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DFC 26: Taylor Vs Arones PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Norvac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Masters (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Norvac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruno Masters!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters tries to clinch but Norvac moves out of range.
Masters closes the distance and clinches.
Norvac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masters throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norvac tries to counter with a takedown but Masters is quick to defend against it.
Norvac cracks Masters with a right hand to the side of the head.
Masters closes the distance and pushes Norvac back into the cage.
Masters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masters takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Masters.
A bit of stalling here from Norvac.
Masters tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norvac's elbow.
Masters is struggling to control the position.
Masters can't find room to land a body shot as Norvac controls the action.
Masters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masters wants to clinch up but Norvac keeps it at a distance.
Masters misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters staying out of range there.
Norvac lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Masters ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masters moves into the clinch successfully.
Norvac letting Masters take a breather here.
Norvac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masters keeps Norvac at a distance using the push kick.
Masters with a hook.
Norvac fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masters looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Norvac missing with a left hand there. Masters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masters throws a right hand that Norvac ducks under and follows up with a left that Norvac also avoids with ease.
Norvac attempts a counter takedown but Masters avoids it well and moves away.
Bruno Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters lands a jab to the head.
Masters throws a series of punches but Norvac moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norvac fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Masters tries to bum rush Norvac with a series of wild strikes but Norvac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Masters does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norvac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norvac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masters.
Despite the aggression on Masters's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Masters misses with a series of wild punches.
Norvac attempts a counter takedown but Masters avoids it well and moves away.
Masters slips a jab and a cross from Norvac.
Masters throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norvac with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norvac throws a good cross that connects.
Norvac scores with a hook.
Masters gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norvac.
A jab from Norvac finds it's way through Masters's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Norvac attempts a counter takedown but Masters avoids it well and moves away.
Masters throws a nice looking combination but Norvac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norvac.
Masters misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norvac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norvac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masters manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Norvac.
Norvac misses with a hook.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norvac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norvac attempts a counter takedown but Masters avoids it well and moves away.
Masters moves out of range as Norvac strikes.
Masters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norvac.
Masters looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norvac feints and then cracks Masters's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masters down.
Masters misses with the combination.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch but Norvac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, jab by Norvac - just one landing.
Masters throws a hook to the side of Norvac's head but Norvac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masters throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters is looking to slow Norvac down with leg kicks.
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!
Masters throws a one two combo.
Norvac connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masters momentarily.
Norvac has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Masters looks winded!
Masters clinches up with Norvac and pushes him back against the cage.
Norvac breaks from the clinch.
Masters tries to clinch there but Norvac circles away.
Norvac looks to land a combination but Masters avoids it well.
Masters unleashes a big counter combination but Norvac bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Masters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norvac.
Masters tries to clinch but Norvac is having none of it.
Masters's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Norvac connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Masters scrambles back to his feet.
Masters tries to land a leg kick but Norvac saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masters throws a one two combo.
Norvac swings for the body but Masters moves out of range.
Masters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norvac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruno Masters will probably get the nod.
That's time! Norvac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Masters moves out of range of the leg kick from Norvac.
Norvac swings for the body but Masters moves out of range.
Jimmy Norvac is winning the standup battle so far.
Masters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norvac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norvac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masters fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norvac.
Norvac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norvac throws a series of punches but Masters avoids them all with ease.
Masters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Norvac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Masters, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norvac misses with a hook
letting Masters counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Norvac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norvac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Masters displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Norvac lands a nice shot that snaps Masters's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norvac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Norvac throws a series of punches but Masters moves out of range.
Norvac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norvac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masters was well out of range. Poor timing from Norvac.
Masters blocks a low kick nicely.
Norvac throws a leg kick but Masters sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Masters takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Norvac throws a combination that misses
and Masters counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Norvac misses with a body shot.
Norvac misses with a left hand
and Masters counters with a nice uppercut.
Masters lands a leg kick that knocks Norvac off balance momentarily.
Masters tries to clinch but Norvac is having none of it.
Bruno Masters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norvac scores with the left hand. Masters knows he should have avoided that one.
Masters is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters ducks under a wild hook from Norvac.
Masters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norvac circles away quickly and effectively.
Norvac is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Masters.
Masters misses with the combination.
Norvac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Masters in his tracks.
Norvac misses with a hook.
Norvac misses with a leg kick
and Masters counters with a three punch combo that has Norvac backing up. Norvac nods at Masters to acknowledge the strikes.
Masters with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norvac dips to his left and cracks Masters with an uppercut!
Norvac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masters lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Masters. Those never looked like landing.
Norvac throws a hook but Masters blocks it.
Masters will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masters is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Masters moves forwards but Norvac connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Masters closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for Masters, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norvac checks a low kick from Masters.
Norvac feinted with a counter takedown.
Masters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norvac moves away.
Masters blocks a jab.
Masters is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Masters looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Masters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norvac scores with a one two! Masters had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norvac dodges the punch combination from Masters.
Masters slips a straight right by Norvac.
Masters tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Norvac scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Masters does no damage.
Norvac misses with an uppercut.
Norvac checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masters has taken the fight to the clinch.
Masters misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masters is looking to break free of the clinch but Norvac has double underhooks.
Norvac breaks the clinch.
Masters avoids the body shot from Norvac.
Norvac throws a hook but Masters avoids it easily.
Masters dodges the punch combination from Norvac.
Masters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Norvac misses with a kick to the body.
Masters misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Jimmy Norvac will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Masters on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Norvac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch but Norvac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masters closes the distance and clinches.
Masters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norvac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norvac swats away the attempt to clinch by Masters.
Norvac thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Masters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norvac half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Norvac connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sloppy strikes from Masters. Those never looked like landing.
Norvac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masters.
Norvac throws a combination. Masters tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters misses with a double jab
and Norvac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norvac throws a leg kick but Masters sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Masters tries to clinch but Norvac moves out of range.
Masters throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Norvac misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Masters's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Norvac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masters throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masters misses with the combination.
Norvac tries to counter with a takedown but Masters is quick to defend against it.
Masters throws a series of punches but Norvac moves out of range.
Masters looks to land a left hand but Norvac moved out of range nicely.
Masters misses with a few strikes there.
Norvac connects with a jab.
A jab from Norvac does it's job there.
Nice uppercut lands for Norvac. That snapped Masters's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norvac attempts a counter takedown but Masters avoids it well and moves away.
Norvac throws the left hand but Masters avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norvac lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Norvac cracks Masters with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No joy there for Masters, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norvac connects with a body shot.
Masters stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norvac.
Norvac misses with a hook.
Masters lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Norvac lands with an uppercut that bounces Masters off the cage and back into range.
Norvac lands with a good body shot.
Norvac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masters misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norvac looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Masters has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Norvac connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Masters's hands.
Masters slips under a jab from Norvac.
Norvac throws a right and a left that Masters avoids nicely.
Masters has closed the distance and engaged Norvac in a clinch.
Norvac keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masters's efforts to push away.
Masters tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norvac's elbow.
Norvac is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Masters misses with a body punch.
Masters tries to work over Norvac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norvac is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Norvac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norvac on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Norvac throws a right hand that Masters ducks under and follows up with a left that Masters also avoids with ease.
Masters throws a counter combo.
Norvac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norvac.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norvac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masters moves into the clinch.
Norvac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norvac is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Masters has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Norvac finds it's way round the side to connect with Masters's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Norvac misses the target.
Masters throws a series of punches but Norvac avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Norvac misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Norvac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Norvac has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jimmy Norvac!
Jimmy Norvac very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Pits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jodeph Nostrum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jodeph Nostrum enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Pits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jodeph Nostrum!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ron Honeybunn and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nostrum shoots in for a takedown but Pits shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nostrum dives in and scores a takedown into Pits's guard.
Pits looking for a sweep. Not yet Pits, not yet.
Pits is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pits has Nostrum pulled in close to control his posture.
Pits looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nostrum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nostrum wants to control from the top but Pits keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nostrum won't allow Pits to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nostrum trying to control the position from guard on top but Pits is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nostrum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nostrum has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pits is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pits swinging wildly here.
Nostrum throws a series of strikes that have Pits backpedaling.
Jab by Nostrum.
Nostrum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pits definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nostrum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pits circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nostrum slips a straight right by Pits.
Nostrum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kyle Pits has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodeph Nostrum.
Nostrum walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nostrum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nostrum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pits scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pits lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nostrum circles away quickly and effectively.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pits.
Nostrum misses with a takedown attempt - Pits sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pits punishes Nostrum's body with a nice straight punch.
Pits throws a big shot that misses.
Pits pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nostrum is out of range and Pits settles back down.
A combination from Nostrum does no damage.
Nostrum tries to bum rush Pits with a series of wild strikes but Pits uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pits thuds a left hand into Nostrum's body.
Pits scores with the left hand. Nostrum knows he should have avoided that one.
Nostrum moves to clinch but Pits breaks away
enabling Pits to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pits sizes up Nostrum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pits is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nostrum blocks a jab.
Nostrum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pits uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nostrum.
Pits smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pits looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pits is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nostrum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pits swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pits lands a head shot.
It looks like Jodeph Nostrum has been cut.
Nostrum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pits circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Pits misses its intended target.
Pits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nostrum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pits bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nostrum's head backwards.
Nostrum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nostrum doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pits connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nostrum looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pits scores with a one two! Nostrum had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nostrum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pits sets himself, and Nostrum steps forward looking for the clinch! Pits avoids it this time.
Nostrum fails with a takedown attempt.
Nostrum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nostrum tries to clinch there but Pits circles away.
Pits throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pits is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pits lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pits. Nostrum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Nostrum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nostrum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pits misses with a hook. Nostrum ducked under it nicely.
Nostrum misses with a wild body shot.
Nostrum wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Pits dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jodeph Nostrum's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Nostrum.
Pits misses with a looping left.
Nostrum throws a counter combo.
Pits throws a right and a left that Nostrum avoids nicely.
Pits misses with a hook.
Nostrum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pits with a body shot.
Pits connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nostrum momentarily.
A jab from Pits misses.
Nostrum lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nostrum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kyle Pits is winning the standup battle so far.
Pits with a hook.
Nostrum wants to clinch.
Nostrum swinging wildly here.
Pits throwing a counter right hand but Nostrum manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pits sizes up Nostrum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pits on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kyle Pits is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pits throws a shot to the body.
Pits tries to bum rush Nostrum with a series of wild strikes but Nostrum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Pits does no damage.
Nice straight punches there by Pits. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pits.
Pits slips a jab and a cross from Nostrum.
A punch combination from Nostrum misses.
Pits misses the jab.
Nostrum moves in looking to clinch but Pits pushes him off.
Nostrum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pits throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nostrum slips under a jab from Pits.
Nostrum lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pits is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nostrum can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pits defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nostrum.
Nostrum is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pits keeps the fight on the outside.
Pits avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pits throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pits fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pits misses with a hook.
Pits misses with a looping right.
Pits will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pits lands with a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Pits.
Nostrum tries to clinch but Pits moves out of range.
Pits thuds a left hand into Nostrum's body.
Pits looks to land a left hand but Nostrum moved out of range nicely.
Nostrum wants to counter with a clinch but Pits pushes him away.
Kyle Pits is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nostrum throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Pits misses.
Pits misses the jab.
Nostrum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pits throws a right hand that Nostrum ducks under and follows up with a left that Nostrum also avoids with ease.
Nostrum slips a straight right by Pits.
Nostrum darts in looking for a takedown but Pits gets double underhooks and turns Nostrum into the cage.
Kyle Pits has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodeph Nostrum.
Pits throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nostrum.
Pits lands a jab to the nose.
Pits throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pits misses the jab.
Nostrum fails to land with a series of punches.
Nostrum moves out of range as Pits strikes.
Nostrum throws a series of punches but Pits avoids them all with ease.
Pits throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pits fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nostrum is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nostrum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pits slips a jab and a cross from Nostrum.
Nostrum takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pits throws a hook to the side of Nostrum's head but Nostrum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pits throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nostrum looks to score with a jab to the body but Pits is just out of range.
Pits lands a jab.
Pits throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nostrum.
Pits misses with a low kick.
Pits sizes up Nostrum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pits misses with a low kick.
Nostrum is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nostrum tries to clinch but Pits is having none of it.
Nostrum misses with a few strikes there.
Pits bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nostrum's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Pits dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jodeph Nostrum's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pits stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Pits.
Pits with a jab.
Nostrum slips a jab and a cross from Pits.
Pits takes a swing at Nostrum's ribcage but misses.
Pits fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nostrum thuds a left hand into Pits's body.
Nostrum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nostrum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pits connects with a crisp jab.
Nostrum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pits as he jumps to the side.
Pits throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nostrum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pits rather than just go for the knockout.
Nostrum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nostrum slips a jab and a cross from Pits.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pits throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nostrum.
Nostrum misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pits cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pits lands with an uppercut that bounces Nostrum off the cage and back into range.
Pits throws a body punch but Nostrum moves out of range.
Nostrum fails with a takedown attempt.
Kyle Pits has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodeph Nostrum.
Nostrum slips a straight right by Pits.
Nostrum throws a combination. Pits tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nostrum throws a right and a left that Pits avoids nicely.
Pits throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good shot there by Pits.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nostrum throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Pits.
A punch combination from Nostrum misses.
Nostrum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nostrum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pits.
Nostrum tries to clinch but Pits moves out of range.
Pits tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nostrum was well out of range. Poor timing from Pits.
Nostrum takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nostrum slips a jab and a cross from Pits.
Pits moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pits misses with the combination.
Nostrum checks a leg kick.
Nostrum is looking for the big counter here.
Pits circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pits throws a lazy right hand but Nostrum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nostrum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pits manages to avoid it.
Nostrum takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nostrum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Pits misses.
Nostrum moves out of range as Pits strikes.
Nostrum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pits is looking to counter punch.
Pits misses with a double jab.
Pits looks to land a combination but Nostrum avoids it well.
Pits jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pits takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Pits.
Nostrum looks to score with a jab to the body but Pits is just out of range.
Nostrum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice jab there from Pits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pits moves out of range as Nostrum strikes.
Nostrum throws a right and a left that Pits avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Pits misses its intended target.
Nostrum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pits connects with a body shot that sends Nostrum's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pits swats away the attempt to clinch by Nostrum.
Nostrum slips a jab from Pits.
Pits misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pits catches Nostrum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jodeph Nostrum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nostrum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nostrum throws a counter combo.
Nostrum lands with a nice body punch.
Nostrum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kyle Pits is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nostrum misses with a two punch combination.
Pits looks to land a combination but Nostrum avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Pits showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pits, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Pits!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Cowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Margot Robbie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Cowell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Cowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Margot Robbie!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robbie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cowell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robbie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cowell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cowell rushes Robbie and presses him up against the cage.
Cowell lands a shoulder strike.
Cowell blocks a body shot from Robbie.
Robbie is trying to pull guard but Cowell has him pressed against the cage.
Robbie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cowell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cowell is working Robbie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cowell wants to control from the top but Robbie keeps moving.
Robbie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cowell throwing strikes but missing.
Cowell is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Arvins Bootcamp that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robbie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cowell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cowell works over Robbie with some ground and pound from guard.
Cowell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cowell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cowell cracks Robbie with a solid left hand.
Robbie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Sydney. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cowell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cowell wants to control from the top but Robbie keeps moving.
Cowell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cowell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cowell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cowell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cowell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cowell postures up in Robbie's guard and throws a big left but Robbie blocks it.
Cowell lands a couple of elbows.
Cowell with a nice head shot there.
Cowell wants to control from the top but Robbie keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowell throwing strikes from guard but Robbie blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cowell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cowell wants to control from the top but Robbie keeps moving.
Robbie working for a triangle but Cowell defends it easily.
Robbie looks winded!
Cowell cracks Robbie with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Robbie wants to sweep here but Cowell controlling him for the moment.
Cowell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cowell trying to control but Robbie is working from the bottom.
Cowell working some strikes from top position.
Cowell wants to control from the top but Robbie keeps moving.
Cowell scoring with some ground and pound.
Cowell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cowell lands a couple of digs.
Cowell trying to control the position from guard on top but Robbie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Cowell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cowell moves into the clinch successfully.
Cowell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robbie avoids it.
Robbie blocks an elbow strike.
Come on Cowell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Robbie jumps guard but Cowell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cowell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robbie is defending well for now.
Robbie wants to take the fight to the mat but Cowell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Robbie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alex Cowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Margot Robbie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robbie backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cowell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cowell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Robbie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cowell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cowell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cowell breaks from the clinch.
Cowell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cowell instigates a clinch.
Robbie avoiding damage as Cowell throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Robbie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robbie stalling in the clinch but Cowell improves position.
Robbie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alex Cowell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Robbie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cowell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cowell gets a clinch.
Cowell digs a right hand underneath Robbie's ribcage. Robbie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cowell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cowell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robbie.
Cowell has Robbie pressed against the cage.
Cowell is struggling to control the position.
Cowell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cowell closes the distance and clinches.
Cowell keeps control of Robbie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cowell obliges.
Cowell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cowell working Robbie over with knees to the body.
Cowell lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowell has picked Robbie up - he's going for a ride! Cowell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Robbie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cowell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cowell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Robbie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cowell lands strikes from half guard.
Robbie is rocked!
Cowell slips a nice elbow through Robbie's hands, connecting with Robbie's forehead.
Robbie is still in real trouble! Can Cowell finish him?
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. Cowell connects with a nice short shot to Robbie's temple.
Cowell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cowell slips a nice elbow through Robbie's hands, connecting with Robbie's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cowell lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cowell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cowell working over Robbie with some ground and pound. Robbie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowell drops an elbow to the side of Robbie's head.
Robbie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cowell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cowell is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Robbie is hurt! He's hurt bad - Cowell fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Robbie from any more punishment! Congratulations to Cowell! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Cowell!
Alex Cowell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thor Youngblood will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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184 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Kahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thor Youngblood!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn pushes Youngblood up against the cage in a clinch.
Kahn stalling.
Youngblood is leaning against Kahn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kahn tries to pull guard but Youngblood won't allow it.
Kahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Youngblood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kahn.
Kahn has managed to clinch.
Kahn managing to block the knees to the body from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kahn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kahn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Kahn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahn clinches with his opponent.
Youngblood misses with some punches.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kahn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kahn keeps the fight on the outside.
Kahn keeps the fight on the outside.
Kahn feinted with a counter takedown.
Kahn shoots in for a takedown but Youngblood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Youngblood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kahn closes the distance and clinches up with Youngblood, looking for a takedown. Kahn pushes Youngblood against the cage but Youngblood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Youngblood with a nice cross.
Thor Youngblood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Youngblood throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kahn is rocked!
Kahn shoots for a double leg takedown but Youngblood sprawls well. He's pushed Kahn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oh Kahn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Youngblood takes the fight into the clinch.
Kahn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Youngblood.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Youngblood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kahn leaning against his opponent.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Youngblood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kahn tries to pull guard but Youngblood holds him up against the cage and eventually Kahn drops back down to his feet.
Youngblood tries to land knees in the clinch but Kahn avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Youngblood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kahn is breathing heavily.
Kahn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kahn is working for takedown but Youngblood is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kahn slows down the pace here.
Youngblood lands with a short shot to the head.
Youngblood is working Kahn over against the cage.
Youngblood pushes Kahn against the cage. Youngblood is working some dirty boxing. Youngblood pushes off with a quick right hook! Kahn goes down! Kahn tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Youngblood moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Youngblood!
During a confident post fight interview, Thor Youngblood 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 Wesley Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley Pearson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
198 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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201 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wesley Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stanley Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Donatello Bradman and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson lands a two punch combo.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Pearson darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pearson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearson gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pearson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pearson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pearson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones shoots in and bounces Pearson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pearson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pearson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pearson!
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is looking to control Pearson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Pearson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones keeping hold of Pearson's head, controlling as best he can.
Pearson stalling.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pearson not doing much here.
Jones wants to control but Pearson is keeping busy.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pearson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Pearson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pearson moves into the clinch successfully.
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearson tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Pearson counters with a body kick.
Pearson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Pearson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pearson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pearson.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Pearson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones drops his hands for a split second and Pearson immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Jones face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Pearson follows up with a right hand that knocks Jones into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stanley Pearson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Dillabrandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillabrandt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. We Will Rock You kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cody Dillabrandt!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Dillabrandt's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Dillabrandt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Dillabrandt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dillabrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Dillabrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillabrandt ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Dillabrandt with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Dillabrandt misses with a left hand
and Dillabrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dillabrandt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillabrandt lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Dillabrandt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dillabrandt drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillabrandt can't get the takedown.
George Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Dillabrandt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith is pushing Dillabrandt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dillabrandt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dillabrandt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dillabrandt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smith is trapped and Dillabrandt is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Smith wants to escape the position.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smith fending off the submission attempt from Dillabrandt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dillabrandt scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Smith is looking for a way out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillabrandt not allowing Smith to control his hands.
Dillabrandt is looking for the choke from the back position but Smith is controlling his hands well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillabrandt keeps control of the position as Smith tries to break free.
Dillabrandt is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Dillabrandt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dillabrandt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Dillabrandt blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dillabrandt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dillabrandt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillabrandt is keeping the position for now.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Dillabrandt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith controls Dillabrandt momentarily but Dillabrandt frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dillabrandt throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Dillabrandt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
My spies in Bo Ma Ye Fight Club inform me that Dillabrandt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dillabrandt won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Dillabrandt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dillabrandt defends it easily.
Dillabrandt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Dillabrandt is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cody Dillabrandt will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dillabrandt counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Dillabrandt works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Dillabrandt from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Dillabrandt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith controls Dillabrandt momentarily but Dillabrandt frees himself.
Dillabrandt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dillabrandt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith controls Dillabrandt momentarily but Dillabrandt frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working for a triangle but Dillabrandt defends it easily.
Dillabrandt trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillabrandt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith has Dillabrandt pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith is trying to control the position but Dillabrandt postures up.
Smith looking for subs off his back but Dillabrandt has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dillabrandt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Dillabrandt seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dillabrandt wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith wants to improve his position but Dillabrandt is controlling well.
Dillabrandt is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Smith trying to control but Dillabrandt postures up.
Dillabrandt lands with a punch from half guard.
Dillabrandt is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dillabrandt is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillabrandt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith wants to control but Dillabrandt is keeping busy.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dillabrandt's guard.
Dillabrandt keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Dillabrandt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Dillabrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Dillabrandt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Dillabrandt is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dillabrandt dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Dillabrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Dillabrandt shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Dillabrandt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith throws a counter high kick but Dillabrandt was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dillabrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dillabrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillabrandt. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Dillabrandt finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Dillabrandt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillabrandt looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Dillabrandt drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.
Dillabrandt wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillabrandt keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Cody Dillabrandt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dillabrandt's guard.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dillabrandt tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith thows a huge punch but Dillabrandt dodges it nicely.
Dillabrandt is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Dillabrandt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dillabrandt tries to strike from the bottom.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillabrandt is keeping the position for now.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillabrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Dillabrandt is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillabrandt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dillabrandt lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Dillabrandt cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
George Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dillabrandt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dillabrandt scores with a jab to the body.
Dillabrandt takes the fight into the clinch.
Dillabrandt looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dillabrandt as Smith tries to tie him up.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Dillabrandt improves position.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dillabrandt is defending well for now.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Dillabrandt's takedown attempt.
George Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dillabrandt works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillabrandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillabrandt is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillabrandt sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Dillabrandt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dillabrandt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Dillabrandt!
Cody Dillabrandt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Old Fart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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198 lbs
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185 lbs
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Great elbows
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Old Fart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shawn Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan gets tackled into the cage by Fart. Fart maintains the clinch.
Fart lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Fart.
Fart looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fart lands an elbow that stopped Jordan in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Fart.
Fart creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jordan's defenses.
It looks like Shawn Jordan has been cut.
Fart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fart lands a damaging elbow.
Jordan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fart just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fart creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jordan's defenses.
That has opened up Shawn Jordan's cut even more.
Fart lands a nice elbow.
Fart lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fart gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fart lands an elbow just above Jordan 's eye.
Jordan is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fart comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jordan is still on wobbly legs! Can Fart finish him?
The cut above Shawn Jordan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jordan tries to pull guard but Fart holds him up against the cage and eventually Jordan drops back down to his feet.
Good body shot from Fart.
Jordan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jordan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jordan is pressed against the cage. Fart pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Jordan! Two more big strikes from Fart and Jordan crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Old Fart!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douche Canoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Csaba Gyepes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gyepes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - Master of Puppets. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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215 lbs
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216 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Douche Canoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Csaba Gyepes!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gyepes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Canoe closes the distance and clinches up with Gyepes, looking for a takedown. Canoe pushes Gyepes against the cage but Gyepes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gyepes.
Gyepes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canoe manages to avoid it.
Canoe attempts a counter takedown but Gyepes avoids it well and moves away.
Nice body punch from Canoe.
Canoe misses with an uppercut
and Gyepes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Canoe misses with an uppercut
and Gyepes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gyepes.
Canoe drops Gyepes with a beautiful combination! Gyepes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Canoe is looking for the KO!
Gyepes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canoe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gyepes on his heels. He'll look to pass Gyepes's guard now, I'm sure.
Gyepes is still in real trouble! Can Canoe finish him?
Canoe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gyepes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Canoe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Canoe postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Gyepes covers up, he's hurt! Canoe keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Canoe and the ref steps in to end the fight! Canoe can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douche Canoe!
Douche Canoe 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Arones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lonely is the night kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brett Taylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Arones!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, John Mangel and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor lands with a straight right. Arones didn't see that one coming.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Arones shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Arones shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arones has time to react.
Arones throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arones throws a lazy head kick
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arones misses with the combination.
A big right from Taylor misses.
Arones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brett Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor lands with a good body shot.
Arones staying out of range there.
Arones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Arones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Arones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brett Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Arones.
Arones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taylor's waist but Taylor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arones off to one side.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arones.
Arones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Arones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arones slips under a jab from Taylor.
Taylor lands a right hook to the body.
Taylor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arones doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arones.
Arones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor lands with an overhand left.
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Taylor there.
Arones misses with a body kick.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor stuffs the takedown.
Arones shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arones moves away.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Arones ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arones manages to avoid it.
Brett Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arones walks into a jab.
Arones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Arones uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arones drops his hands momentarily and Taylor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Arones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Arones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Arones misses with the combination.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Arones moved out of range nicely.
Arones feints the counter takedown.
Arones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taylor but Taylor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Taylor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taylor throws a hook but Arones blocks it.
Taylor misses with a lunging right hand
and Arones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Taylor!
Arones landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arones wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arones is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well.
Arones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Taylor rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Arones's guard! Nice work there by Taylor!
Arones working a defensive guard but Taylor passes into half guard.
Arones is trying to get back to full guard.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arones can do to turn this around?
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Arones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Arones has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Taylor not doing much here.
Arones wants to get back to full guard but Taylor has mounted him!
Arones regains half guard.
Arones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arones is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Taylor 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arones wants to get back to full guard.
Taylor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taylor is taking a breather. Arones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Arones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arones keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Taylor prevents Arones from improving his position.
Taylor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arones throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A punch combination from Arones misses.
Taylor lands with a straight right. Arones didn't see that one coming.
Taylor connects with a crisp jab.
Taylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arones.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Arones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Arones.
Arones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Arones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Taylor misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arones moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Arones misses with a takedown attempt
and Arones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brett Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Arones.
Arones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Taylor quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gabriel Arones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Arones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taylor defends well and Arones ends up having to push Taylor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Brett Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
Arones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arones.
Arones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Arones.
Arones moves forwards but Taylor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taylor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arones's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor misses with a hook. Arones ducked under it nicely.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arones shoots for a double leg takedown but Taylor sprawls well. He's pushed Arones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arones misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Arones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor throws the left hand but Arones avoids the punch easily.
Gabriel Arones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Arones moves away and avoids it.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Arones is just out of range.
Taylor misses with an uppercut
and Arones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arones is looking for a kimura here.
Arones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Arones eventually gives up the hold.
Arones works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arones is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Taylor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Taylor!
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Arones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arones looking to control.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Arones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arones trying to control the position.
Taylor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Arones gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arones tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Taylor is pressing down on Arones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arones is holding on for now.
Arones looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Taylor pushes past his half guard into mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor tries to control but Arones wriggling away.
Arones regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Taylor clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taylor misses with a hook. Arones ducked under it nicely.
Arones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arones moves out of range of the strikes.
Arones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taylor defends it nicely.
Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Taylor stuns Arones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor misses the jab.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Arones throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Taylor.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Arones.
Taylor prevents Arones from moving into mount.
Arones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Taylor has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arones but great work by Taylor.
Taylor in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arones can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor working away.
Arones gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor trying to control from half guard but Arones is working away.
Arones trying to control from the bottom.
Arones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor is trying to control. Arones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor not doing much here.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arones looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor is keen to just control but Arones is a slippery customer.
Arones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arones looking for submissions off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Taylor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arones dives in and grabs Taylor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes down on Arones's head and hops out.
Arones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arones moves away.
Arones shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Taylor had his way with Gabriel Arones in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Arones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Arones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arones shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Taylor throwing a counter right hand but Arones manages to avoid it.
Arones throws a leg kick that misses.
Arones tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor digs a good hook to Arones's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taylor's waist but Taylor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arones off to one side.
Taylor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Taylor. That snapped Arones's head back.
Arones ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Arones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arones moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arones moves away.
Arones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Taylor misses with a hook
and Arones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Arones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Arones from controlling successfully.
Arones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Arones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Arones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Taylor is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arones wants to take a breather but Taylor is having none of it.
Arones is looking for a kimura but Taylor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arones to get the leverage.
Arones moves into full mount! Taylor won't be happy about that!
Taylor has given up his back. Will we see Arones going for some submissions?
Arones goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Taylor escapes and is now in half guard on top.
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!
Taylor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gabriel Arones has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arones is trying to control but can't.
Arones looking for a kimura from the bottom but Taylor passes into side control!
Arones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Arones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Taylor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Taylor just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Taylor off and has taken his back!
Arones working for a choke but Taylor reverses nicely into Arones 's guard.
Arones is looking for a triangle but Taylor pushes his legs off easily.
Taylor has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Arones to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Taylor is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Arones pulls down on the head and he's put Taylor to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Arones!
Gabriel Arones is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Gabriel Arones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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