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FCD 21: Mack vs Richardson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liam Erickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuroda Atsushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Liam Erickson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liam Erickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kuroda Atsushi!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erickson misses with the combination.
Atsushi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Atsushi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Atsushi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Erickson.
Erickson with a nice cross.
Atsushi throws a right and a left that Erickson avoids nicely.
Erickson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atsushi circles away quickly and effectively.
Erickson tries to bum rush Atsushi with a series of wild strikes but Atsushi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liam Erickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atsushi misses with the combination.
Erickson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atsushi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushi fails to land the takedown.
Atsushi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Erickson.
Atsushi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Erickson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi landing with the ground and pound.
Atsushi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Erickson is keeping the position for now.
Atsushi prevents Erickson from getting back to his feet.
Atsushi passes into half guard.
Erickson won't allow Atsushi to pass to mount.
Erickson is not content to let Atsushi control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Atsushi in particular looking to stall.
Atsushi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Atsushi tries to pass to full mount but Erickson defends it.
Atsushi trying to control from half guard but Erickson is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atsushi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Atsushi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Erickson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Atsushi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Atsushi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Atsushi is looking to stall here but Erickson recovers full guard.
Atsushi stands and throws Erickson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Atsushi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Atsushi is working Erickson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Atsushi looks up at the clock and then as Erickson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Atsushi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Atsushi tries for a kimura but Erickson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erickson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuroda Atsushi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
No luck for Atsushi with that takedown attempt.
Atsushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erickson fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Erickson.
Atsushi slips under a jab from Erickson.
Erickson misses with the combination.
Erickson tries to bum rush Atsushi with a series of wild strikes but Atsushi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushi shoots for a double leg takedown but Erickson sprawls well. He's pushed Atsushi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Atsushi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Erickson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Erickson wants it to stay on the feet.
Liam Erickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuroda Atsushi.
Erickson misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Atsushi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Erickson sprawls well. Erickson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Atsushi gets slowly back to his feet.
Atsushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liam Erickson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Erickson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Erickson. Those never looked like landing.
Erickson throws a right and a left that Atsushi avoids nicely.
Atsushi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Atsushi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Erickson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Erickson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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.
Atsushi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Erickson to the ground. Atsushi is now in Erickson's guard.
Atsushi is stalling in the full guard.
Atsushi stands and throws Erickson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Erickson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Erickson dodges the ground and pound from Atsushi.
Atsushi lands some shots froms side control.
Erickson is not content to let Atsushi control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi is putting a hurting on Erickson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Atsushi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Erickson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Atsushi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Atsushi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Erickson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Atsushi on the ground.
Atsushi cracks Erickson with a big right hand but Erickson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Erickson is rocked!
The strikes coming from Atsushi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Atsushi is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Erickson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi trying to control the action but Erickson is working from the bottom.
Erickson seems to have got his legs back now.
Erickson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Erickson tries to get out of the position.
Atsushi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Atsushi misses with the ground and pound.
Atsushi is looking to take a break and control but Erickson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atsushi throws a strike aimed at the side of Erickson's head but Erickson avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuroda Atsushi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Atsushi gets the takedown into side control.
Atsushi trying to control the position but Erickson is working away.
Atsushi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Erickson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Atsushi connects with a decent elbow.
Atsushi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Erickson keeps working.
Atsushi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Atsushi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Erickson is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Erickson's face as Atsushi controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson is not content to let Atsushi control the position.
Atsushi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Erickson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Atsushi wants to control but Erickson is keeping him busy.
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.
Erickson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Atsushi.
Atsushi landing strikes.
Atsushi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Atsushi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Erickson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Atsushi staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Atsushi in side control, throwing shots but Erickson defends.
Atsushi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Liam Erickson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuroda Atsushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Erickson defending against the ground and pound.
Atsushi controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuroda Atsushi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Atsushi 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 John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuroda Atsushi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matthew McAllister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshi Chiba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew McAllister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yoshi Chiba!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAllister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chiba was well out of range. Poor timing from McAllister.
McAllister throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McAllister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McAllister misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chiba has his takedown stuffed
and McAllister counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McAllister.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAllister wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McAllister.
Chiba goes for a takedown in the clinch but McAllister prevents it.
McAllister pulls guard successfully.
McAllister is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Chiba frees his head nicely. Oh but McAllister has switched to an armbar! Chiba is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Matthew McAllister!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Sierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raf Gon DIas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sierra's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sweet Dreams-Manson. Gon DIas has chosen Before I Forget as his entrance music. Raf Gon DIas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cliff Sierra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Raf Gon DIas!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sierra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gon DIas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sierra counters with a takedown into side control.
Sierra throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gon DIas works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sierra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gon DIas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sierra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gon DIas pushes Sierra off looking to stand but Sierra dives back in and keeps control.
Sierra takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sierra wants to take a breather but Gon DIas is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sierra is trying to work for a kimura but Gon DIas is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierra thows a huge punch but Gon DIas dodges it nicely.
Sierra tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gon DIas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sierra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gon DIas defends it well.
Sierra looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gon DIas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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.
Gon DIas is staying active underneath Sierra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sierra is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gon DIas reverses the position - he's now on top in Sierra's guard.
Sierra trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gon DIas tries to stand but Sierra is controlling from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cliff Sierra wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gon DIas throws a right hand that Sierra ducks under and follows up with a left that Sierra also avoids with ease.
Sierra looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gon DIas wants to stand and escape but Sierra is having none of it.
Sierra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sierra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sierra stands up and waves to Gon DIas to follow him.
Gon DIas looks to land a combination but Sierra avoids it well.
Sierra fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gon DIas to the ground. Sierra is now in Gon DIas's guard.
Sierra throws a strike but Gon DIas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gon DIas postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Sierra dominated 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.
Gon DIas is looking to clinch.
Gon DIas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good work by Gon DIas as he checks the leg kick.
Sierra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sierra shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sierra trying to control from half guard but Gon DIas is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sierra wants to pass to mount but Gon DIas is defending the position.
Sierra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gon DIas defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierra escapes and gets back to his feet.
Cliff Sierra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sierra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sierra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gon DIas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sierra fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Sierra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gon DIas shoots in and drives through. Sierra sprawls well.
Raf Gon DIas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gon DIas moves to clinch but Sierra breaks away
and Sierra counters with a leg kick.
Gon DIas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sierra counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gon DIas won't be happy with that.
Sierra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gon DIas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cliff Sierra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sierra stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gon DIas has a takedown stuffed.
Sierra circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sierra counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sierra is controlling the pace.
Sierra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sierra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gon DIas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sierra.
Sierra is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Sierra wants to work for an arm triangle but Gon DIas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sierra wants to take a breather but Gon DIas is having none of it.
Sierra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sierra is working for a submission of some sort.
Sierra wants to pass to mount but Gon DIas is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Sierra dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gon DIas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sierra's hands.
It looks like Cliff Sierra has been cut.
Gon DIas lands a left and a right that send Sierra crashing to the mat, dazed. Gon DIas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sierra keeps the fight on the outside.
Sierra takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sierra blocks a head kick by Gon DIas.
Sierra shoots in but Gon DIas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gon DIas misses with the combination.
Gon DIas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sierra counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sierra stops Gon DIas from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sierra trying to control the position from guard on top but Gon DIas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliff Sierra has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gon DIas tries to land a front kick but Sierra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice shot lands for Gon DIas.
Sierra scores a takedown into full mount!
Sierra goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gon DIas is on top in guard.
Gon DIas prevents Sierra from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sierra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gon DIas is fighting to break Sierra's control of his arms but Sierra is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cliff Sierra just wasn't active enough.
Gon DIas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Good work by Sierra as he checks the leg kick.
Sierra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gon DIas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sierra darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sierra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cliff Sierra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gon DIas is refusing to be controlled, as Sierra sits in half guard.
Sierra scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sierra is trying to control. Gon DIas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gon DIas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sierra.
Sierra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gon DIas is trying to stand.
Sierra stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gon DIas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sierra.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raf Gon DIas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sierra 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cliff Sierra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Stuart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Stuart will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Stuart!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stuart to the ground. Hogan is now in Stuart's guard.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stuart is keeping the position for now.
Stuart keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
Hogan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stuart wants to stand but Hogan is controlling the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Scott Hogan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hogan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stuart to the ground. Hogan is now in Stuart's guard.
Stuart is looking to stand up but Hogan isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan pushes down on Stuart's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stuart manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hogan gets a takedown into half guard.
Stuart scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hogan manages to mount him!
Stuart squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hogan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hogan lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan landing shots from mount.
Hogan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stuart tries to buck Hogan off but he can't manage it.
Hogan controlling the pace for now.
Hogan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stuart's face.
Hogan controlling the pace for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuart wants to get back to his feet.
Hogan controlling from mount.
Hogan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stuart is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stuart and Hogan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hogan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hogan controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuart is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hogan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stuart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hogan is looking to take a break and control but Stuart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hogan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stuart, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hogan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stuart lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Scott Hogan has been cut.
Hogan moves into range and clinches up with Stuart.
Hogan jumps guard but Stuart stands there with Hogan around his waist. Hogan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stuart has Hogan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stuart pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hogan tumbling to the mat - Stuart dives into Hogan's guard.
Hogan pulls Stuart in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Scott Hogan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hogan blocks a head kick by Stuart.
Stuart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stuart wants it to stay on the feet.
Hogan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stuart!
Hogan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stuart trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hogan controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan fails to move to back control.
Hogan looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuart tries to buck Hogan off but Hogan takes his back!
Scott Hogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hogan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hogan struggling to land strikes to the head as Stuart covers up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hogan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stuart covers up after that shot from Hogan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Stuart holding both Hogan 's hands and preventing any damage.
Stuart is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hogan.
Hogan working for the choke.
Hogan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stuart has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hogan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scott Hogan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hogan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stuart sprawls well initially but Hogan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hogan lands strikes from half guard.
Hogan trying to mount his opponent but Stuart defends it.
Stuart is staying active underneath Hogan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hogan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stuart tries to kick Hogan off but Hogan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan is working for a kimura but Stuart is defending it quite comfortably.
Hogan is trying to work for a kimura but Stuart is defending well.
Hogan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stuart is trying to stand up here but Hogan is controlling him well.
Hogan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hogan content to control rather than advance.
Matt Stuart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stuart won't allow Hogan to pass to mount.
Hogan throwing shots but Stuart is blocking nicely.
Hogan prevents Stuart from standing back up.
Stuart wants to stand back up but Hogan manages to pass into side control.
Hogan controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hogan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Stuart tries to buck Hogan off so he can stand up but Hogan has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Stuart falls backwards, slamming Hogan to the mat but Hogan holds on tight! Stuart is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Scott Hogan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emilia Rutkowska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Dutra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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300 lbs
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314 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emilia Rutkowska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matheus Dutra!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dutra misses with a takedown
and Rutkowska counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rutkowska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rutkowska drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutkowska pushes Dutra off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutkowska wants to clinch.
Dutra with a poor takedown
and Rutkowska counters with a left and a right that stings Dutra.
Dutra looks gassed!
Dutra tries to keep at a distance but Rutkowska has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutkowska creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutkowska content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutkowska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutkowska tries to clinch but Dutra moves out of range.
Rutkowska drives through and clinches with Dutra against the cage.
Rutkowska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dutra with a poor takedown
and Rutkowska moves into the clinch.
Emilia Rutkowska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Dutra.
Dutra changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rutkowska fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rutkowska tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dutra needs to keep his hands up - Rutkowska had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Matheus Dutra has been cut.
Rutkowska clinches up with Dutra and pushes him back against the cage.
Rutkowska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dutra misses with a takedown attempt
and Rutkowska counters by clinching up.
Dutra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rutkowska walks away with a smile on his face. Dutra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rutkowska swinging wildly here.
Dutra has his takedown stuffed
and Rutkowska holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rutkowska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutkowska cracks Dutra with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dutra with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rutkowska counters by clinching up.
Rutkowska trying to land knees to the body.
Rutkowska jumps into guard, dragging Dutra to the mat.
Dutra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dutra stands and throws Rutkowska's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dutra tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rutkowska pushes Dutra away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dutra gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dutra working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dutra prevents Rutkowska from escaping the position.
Dutra has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rutkowska is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dutra yanks on the arm and Rutkowska is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dutra.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matheus Dutra!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andy Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fou Rthihovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernard's entrance music is My Highlights. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Bernard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fou Rthihovsky!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rthihovsky throws a body punch but Bernard moves out of range.
Bernard avoids the body shot from Rthihovsky.
Bernard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rthihovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bernard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bernard shoots in and gets a takedown into Rthihovsky's guard.
Rthihovsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bernard defends it easily.
Bernard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rthihovsky's head.
Rthihovsky is looking for a triangle but Bernard pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard trying to control but Rthihovsky is working from the bottom.
Rthihovsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bernard is pushing down on Rthihovsky's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rthihovsky is fighting to maintain full guard but Bernard has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernard is looking for a kimura but Rthihovsky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bernard to get the leverage.
Bernard seems to be looking for submissions.
Bernard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rthihovsky keeps working.
Bernard is thwarting Rthihovsky's attempts to control the position.
Rthihovsky actively working from the bottom here.
Bernard trying to pass the guard but Rthihovsky defending well.
Bernard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rthihovsky actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky is defending against the submission attempts here by Bernard.
Rthihovsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bernard pulls his head out easily.
Rthihovsky wants to improve his position but Bernard is controlling well.
Bernard is keen to just control but Rthihovsky is a slippery customer.
Bernard 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rthihovsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky manages to get to full guard.
Rthihovsky keeping moving, preventing Bernard from controlling successfully.
Rthihovsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bernard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bernard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bernard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rthihovsky looking for a guillotine here but Bernard defends easily.
Rthihovsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bernard defends it easily.
Rthihovsky looks gassed!
Bernard drops back looking for a leg! Rthihovsky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rthihovsky manages to kick Bernard off! Bernard jumps back into Rthihovsky's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bernard is stalling in the full guard.
Bernard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rthihovsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rthihovsky has an active guard here but Bernard has managed to pass into half guard.
Bernard is working for a submission of some sort.
Bernard is trying to control the action in half guard but Rthihovsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Bernard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rthihovsky misses with a body shot.
Rthihovsky thows a body shot but no joy.
Bernard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rthihovsky throws a series of punches but Bernard moves out of range.
Bernard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rthihovsky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rthihovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Bernard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rthihovsky cracks Bernard with a good jab.
Rthihovsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rthihovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bernard.
Fou Rthihovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rthihovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bernard moves away.
Bernard doesn't manage to clinch there - Rthihovsky circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bernard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bernard.
Rthihovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Rthihovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Rthihovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bernard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bernard.
Bernard tries to clinch up but Rthihovsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Rthihovsky throws a nice looking combination but Bernard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rthihovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Bernard is just out of range.
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.
Rthihovsky misses with a body shot.
Rthihovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bernard manages to avoid it.
Bernard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bernard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rthihovsky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rthihovsky throws a hook but Bernard avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fou Rthihovsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rthihovsky misses with a body shot.
Rthihovsky avoids the head kick by Bernard.
Bernard tries to clinch
and Rthihovsky counters with a nice body shot.
Rthihovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bernard.
Bernard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rthihovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rthihovsky. Bernard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rthihovsky throws a body punch but Bernard moves out of range.
Rthihovsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rthihovsky throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bernard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bernard.
Bernard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rthihovsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bernard is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rthihovsky wants to improve his position but instead Bernard has moved into half guard.
Rthihovsky taking some punishment here, with Bernard in his half guard.
Bernard seems to be looking for submissions.
Rthihovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bernard throwing shots but Rthihovsky is blocking nicely.
Rthihovsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bernard pulls his head out easily.
Rthihovsky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rthihovsky with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rthihovsky wants to control but Bernard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rthihovsky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bernard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andy Bernard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bernard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rthihovsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rthihovsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bernard passes to full mount!
Rthihovsky is trying to escape the mount but Bernard keeps good control and instead manages to take Rthihovsky's back.
Bernard not allowing Rthihovsky to control his hands.
Bernard struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky is trying to defend against the choke here but Bernard has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bernard Tightens the hold and Rthihovsky taps out furiously! Bernard displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andy Bernard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brett Davids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davids comes to the cage accompanied by "Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top. 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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175 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brett Davids!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raul Castro!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro lands with a nice combination. Davids backs away looking to recover.
Davids waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castro.
Davids throws a body punch but Castro moves out of range.
Davids avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raul Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davids with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Castro to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Davids misses its intended target.
Davids scores with a jab. Castro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Davids keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davids swings for the body but Castro moves out of range.
Castro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castro misses with a double jab
and Davids counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Castro thinking.
Castro throws a combination that misses
and Davids counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Castro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davids. Davids obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davids makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Castro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Castro misses.
Castro misses with a combination
and Castro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davids closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Castro misses with a combination
and Davids counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Davids bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Castro's head backwards.
Davids swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Davids counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Castro is rocked!
Castro moves away from the strike by Davids.
Castro is still on wobbly legs! Can Davids finish him?
Davids ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Castro seems to have recovered his senses.
Davids buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davids connects with a good right hand that stumbles Castro. Castro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro wants to clinch but Davids slips to the side
and Castro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castro swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Castro. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davids misses with a straight right.
Davids lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Castro looks gassed!
Castro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davids counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davids misses with a looping left.
Castro moves away from the strike by Davids.
Castro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davids lands with an uppercut that bounces Castro off the cage and back into rage.
Castro throws a combination that misses
and Davids counters with a stiff right hand.
Davids lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Davids lands a nice shot to the body.
Davids ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castro looks to clinch
and Davids counters with a left to the body.
That kick from Davids tenderised Castro's leg. Castro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Davids lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davids. That's going to slow Castro down.
Castro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Castro misses with a double jab
and Davids counters with an outside leg kick.
Davids throws a left that rocks Castro and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Davids dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Castro regain composure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Davids sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Castro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Davids trying to control the action but Castro is working from the bottom.
Castro is letting Davids control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro dodges the ground and pound from Davids.
Davids trying to control the position but Castro is working away.
Castro is being controlled here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brett Davids has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Castro moves away from the strike by Davids.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davids throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castro doesn't manage to clinch there - Davids circles away.
Davids throws a right hand that Castro ducks under and follows up with a left that Castro also avoids with ease.
Castro throws a combination that misses
and Davids counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Davids dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Castro misses with a double jab
and Davids makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Castro misses with a series of wild punches.
Davids lands a jab to the head.
Davids has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Castro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davids circles away quickly and effectively.
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davids is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castro can do to turn this around?
Castro wants to clinch
and Davids counters with a three punch combo that has Castro backing up. Castro nods at Davids to acknowledge the strikes.
Castro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Castro.
Castro tries to clinch but Davids moves away
and Davids counters with a thumping low kick.
Castro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davids counters with a nice body kick.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Davids misses with a body shot.
Castro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Davids counters with a series of strikes. Castro will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davids swings for the body but Castro moves out of range.
Castro lands a nice looking body shot.
Davids throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davids drops Castro with a left right combo! Davids follows him down to the ground into side control.
Davids fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Davids tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Davids wants to control but Castro is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Davids is trying to get an arm triangle but Castro is defending well.
Davids wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Castro, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro is looking for a sweep.
Davids is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castro is trying to get back to half guard.
Davids trying to control the action but Castro is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davids is staying tight to Castro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Davids tries for a kimura but Castro is defending well.
Castro is trying to get back to his feet.
Davids controlling the position from side mount.
Castro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davids. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davids working the ground and pound but Castro is defending the strikes.
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.
Castro wants to control but Davids postures up.
Davids postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Castro is being controlled here.
Davids is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castro is trying to get back to half guard.
Davids trying to control the action but Castro is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Davids dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Castro is looking to clinch.
Davids lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Davids.
Castro wants to clinch
and Davids counters with a low kick, right behind Castro 's knee.
Castro lands with a nice combination. Davids backs away looking to recover.
Davids slips under a jab.
Castro misses with a combination
and Davids counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castro throws a nice looking combination but Davids bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davids lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Davids misses.
Davids avoids the body shot from Castro.
Castro tries to clinch
and Davids cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davids lunges at Castro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Castro's hand.
Davids circles away from the clinch attempt
and Davids counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Castro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Castro. Those never looked like landing.
Castro misses with a two punch combination.
Davids lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Castro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davids counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castro misses with a left hand
and Castro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davids slips a straight right by Castro.
Castro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Castro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davids lands a stunning uppercut that sends Castro to the mat!
Davids has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Davids passes to side control.
Davids looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davids controlling the position from side mount.
Castro can't do much from the bottom here.
Castro tries to improve position but can't.
Davids wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castro keeps working.
Davids thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davids sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Castro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Davids seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Davids sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Castro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Davids working away.
Davids in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Castro regains half guard, as Davids was trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Davids is looking to stall here but Castro recovers full guard.
Davids showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Raul Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davids throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Davids showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davids has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Davids!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nester Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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195 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nester Locke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rico Santos!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos shoots for a takedown but Locke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke misses with a lunging right hand
so Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Locke is trying to control the position but Santos postures up.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos won't allow Locke to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Locke is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos has control of Locke's left arm, preventing Locke from doing any damage.
Locke drops back looking for a leg! Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santos manages to kick Locke off! Locke jumps back into Santos's guard.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is trying to control the position but Locke postures up.
Locke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Santos wants to stand and escape but Locke is having none of it.
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Locke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Locke has gone for a leg lock! Santos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Locke's guard.
Locke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Locke keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Locke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Locke is pulling down on Santos's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nester Locke just wasn't active enough.
Locke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Locke lands with a hook. Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice combination there by Locke.
Santos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Santos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Santos throws a series of punches but Locke moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Locke. That snapped Santos's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Santos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Locke sizes up Santos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Locke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nester Locke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos walks into a straight right hand from Locke.
A jab from Locke finds it's way through Santos's defenses.
Locke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Locke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos looks gassed!
Locke's corner calls for a 1-2. Locke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Locke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Nester Locke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos fails with the takedown
and Locke counters with a left and a right that stings Santos.
Nester Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Santos.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke drops Santos with a beautiful combination! Santos stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Locke is looking for the KO!
Santos is rocked!
Locke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santos on the side of the head.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Locke finish him?
Oooooh!!! Locke has knocked Santos down with a huge combo! Locke steps away and waves a wobbly Santos back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Locke works Santos's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nester Locke dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Locke lands a slapping body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Locke there.
Santos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Locke lands a left and a right that send Santos crashing to the mat, dazed. Locke thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Locke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
Nester Locke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Locke feints with a jab and clips Santos right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Santos is sent crashing into the canvas and Locke leaps in for the kill! Santos tries to get to his feet but Locke is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Santos is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nester Locke!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grammy Married Sokojuice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akseli Suokuokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sokojuice's entrance music is DEATH - Spirit Crusher. A fine choice. Suokuokka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Animals - House of the Rising Sun kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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236 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grammy Married Sokojuice!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akseli Suokuokka!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Sokojuice or perhaps it was just good defense by Suokuokka which made him look bad.
Suokuokka misses with a shot to the body
and Sokojuice counters with a series of strikes. Suokuokka will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Sokojuice misses.
Suokuokka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sokojuice lands a hook that stumbles Suokuokka back into the cage. Sokojuice follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Suokuokka to the canvas! Sokojuice pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Suokuokka has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Grammy Married Sokojuice!
Grammy Married Sokojuice retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dane Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnell Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richardson has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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195 lbs
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight 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 Tokyo, Dane Mack!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donnell Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Mack.
Richardson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Mack sprawling to the canvas. Richardson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Mack hang on?
Mack is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack is not content to let Richardson control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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!
Richardson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Richardson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richardson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Richardson working some strikes from top position.
Richardson lands a couple of digs.
Mack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richardson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richardson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richardson stands up and waves to Mack to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mack fails with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a straight right hand.
Donnell Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson misses with a two punch combination.
Mack is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Richardson.
Mack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richardson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mack!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mack is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mack is looking to improve his position but Richardson isn't that keen on the idea.
Richardson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mack defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Richardson.
Richardson wants to control the pace but Mack is squirming around nicely.
Richardson is landing with some decent strikes but Mack is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Richardson with shots to the head and body - Mack looks very uncomfortable down there.
Richardson controlling the position easily from mount.
A big strike lands for Richardson! That's really hurt Mack and he's turned his back - Richardson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Richardson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnell Richardson!
Donnell Richardson is the new middleweight champion!
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