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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Klaas & Bodybangers - Freak. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaxon Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bubby Brown!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bailey. Brown shrugs it off though.
Bailey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bailey.
Bailey scores with a head kick. Brown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bailey wants it to stay on the feet.
Bailey lands a big head kick that sends Brown tumbling to the mat! Bailey takes a step backwards and waves Brown back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Brown is rocked!
It looks like Bubby Brown has been cut.
Bailey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Bailey finish him?
Brown looks gassed!
Bailey feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Brown collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jaxon Bailey!
A relieved looking Jaxon Bailey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juarez Del Fuago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Second Coming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juarez Del Fuago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Second Coming!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Del Fuago.
Del Fuago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Coming fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Del Fuago, pushing him back against the cage.
Del Fuago tries to break free but Coming pushes him back against the cage.
Del Fuago is trying to drag Coming to the mat but Coming just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juarez Del Fuago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Fuago tries to circle away but Coming has him pinned against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Coming scores with a hook to the body.
Coming has hold of one of Del Fuago's legs. Del Fuago is fighting the takedown attempt but Coming gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Del Fuago trying to keep a closed guard but Coming is proving a slippery customer.
Coming trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Fuago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coming avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Fuago wants to sweep here but Coming controlling him for the moment.
Del Fuago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Del Fuago looking to control but Coming passes into half guard.
Del Fuago trying to control but Coming postures up.
Coming trying to control the action but Del Fuago is working from the bottom.
Del Fuago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coming passes the guard and advances to mount!
Coming looking to control but Del Fuago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Del Fuago is trying to escape the mount.
Del Fuago tries to hold on but Coming postures up.
Coming trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Del Fuago is wriggling around trying to escape.
Coming really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Del Fuago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coming looking to control but Del Fuago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Del Fuago regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Second Coming was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Coming tries for a takedown but Del Fuago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coming closes the distance and clinches.
Coming ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Coming no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Del Fuago chips away with some ground and pound.
Del Fuago is looking to work some ground and pound but Coming has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coming preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Del Fuago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coming is keeping the position for now.
Del Fuago is in close to Coming's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coming keeping moving, preventing Del Fuago from controlling successfully.
Coming is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Fuago trying to control the position from guard on top but Coming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Fuago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coming can't keep his opponent in guard - Del Fuago advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Del Fuago wants to control but Coming is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coming tries to get to full guard but Del Fuago has control of the leg.
Del Fuago thows a huge punch but Coming dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juarez Del Fuago dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Del Fuago moves to clinch but Coming breaks away
and Coming counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Coming.
Del Fuago manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coming manages to get himself to full guard.
Del Fuago throwing strikes from guard but Coming blocks nicely.
Del Fuago works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Del Fuago is looking to take a break and control but Coming is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coming tries to roll over but Del Fuago keeps him under control.
Coming wants to control but Del Fuago is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Del Fuago looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Fuago passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Fuago landing shots from mount.
Del Fuago get's back to his feet.
Coming shoots and misses
and Del Fuago counters with a nice double leg into side control. Coming won't be happy with that.
Coming is breathing heavily.
Coming is not content to let Del Fuago control the position.
Del Fuago tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Fuago advances to full mount.
Del Fuago looking to control but Coming is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Del Fuago is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Fuago with good strikes from the mount here!
Juarez Del Fuago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Del Fuago goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Coming is on top in guard.
Del Fuago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Del Fuago trying to control the action but Coming is working from the bottom.
Del Fuago 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.
Del Fuago not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Del Fuago seems to be looking for submissions.
Del Fuago is looking for a kimura but Coming is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Del Fuago to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coming tries to roll over but Del Fuago keeps him under control.
Del Fuago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coming defending well though.
Del Fuago is trying to control the action in half guard but Coming is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Del Fuago is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Del Fuago working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Del Fuago avoids the attempt from Coming to control.
Del Fuago is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Coming is in real trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Fuago is hanging on to Coming's back as he tries to escape.
Coming prevents Del Fuago from getting a body triangle.
Del Fuago is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Coming has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Del Fuago has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Coming taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Del Fuago doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juarez Del Fuago!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jhon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bloodwork. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jhon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Hodges!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodges rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hodges is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hodges looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hodges landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hodges wants to break free but Jones has control.
Hodges can't get the takedown.
Hodges is looking for a takedown.
Jones tries for a takedown but Hodges manages to get underhooks.
Jones is trying to trip Hodges. He has hold of a leg but Hodges is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Hodges is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Hodges is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hodges manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Hodges's guard.
Jones postures up.
Jones stays in close to Hodges's body and controls the position.
Hodges keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hodges keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jhon Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hodges knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hodges wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones controlling from side mount.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hodges for as long as he can get away with.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a little break here. Hodges wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hodges tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hodges is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Jones stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhon Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Hodges sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hodges as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hodges looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones controls the position.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hodges on the ground.
Hodges is breathing heavily.
Jones trying to control the position but Hodges is working away.
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the action but Hodges is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jhon Jones.
Hodges forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Jones prevents Hodges from breaking the clinch.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hodges pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Jones controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hodges keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodges throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hodges tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hodges can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhon Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hodges's waist but Hodges gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Hodges gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Hodges takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jhon Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hodges gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Hodges manages to retain guard.
Jhon Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hodges keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hodges not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Hodges keeps moving.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jhon Jones just wasn't active enough.
Hodges throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hodges, up you get!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hodges manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hodges wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hodges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones pushing down on Hodges's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones stalling.
Jones is pressing down on Hodges's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hodges is holding on for now.
Hodges is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hodges is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones controlling from side mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hodges is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jhon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhon Jones!
Jhon Jones very nearly forgot to thank ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Doon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Doon looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Doon!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez throws a low kick but Doon avoids it.
Ramirez doesn't manage to clinch there - Doon circles away.
Ramirez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Doon did well to prevent Ramirez getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ramirez trying to advance position but Doon counters by regaining guard.
Ramirez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doon on the ground.
Ramirez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ramirez lands a couple of elbows.
Ramirez lands a couple of elbows.
Ramirez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Doon looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doon is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Doon keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez throws a big elbow that misses.
Doon throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ramirez is working Doon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ramirez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Doon keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez passes Doon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ramirez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Doon!
Doon wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Doon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice elbow there by Ramirez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez lands a big shot there that rocks Doon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez breaks from Doon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ramirez raining down shots from the mount!
Doon is rocked!
Ramirez lands a big elbow.
Doon is still in real trouble! Can Ramirez finish him?
Ramirez postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Doon out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Ramirez goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Juan Ramirez!
Juan Ramirez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Corey Norman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Valentine struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Mike Valentine looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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135 lbs
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142 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Corey Norman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Valentine!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norman shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Norman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Valentine throws a wild body kick that Norman sees coming a mile off.
Norman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Valentine to the ground. Norman is now in Valentine's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Norman 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.
Norman advances position into side control!
Norman trying to control the position but Valentine is working away.
Norman decides to stand back up. Norman steps back and let's Valentine get back to his feet.
Norman wants to clinch up but Valentine keeps it at a distance.
Norman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Valentine looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Norman is controlling him well.
Valentine dodges the ground and pound from Norman.
Norman 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.
Norman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valentine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Norman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Norman stands up and beckons Valentine to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Norman shoots in but Valentine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Norman clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Norman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine trying to stall but Norman improves his position.
Norman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Norman breaks the clinch.
Norman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valentine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valentine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine postures up in Norman's guard and throws a big left but Norman blocks it.
Norman working for submissions but it's allowed Valentine to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Norman is looking for a sweep. Valentine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norman is looking to control Valentine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Norman avoid being mounted?
Valentine wants to stand but Norman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Valentine blocks the strikes from Norman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is stalling here. Norman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Valentine seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Norman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Valentine struggling a bit here.
Norman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Norman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Valentine, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valentine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Norman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Valentine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Norman sprawls well initially but Valentine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Norman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valentine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Norman is looking to control Valentine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Norman avoid being mounted?
Norman looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman looking for submissions off his back.
Norman trying to hold on to Valentine's head to control him but Valentine postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norman is staying active underneath Valentine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Norman is trying to stand up here but Valentine is controlling him well.
Norman is not content to let Valentine control the position.
Valentine 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norman is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Valentine is tapping! Great win for Norman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Corey Norman!
A relieved looking Corey Norman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Macca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Macca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ray Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson tries for a takedown but Macca sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Macca is defended easily by Richardson.
Macca tries to clinch up but Richardson circles away and keeps his distance.
Richardson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Macca is pressing down on Richardson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Richardson is working Macca over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Richardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Macca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richardson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Macca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Macca closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Richardson quickly recovers to half guard.
Macca 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.
Macca works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson wants to get back to full guard.
Richardson is looking to get back to is feet but Macca passes into side control.
Macca tries to move to mount but Richardson blocks the move with his legs.
Macca trying to control the action but Richardson is working from the bottom.
Richardson is looking to reverse the position.
Richardson is not content to let Macca control the position.
Richardson is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Macca off and has taken his back!
Richardson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Macca is looking for a way out.
Macca is covering up but some of the strikes from Richardson are getting through and doing damage.
Macca is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richardson is raining down hard shots and and Macca has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ray Richardson!
A relieved looking Ray Richardson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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