guard.
DiMa is wriggling around but Pikkarainen manages to pass to half guard.
Pikkarainen trying to pass the guard but DiMa defending well.
DiMa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pikkarainen on the ground.
DiMa wants to get back to his feet.
DiMa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DiMa tries to get out of the position.
Pikkarainen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
DiMa is looking to escape.
Pikkarainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DiMa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pikkarainen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pikkarainen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. DiMa is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Erkko Pikkarainen!
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FIGHT
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ilia Livov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Vitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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151 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ilia Livov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joao Vitor!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Livov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Livov darts in and clinches Vitor up against the cage.
Livov stalling the fight.
Livov leaning against his opponent.
Livov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Livov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Livov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Livov is trying to trip Vitor. He has hold of a leg but Vitor is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Livov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Livov trying to control but Vitor is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Livov slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitor is staying active underneath Livov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Livov is trying to control the action in half guard but Vitor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vitor is defending against the submission attempts here by Livov.
Livov is trying to work for a kimura but Vitor is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Livov wants to get back to his feet.
Livov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Livov is looking to take a break and control but Vitor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livov tries to pass to full mount but Vitor defends it.
Livov is keen to just control but Vitor is a slippery customer.
Vitor is in trouble now - Livov has advanced to mount!
Livov has control of Vitor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vitor regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Livov working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Vitor turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Livov off and cradles Vitor's limp body as Livov celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ilia Livov!
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