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The Syndicate: Part XIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Razor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Easton Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bret Easton Ellis struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The key to victory for Lewis Razor has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis Razor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bret Easton Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Easton Ellis wants to clinch.
Bret Easton Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Razor avoids the head kick by Easton Ellis.
Razor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Easton Ellis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Bret Easton Ellis has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Easton Ellis.
Easton Ellis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Razor circles away.
Razor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Easton Ellis is rocked!
Razor connects with a stiff jab that staggers Easton Ellis - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lewis Razor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veikko Valkohammas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen ''More Human Than Human'' by White Zombie as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Veikko Valkohammas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Smith!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Valkohammas is defending well.
Valkohammas tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Valkohammas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Valkohammas moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Valkohammas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valkohammas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Valkohammas tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Valkohammas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Valkohammas is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Valkohammas pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Valkohammas lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Jab, jab by Valkohammas - just one landing.
Valkohammas swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith slips under a jab from Valkohammas.
Smith throws a leg kick but Valkohammas checks it.
Valkohammas takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith is rocked!
Smith defending well as Valkohammas loads up on a big left hand.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Valkohammas finish him?
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Valkohammas will feel that in the morning.
Veikko Valkohammas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valkohammas digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smith prevents Valkohammas from getting back to his feet.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valkohammas is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Valkohammas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Valkohammas wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith prevents Valkohammas from getting back to his feet.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valkohammas wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Valkohammas throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Valkohammas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Valkohammas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Valkohammas, who protects the arm well.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith lands an elbow.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valkohammas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Valkohammas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Valkohammas taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Valkohammas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is working Valkohammas over with some ground and pound from side control.
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!
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Valkohammas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Valkohammas just misses with a punch to the body.
Valkohammas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valkohammas misses with a wild body shot.
Valkohammas throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Valkohammas checks the leg kick.
Smith seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Valkohammas shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Smith is backing up but Valkohammas catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Smith covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Valkohammas Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veikko Valkohammas!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Homes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galen Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Why Won't He Break as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Homes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Galen Jones!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Homes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Homes feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Homes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones pulls Homes in close to his closed guard and prevents Homes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Homes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Homes has picked Jones up and slammed him! Jones can't keep hold of the triangle and Homes manages to pass to side control!
Homes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Homes wants to stand but Jones is controlling his arm.
Jones throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Jones defending against the ground and pound.
Homes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Homes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Homes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones is trying to control Homes's posture but Homes avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Homes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Homes. Homes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Homes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Homes is breathing heavily.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Homes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Homes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Homes's guard now.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is pushing down on Homes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Homes is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Homes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Homes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Homes. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones breaks Homes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Homes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Homes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homes is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Homes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Homes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jones defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Homes.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Homes pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Homes misses with a takedown attempt
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Homes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Homes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Homes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jones manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Homes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Homes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Homes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Galen Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Homes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Homes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Homes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Homes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henry Homes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Homes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jones wants to hold on but Homes pushes him away.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Homes maintains control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Homes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Henry Homes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Homes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jones is on top in guard.
Homes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Homes being controlled here, momentarily.
Homes wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Homes wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Homes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Homes landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homes gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Homes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Homes misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Homes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Homes pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Jones wants to take a breather but Homes is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Homes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Homes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the action here.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Despite being in the dominant position, Galen Jones just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Homes fails with a takedown attempt.
Homes misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Homes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Homes's head.
Jones won't allow Homes to sweep him here.
Homes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Homes dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones blocking the ground and pound.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Homes isn't that keen on the idea.
Homes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Homes is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
A right-left combo lands from Homes.
Homes tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Homes won't be happy with that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Homes is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galen Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Homes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Homes persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Homes shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Homes circles away.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Homes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Homes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Homes is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Homes to get the leverage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Homes postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jones to stand up.
Homes with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Homes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones trying to control the action but Homes is working from the bottom.
Homes pushes Jones away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jones gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
Jones is working Homes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones controls the position.
Homes prevents Jones from moving into mount.
Homes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jones tries for a kimura but Homes is defending well.
Homes trying to remain calm as Jones controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Homes tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jones advances to mount.
Jones controlling from mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Galen Jones just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Homes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Homes is looking for a kimura here.
Homes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Homes.
Homes slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Homes tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Homes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jones is pressing down on Homes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Homes won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Homes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Homes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones has his foot on Homes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Homes works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Homes advances position into side control!
An elbow from Homes crashes against the mat.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Homes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Homes's best efforts.
Homes is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Homes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Homes wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Henry Homes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones wants to control but Homes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Homes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Homes throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galen Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galen Jones!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Karusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Sinclair has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kevin Karusa's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Karusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair misses with the combination.
Karusa throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Karusa as Sinclair shoots in.
A big head kick from Sinclair and Karusa is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Karusa is rocked!
It looks like Kevin Karusa has been cut.
Sinclair stays in close to Karusa's body and controls the position.
Oh Karusa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
I looks like Sinclair might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sinclair stands up and waves to Karusa to follow him.
Karusa seems to have got his legs back now.
Karusa is breathing heavily.
Karusa is looking to clinch.
Sinclair lands a big head kick that sends Karusa to the canvas! Sinclair follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Sinclair!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cracky Jerky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Sharp looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cracky Jerky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jerky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jerky drops Sharp with a beautiful combination! Sharp stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jerky is looking for the KO!
It looks like Eric Sharp has been cut.
Sharp slips a jab and a cross from Jerky.
Sharp throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jerky shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jerky was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jerky looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sharp is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jerky working the ground and pound effectively.
Sharp is still in real trouble! Can Jerky finish him?
That has opened up Eric Sharp's cut even more.
Sharp avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jerky.
Jerky misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jerky thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jerky thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sharp seems to have recovered his senses.
Jerky sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sharp is trying desperately to improve position.
Jerky landing shots from mount.
Sharp looks gassed!
Jerky postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sharp looks a forlorn figure.
Sharp is bucking up trying to escape but Jerky cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerky fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sharp sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jerky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sharp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jerky is working away from the top position though.
Jerky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sharp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jerky is in close to Sharp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jerky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jerky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sharp pulls Jerky in close to prevent any damage.
Jerky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sharp is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jerky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerky works over Sharp with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jerky is in close to Sharp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jerky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sharp's head.
The cut above Eric Sharp's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jerky working some strikes from top position.
Eric Sharp's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eric Sharp's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cracky Jerky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and shawn fuelmeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivers comes to the cage accompanied by hed(pe)- Bartender. fuelmeller has chosen country boy can survive as his entrance music. shawn fuelmeller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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, Aiden Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, shawn fuelmeller!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
fuelmeller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rivers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
fuelmeller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rivers to the mat! Rivers manages to get full guard.
fuelmeller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rivers is looking to sweep but instead, fuelmeller has passed into half guard.
Rivers looking for submissions off his back.
Rivers moves into full guard.
Rivers has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. fuelmeller is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rivers.
fuelmeller controls the position.
fuelmeller stands up.
fuelmeller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
fuelmeller breaks the clinch.
Rivers misses with a takedown
and fuelmeller counters with a shoot takedown. Rivers fights it but they end up in guard.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! fuelmeller has picked Rivers up and slammed him! Rivers can't keep hold of the triangle and fuelmeller manages to pass to side control!
fuelmeller taking a breather here.
fuelmeller stands up and beckons Rivers to his feet.
fuelmeller scores a takedown into full mount!
fuelmeller jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rivers manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rivers manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rivers is staying active underneath fuelmeller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rivers moves into full guard.
Rivers had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. fuelmeller is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rivers Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take fuelmeller's back instead.
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!
Rivers working for the choke.
Rivers working for the choke.
fuelmeller is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rivers off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
fuelmeller is trying to get back to his feet but Rivers has full control of the position and if anything, fuelmeller has just worked his way into a worse spot.
fuelmeller is trying to break free.
fuelmeller won't enjoy being in this position. Rivers looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - fuelmeller is tapping - it's over boys! Rivers picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aiden Rivers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Marshall has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dexter Andrews's chin.
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159 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dexter Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Andrews as Marshall shoots in.
Andrews looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Marshall!
Andrews working for a submission but Marshall is keeping him at bay.
Marshall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marshall defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Andrews.
Andrews is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Marshall is surviving well by controlling Andrews's body position as best he can.
Andrews looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Marshall looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
You get the feeling that Marshall really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Andrews with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Marshall is now in Andrews's guard. A big mistake from Andrews there, giving up the dominant position!
Andrews is breathing heavily.
Andrews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marshall manages to get himself to full guard.
Marshall is looking for a triangle but Andrews pushes his legs off easily.
Marshall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andrews thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andrews preventing the sweep.
Marshall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marshall looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now.
Andrews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marshall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for Marshall with that takedown attempt.
Andrews closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Andrews lands in his opponent's guard.
Andrews passes into half guard.
Andrews is looking for a kimura but Marshall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andrews to get the leverage.
Marshall won't allow Andrews to pass to mount.
Andrews wants to work for an arm triangle but Marshall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Andrews seems to be working for a kimura but Marshall defends the submission attempt.
Andrews is trying to work for a kimura but Marshall is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is trying to work for a kimura but Marshall is defending well.
Andrews is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Marshall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marshall gets full guard.
Marshall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marshall prevents Andrews from standing back up.
Andrews is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marshall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marshall's back!
Andrews is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrews is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Marshall has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Andrews has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Marshall taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Andrews doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dexter Andrews!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between talon macroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Pemberton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that talon macroy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily talon macroy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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172 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, talon macroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ethan Pemberton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pemberton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pemberton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pemberton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
macroy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pemberton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for macroy.
macroy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pemberton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pemberton wants to lay and pray for a moment but macroy keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pemberton is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. macroy looks calm but he's in trouble here. Pemberton gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. macroy is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Pemberton lets go of the hold and macroy can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ethan Pemberton!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Benjamin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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187 cm
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194 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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, Jay Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenny Irwin!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benjamin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Benjamin sprawls well. He's pushed Irwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Irwin drives through and clinches with Benjamin against the cage.
Irwin manages to break the clinch.
Irwin darts in and clinches Benjamin up against the cage.
Irwin is trying to break free.
Benjamin breaks from the clinch.
Irwin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benjamin misses with a hook.
Irwin has Benjamin up against the cage in a clinch.
Irwin digs a right hand into Benjamin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benjamin's gas tank.
Irwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irwin throws a series of punches but Benjamin avoids them all with ease.
Benjamin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Irwin counters by clinching up.
Benjamin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Irwin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Irwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benjamin throws an off balance right hand
and Irwin counters by clinching up.
Benjamin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Irwin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Benjamin breaks the clinch.
Irwin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin tries to strike from the bottom.
Benjamin trying to keep a closed guard but Irwin is proving a slippery customer.
Irwin stops Benjamin from standing up.
Irwin throws a big right hand that misses.
Benjamin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Irwin is standing up over Benjamin. Benjamin looks to escape but Irwin dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Benjamin tries to land a body kick
and Irwin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Benjamin scores with a shot to the side of Irwin's head.
Benjamin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Irwin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jay Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Irwin.
Benjamin has had enough of the clinch but Irwin keeps him there for the moment.
Benjamin manages to break the clinch.
Benjamin connects with a nice cross there... Irwin is looking wobbly and Benjamin recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Irwin to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Benjamin jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jay Benjamin!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Njord Freyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crocodile Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Njord Freyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crocodile Dundee!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dundee looks to land a combination but Freyr avoids it well.
No joy there for Dundee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dundee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Freyr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dundee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Freyr cracks Dundee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Freyr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freyr works Dundee's body with a nice hook.
Freyr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dundee is rocked!
Freyr cracks Dundee with a left hook right on the temple and Dundee goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Freyr lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Dundee is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Njord Freyr!
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