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D.E.C. 27: Contender's Rising PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolph Winterburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alan Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randolph Winterburg!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winterburg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shepard's head.
Shepard throws a left that rocks Winterburg and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Shepard dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Winterburg regain composure!
Winterburg is rocked!
It looks like Randolph Winterburg has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winterburg is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shepard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Winterburg is still in real trouble! Can Shepard finish him?
Shepard decides to stand back up. Shepard steps back and let's Winterburg get back to his feet.
Winterburg seems to have recovered his senses.
Shepard misses with a two punch combination.
Winterburg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alan Shepard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winterburg throws a head kick that Shepard semi-blocks.
Shepard misses with a body shot.
Shepard misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Shepard.
Shepard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shepard lands with a right and another and another! Winterburg is in big trouble! Shepard lands again and this time it's lights out for Winterburg! A quality knockout there for Shepard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alan Shepard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kresimi Horvatic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Kresimi Horvatic enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved 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, Dallas Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kresimi Horvatic!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas works over Horvatic's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Kresimi Horvatic has been cut.
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Horvatic's head.
Horvatic is rocked!
Thomas lands a brutal uppercut that launches Horvatic off his feet! Horvatic tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dallas Thomas!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Russel Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Gapuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Russel Crow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prince Gapuz!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gapuz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Crow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crow misses with a series of wild punches.
Crow misses with a few strikes there.
Crow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Crow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crow.
Crow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gapuz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crow lands with an overhand left.
A combination from Crow does no damage.
Crow connects with a looping right hand.
Crow lands with a nice combination. Gapuz backs away looking to recover.
Crow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gapuz is rocked!
Crow stuffs the takedown attempt from Gapuz. Gapuz gets slowly back to his feet.
Gapuz is still on wobbly legs! Can Crow finish him?
Crow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gapuz seems to have recovered his senses.
Gapuz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Crow tries for a takedown but Gapuz circles away easily
and Gapuz counters with a shoot takedown. Crow fights it but they end up in guard.
Crow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gapuz on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gapuz won't allow Crow to get back to his feet.
Crow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gapuz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gapuz won't allow Crow to get back to his feet.
Gapuz postures up in Crow's guard and throws a big left but Crow blocks it.
Gapuz won't allow Crow to get back to his feet.
Crow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Crow lands with a nice combination. Gapuz backs away looking to recover.
Crow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Crow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gapuz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crow.
Gapuz shoots in and drives through. Crow sprawls well.
Crow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gapuz backs up against the cage.
Crow is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gapuz dodges the punch combination from Crow.
Crow lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gapuz stuffs the takedown.
Gapuz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crow.
Crow throws a one two combo.
Crow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Crow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Crow misses with a series of wild punches.
Crow throws a one two combo.
Crow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crow swinging wilding here.
Crow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gapuz.
Crow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Crow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gapuz misses with a takedown attempt - Crow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Russel Crow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Gapuz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crow works over Gapuz's head and body with a nice combination.
Crow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Crow throws a right and a left that Gapuz avoids nicely.
Crow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Crow's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Crow duly obliges.
Crow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gapuz dodges the punch combination from Crow.
Crow scores with a three punch combo!
Crow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crow misses with a few strikes there.
Crow shoots in but Gapuz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crow works over Gapuz's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Crow.
Crow shoots in for a double leg but Gapuz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gapuz momentarily.
Crow throws a series of strikes that have Gapuz backpedaling.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gapuz.
Crow jabs at Gapuz's body.
Gapuz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crow!
Gapuz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gapuz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crow throws a one two combo.
Crow throws a right hand that Gapuz ducks under and follows up with a left that Gapuz also avoids with ease.
Crow lands a head kick. Gapuz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gapuz dodges the punch combination from Crow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Crow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crow scores with a one two! Gapuz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crow tries for a takedown but Gapuz circles away easily
and Gapuz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crow is trying to stand back up but Gapuz is controlling him
Crow has one foot on Gapuz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Crow.
Crow throws a right hand that Gapuz ducks under and follows up with a left that Gapuz also avoids with ease.
Crow looks to land a combination but Gapuz avoids it well.
Crow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Crow looks to land a combination but Gapuz avoids it well.
Crow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gapuz.
Gapuz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gapuz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crow.
Crow misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gapuz slips a jab and a cross from Crow.
A punch combination from Crow misses.
Crow lands with a nice combination. Gapuz backs away looking to recover.
Crow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gapuz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Some wild striking there from Crow.
Crow misses with a series of wild punches.
Crow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crow!
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.
Crow misses with a series of wild punches.
Crow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A nice combination there by Crow.
Crow's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Crow duly obliges.
Crow tries to bum rush Gapuz with a series of wild strikes but Gapuz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crow misses with a takedown
and Gapuz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gapuz tries to free his leg and advance position but Crow is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gapuz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gapuz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crow's head.
Gapuz looking to pass the guard.
Gapuz won't allow Crow to get back to his feet.
Gapuz postures up and lands a big shot to Crow's brow.
Gapuz stops Crow from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gapuz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crow.
Crow misses with a wild combination.
Crow stalks Gapuz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gapuz's face. Gapuz staggers backwards, shaken.
Crow throws a right hand that Gapuz ducks under and follows up with a left that Gapuz also avoids with ease.
Gapuz closes the distance and clinches up with Crow, looking for a takedown. Gapuz pushes Crow against the cage but Crow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gapuz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gapuz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Crow is trying desperately to improve position.
Gapuz with a couple of short strikes.
Crow holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gapuz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gapuz with good strikes from the mount here!
Crow working to try and regain half guard.
Crow is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gapuz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gapuz thowing shots but they're missing.
Gapuz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Crow is looking to improve his position but Gapuz isn't that keen on the idea.
Gapuz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gapuz working Crow over with strikes here.
Crow wants to control but Gapuz is having none of it.
Gapuz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Crow's face.
Crow is desperately trying to improve his position but Gapuz has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Gapuz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Crow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gapuz shoots in for a takedown but Crow shows good takedown defense.
Crow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gapuz counters with a single leg into guard. Crow didn't expect that.
Crow wants to stand up but Gapuz is controlling him.
Crow trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Crow wants to sweep but no luck.
Gapuz wants to pass the guard but Crow is keeping the position.
Gapuz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gapuz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crow is keeping the position for now.
Gapuz stops Crow from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crow throws a right and a left that Gapuz avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gapuz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crow swivels and escapes.
Gapuz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gapuz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Crow to see if he's OK.
Gapuz prevents Crow from escaping the position.
Crow is trying to control Gapuz's posture but Gapuz avoids it.
Gapuz landing a few strikes.
Gapuz landing strikes.
Crow is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gapuz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gapuz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Crow struggling a bit here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crow throws a right hand that Gapuz ducks under and follows up with a left that Gapuz also avoids with ease.
Gapuz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crow swivels and escapes.
Russel Crow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Gapuz.
Crow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Crow works over Gapuz's head and body with a nice combination.
Russel Crow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Crow both land. Nice combination.
Russel Crow is winning the standup battle so far.
Crow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gapuz tries for a takedown but Crow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crow throws a right and a left that Gapuz avoids nicely.
Crow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Crow moves in looking to clinch but Gapuz pushes him off.
Crow lands with a nice combination. Gapuz backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Crow does no damage.
Crow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gapuz.
Crow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crow throws a right and a left that Gapuz avoids nicely.
Crow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Crow stuffs the takedown.
Crow lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crow throws a nice looking combination but Gapuz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gapuz shoots in for a takedown but Crow shows good takedown defense.
Gapuz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crow throws a one two combo.
Crow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crow scores with a one two! Gapuz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gapuz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Crow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gapuz lands some shots froms side control.
Crow is pushing Gapuz's head away, looking to escape. Gapuz manages to hold on to the position though.
Crow taking a bit of punishment here - Gapuz scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gapuz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Crow is looking for a sweep.
Gapuz landing strikes.
Gapuz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Crow some visible discomfort.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gapuz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gapuz shoots in looking for a takedown. Crow tries to sprawl out of it but Gapuz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crow misses with a few strikes there.
Gapuz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Crow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gapuz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A right-left combo lands from Crow.
Crow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gapuz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Gapuz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gapuz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince Gapuz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between King Mufasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jah Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Mufasa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, King Mufasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jah Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dredd scores a takedown into full mount!
Dredd is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mufasa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mufasa!
Dredd is looking for a triangle but Mufasa pushes his legs off easily.
Dredd has a closed guard, preventing Mufasa from standing up.
Mufasa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dredd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dredd is looking for a triangle but Mufasa pushes his legs off easily.
Dredd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mufasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dredd is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mufasa drops back looking for a leg! Dredd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dredd manages to kick Mufasa off! Mufasa jumps back into Dredd's guard.
Mufasa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dredd blocks a head kick by Mufasa.
Mufasa is looking to clinch but Dredd is avoiding it.
Dredd scores a takedown into full mount!
Dredd looking to secure an arm triangle but Mufasa defends it well.
Dredd looks gassed!
Dredd is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mufasa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mufasa!
Dredd 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mufasa stands up from Dredd's guard - Mufasa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mufasa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dredd, pushing him back against the cage.
Dredd takes an elbow to the temple.
Mufasa lands a nice elbow.
Mufasa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dredd.
Mufasa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dredd lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mufasa.
Mufasa lands a damaging elbow.
Mufasa breaks from the clinch.
Mufasa throws a lazy right hand but Dredd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dredd scores a takedown into full mount!
Mufasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mufasa gets back to half guard.
Dredd is pressing down on Mufasa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mufasa is holding on for now.
Dredd seems to be working for a kimura but Mufasa defends the submission attempt.
Dredd is trying to work for a kimura but Mufasa is defending well.
Mufasa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dredd tries to pass to full mount but Mufasa defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Dredd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dredd seems to be working for a kimura but Mufasa defends the submission attempt.
Dredd is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dredd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mufasa as he avoids it easily.
Mufasa wants to clinch up but Dredd keeps it at a distance.
Mufasa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dredd misses with a series of wild punches.
Dredd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jah Dredd will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mufasa is looking to clinch but Dredd is avoiding it.
Dredd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mufasa tries to close the distance and clinch but Dredd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dredd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King Mufasa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mufasa tries to clinch up but Dredd circles away and keeps his distance.
Mufasa is looking to clinch.
Dredd tries a head kick but it misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dredd.
Dredd passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mufasa!
Mufasa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mufasa has left one of his arms exposed and Dredd doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Mufasa screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jah Dredd!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kendrell Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kent Wire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by 2-Pac (Hit Em Up). Wire has chosen Bust Back as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kendrell Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kent Wire!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson blocks a head kick by Wire.
Wire misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson working Wire over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Wire is defending well.
Wire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Wire's temple.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson is nestled in close to Wire, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson prevents Wire from standing back up.
Wire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson won't allow Wire to sweep him here.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.
Wire 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.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Wire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wire preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wire tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters circling a little - Wire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wire is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wire fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Wire looks gassed!
Wire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Wire prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrell Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Wire.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson scores with a takedown into Wire's guard.
Wire is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Wire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Wire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Wire actively working from the bottom here.
Wire throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wire with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wire avoids the head kick by Johnson.
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.
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Wire looking for a sweep. Not yet Wire, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Wire to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Johnson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Wire pulls down on the head and he's put Johnson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kent Wire!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mogul Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mogul Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khan prevents Larsson from standing back up.
Khan trying to mount his opponent but Larsson defends it.
Khan wants to work for an arm triangle but Larsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Khan prevents Larsson from improving his position.
Khan wants to free his trapped foot but Larsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Khan works his way into full mount!
Khan has control of Larsson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Larsson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan working for a submission but Larsson is keeping him at bay.
Khan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Larsson is now in Khan's guard. A big mistake from Khan there, giving up the dominant position!
Larsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Larsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Khan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Larsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Khan is proving hard to escape from.
Larsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Khan wants to sweep here but Larsson controlling him for the moment.
Larsson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Khan's guard.
Khan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Larsson won't allow Khan to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Khan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khan, not yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Larsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Khan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Larsson's guard.
Khan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Larsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Khan has Larsson in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan is looking to sweep but instead, Larsson has passed into half guard.
Larsson wants to stand up but Khan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Larsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khan tries to roll over but Larsson keeps him under control.
Larsson passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson tries to control but Khan wriggling away.
Khan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Larsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khan is looking to escape.
Larsson looking to finish Khan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Khan!
Larsson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Larsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kurt Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mogul Khan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Larsson thuds a left hand into Khan's body.
Khan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Larsson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Khan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Larsson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Larsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Larsson wants to stand up but Khan is controlling him.
Larsson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Larsson is breathing heavily.
Khan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Khan with the active half guard here but Larsson passes nicely into side control.
Khan gets back to half guard.
Larsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking to improve his position.
Khan trying to get back to full guard but Larsson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Khan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Larsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khan is looking to escape.
Larsson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Khan is surviving well by controlling Larsson's body position as best he can.
Larsson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Khan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Khan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Khan is squirming around, avoiding Larsson's attempts to control the action.
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.
Khan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Larsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Khan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Larsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Larsson's back!
Khan has got one arm under Larsson's chin. This could be trouble... Larsson trying to control the other hand but Khan gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Larsson has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mogul Khan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matt Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Cartside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Murdock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Cartside!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartside on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartside swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murdock tries to clinch up.
Murdock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cartside dodges the punch combination from Murdock.
Murdock misses with a double jab.
Murdock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cartside avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cartside circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cartside looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murdock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Murdock lands but Cartside takes it in his stride.
Cartside throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murdock's waist but Murdock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cartside off to one side.
Cartside shoots in but Murdock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matt Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Cartside.
Murdock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cartside.
Murdock moves into the clinch.
Murdock breaks the clinch.
Cartside shoots in looking for a takedown. Murdock tries to sprawl out of it but Cartside keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murdock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murdock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murdock throws a sloppy head kick and Cartside moves out of range easily.
Murdock gets a clinch.
Murdock manages to break the clinch.
Murdock tries to clinch but Cartside is having none of it.
Cartside fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cartside shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murdock but Murdock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cartside slips a jab and a cross from Murdock.
Cartside takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cartside has a takedown stuffed.
Murdock moves into range and clinches up with Cartside.
Murdock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cartside's face.
Murdock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cartside has him pressed against the cage.
Murdock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murdock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartside scores with a takedown into Murdock's guard.
Cartside pushing down on Murdock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cartside uses his free foot to push down on Murdock's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Murdock.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murdock is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Murdock is breathing heavily.
Cartside landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cartside fails to take his opponent's back.
Murdock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cartside fails to advance to Murdock's back.
Cartside fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cartside is working for a guillotine from mount but Murdock frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartside lands a big elbow.
Cartside has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murdock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murdock is looking to improve his position but Cartside isn't that keen on the idea.
Murdock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Murdock manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A head kick misses from Murdock.
Cartside tries to clinch up.
Murdock closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cartside decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murdock's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartside trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murdock pushes Cartside off and scrambles back to his feet.
Murdock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cartside holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murdock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cartside wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murdock breaks from the clinch.
Murdock stalks Cartside and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cartside's face. Cartside staggers backwards, shaken.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murdock tries to bum rush Cartside with a series of wild strikes but Cartside uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartside takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Murdock tries to clinch but Cartside is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murdock has closed the distance and engaged Cartside in a clinch.
Murdock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murdock scores with a knee to the head.
Cartside successfully pulls guard.
Murdock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Murdock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cartside swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartside shoots in and drives through. Murdock sprawls well.
Murdock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Murdock.
Cartside takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartside avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murdock thows a body kick. Cartside tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Murdock connects with a high kick.
Matt Murdock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murdock doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartside circles away.
Murdock tries to clinch up.
Murdock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murdock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartside swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murdock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murdock throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartside shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murdock pinned against the cage. Murdock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartside paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murdock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murdock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cartside or not.
Murdock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cartside backwards.
Murdock misses with a knee to the head.
Cartside tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matt Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Cartside.
Murdock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cartside fails to pull guard.
A short right from Murdock on the inside.
Murdock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Murdock - that landed with a thud.
Cartside tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murdock gets through Cartside's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murdock gets underhooks to prevent Cartside's takedown attempt.
Cartside tries to pull guard but Murdock holds him up against the cage and eventually Cartside drops back down to his feet.
Murdock scores with a shot to the side of Cartside's head.
Murdock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Murdock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cartsides head.
Murdock lands an elbow just above Cartside 's eye.
Cartside decides to pull guard.
Cartside working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murdock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murdock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murdock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cartside, up you get!
Murdock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murdock. Cartside shrugs it off though.
Murdock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murdock - that will leave a mark!
Murdock thuds his shin into the meat of Cartside's side.
Cartside shoots for a double leg takedown but Murdock sprawls well. He's pushed Cartside's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A right-left combo lands from Murdock.
Murdock moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cartside manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Murdock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murdock chips away with some ground and pound.
Cartside is looking for a triangle but Murdock pushes his legs off easily.
Murdock stands up from Cartside's guard - Murdock perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cartside gets a takedown into half guard.
Murdock actively working from the bottom here.
Murdock tries to kick Cartside off but Cartside keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cartside is looking for a kimura but Murdock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartside to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock pushes Cartside off looking to stand but Cartside dives back in and keeps control.
Murdock trying to hold on to Cartside's head to control him but Cartside postures up.
Murdock pushes Cartside off looking to stand but Cartside dives back in and keeps control.
Murdock is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Murdock tries to clinch but Cartside moves away
and Cartside counters with a single leg into guard. Murdock didn't expect that.
Cartside stops Murdock from standing up.
Murdock wants to sweep but no luck.
Cartside postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartside content to stall in guard here.
Murdock looking for a sweep. Not yet Murdock, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Murdock 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!
Murdock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cartside counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Murdock's guard now.
Cartside pushes down on Murdock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cartside tries to pass to full mount but Murdock defends it.
Cartside stops Murdock from getting back to his feet.
Murdock trying to control from the bottom.
Cartside is trying to work for a kimura but Murdock is defending well.
Murdock pushes Cartside off looking to stand but Cartside dives back in and keeps control.
Murdock kicks off Cartside and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartside shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cartside is looking to advance position but Murdock won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartside prevents Murdock from standing back up.
Cartside seems to be looking for submissions.
Cartside is keen to just control but Murdock is a slippery customer.
Murdock moves into full guard.
Murdock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murdock wants to stand but Cartside is controlling the position.
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.
Murdock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murdock keeping moving, preventing Cartside from controlling successfully.
Murdock wants to stand but Cartside is controlling the position.
Cartside wants to control from the top but Murdock keeps moving.
Cartside distracts Murdock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cartside won't allow Murdock to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murdock closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cartside holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murdock breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cartside counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Murdock wants to stand up but Cartside is controlling him.
Cartside wants to control from the top but Murdock keeps moving.
Murdock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murdock keeping moving, preventing Cartside from controlling successfully.
Murdock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murdock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cartside can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock wants to stand and escape but Cartside is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cartside misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murdock tries to clinch but Cartside is having none of it.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartside swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murdock is looking to clinch but Cartside is avoiding it.
Murdock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartside shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murdock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cartside, pushing him back against the cage.
Murdock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murdock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartside paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rick Cartside has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murdock scores with a three punch combo!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Cartside comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murdock 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Murdock!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Kemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Guzman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Kemp!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guzman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kemp moves into the clinch.
Guzman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kemp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Guzman forces Kemp back against the cage and clinches.
Kemp breaks from the clinch.
Guzman shoots in looking for a takedown. Kemp tries to sprawl out of it but Guzman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kemp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kemp lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Guzman backs up against the cage.
Guzman tries to clinch but Kemp moves away
and Kemp counters with a left and a right that hurts Guzman! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Kemp jumps into full mount!
Guzman is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guzman is looking to get to half guard.
Oh Guzman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guzman tries to hold on but Kemp pushes him away.
Guzman seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Guzman won't allow Kemp to sweep him here.
Kemp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kemp is trying to keep Guzman in close.
Guzman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guzman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kemp is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kemp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guzman.
Kemp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kemp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guzman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kemp counters with a series of strikes. Guzman will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Guzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guzman tries to clinch but Kemp is having none of it.
Guzman misses with a double jab.
Guzman shoots in for a takedown but Kemp shows good takedown defense.
Kemp cracks Guzman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Guzman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Guzman. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp forces Guzman back against the cage and clinches.
Kemp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kemp misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Kemp misses the target.
Guzman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guzman is looking to clinch but Kemp is avoiding it.
Guzman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Guzman swats away the attempt to clinch by Kemp.
Guzman with a poor takedown
and Kemp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guzman tries for a takedown but Kemp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kemp darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kemp punishes Guzman's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Guzman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kemp counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kemp scores with a hook to the body.
Guzman is breathing heavily.
Guzman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kemp clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kemp is trying to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kemp trying to control the hands but Guzman won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Kemp 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.
Kemp lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Guzman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kemp as he jumps to the side.
Kemp misses with a double jab.
Oooh a lovely combination from Kemp sends Guzman down but not out. Kemp dives into side control looking to finish.
Kemp is looking to take a break and control but Guzman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kemp misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp tries to move to mount but Guzman blocks the move with his legs.
Kemp just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Guzman is not content to let Kemp control the position.
Guzman throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
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.
Kemp trying to control the action but Guzman is working from the bottom.
Guzman is looking for a sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kemp swats away the attempt to clinch by Guzman.
Guzman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kemp holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kemp is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Kemp.
Kemp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman scores with a sloppy right hand. Kemp should have avoided that one.
Kemp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guzman.
Guzman shoots for a double leg takedown but Kemp sprawls well. He's pushed Guzman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Guzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guzman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adam Kemp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kemp lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Guzman falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adam Kemp!
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