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Midweek Mayhem XX PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ringo Costela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ringo Costela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irwin throws the left hand but Costela avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Irwin coming out on top.
Costela throws a series of punches but Irwin avoids them all with ease.
Irwin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Costela quickly recovers to half guard.
Nice strikes from Irwin there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin winds up and cracks Costela with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Costela regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Irwin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Irwin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Irwin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Irwin is working Costela over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Irwin throwing strikes but missing.
Costela is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irwin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costela wants to pass to mount but Irwin is defending the position.
Costela is working for a kimura but Irwin is defending it quite comfortably.
Costela is trying to control the action in half guard but Irwin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Irwin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Irwin moves into full guard.
Costela postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Irwin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Costela, into his guard.
Irwin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Irwin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Costela is trying to keep Irwin in close.
Irwin chips away with some ground and pound.
Irwin lands a couple of digs.
Irwin distracts Costela with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Irwin landing with the ground and pound.
Irwin scoring with some ground and pound.
Irwin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Irwin landing some decent shots from guard.
Irwin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Irwin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Costela is rocked!
Irwin working some strikes from top position.
Oh Costela is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Irwin slips nicely into half guard.
Costela is breathing heavily.
Irwin drops an elbow to the side of Costela's head.
Irwin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Irwin.
Ground and pound from Irwin.
Irwin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Costela trying to control but Irwin postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irwin wants to pass to mount but Costela is defending the position.
Costela is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Irwin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Irwin's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Irwin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Irwin scores with a decent looking hook.
Costela seems to have got his legs back now.
Costela takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Irwin cracks Costela with an open hand slap.
Costela gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Irwin lands a couple of elbows.
Costela throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Irwin scoring with some ground and pound.
Irwin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Irwin chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Irwin arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Costela's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Irwin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Cattermole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yason Tupaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupaz has chosen Step Up as his entrance music. Yason Tupaz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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157 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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168 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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, Danny Cattermole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yason Tupaz!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cattermole closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tupaz counters with a head kick. That will keep Cattermole thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tupaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A lazy body kick from Cattermole
so Tupaz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tupaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cattermole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cattermole looking to control.
Cattermole lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tupaz!
Cattermole working for a submission but Tupaz is keeping him at bay.
Tupaz is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cattermole with shots to the head and body - Tupaz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cattermole looking to isolate an arm here. Tupaz doesn't see it coming and as Cattermole extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Cattermole!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Cattermole!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Wintzloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Setright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wintzloff comes into the arena with Hip Hop - Dead Prez blaring out of the sound system. 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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155 lbs
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152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Wintzloff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dylan Setright!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Wintzloff.
Setright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wintzloff makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Setright throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wintzloff counters with a head kick. That will keep Setright thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Setright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wintzloff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Setright gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wintzloff regains guard.
Wintzloff is striking off his back. Setright thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Setright is trying to control. Wintzloff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wintzloff gets back to full guard.
Wintzloff is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Setright has his hands clasped together but Wintzloff extends an breaks Setright's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wintzloff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Wintzloff!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Sots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Sots will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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164 lbs
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158 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gerald Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Sots!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sots swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
George Sots seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sots throws a right hand that misses
and Fitch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like George Sots has been cut.
Sots throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fitch counters with a nice uppercut.
Sots rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fitch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fitch has clasped his hands together around Sots's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A control attempt from Sots but he's now mounted!
Fitch avoids the attempt from Sots to control.
Sots slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sots gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sots keeping moving, preventing Fitch from controlling successfully.
Fitch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fitch is stalling in the full guard.
Sots looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gerald Fitch has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fitch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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.
Fitch thows a body shot but no joy.
Sots misses with a double jab
and Fitch counters with a left and a right that stings Sots.
Sots throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sots counters with a left and a right that stings Fitch.
Fitch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Sots.
Sots throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitch counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Sots to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Fitch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gerald Fitch!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Baby Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baby Jay could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Peter Parker's chin.
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166 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Baby Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jay is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jay fails with the takedown
and Parker counters with a head kick.
Jay swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Jay moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parker counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baby Jay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Jay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parker tries to clinch there but Jay circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to clinch but Jay moves out of range.
Jay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parker counters with an outside leg kick.
Parker throws a head kick but Jay moves out of range.
Parker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Parker moves in looking to clinch but Jay pushes him off.
Jay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parker counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Parker misses with a body shot.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jay's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Parker tries to clinch but Jay moves out of range.
Jay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Parker is looking to clinch.
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.
Jay swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jay. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jay doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parker counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baby Jay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parker circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Jay drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Parker follows Jay to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Parker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimo Twist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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172 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, William Yang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kimo Twist!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twist shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yang counters with a shoot takedown. Twist fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Twist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Twist has his hands on Yang's head, controlling the position.
Twist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yang's guard.
Yang keeping moving, preventing Twist from controlling successfully.
Twist preventing the sweep.
Twist trying to control the position from guard on top but Yang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Twist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yang is keeping the position for now.
Twist lands a couple of elbows.
Twist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Twist drops back looking for a leg! Yang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yang manages to kick Twist off! Twist jumps back into Yang's guard.
Twist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Twist with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twist is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Twist is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Twist engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Twist is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Twist is stalling in the full guard.
Twist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Twist is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Twist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Twist has managed to get both his arms back between Yang's legs - danger averted.
Yang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Twist landing with the ground and pound.
Twist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Twist is looking to work some ground and pound but Yang has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Twist trying to control but Yang is working from the bottom.
Twist looking to pass the guard.
Yang pulls Twist in close to prevent any damage.
Yang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Twist on the ground.
Twist 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.
Yang keeping moving, preventing Twist from controlling successfully.
Kimo Twist has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Yang tries for a takedown but Twist circles away easily
and Twist counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Yang!
Twist landing shots from mount.
Twist pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twist has hold of Yang's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yang manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Twist looking to finish Yang with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yang!
Yang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Twist scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yang tries to control Twist's body but Twist pushes him off. Yang squirms to his side and now Twist has his back!
Yang is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Twist scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Twist controlling the position well here. Yang rolled but Twist kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Yang wants to control his opponent's hands but Twist gets his hands free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yang staying busy and making it hard for Twist to control.
Twist landing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimo Twist dominated that round.
That's time! Yang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Twist.
Twist shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Twist was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Twist is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Twist extends the arm and Yang is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimo Twist!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silva Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Silva Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish thows a body shot but no joy.
Fish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Santiago ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Fish just misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fish connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Silva Santiago has been cut.
Fish misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish thuds his right hand into Santiago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Santiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santiago dodges the punch combination from Fish.
Fish misses with the combination.
Santiago slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santiago's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fish connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santiago scrambles back to his feet.
Santiago is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fish's half guard.
Fish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santiago.
Fish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago is trying for a kimura here. Fish looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Santiago wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Silva Santiago!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onufry Zagloba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onufry Zagloba has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
245 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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27
280 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Onufry Zagloba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zagloba.
Zagloba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ferreira did well to prevent Zagloba getting side control.
Ferreira is staying active underneath Zagloba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira is defending against the submission attempts here by Zagloba.
Zagloba is trying to work for a kimura but Ferreira is defending well.
Zagloba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferreira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zagloba.
Ferreira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ferreira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zagloba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ferreira wants to sweep here but Zagloba controlling him for the moment.
Zagloba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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.
Zagloba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zagloba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ferreira dives on top into guard.
Ferreira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zagloba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ferreira is not content to let Zagloba control the position.
Ferreira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zagloba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is trying to control but can't.
Zagloba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferreira tries to get to full guard but Zagloba has control of the leg.
Zagloba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ferreira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zagloba.
Zagloba is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ferreira gets back to full guard.
Ferreira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ferreira trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zagloba trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onufry Zagloba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zagloba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferreira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlos Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira moves into the clinch successfully.
Ferreira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zagloba is defending well for now.
Ferreira misses with a knee to the head.
Ferreira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zagloba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zagloba tries to pull guard but Ferreira holds him up against the cage and eventually Zagloba drops back down to his feet.
Ferreira tries to land a knee to the head but Zagloba blocks with his arms.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zagloba here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ferreira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ferreira has had enough of the clinch but Zagloba keeps him there for the moment.
Ferreira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zagloba's face.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferreira lands a knee to the head.
Ferreira looking to throw knees to the head but Zagloba is blocking nicely.
Zagloba ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zagloba no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zagloba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zagloba is looking to sinch up a triangle. Ferreira throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Zagloba's body to avoid the submission. Zagloba has instead reached around Ferreira's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Zagloba arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Onufry Zagloba!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derka Derka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Jarvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarvis has chosen Notorious B.I.G Ft Ratatat - Party and Bullshit as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Derka Derka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
270 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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22
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derka Derka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Jarvis!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarvis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Derka was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarvis.
Derka keeps the fight on the outside.
Jarvis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Derka was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarvis.
Derka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jarvis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jarvis.
Derka lands an uppercut.
Derka is trying to drag Jarvis to the mat but Jarvis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jarvis stops a takedown attempt from Derka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derka Derka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarvis looking to throw knees to the head but Derka is blocking nicely.
Derka wants the takedown. Jarvis is fighting it off but Derka persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jarvis's guard against the cage.
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.
Jarvis striking off his back but it's not causing Derka any problems.
Derka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jarvis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Derka is aware though and is defending well.
Derka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jarvis's guard.
Derka is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jarvis tries to get to full guard but Derka has control of the leg.
Derka passes to full mount!
Derka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Derka cracks Jarvis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Derka lands with some strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derka lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jarvis hang on?
Derka putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Derka trying to control but Jarvis is having none of it.
Derka lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Derka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Derka loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Jarvis scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Derka land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Derka stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derka Derka!
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