{"id":129201,"date":"2026-04-04T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=129201"},"modified":"2026-04-01T21:03:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:03:53","slug":"combat-corner-column","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/sport\/combat-corner-column\/","title":{"rendered":"Combat Corner column"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>OWNER<\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">, Bones MMA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Surf Coast combat sports scene was back on the front foot at Melbourne Fight Series 2 on Saturday night, with Torquay&#8217;s Matt Ward and Jake Bibic both stepping out under the bright lights.<\/p>\n<p>Ward looked sharp early in his ninth amateur bout, settling into the contest with a strong kicking game and clean boxing from the outside. But once trapped against the cage, Jono Williams clipped him with a powerful punch, and the referee waved the fight off in the first round.<\/p>\n<p>For Bibic, the result was equally frustrating, with the Jan Juc local ending up on the wrong side of the judges after being out-grappled by a skillful opponent from Concept BJJ.<\/p>\n<p>While the results didn&#8217;t fall their way, both performances were viewed as important steps forward.<\/p>\n<p>Head coach Jordan Wallace praised the development shown by both fighters.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Success in amateur MMA isn&#8217;t defined by wins and losses, but by the experience gained and the progress made along the way,&#8221; Wallace said.<\/p>\n<p>That experience might prove valuable as doors open closer to home for combat sports athletes.<\/p>\n<p>News leaked during the week that a major Australian MMA promotion is set to break ground in Geelong this June, a significant moment for the region&#8217;s fight scene and a potential pathway for local athletes to compete on a platform with a global viewership. The event is expected to host professional mixed martial arts in the Geelong region for the first time, and some well-known local names are already being linked to the card.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/MVISenior_75820.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With competition pausing over the Easter break, the work continues quietly in the background as local fighters reset and prepare for the next wave of opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>The Muay Thai Nationals and Melbourne International Open are fast approaching, with both events set to run side by side at the Melbourne Showgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>The Melbourne International Open will run as a standalone open-entry competition, welcoming Australian and international fighters.<\/p>\n<p>With over 400 competitors already confirmed, it will be the biggest event of its type every held in Victoria.<\/p>\n<p>Bones MMA is set to field a team of 10 athletes, including two selected for the Victorian state team, as they push toward national contention and the world championships in Antalya, Turkey latMATT WILLIAMS<\/p>\n<p><strong>Owner, Bones MMA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Surf Coast combat sports scene was back on the front foot at Melbourne Fight Series 2 on Saturday night, with Torquay&#8217;s Matt Ward and Jake Bibic both stepping out under the bright lights.<\/p>\n<p>Ward looked sharp early in his ninth amateur bout, settling into the contest with a strong kicking game and clean boxing from the outside. But once trapped against the cage, Jono Williams clipped him with a powerful punch, and the referee waved the fight off in the first round.<\/p>\n<p>For Bibic, the result was equally frustrating, with the Jan Juc local ending up on the wrong side of the judges after being out-grappled by a skillful opponent from Concept BJJ.<\/p>\n<p>While the results didn&#8217;t fall their way, both performances were viewed as important steps forward.<\/p>\n<p>Head coach Jordan Wallace praised the development shown by both fighters.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/MVIjuniors2_75750.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Success in amateur MMA isn&#8217;t defined by wins and losses, but by the experience gained and the progress made along the way,&#8221; Wallace said.<\/p>\n<p>That experience might prove valuable as doors open closer to home for combat sports athletes.<\/p>\n<p>News leaked during the week that a major Australian MMA promotion is set to break ground in Geelong this June, a significant moment for the region&#8217;s fight scene and a potential pathway for local athletes to compete on a platform with a global viewership. The event is expected to host professional mixed martial arts in the Geelong region for the first time, and some well-known local names are already being linked to the card.<\/p>\n<p>With competition pausing over the Easter break, the work continues quietly in the background as local fighters reset and prepare for the next wave of opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>The Muay Thai Nationals and Melbourne International Open are fast approaching, with both events set to run side by side at the Melbourne Showgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>The Melbourne International Open will run as a standalone open-entry competition, welcoming Australian and international fighters.<\/p>\n<p>With over 400 competitors already confirmed, it will be the biggest event of its type every held in Victoria.<\/p>\n<p>Bones MMA is set to field a team of 10 athletes, including two selected for the Victorian state team, as they push toward national contention and the world championships in Antalya, Turkey later this year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OWNER, Bones MMA The Surf Coast combat sports scene was back on the front foot at Melbourne Fight Series 2 on Saturday night, with Torquay&#8217;s Matt Ward and Jake Bibic both stepping out under the bright lights. 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