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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rogerio Rodrigo!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manson is fending him off so far but Rodrigo persists. Nope, Manson circles away and we're back to standing.
Manson misses with the combination.
Rodrigo blocks a head kick by Manson.
Rodrigo takes the fight into the clinch.
Manson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodrigo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manson smiles and moves away.
Rodrigo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manson as he jumps to the side.
Charles Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio Rodrigo.
Rodrigo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manson but Manson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson stalks Rodrigo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodrigo's face. Rodrigo staggers backwards, shaken.
Rodrigo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Manson sprawls well initially but Rodrigo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rodrigo passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo moves to the back.
Manson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Rodrigo throwing sloppy strikes.
Rodrigo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Manson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Manson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo missing with punches from the back.
Rodrigo tries to get the hooks in deep but Manson pushed the leg off.
Manson trying to get back to his feet but Rodrigo is in full control for now.
Rodrigo is hanging on to Manson's back as he tries to escape.
Rodrigo tries to keep control of the position but Manson is staying busy.
Manson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rodrigo working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Manson is doing well to defend. Rodrigo seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Manson is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rogerio Rodrigo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gideon Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by travis barker solja boy remix. John Howard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gideon Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Howard but Howard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunter shoots for a takedown but Howard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Howard defending well as Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
Hunter shoots in but no luck this time.
John Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Hunter.
Hunter shoots in for a double leg but Howard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunter.
Hunter looks gassed!
Nice jab there from Howard.
Howard dodges the punch combination from Hunter.
Hunter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Howard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunter has a takedown stuffed.
Howard drops Hunter with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hunter! Howard dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Howard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Goodspeed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty James (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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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stanley Goodspeed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rusty James!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goodspeed!
It looks like Rusty James has been cut.
Goodspeed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goodspeed lands a with a good body shot.
Goodspeed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Goodspeed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James misses with a low kick.
Goodspeed throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Nice combo by Goodspeed! Oh, that's hurt him - James falls to the canvas and Goodspeed follows him into side control.
James is rocked!
Goodspeed decides to stand up, so the ref orders James to his feet.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Goodspeed finish him?
James moves into the clinch.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from James.
Goodspeed can't break the clinch.
James stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rusty James.
Goodspeed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Goodspeed.
James wants to slow Goodspeed down by chopping away at his legs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Goodspeed.
That has opened up Rusty James's cut even more.
Goodspeed lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
Goodspeed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Goodspeed connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent James tumbling to the canvas! Goodspeed pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! James was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stanley Goodspeed!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ice Cream Paintjob . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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256 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Hulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Valentine!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine clinches.
Valentine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like The Hulk has been cut.
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valentine tries a head kick but it misses.
Hulk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valentine circles away.
Valentine with a poor takedown
so Hulk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hulk stops Valentine from standing up.
Valentine wants to control the position but Hulk says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hulk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Valentine wants to get back to full guard but Hulk has mounted him!
Hulk has control of Valentine's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Valentine regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Valentine keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Valentine wants to hold on but Hulk pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hulk is staying active.
Hulk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hulk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hulk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valentine tries to hold on but Hulk pushes him away.
Hulk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Valentine tries to hold on but Hulk postures up.
Valentine wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hulk controlling from mount.
Hulk seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Valentine for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hulk avoids the attempt from Valentine to control.
Valentine can't escape the position.
Valentine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Valentine looks gassed!
Hulk controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hulk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Valentine tries to buck Hulk off but Hulk takes his back!
Valentine manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hulk's guard. Nice work there by Valentine.
Valentine tries to stand but Hulk is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulk pulls Valentine in close to prevent any damage.
Hulk wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hulk controlling Valentine's posture.
The referee stands the fighters back up. The Hulk just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Valentine tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hulk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hulk's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Valentine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Valentine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hulk passes Valentine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hulk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hulk is thwarting Valentine's attempts to control the position.
Hulk looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Hulk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Hulk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hulk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Valentine working to try and regain half guard.
Valentine flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Valentine tries to hold on but Hulk postures up.
Valentine is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hulk controlling his opponent.
Valentine is breathing heavily.
Valentine wants to control but Hulk is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine is working to get back to half guard.
Valentine really wants to buck Hulk off and get back to his feet.
Hulk has isolated one of Valentine's arms. Valentine looking to fight him off but Hulk twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Hulk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakan Fjellknaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willis's entrance music is Can't be touched. A fine choice. Fjellknaus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fireman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Eddie Willis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hakan Fjellknaus!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis looks to land a combination but Fjellknaus avoids it well.
Fjellknaus looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fjellknaus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Willis lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Fjellknaus falls backwards - clearly groggy! Willis dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Willis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James P Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lar Mc Auley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lar Mc Auley will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James P Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lar Mc Auley!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches.
Sullivan stalling in the clinch.
Mc Auley can't get the takedown.
Mc Auley tries to score a body lock takedown but Sullivan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sullivan gets underhooks to prevent Mc Auley's takedown attempt.
James P Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lar Mc Auley.
A left hand lands to the body for Sullivan.
Sullivan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mc Auley.
Sullivan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mc Auley letting Sullivan take a breather here.
Sullivan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sullivan slips a nice elbow through Mc Auley's hands, connecting with Mc Auley's forehead.
Mc Auley is refusing to be controlled, as Sullivan sits in half guard.
Sullivan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mc Auley on the ground.
Mc Auley manages to get to full guard.
Sullivan throwing strikes from guard but Mc Auley blocks nicely.
Sullivan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mc Auley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sullivan manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan striking off his back but it's not causing Mc Auley any problems.
Sullivan is trying to control the position but Mc Auley postures up.
Sullivan 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.
Sullivan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sullivan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mc Auley advances position into side control!
The strikes coming from Mc Auley are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sullivan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sullivan lands in his opponent's guard.
Mc Auley working for a triangle but Sullivan defends it easily.
Mc Auley looks gassed!
Sullivan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Mc Auley keeps moving.
Sullivan stands up over Mc Auley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sullivan looking to pass the guard.
Sullivan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mc Auley's head.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mc Auley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sullivan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mc Auley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sullivan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mc Auley tries to improve position but can't.
Sullivan controlling the position.
Mc Auley is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Auley regains half guard.
Sullivan wants to pass to mount but Mc Auley is defending the position.
Mc Auley wants to control but Sullivan is keeping busy.
Mc Auley moves into full guard.
Sullivan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mc Auley keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Sullivan wants to pass the guard but Mc Auley is keeping the position.
Sullivan distracts Mc Auley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sullivan is looking to work some ground and pound but Mc Auley has wrist control.
Mc Auley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Auley is going olschool here, as he tries to force Sullivan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sullivan shrugs it off.
Mc Auley tries to control but Sullivan wriggling away.
Mc Auley unloads with some shots from mount but Sullivan bucks and avoids them well.
Mc Auley avoids the attempt from Sullivan to control.
Sullivan is working to get back to half guard.
Sullivan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sullivan tries to get out of the position.
Sullivan is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James P Sullivan 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.
Mc Auley tries to keep at a distance but Sullivan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sullivan stops a takedown attempt from Mc Auley.
Sullivan leaning against his opponent.
Mc Auley jumps into guard, dragging Sullivan to the mat.
Mc Auley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sullivan chips away with some ground and pound.
Mc Auley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sullivan pushes down on Mc Auley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sullivan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sullivan trying to control from half guard but Mc Auley is working away.
Mc Auley is breathing heavily.
Sullivan drops an elbow to the side of Mc Auley's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Auley looking for submissions off his back.
Mc Auley has hold of Sullivan's hands but Sullivan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sullivan trying to mount his opponent but Mc Auley defends it.
Sullivan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Sullivan connects with a nice short shot to Mc Auley's temple.
Sullivan is keen to just control but Mc Auley is a slippery customer.
Sullivan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mc Auley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sullivan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sullivan 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.
Sullivan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sullivan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sullivan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mc Auley is looking for a sweep. Sullivan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan working over Mc Auley with some ground and pound. Mc Auley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sullivan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mc Auley keeps working.
Sullivan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sullivan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mc Auley is looking to control Sullivan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mc Auley avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Sullivan.
Sullivan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sullivan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Auley is not content to let Sullivan control the position.
Mc Auley is looking for a sweep. Sullivan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sullivan working over Mc Auley with some ground and pound. Mc Auley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sullivan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sullivan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sullivan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mc Auley is trying to stand up here but Sullivan is controlling him well.
Sullivan is looking to take a break and control but Mc Auley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sullivan winds up and cracks Mc Auley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sullivan working the head and body with strikes.
That's four 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.
Sullivan tries to pass to full mount but Mc Auley defends it.
Sullivan wants to take a breather but Mc Auley is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sullivan shoots in for a double leg but Mc Auley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mc Auley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mc Auley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mc Auley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sullivan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mc Auley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sullivan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sullivan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Mc Auley keeps moving.
Sullivan landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James P Sullivan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sullivan wants to clinch.
Sullivan doesn't manage to clinch there - Mc Auley circles away.
Mc Auley fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Sullivan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sullivan forces Mc Auley back against the cage and clinches.
Mc Auley is trying to drag Sullivan to the mat but Sullivan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Auley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mc Auley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sullivan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
James P Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lar Mc Auley.
Mc Auley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sullivan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sullivan working Mc Auley over with strikes.
Sullivan 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.
Sullivan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sullivan slips a nice elbow through Mc Auley's hands, connecting with Mc Auley's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sullivan lands a nice short elbow.
Sullivan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mc Auley trying to control but Sullivan postures up.
Mc Auley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sullivan is nestled in close to Mc Auley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sullivan slips a nice elbow through Mc Auley's hands, connecting with Mc Auley's forehead.
Sullivan stalling.
Mc Auley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sullivan drops an elbow to the side of Mc Auley's head.
Sullivan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mc Auley has hold of Sullivan's hands but Sullivan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sullivan working over Mc Auley with some ground and pound. Mc Auley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sullivan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sullivan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sullivan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mc Auley tries to roll over but Sullivan keeps him under control.
Sullivan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan working the head and body with strikes.
Sullivan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sullivan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mc Auley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sullivan.
Mc Auley taking some punishment here, with Sullivan in his half guard.
Mc Auley wants to control but Sullivan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sullivan working over Mc Auley with some ground and pound. Mc Auley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sullivan is trying to control the action in half guard but Mc Auley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mc Auley is trying to maintain the position but Sullivan is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mc Auley tries to close the distance and clinch but Sullivan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mc Auley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mc Auley gets caught flat footed, as Sullivan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan connects with a couple of short punches.
Sullivan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James P Sullivan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mc Auley wants to sweep but no luck.
Sullivan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mc Auley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sullivan trying to control but Mc Auley is working from the bottom.
Sullivan is really struggling to control Mc Auley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mc Auley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sullivan clinches up against the cage.
Lar Mc Auley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James P Sullivan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sullivan managing to block the knees to the body from Mc Auley.
And that's the end of the fight!
James P Sullivan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sullivan, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James P Sullivan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Willow Ufgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy McCranky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jimmy McCranky was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Willow Ufgood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy McCranky!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ufgood gets caught flat footed, as McCranky shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McCranky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ufgood doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ufgood looking for a guillotine here but McCranky defends easily.
Ufgood throws his legs up looking for a submission but McCranky uses it to pass to side control.
Ufgood sneaks back into half guard.
McCranky drops an elbow to the side of Ufgood's head.
McCranky is looking for a kimura but Ufgood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCranky to get the leverage.
McCranky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufgood wants to get back to full guard.
Ufgood trying to get back to full guard but McCranky takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
McCranky is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
McCranky tries to bum rush Ufgood with a series of wild strikes but Ufgood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ufgood with a poor takedown
and McCranky counters with a single leg into guard. Ufgood didn't expect that.
Ufgood is looking for a triangle but McCranky pushes his legs off easily.
Ufgood is breathing heavily.
McCranky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ufgood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCranky slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCranky is working for a submission of some sort.
McCranky prevents Ufgood from improving his position.
Ufgood looking for a kimura from the bottom but McCranky passes into side control!
McCranky has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ufgood is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. McCranky yanks on the arm and Ufgood is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by McCranky.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy McCranky!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Firefly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gundar Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorsen has chosen Thunder struck- ACDC as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rufus Firefly !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gundar Thorsen!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorsen misses with a low kick.
Thorsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Firefly .
Firefly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thorsen has Firefly up against the cage in a clinch.
Thorsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Firefly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Firefly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorsen manages to avoid it.
Thorsen shoots in and drives through. Firefly sprawls well.
Thorsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Firefly .
Thorsen is looking to clinch but Firefly is avoiding it.
Firefly looks to throw the jab but Thorsen is out of range.
Firefly fails to land with a series of punches.
Thorsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Firefly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thorsen closes the distance and clinches.
Thorsen is working Firefly over against the cage.
Thorsen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Firefly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rufus Firefly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gundar Thorsen.
A right hook to the body lands for Thorsen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Firefly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thorsen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Thorsen.
Firefly is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Thorsen - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Firefly .
Thorsen lands a right hand.
Firefly 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thorsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thorsen is working for takedown but Firefly is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thorsen stalling the fight.
Thorsen breaks from the clinch.
Thorsen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thorsen working the head and body with strikes.
Thorsen in side control, throwing shots but Firefly defends.
Thorsen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Firefly taking punishment in the form of punches.
Firefly is trying to get back to half guard.
Firefly managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Thorsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorsen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firefly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Firefly throws a hook but Thorsen avoids it easily.
Rufus Firefly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorsen.
Thorsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thorsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Thorsen.
Thorsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thorsen has Firefly up against the cage in a clinch.
Thorsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thorsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Firefly 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thorsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thorsen thumps Firefly with a low kick.
Thorsen has managed to clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Thorsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Firefly backwards.
Thorsen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thorsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Firefly .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorsen.
Thorsen lands a body punch.
Firefly is trying to drag Thorsen to the mat but Thorsen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thorsen pushes Firefly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thorsen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Firefly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thorsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Firefly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thorsen.
Firefly throws a leg kick but Thorsen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thorsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Firefly circles away.
Thorsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Firefly .
Thorsen rushes Firefly and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Firefly s head.
Thorsen is working Firefly over against the cage.
Thorsen has Firefly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Firefly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thorsen is leaning against Firefly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thorsen.
Thorsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thorsen - that landed with a thud.
Thorsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thorsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Firefly or not.
Thorsen breaks from the clinch.
Firefly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thorsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Horrible takedown by Thorsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Firefly which made him look bad.
Thorsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Firefly , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thorsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Firefly doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorsen clinches up against the cage.
Thorsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Thorsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gundar Thorsen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thorsen moves into range and clinches up with Firefly .
Thorsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Firefly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gundar Thorsen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorsen.
Thorsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Firefly .
A short left from Thorsen.
A right hand to the body from Thorsen.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorsen.
A right hand to the body from Thorsen.
Thorsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thorsen cracks Firefly with a nice body shot.
Thorsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thorsen breaks from the clinch.
Thorsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thorsen slowing the pace effectively.
Thorsen digs a right hand underneath Firefly 's ribcage. Firefly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thorsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorsen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thorsen.
Thorsen digs a right hand into Firefly 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Firefly 's gas tank.
Thorsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Firefly tries to keep at a distance but Thorsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thorsen lands a nice uppercut.
Thorsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Firefly backwards.
Thorsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thorsen forces Firefly back against the cage and clinches.
Thorsen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Firefly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thorsen breaks from the clinch.
Thorsen slips under a jab from Firefly .
Good exchange - Thorsen coming out on top.
Firefly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thorsen counters with a series of strikes. Firefly will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thorsen moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Thorsen.
Thorsen presses Firefly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Thorsen.
Thorsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thorsen lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Thorsen.
Thorsen scores with a hook to the body.
Thorsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thorsen is leaning against Firefly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Thorsen on the inside.
Thorsen breaks the clinch.
Thorsen closes the distance and pushes Firefly back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Thorsen.
Thorsen lands a body punch.
Thorsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thorsen gets underhooks to prevent Firefly 's takedown attempt.
Thorsen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorsen is pushing down on Firefly 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Firefly is fighting to maintain full guard but Thorsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Thorsen there.
Thorsen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Firefly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thorsen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firefly is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Thorsen landing punches.
Thorsen working Firefly over with strikes here.
Thorsen lands with some strikes.
Firefly slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Firefly is looking to get back to is feet but Thorsen passes into side control.
Firefly is trying to buck Thorsen off.
Thorsen scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firefly is trying to get back to half guard.
Firefly is trying to control Thorsen's posture but Thorsen avoids it.
Thorsen lands some shots froms side control.
Thorsen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Thorsen landing a few strikes.
Thorsen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Firefly sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Firefly wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Firefly bucks up and tries to throw Thorsen off but instead Thorsen has got his back!
Firefly is covering up but some of the strikes from Thorsen are getting through and doing damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gundar Thorsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Firefly 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thorsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Firefly as he avoids it easily.
Firefly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorsen manages to avoid it.
Thorsen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thorsen walks into a straight right hand from Firefly .
Firefly looks to land a left hand but Thorsen moved out of range nicely.
Thorsen closes the distance and clinches.
Thorsen has Firefly pushed against the cage.
Thorsen breaks the clinch.
Thorsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Firefly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thorsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Firefly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thorsen closes the distance and clinches.
Thorsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thorsen breaks the clinch.
Thorsen is looking to clinch.
Firefly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorsen throws a nice looking combination but Firefly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorsen tries to clinch but Firefly is having none of it.
Firefly throws the left hand but Thorsen avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen has Firefly up against the cage in a clinch.
Thorsen scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorsen.
Thorsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thorsen is looking to clinch.
Thorsen wants to clinch.
Thorsen darts in and clinches Firefly up against the cage.
Thorsen manages to break the clinch.
Thorsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firefly .
Gundar Thorsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Thorsen does no damage.
Thorsen is looking to clinch.
Thorsen clinches with his opponent.
Firefly looking for a takedown.
Thorsen digs a right hand into Firefly 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Firefly 's gas tank.
Thorsen digs a right hand into Firefly 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Firefly 's gas tank.
Thorsen digs a right hand underneath Firefly 's ribcage. Firefly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Thorsen.
Thorsen wants a takedown but no success here.
Thorsen manages to break the clinch.
Thorsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Firefly .
Firefly throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorsen.
Thorsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Firefly .
A head kick misses from Thorsen.
Thorsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Firefly .
Thorsen rushes Firefly and presses him up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Thorsen.
Firefly can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Thorsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Thorsen.
Thorsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Thorsen.
A nice left hand lands by Thorsen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thorsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Thorsen.
Thorsen lands a right hand.
Thorsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Firefly backwards.
Thorsen digs a right hand into Firefly 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Firefly 's gas tank.
Thorsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Firefly backwards.
Thorsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Firefly is trying to break free.
Thorsen pushes Firefly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Firefly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Thorsen as the two fighters clinch.
Thorsen pushes off an throws an elbow but Firefly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Firefly tries to pull guard but Thorsen holds him up against the cage and eventually Firefly drops back down to his feet.
Thorsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thorsen keeps control of Firefly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Firefly is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thorsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Thorsen as the two fighters clinch.
Thorsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thorsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
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.
Thorsen gets underhooks to prevent Firefly 's takedown attempt.
Rufus Firefly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rufus Firefly . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Thorsen slows down the pace here.
Thorsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Firefly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorsen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Firefly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Firefly moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thorsen staying out of range there.
Firefly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorsen moves away.
Firefly misses with an uppercut. Thorsen saw that one coming.
Thorsen instigates a clinch.
Firefly is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Firefly 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Thorsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gundar Thorsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Firefly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorsen manages to avoid it.
Thorsen closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gundar Thorsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thorsen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gundar Thorsen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dela Cruz comes into the arena with Mariachi Music blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Dela Cruz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Glover!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Glover.
Glover's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Glover duly obliges.
It looks like Juan Dela Cruz has been cut.
Glover stuffs the takedown.
Glover swinging wilding here.
Glover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dela Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Glover feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dela Cruz sprawling to the canvas! Dela Cruz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Glover finish him?!
Dela Cruz is rocked!
Dela Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oh Dela Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glover connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Dela Cruz tumbling to the canvas! Glover pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Dela Cruz was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Larry Glover! Larry Glover retains his featherweight title!
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