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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Connor Kenway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenway comes into the arena with Warriors blaring out of the sound system. Jacob Connor Kenway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Connor Kenway !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Darius Henderson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenway tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson throws a hook but Kenway avoids it easily.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Kenway moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenway should have avoided that one.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Kenway avoids them all with ease.
Kenway is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kenway crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jackson - the referee stops the clock and Kenway gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jackson. Kenway manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kenway looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Kenway drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Kenway throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kenway tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kenway accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Kenway postures up.
Kenway is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenway drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Kenway off! Kenway jumps back into Jackson's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kenway misses with a double jab.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kenway misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson flicks out a counter leg kick but Kenway steps away.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kenway doesn't seem phased though.
Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Kenway seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenway shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kenway .
Jackson tries to roll over but Kenway keeps him under control.
Kenway is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Kenway is controlling well.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kenway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kenway working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kenway tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Kenway trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kenway scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kenway loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson tests Kenway 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
John Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Kenway avoids it with no problem.
Jackson tries to sprawl but Kenway drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenway thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kenway is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kenway .
Kenway throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 Jacob Connor Kenway 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.
Kenway scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
John Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenway misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Kenway 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kenway scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Kenway takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
John Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kenway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Jackson looks to move away, Kenway throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Kenway down.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Kenway .
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Kenway 's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenway tries to avoid it.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jacob Connor Kenway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kenway gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kenway has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kenway keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Kenway on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kenway tries to get out of the position.
Kenway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway is working hard here to advance position.
Kenway trying to control the position here.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kenway 's guard.
Jackson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Kenway is out of range.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Kenway moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Kenway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body kick from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kenway plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Kenway pushes him away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Kenway to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kenway gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Kenway keeps it at a distance.
Kenway is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kenway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenway misses with a combination
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kenway .
Kenway pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kenway wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Kenway blocking some punches.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Kenway tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kenway accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kenway trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Kenway looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kenway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kenway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson passes Kenway 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kenway is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kenway is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Kenway is looking to improve his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jackson wants to control but Kenway is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
As Jackson looks to move away, Kenway throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
Kenway throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kenway .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Connor Kenway . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Kenway slips a jab from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Kenway .
Jackson wants to clinch.
It looked like Kenway was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Kenway misses with a double jab.
Kenway looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kenway takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kenway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kenway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Some wild striking there from Kenway .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson tries to clinch but Kenway is having none of it.
Kenway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenway should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Jackson!
A relieved looking John Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Reddington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raymond Reddington could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alberto Lopez's chin.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raymond Reddington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A lazy left from Reddington finds it's target.
Reddington seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Reddington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lopez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reddington.
Lopez takes one to the side of the head.
Lopez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reddington is looking to counter punch.
Lopez goes for a double leg but Reddington avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reddington continues to drive forward.
Reddington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lopez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Lopez wants to clinch.
Reddington with a jab.
Lopez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reddington's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez wants to control from the top but Reddington keeps moving.
Reddington is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
Reddington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reddington pulls Lopez in to control the position.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Reddington keeps moving.
Lopez working some strikes from top position.
Reddington wants to stand and escape but Lopez is having none of it.
Reddington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reddington is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lopez is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reddington works the jab nicely.
Lopez tries to clinch up.
Reddington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reddington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reddington sizes up Lopez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reddington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lopez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Raymond Reddington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reddington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Reddington does it's job there.
Donk. Reddington catches Lopez right on the button with a cross.
Lopez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reddington did well to prevent Lopez getting side control.
Reddington has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lopez is on him like a limpet, forcing Reddington back against the cage.
Reddington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raymond Reddington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reddington connects with the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reddington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopez with the counter takedown but Reddington avoids it easily.
Lopez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reddington is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lopez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Donk. Reddington catches Lopez right on the button with a cross.
Lopez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reddington is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lopez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reddington connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lopez scrambles back to his feet.
Lopez has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Reddington.
Reddington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reddington with a jab.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reddington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lopez tries to clinch but Reddington moves out of range.
Reddington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopez.
Lopez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reddington.
Lopez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reddington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lopez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Decent striking displayed by Reddington there.
Donk. Reddington catches Lopez right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch but Reddington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lopez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lopez tries to clinch there but Reddington circles away.
Reddington cracks Lopez with an open hand slap.
Reddington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reddington wants it to stay on the feet.
Raymond Reddington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Lopez.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reddington digs a good body shot into Lopez's ribs.
Lopez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reddington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reddington digs a good hook to Lopez's body.
Lopez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good shot there by Reddington.
A lazy left from Reddington finds it's target.
Reddington lands a lovely overhand right.
Reddington keeps the fight on the outside.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reddington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Reddington misses its intended target.
Reddington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lopez is looking to clinch.
Lopez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch combination from Reddington misses.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reddington throws out the jab.
Reddington scores with a three punch combo!
Reddington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reddington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reddington swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reddington manages to avoid it.
Reddington fails to land with a series of punches.
Reddington just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Reddington dominated that round.
That's time! Reddington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Reddington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Reddington keeps the fight on the outside.
Reddington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reddington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a low kick as Reddington jumps back.
Reddington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Reddington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopez is looking to clinch.
Lopez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Reddington pushes him off.
Reddington takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reddington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.
Reddington throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Lopez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reddington defends it well.
Reddington throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Reddington pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reddington moves out of range of the leg kick from Lopez.
Reddington looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
Reddington digs a good hook to Lopez's body.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
Reddington throws a big shot that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez tries to clinch up.
Reddington swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopez.
Lopez is looking to clinch.
Reddington scores with a jab to the head.
A left lands for Reddington.
Lopez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lopez misses with a body kick.
Lopez drops his hands momentarily and Reddington takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice combination there by Reddington.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Reddington keeps the fight on the outside.
Lopez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reddington lands a jab-cross combination.
Raymond Reddington is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reddington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reddington avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Lopez misses the body punch
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopez tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reddington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reddington takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Reddington - just one landing.
Reddington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lopez.
Nice straight punches there by Reddington. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reddington.
Lopez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Reddington tries to roll over but Lopez keeps him under control.
Reddington is trying to stand.
Lopez prevents Reddington from improving his position.
Lopez seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reddington trying to control but Lopez postures up.
Lopez prevents Reddington from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reddington wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Lopez is keen to just control but Reddington is a slippery customer.
Lopez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reddington is trying to maintain the position but Lopez is very close to passing his half guard.
Reddington is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reddington is trying to maintain the position but Lopez is very close to passing his half guard.
Reddington tries to roll over but Lopez keeps him under control.
Lopez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reddington trying to control but Lopez postures up.
Lopez slips a nice elbow through Reddington's hands, connecting with Reddington's forehead.
Well, if Lopez 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.
Reddington wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reddington throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reddington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lopez on the side of the head.
Reddington swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopez.
Lopez moves forwards but Reddington connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reddington misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Reddington. That snapped Lopez's head back.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Reddington pushes him off.
Reddington stuns Lopez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reddington scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Reddington finds it's target.
Reddington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Lopez with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Reddington dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Reddington lands a jab to Lopez's midsection.
Lopez takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Reddington.
Reddington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lopez tries to clinch but Reddington moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Reddington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reddington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lopezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reddington lands with a nice combination. Lopez backs away looking to recover.
Lopez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reddington to score with a decent uppercut.
Reddington moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reddington stuffs the takedown attempt from Lopez. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Reddington throws a right hand that Lopez ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopez also avoids with ease.
A left lands for Reddington.
Reddington jabs Lopez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reddington scores with a hook to the body. Lopez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lopez gets the takedown into side control.
Reddington throws Lopez to one side and escapes!
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lopezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lopez tries to clinch up but Reddington circles away and keeps his distance.
Lopez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reddington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Raymond Reddington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Lopez.
Decent striking displayed by Reddington there.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Lopez tries to clinch but Reddington is having none of it.
A punch lands to the side of Lopez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reddington throws out a powerful jab.
Reddington connects with a body shot that sends Lopez's belly button to the back.
Lopez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lopez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reddington jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reddington.
Reddington scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reddington lands with a hook. Lopez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reddington avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Lopez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reddington is fending him off so far but Lopez persists. Nope, Reddington circles away and we're back to standing.
Reddington lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Reddington.
Lopez shoots for a takedown but Reddington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reddington lands a two punch combo.
Lopez walks into a straight right hand from Reddington.
Lopez goes for a double leg but Reddington avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reddington continues to drive forward.
Reddington just misses with a punch to the body.
Reddington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reddington circles away.
Reddington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lopez on the side of the head.
Reddington keeps the fight on the outside.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Reddington saw that one coming.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Reddington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reddington scores with a shot to the body.
Reddington scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reddington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reddington throws a good cross that connects.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reddington was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Lopez shoots in but no luck this time.
Alberto Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reddington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lopez at a distance.
Reddington connects with a crisp jab.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Reddington kicks Lopez off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reddington displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lopez doesn't manage to clinch there - Reddington circles away.
Lopez takes one to the chin there.
Reddington lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reddington.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reddington lands an overhand right.
Lopez tries to clinch up but Reddington circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut there from Reddington.
Lopez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reddington.
Reddington digs a good hook to Lopez's body.
Reddington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot lands for Reddington.
Reddington lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reddington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reddington slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reddington scores with a nice right hand.
Reddington just misses with a punch to the body.
Raymond Reddington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Reddington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reddington has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Reddington!
Raymond Reddington was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Rendulic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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26
221 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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217 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustavo Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Rocky Rendulic!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz swings for the body but Rendulic moves out of range.
Rendulic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rendulic controlling from side mount.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rendulic on the ground.
Diaz tries to buck Rendulic off but Rendulic is having none of it.
Rendulic scoring with punches and elbows.
Rendulic tries to score with some ground and pound. Diaz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rendulic cracks Diaz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rendulic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rendulic scores with punches from side control.
Rendulic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Diaz down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rendulic in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rendulic is chipping away with strikes.
Rendulic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rendulic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rendulic has an Americana. Diaz didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rendulic is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rendulic hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rocky Rendulic!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eoin Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasak Kusuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasak Kusuk will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eoin Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Kasak Kusuk!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Greene fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Greene.
Kusuk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Greene with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kusuk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kusuk 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.
Greene has his takedown stuffed
and Kusuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eoin Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene shoots and misses
letting Kusuk counter with a right hand.
Greene closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kusuk circles away.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene goes for a double leg but Kusuk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kusuk continues to drive forward.
Greene moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKusuk.
Greene takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Greene misses with a shot to the body
and Kusuk counters with a right hand to the body.
Kusuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Greene or perhaps it was just good defense by Kusuk, which made it look bad.
Greene misses with a takedown
and Kusuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Greene takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Greene definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Greene with that takedown attempt.
Kusuk throws a counter combo.
Kasak Kusuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Kusuk. Those never looked like landing.
Greene dives in and scores a takedown into Kusuk's guard.
Kusuk wants to get back to his feet but Greene passes into half guard.
Greene looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kusuk taking some punishment here, with Greene in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Greene slips a nice elbow through Kusuk's hands, connecting with Kusuk's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Greene connects with a nice short shot to Kusuk's temple.
Kusuk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Greene working the head and body with strikes.
Greene is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Greene winds up and cracks Kusuk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kusuk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kusuk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Greene scores with a couple of nice shots.
Greene is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kusuk sees it coming and defends easily.
Kusuk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greene.
Kusuk tries to get to full guard but Greene has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene with the ground and pound but Kusuk uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kusuk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kusuk working a defensive guard here.
Kusuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greene is aware though and is defending well.
Kusuk trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Greene with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene throwing strikes from guard but Kusuk blocks nicely.
Greene is looking to work some ground and pound but Kusuk has wrist control.
Greene is fighting to break Kusuk's control of his arms but Kusuk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Greene with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greene with a nice head shot there.
Greene working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greene passes into half guard.
Kusuk regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Greene.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greene accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greene accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kusuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greene can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kusuk has momentary wrist control but Greene slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kasak Kusuk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Greene shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kusuk defends it nicely.
Kusuk throws a counter combo.
Kasak Kusuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt.
Greene shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kusuk as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eoin Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kusuk. That's going to slow Greene down.
Greene gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kusuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Greene tries for a takedown but Kusuk circles away easily
and Kusuk counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kusuk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Greene with a poor takedown
enabling Kusuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Eoin Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Kusuk.
Greene tries to clinch up but Kusuk circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kusuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greene misses with a looping right.
Kusuk scores with a leg kick.
No luck for Greene with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kusuk! But no joy.
Kusuk cracks Greene with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kusuk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greene.
Greene shoots and misses
and Kusuk counters with a right hand to the body.
Kusuk cracks a nice hook into Greene's ribs.
Greene really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice shot by Kusuk.
Kusuk lands with a kick to the temple. Greene shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Greene is rocked!
Greene misses with a takedown attempt
and Kusuk counters with a thumping low kick.
Oh Greene is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene darts in trying to clinch
and Kusuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kusuk wants it to stay on the feet.
Kusuk lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Kusuk finds it's way through Greene's defenses.
Kusuk connects with an inside leg kick.
Kusuk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Greene.
Greene gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kusuk gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasak Kusuk!
Our winner, Kasak Kusuk, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Wong Fei Hung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakuna Matata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hakuna Matata was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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21
189 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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29
195 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wong Fei Hung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hakuna Matata!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matata throws a poor cross that misses
and Fei Hung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fei Hung is out of range.
Fei Hung throws a big counter combination but Matata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fei Hung avoids the body shot from Matata.
Matata tries to clinch there but Fei Hung circles away.
Matata misses with a left hand
and Fei Hung counters with a stiff right hand.
Matata thows a leg kick but Fei Hung checks it
and Fei Hung counters with a nice uppercut.
Matata lands a jab.
Fei Hung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fei Hung misses with a body kick.
Matata throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fei Hung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fei Hung appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fei Hung lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matata throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fei Hung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fei Hung goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fei Hung lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Matata misses
and Fei Hung counters with a three punch combo that has Matata backing up. Matata nods at Fei Hung to acknowledge the strikes.
Matata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Matata looks to move away, Fei Hung throws a big counter combo but Matata just gets out of the way.
Hakuna Matata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Matata does no damage.
Matata throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Fei Hung to counter with a crisp jab.
Matata is rocked!
Fei Hung dodges the punch combination from Matata.
Matata misses with a double jab
and Fei Hung finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fei Hung connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matata momentarily.
Matata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fei Hung is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Matata misses with a two punch combination.
Matata looks winded!
Fei Hung lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matata will feel that in the morning.
Jab, jab by Fei Hung - just one landing.
Matata is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Fei Hung moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wong Fei Hung!
Our winner, Wong Fei Hung, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Brash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
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26
211 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jackson Brash!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt avoids the head kick by Brash.
Holt moves into range and clinches up with Brash.
Holt avoiding damage as Brash throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brash just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holt's brow.
Holt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brash or not.
Holt pushes Brash back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brash fails to land.
Brash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brash backwards.
Holt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brash to keep the fight standing.
Brash tries to work over Holt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holt is stalling here.
Brash told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Brash takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jackson Brash has been cut.
Holt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holt tries to throw a body punch but Brash avoids it by throwing Holt back against the cage.
Holt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brash throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Holt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brash trying to land knees to the body.
Brash throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brash just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holt's brow.
Brash blocks a body shot from Holt.
Holt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Holt.
That has opened up Jackson Brash's cut even more.
Brash tries a body shot but Holt blocks it.
Holt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brash backwards.
Holt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brash is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holt is defending well for now.
Holt scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Holt.
Brash with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Holt breaks the clinch.
Adam Holt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Brash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holt. Brash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holt throws a big counter combination but Brash scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Holt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brash circles away quickly and effectively.
Brash tries to counter with a clinch but Holt shakes him off and moves away.
Holt lands a jab to the head.
Holt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brash slips a jab and a cross from Holt.
Holt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brash circles away quickly and effectively.
Holt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Holt controlling the action here for a moment.
A short uppercut from Holt.
Brash will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Holt up against the cage.
Holt lands with a right to the head.
Brash creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holt's defenses.
Holt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Holt.
A big left from Brash misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt cracks Brash with a good jab.
Holt works over Brash's head and body with a nice combination.
Holt loads up on a big right hand but Brash slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Brash.
No joy there for Brash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holt just misses with a punch to the body.
Brash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brash darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Brash.
Holt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brash manages to avoid it.
Brash looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Brash as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brash throws out the jab.
Holt cracks Brash with a right hand to the side of the head.
The cut above Jackson Brash's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holt.
Holt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brash pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brash throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holt.
A combination from Holt does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brash scores with a nice body kick.
Brash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brash keeps the fight on the outside.
Brash takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brash. That one must have hurt.
Brash lands with a thumping leg kick.
Holt cracks Brash with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holt.
Holt avoids the head kick by Brash.
Brash misses with an uppercut.
Holt fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brash dodges the punch combination from Holt.
Holt throws a head kick but Brash moves out of range.
Holt blocks a leg kick.
Brash pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holt appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Holt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Brash's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A left lands for Holt.
Brash keeps Holt at a distance using the push kick.
Adam Holt is winning the standup battle so far.
Holt tries to clinch but Brash moves out of range.
Brash thows a body kick. Holt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Holt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brash can do to turn this around?
Brash fakes the leg kick and cracks Holt in the body.
Holt throws a good cross that connects.
Holt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brash connects with the punch.
Brash slips under a jab.
Holt throws a sloppy head kick and Brash moves out of range easily.
Brash throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holt scores with a nice strike.
Holt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Holt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holt misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam Holt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holt lands a slapping body shot.
Brash throws a lazy right hand but Holt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brash tests Holt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Brash.
Brash misses with a leg kick.
Brash misses with a low kick.
Holt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holt misses with the combination.
Holt looks to land a right hand but Brash moved out of range.
Brash throws an overhand right that lands on Holt's shoulder, as Holt tries to avoid the shot.
Holt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brash throws out the jab.
Holt tries to land a front kick but Brash steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brash throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brash throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Holt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holt throws a one two combo.
Jackson Brash's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Decent striking displayed by Brash there.
Brash tries to clinch but Holt moves out of range.
Brash cracks the inside of Holt's front leg.
Brash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brash tries to move into range but Holt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brash.
A clash of legs there as Brash blocks the low kick.
Brash throws the kick towards the body but Holt avoids it.
Holt checks the leg kick.
Brash moves out of range of the body kick.
Brash tries a quick counter leg kick but Holt is wise to it.
Holt tries to land a front kick but Brash steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holt throws a sloppy head kick and Brash moves out of range easily.
Holt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brash stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Holt avoids the head kick by Brash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brash looks to land a left hand but Holt moved out of range nicely.
Holt moves out of range of the body kick.
Holt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brash steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Holt.
Holt gets a clinch.
Brash looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brash pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holt.
Brash lands with a right to the head.
Holt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brash. Brash circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brash doesn't manage to clinch there - Holt circles away.
Holt throws a head kick but Brash moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Brash's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Holt blocks a head kick by Brash.
Brash blocks a head kick by Holt.
A slow jab from Brash misses its intended target.
Brash blocks a head kick by Holt.
Brash looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holt lands a really nice looking cross but Brash seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brash moves out of range as Holt strikes.
Holt's corner calls for a 1-2. Holt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jackson Brash's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adam Holt!
During a confident post fight interview, Adam Holt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ken Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iswan Dono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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181 lbs
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26
185 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Iswan Dono!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Dono moves out of range easily.
Dono throws a fast counter high kick but Williams manages to duck under it in time.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ken Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick
and Dono counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by Williams!
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Dono moves out of range easily.
Dono scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams avoids the head kick by Dono.
Dono tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Dono.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dono.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dono throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Dono lands a jab.
Dono swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dono flicks out a counter leg kick but Williams steps away.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Dono darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dono throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
Williams is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dono.
Dono throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Dono lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Williams misses with the body kick
and Dono counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a head kick. Dono tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dono misses with an uppercut.
Dono is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Dono looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dono throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Dono moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dono moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dono throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dono manages to circle out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Dono takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams tries to score with a low kick but Dono moves his leg out of the way.
Williams throws a head kick but Dono moves out of range.
Dono looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dono throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams feinted with a counter takedown.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dono avoids the head kick by Williams.
Dono is looking for the big counter here.
Dono throws a leg kick that misses.
Dono throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dono throws a shot to the body.
Dono misses with a wild combination.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Dono misses with a body shot.
Williams thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Dono. That snapped Williams's head back.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Dono throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams cracks Dono with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dono blocks a head kick by Williams.
Dono throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iswan Dono will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dono lands a body shot.
Dono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams connects with a jab.
Iswan Dono seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams throws a series of punches but Dono moves out of range.
It seemed like Dono was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dono will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Williams is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dono tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams thinks about countering with a head kick.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Dono cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ken Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Dono misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dono throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Dono uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Dono misses with a right hand
and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Dono didn't expect that.
Dono is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dono is pulling down on Williams's head to control his posture.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Dono.
Williams decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams throws the kick towards the body but Dono avoids it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dono in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dono blocks a head kick by Williams.
Dono jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dono throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams cracks Dono with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams throws a series of punches but Dono moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Dono throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Dono on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dono.
Williams is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dono pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dono misses with a body shot.
Dono pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Dono.
Williams staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Dono throws a shot to the body.
Dono blocks a head kick by Williams.
Dono flicks out a counter leg kick but Williams steps away.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Dono feints a counter leg kick.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dono avoids the body shot from Williams.
Dono misses with a body shot.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Dono moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a head kick that misses
and Dono counters with a straight right hand.
Dono throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Williams.
Williams lands with a kick to the temple. Dono shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dono lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws a lazy head kick
and Dono counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Dono tries a head kick but it misses.
Dono's corner calls for a 1-2. Dono obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ken Williams 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. This is the final round!
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Dono moves out of range easily.
Dono avoids the head kick by Williams.
Dono lands with a cross.
Williams throws a right and a left that Dono avoids nicely.
Dono follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dono throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dono lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams throws a lazy head kick
enabling Dono to counter with a crisp jab.
Dono lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dono throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Dono throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams defending well as Dono loads up on a big left hand.
Dono missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dono takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Williams moves out of range as Dono throws a body kick.
Dono attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dono lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dono throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dono blocks a head kick by Williams.
Dono only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Dono throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and moves out of range.
Williams feinted with a counter takedown.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dono.
Dono tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dono throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dono. That's going to slow Williams down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dono misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from Dono misses its intended target.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
Dono just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dono slips a jab from Williams.
Dono is looking for the big counter here.
Dono tries to work over Williams's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it.
Dono cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dono rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Dono throws a big counter head kick but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Dono throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dono ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Dono looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams throws a lazy head kick
and Dono counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dono.
A head kick misses from Williams.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iswan Dono comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dono has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iswan Dono!
Iswan Dono 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Antonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Rodgers will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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27
140 lbs
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143 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ruslan Antonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonov stalks Rodgers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodgers's face. Rodgers staggers backwards, shaken.
Rodgers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodgers lands with a right hand.
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but Antonov moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Antonov does no damage.
A jab from Antonov misses.
Antonov throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
Antonov looks to land a right hand but Rodgers moved out of range.
Rodgers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Antonov's head coaches at 25 Beasts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodgers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rodgers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Antonov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rodgers throws an elbow but misses.
Rodgers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Antonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antonov throws a shot from downtown. Rodgers moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Rodgers misses its intended target.
Antonov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rodgers scores with a jab.
Antonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
Rodgers avoids the body shot from Antonov.
Antonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodgers.
A counter left hand to the body from Antonov misses its target.
Rodgers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Antonov lands with an overhand left.
Rodgers tries to clinch there but Antonov circles away.
Antonov ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers.
Rodgers takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonov is trying to push Rodgers away but Rodgers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Antonov wants to break free but Rodgers has control.
Antonov breaks from the clinch.
Andy Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Antonov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Antonov thows a leg kick but Rodgers checks it
and Rodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Antonov's shoulder, as Antonov tries to avoid the shot.
Antonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Antonov.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Antonov.
Rodgers staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Antonov.
Antonov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodgers.
A little feinted left hand from Antonov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rodgers lands a jab to Antonov's midsection.
Antonov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Antonov misses with a shot to the body
and Rodgers counters with a nice uppercut.
Antonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodgers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rodgers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodgers keeps control of Antonov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodgers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Antonov.
Rodgers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodgers lands a right hand.
Rodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Antonov.
Rodgers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Antonov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodgers has double underhooks.
Antonov tries to break the clinch but Rodgers is controlling the position.
Antonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Antonov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers throws a head kick but Antonov moves out of range.
Antonov misses with an uppercut
and Rodgers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Antonov thinking.
Rodgers throws a body kick that misses.
Antonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodgers throws out the jab.
Antonov throws a head kick but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antonov manages to avoid it.
Antonov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rodgers is out of range.
Rodgers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Antonov.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Antonov misses with an uppercut. Rodgers saw that one coming.
Rodgers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rodgers blocks a jab.
Antonov avoids the body shot from Rodgers.
Antonov looks to land a combination but Rodgers avoids it well.
Rodgers gets a clinch.
Rodgers misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Rodgers.
Rodgers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers.
Rodgers lands with a left to the head.
Rodgers is working Antonov over against the cage.
Antonov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Antonov is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonov manages to break the clinch.
Antonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Antonov takes a swing at Rodgers's ribcage but misses.
Rodgers throws out a powerful jab.
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donk. Rodgers catches Antonov right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers forces Antonov back against the cage and clinches.
Rodgers breaks from the clinch.
Rodgers has managed to clinch.
Andy Rodgers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Antonov working hard to break the clinch.
Antonov breaks the clinch.
Rodgers clobbers Antonov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rodgers cracks Antonov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Antonov walks into a straight right hand from Rodgers.
Antonov slips under a jab from Rodgers.
Antonov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andy Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodgers cracks Antonov with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch but Antonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers looks to throw the jab but Antonov is out of range.
Rodgers misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodgers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Antonov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Antonov is having none of it.
Rodgers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodgers cracks a nice hook into Antonov's ribs.
Antonov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Antonov throws a combination that misses
and Rodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodgers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Antonov throws a right and a left that Rodgers avoids nicely.
Antonov tries to keep at a distance but Rodgers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Antonov blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Rodgers.
Antonov is rocked!
Antonov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rodgers's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rodgers lands a right hand.
Oh Antonov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodgers creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Antonov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Antonov drops to his knees and Rodgers pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Rodgers!
Andy Rodgers 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Tran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raja Wijaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tran comes to the cage accompanied by Blockbuster Night Part 1. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
198 lbs
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189 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Tran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raja Wijaya!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wijaya scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tran tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wijaya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wijaya on the ground.
Wijaya working the head and body with strikes.
Tran is looking for a sweep.
Wijaya connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tran some visible discomfort.
Tran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wijaya lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tran down.
Wijaya connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tran some visible discomfort.
Wijaya lands a few punches from side control.
Wijaya scores with a couple of short elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tran gets back to half guard.
Wijaya lands strikes from half guard.
Wijaya is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wijaya wants to control the action but instead Tran gets a body lock and reverses into Wijaya's guard! Nice work!
Tran throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wijaya wants to stand and escape but Tran is having none of it.
Wijaya is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wijaya looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wijaya lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Wijaya.
Wijaya landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tran is rocked!
Wijaya is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Tran is hurt! He's hurt bad - Wijaya fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Tran from any more punishment! Congratulations to Wijaya! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raja Wijaya!
Raja Wijaya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Andrew Tran had this to say: 'Well It Wasn't My Best Fight, But I Will Train Hard To Get Back In The Game And Win My Next Fight.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean McConnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
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265 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean McConnor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon Destruction!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnor scores with a takedown into Destruction's guard.
Destruction pushes McConnor off and gets back to his feet.
Destruction looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Destruction throws a lazy right hand but McConnor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McConnor tries for a takedown but Destruction circles away easily
letting Destruction counter with a right hand.
Destruction misses with a double jab
and McConnor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McConnor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destruction preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McConnor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McConnor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McConnor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Destruction is controlling McConnor's posture.
McConnor cracks Destruction with a solid left hand.
Destruction preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Destruction really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McConnor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McConnor throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Destruction working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McConnor.
Destruction wants to sweep but no luck.
McConnor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Destruction wants to sweep but no luck.
Destruction keeping moving, preventing McConnor from controlling successfully.
McConnor throwing strikes from guard but Destruction blocks nicely.
McConnor won't allow Destruction to sweep him here.
McConnor postures up in Destruction's guard and throws a big left but Destruction blocks it.
Destruction wants to stand but McConnor is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Destruction throws a series of punches but McConnor moves out of range.
Destruction misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Destruction lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McConnor circles away quickly and effectively.
McConnor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Destruction moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McConnor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McConnor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McConnor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnor lands a couple of elbows.
Destruction avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McConnor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Destruction works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McConnor cracks Destruction with a solid left hand.
Destruction keeping moving, preventing McConnor from controlling successfully.
McConnor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McConnor connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McConnor trying to control the position from guard on top but Destruction is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McConnor is looking to work some ground and pound but Destruction has wrist control.
McConnor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Destruction keeping moving, preventing McConnor from controlling successfully.
McConnor throws an elbow that misses. Destruction uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McConnor's guard. Nice move by Destruction!
Destruction must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnor looking for a sweep. Not yet McConnor, not yet.
McConnor has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Destruction should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, McConnor has tightened it up now! Destruction should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sean McConnor!
A relieved looking Sean McConnor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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