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KDU 18 - Barely Legal PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Trombone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Heavy handed |
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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, Rusty Trombone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk misses with a wild combination.
Hawk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Hawk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trombone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawk.
A big right from Hawk misses.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Victor Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Hawk misses.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Hawk does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Trombone blocks a jab.
Hawk swings for the body but Trombone moves out of range.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
Hawk wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trombone circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawk misses with a series of wild punches.
Trombone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Trombone throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
Hawk misses with a double jab.
Trombone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hawk sprawls well initially but Trombone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hawk pushes Trombone off looking to stand but Trombone dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Trombone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trombone is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Trombone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trombone wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Hawk looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Trombone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hawk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawk cracks Trombone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
Trombone dodges the punch combination from Hawk.
Trombone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Hawk misses with a straight left.
Victor Hawk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Hawk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hawk.
Trombone slips a straight right by Hawk.
Trombone swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawk.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Trombone's shoulder, as Trombone tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Trombone moved out of range.
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Trombone slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A left and a right from Hawk both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Rusty Trombone has been cut.
Hawk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Trombone checks it.
Hawk throws a series of punches but Trombone moves out of range.
Victor Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawk throws a low kick, looking for Trombone's leg but Trombone calmly moves out of range.
Hawk misses with a straight left.
Hawk stuffs the takedown.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trombone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawk throws a series of punches but Trombone moves out of range.
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trombone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trombone blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trombone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trombone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Trombone slips the punch.
Hawk throws a jab when Trombone was well out of range.
Trombone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trombone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawk throws a hook but Trombone blocks it.
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trombone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trombone staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Trombone scores with a sloppy right hand. Hawk should have avoided that one.
Trombone staying out of range there.
Hawk throws a hook but Trombone avoids it easily.
Hawk swinging wilding here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Hawk throws a hook but Trombone blocks it.
Hawk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trombone.
Trombone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Hawk there.
A left lands for Trombone.
Trombone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Trombone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trombone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch but Trombone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trombone dodges the punch combination from Hawk.
Hawk throws a series of punches but Trombone moves out of range.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk thows a body shot but no joy.
Hawk tries to clinch there but Trombone circles away.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Trombone uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking cross lands there for Trombone.
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Trombone slips the punch.
Hawk throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Hawk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rusty Trombone's cut.
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!
Hawk throws a right hand that Trombone ducks under and follows up with a left that Trombone also avoids with ease.
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Trombone slips the punch.
Hawk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trombone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawk is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
No joy there for Hawk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Trombone's shoulder, as Trombone tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk takes one to the side of the head.
Trombone looks to land a left hand but Hawk moved out of range nicely.
Hawk looks to land a combination but Trombone avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trombone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Hawk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawk misses with a looping right.
Hawk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trombone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trombone cracks Hawk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trombone moves out of range of the strikes.
Trombone scores with a punch to the head.
Hawk misses with a leg kick
and Trombone counters with a nice uppercut.
Trombone lands a jab.
Trombone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hawk on the side of the head.
Hawk looks to clinch
and Trombone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Trombone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hawk throws a lazy head kick
and Trombone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk throws a leg kick
and Trombone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trombone slips under a jab from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a double jab
and Trombone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hawk won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Trombone tries to advance to mount but Hawk denies him.
Trombone stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Trombone slips the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trombone. That's going to slow Hawk down.
Trombone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Trombone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk misses with a combination
and Trombone counters with a thumping low kick.
Hawk throws a combination that misses
and Trombone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hawk tries to clinch
and Trombone counters with a stiff right hand.
Trombone throws a good cross that connects.
Hawk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trombone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trombone sizes up Hawk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Trombone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hawk gets caught flat footed, as Trombone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hawk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Trombone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty Trombone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trombone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Trombone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rambo John J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Rush has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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196 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rambo John J!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Rush!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rush tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but John J swivels and escapes.
John J misses with a takedown attempt
and Rush counters with a shoot takedown. John J fights it but they end up in guard.
Rush stands and throws John J's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rush tries to advance to mount but John J denies him.
John J wants to control but Rush postures up.
Rush is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, John J has escaped the position, nice work there.
John J tries to escape but Rush is in control.
Rush is trying to get an arm triangle but John J is defending well.
John J is trying to buck Rush off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush is working to tighten is grip on John J's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. John J has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rush is really squeezing tight and eventually John J passes out! Rush breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Max Rush!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Micheal King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kylar Syphon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Kylar Syphon enters the cage!
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Micheal King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kylar Syphon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syphon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Syphon lands.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Syphon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Micheal King has been cut.
King could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Syphon throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King dodges the punch combination from Syphon.
Syphon scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
King looks for the body kick but Syphon saw that one coming.
King seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Syphon shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! King is backing up but Syphon catches him with a final right hook that drops him! King covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Syphon Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kylar Syphon!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Gallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Diaz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Gallo's chin.
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steven Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Gallo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallo misses with a head kick.
Gallo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gallo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gallo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gallo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diaz swinging wilding here.
Gallo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Gallo avoids it well.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Gallo throws a head kick that misses.
Gallo throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gallo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Gallo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Diaz.
Gallo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gallo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gallo connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Gallo.
Gallo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gallo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gallo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallo works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Gallo seems to be stalking Diaz here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Diaz drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryan Gallo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between One Scoup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chito Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, One Scoup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chito Hua!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scoup looks to land a combination. Hua sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Scoup avoids the head kick by Hua.
Scoup really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hua fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scoup is out of range.
Scoup throws a right and a left that Hua avoids nicely.
Hua dodges the punch combination from Scoup.
One Scoup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Hua does no damage.
A punch lands to the side of Hua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scoup. That did some damage!
A combination from Scoup does no damage.
Hua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scoup lands with a nice combination. Hua backs away looking to recover.
Hua tries to clinch up.
Scoup throws a one two combo.
Scoup will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scoup keeps the fight on the outside.
Hua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scoup fails to land with a series of punches.
Scoup misses with a double jab
and Hua counters by clinching up.
Hua misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Scoup's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hua turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hua manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scoup knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hua working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scoup is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scoup parries the strikes from Hua easily there. Hua is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Scoup to escape.
Hua taking a breather here.
Hua tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Scoup tries to escape but Hua is in control.
Hua trying to control the action but Scoup is working from the bottom.
Hua prevents Scoup from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Scoup throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hua counters with a three punch combo that has Scoup backing up. Scoup nods at Hua to acknowledge the strikes.
Scoup bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scoup fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scoup will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scoup closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Scoup throws a right hand that Hua ducks under and follows up with a left that Hua also avoids with ease.
Hua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hua misses the shot to the body.
Scoup avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scoup swivels and escapes.
Scoup's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Scoup duly obliges.
A punch combination from Scoup misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scoup keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scoup looks to land a combination but Hua avoids it well.
Scoup checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scoup throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scoup throws a combination that misses
and Hua decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Scoup's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scoup has momentary wrist control but Hua slips an elbow through the middle.
Scoup is breathing heavily.
Scoup is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hua postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Scoup is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hua, into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chito Hua 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.
Hua dodges the punch combination from Scoup.
Scoup clinches up with Hua and pushes him back against the cage.
Hua misses with a knee to the head.
Scoup wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scoup is trying to break free.
Hua tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scoup smiles and moves away.
No joy there for Scoup, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hua throws a head kick that misses.
Scoup misses with a wild combination.
Hua wants to clinch up but Scoup keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scoup swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hua counters by moving into the clinch.
Hua landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Scoup breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scoup throws a series of punches but Hua avoids them all with ease.
Hua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scoup throws a body punch but Hua moves out of range.
Scoup throws a combination that misses
and Hua counters with a single leg into guard. Scoup didn't expect that.
Hua wants to control from the top but Scoup keeps moving.
Hua prevents Scoup from getting back to his feet.
Scoup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hua sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hua working some strikes from top position.
Hua forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scoup wants to get back to his feet.
Scoup is not content to let Hua control the position.
Hua is working for a kimura but Scoup is defending it quite comfortably.
Hua prevents Scoup from standing back up.
Scoup avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hua.
Hua is working for a kimura but Scoup is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scoup wants to get back to his feet.
Hua is trying to control. Scoup wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hua misses with a series of wild punches.
Scoup showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hua.
Scoup misses with a two punch combination.
Scoup falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hua counters with a leg kick.
Hua throws a head kick that Scoup semi-blocks.
It looks like One Scoup has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hua scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hua is looking to take a break and control but Scoup is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scoup is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hua looks up at the clock and then as Scoup takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hua smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hua creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hua working the head with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hua cracks Scoup with a big elbow.
Scoup is rocked!
Hua is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chito Hua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on One Scoup's cut.
That's time! Scoup's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A big left from Scoup misses.
Scoup looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scoup fails to land with a series of punches.
Hua is looking to clinch but Scoup is avoiding it.
One Scoup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scoup swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hua counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Scoup is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chito Hua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Judo Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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20
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Judo Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ian Noonan!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noonan throws a lazy right hand but Law sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noonan misses with an uppercut. Law saw that one coming.
A combination from Noonan does no damage.
Noonan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Law.
Law swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Noonan.
It looks like Ian Noonan has been cut.
Law moves out of range of the strikes.
Noonan swings for the body but Law moves out of range.
A jab from Law does it's job there.
Law scores with a body shot.
Noonan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Law makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law lands a with a good body shot.
Noonan looks gassed!
Noonan misses with a hook to the body
and Law counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Noonan thinking.
Law is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Noonan's half guard.
Law is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Noonan is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Judo Law!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Te Mana Lumotuffio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Livad L aspinatour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lumotuffio comes to the cage accompanied by Kamate - All Blacks. Te Mana Lumotuffio looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Te Mana Lumotuffio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Livad L aspinatour!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lumotuffio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
L aspinatour fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lumotuffio checks it well.
Lumotuffio could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
L aspinatour throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lumotuffio.
L aspinatour throws a front kick aimed at Lumotuffio's knee but Lumotuffio avoids it well.
Lumotuffio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Livad L aspinatour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lumotuffio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
L aspinatour feints and then cracks Lumotuffio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lumotuffio down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from L aspinatour, right into the meat.
Lumotuffio scores a takedown into full mount!
L aspinatour bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
L aspinatour stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lumotuffio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lumotuffio working for a triangle but L aspinatour defends it easily.
Lumotuffio is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L aspinatour passes into half guard.
L aspinatour wants to pass to mount but Lumotuffio is defending the position.
L aspinatour passes the guard and advances to mount!
L aspinatour with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
L aspinatour stands up from mount. Strange move.
L aspinatour misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio blocks a low kick nicely.
Lumotuffio blocks a low kick nicely.
Good work by Lumotuffio as he checks the leg kick.
Lumotuffio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
L aspinatour throws a quick inside leg kick.
L aspinatour fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lumotuffio checks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for L aspinatour.
Lumotuffio checks the leg kick.
L aspinatour scores with a leg kick.
L aspinatour tries to clinch up but Lumotuffio circles away and keeps his distance.
L aspinatour thumps Lumotuffio with a low kick.
L aspinatour throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L aspinatour dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lumotuffio. That did some damage!
L aspinatour tries to score with a low kick but Lumotuffio moves his leg out of the way.
Lumotuffio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by L aspinatour. L aspinatour obviously looking to wear him down.
L aspinatour tries to clinch up but Lumotuffio circles away and keeps his distance.
L aspinatour throws a leg kick that misses.
L aspinatour cracks the inside of Lumotuffio's front leg.
L aspinatour tries to clinch there but Lumotuffio circles away.
L aspinatour with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
L aspinatour shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lumotuffio decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in L aspinatour's guard.
L aspinatour manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
L aspinatour working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio is trying desperately to improve position.
L aspinatour looking for a guillotine from mount but Lumotuffio is having none of it.
Lumotuffio is in all sorts of trouble here.
L aspinatour working for a submission but Lumotuffio is keeping him at bay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lumotuffio is desperately trying to improve his position but L aspinatour has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Livad L aspinatour 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.
L aspinatour throws a leg kick which misses Lumotuffio's front leg but catches the back leg as Lumotuffio tries to avoid it.
Lumotuffio takes a kick to the side of the head.
L aspinatour throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lumotuffio.
L aspinatour throws a nice head kick!
L aspinatour swings away with a leg kick that misses.
L aspinatour tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
L aspinatour throws a chopping leg kick but Lumotuffio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
L aspinatour fails with a takedown attempt.
L aspinatour is looking to clinch.
L aspinatour is looking to chop away at Lumotuffio's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from L aspinatour.
L aspinatour turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
L aspinatour lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lumotuffio's sensitive parts.
Lumotuffio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from L aspinatour.
L aspinatour pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lumotuffio is out of range and L aspinatour settles back down.
L aspinatour scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lumotuffio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
L aspinatour wants to get back to his feet.
L aspinatour gets back to half guard.
L aspinatour regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio got a little sloppy there for a moment and L aspinatour has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lumotuffio has managed to get both his arms back between L aspinatour's legs - danger averted.
L aspinatour escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lumotuffio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lumotuffio stopping the sweep attempt from L aspinatour.
Lumotuffio 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.
Lumotuffio drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but L aspinatour manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lumotuffio has L aspinatour in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. L aspinatour is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lumotuffio Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take L aspinatour's back instead.
Lumotuffio looking for the choke but no joy.
L aspinatour manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lumotuffio's guard. Nice work there by L aspinatour.
Lumotuffio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. L aspinatour doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. L aspinatour manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
L aspinatour stands up and waves to Lumotuffio to follow him.
Lumotuffio blocks a leg kick.
L aspinatour rushes Lumotuffio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
L aspinatour wants a takedown.
Te Mana Lumotuffio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Livad L aspinatour.
L aspinatour lands a knee to the head.
Lumotuffio can't get the takedown.
L aspinatour gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, L aspinatour just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lumotuffio's brow.
Lumotuffio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. L aspinatour smiles and moves away.
L aspinatour is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Livad L aspinatour showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lumotuffio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lumotuffio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
L aspinatour throws a leg kick which misses Lumotuffio's front leg but catches the back leg as Lumotuffio tries to avoid it.
L aspinatour throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
L aspinatour is looking to score with low kicks.
L aspinatour misses with a takedown
and Lumotuffio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
L aspinatour manages to get to full guard.
L aspinatour looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lumotuffio got a little sloppy there for a moment and L aspinatour has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lumotuffio has managed to get both his arms back between L aspinatour's legs - danger averted.
Lumotuffio forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumotuffio is looking for a kimura here.
Lumotuffio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lumotuffio is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, L aspinatour has managed to free his arm - good work.
L aspinatour is defending against the submission attempts here by Lumotuffio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
L aspinatour manages to get to full guard.
Lumotuffio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. L aspinatour swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lumotuffio has gone for a leg lock! L aspinatour slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lumotuffio's guard.
Lumotuffio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio keeping full guard, as L aspinatour tries to pass.
Lumotuffio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lumotuffio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. L aspinatour doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. L aspinatour manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lumotuffio throws his legs up looking for a submission but L aspinatour uses it to pass to side control.
L aspinatour advances to mount.
L aspinatour looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Livad L aspinatour has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Lumotuffio is in all sorts of trouble here.
L aspinatour working for a submission but Lumotuffio is keeping him at bay.
Lumotuffio is desperately trying to improve his position but L aspinatour has a good base and remains in mount.
Te Mana Lumotuffio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Livad L aspinatour is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
L aspinatour looking to control but Lumotuffio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
L aspinatour stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Livad L aspinatour seems to be getting the better of the standup.
L aspinatour is looking to clinch but Lumotuffio is avoiding it.
Lumotuffio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Livad L aspinatour.
Well L aspinatour 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Livad L aspinatour!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muy Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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23
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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20
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Muy Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Noonan!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai jabs Noonan right on the nose. Noonan blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Ryan Noonan has been cut.
Noonan throws a looping overhand right but Thai ducks down to avoid it.
Noonan shoots in for a takedown but Thai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Noonan does no damage.
Noonan fails with a takedown attempt.
Noonan shoots for a takedown but Thai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Muy Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Noonan.
Noonan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
Thai gets caught flat footed, as Noonan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Noonan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noonan is looking to work some ground and pound but Thai has wrist control.
Noonan passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Noonan.
Noonan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Noonan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Noonan.
Thai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Noonan working over Thai with some ground and pound. Thai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Noonan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Noonan trying to pass the guard but Thai defending well.
Noonan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thai's head.
Noonan throwing shots but Thai is blocking nicely.
Thai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noonan thows a huge punch but Thai dodges it nicely.
Noonan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Noonan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Noonan wants to pass the guard but Thai is defending well.
Thai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Noonan.
Noonan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Noonan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Noonan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Noonan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thai tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Noonan throwing shots but Thai is blocking nicely.
Noonan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Noonan tries to pass to full mount but Thai defends it.
Noonan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Noonan working Thai over with strikes.
Noonan tries to pass to full mount but Thai defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Noonan is working away from the top position though.
Noonan lands a big elbow - Thai is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Noonan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Noonan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie McGee IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derya Sevket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sevket is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In the Club. Frankie McGee IV is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie McGee IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derya Sevket!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee IV is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sevket.
McGee IV misses with an uppercut. Sevket saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - McGee IV throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGee IV stuns Sevket with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sevket avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGee IV throws a hook but Sevket blocks it.
McGee IV cracks Sevket with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Derya Sevket has been cut.
McGee IV smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee IV misses with a two punch combination.
McGee IV swinging wilding here.
McGee IV throws a series of punches but Sevket avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee IV scores with a shot to the body.
Sevket looks gassed!
McGee IV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGee IV throws a right and a left that Sevket avoids nicely.
McGee IV throws a right hand that Sevket ducks under and follows up with a left that Sevket also avoids with ease.
Sevket defending well as McGee IV loads up on a big left hand.
Sevket tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGee IV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sevket.
Sevket scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McGee IV knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sevket on the ground.
McGee IV is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sevket advances to full mount.
Sevket punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sevket landing strikes from the mount and McGee IV is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee IV is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sevket is landing with some decent strikes but McGee IV is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McGee IV in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sevket in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sevket jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McGee IV manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McGee IV manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sevket's best efforts.
Sevket wants to pass the guard but McGee IV is defending well.
Sevket drops an elbow to the side of McGee IV's head.
Sevket not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sevket stops McGee IV from getting back to his feet.
McGee IV 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee IV trying to control but Sevket postures up.
Sevket landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sevket thows a huge punch but McGee IV dodges it nicely.
Sevket thows a huge punch but McGee IV dodges it nicely.
McGee IV throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sevket has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGee IV jabs Sevket right on the nose. Sevket blinks but takes it well.
McGee IV swinging wilding here.
A punch combination from McGee IV misses.
Sevket avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sevket moves out of range as McGee IV strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from McGee IV misses the target.
McGee IV connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGee IV misses with the combination.
McGee IV throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sevket shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sevket was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McGee IV is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sevket scoring with strikes but McGee IV is staying in there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGee IV tries to hold on but Sevket pushes him away.
Sevket lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sevket punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sevket postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McGee IV looks a forlorn figure.
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 Frankie McGee IV will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Derya Sevket's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGee IV throws a right hand that Sevket ducks under and follows up with a left that Sevket also avoids with ease.
Sevket lands a nice looking body kick.
McGee IV throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sevket looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sevket slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Sevket.
Sevket passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McGee IV!
Sevket working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. McGee IV looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Sevket! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Derya Sevket!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Hood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter comes to the cage accompanied by THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carter Potter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gordon Hood!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hood closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Potter did well to prevent Hood getting side control.
Hood is trying to control the action in half guard but Potter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potter is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hood trying to control the action but Potter is working from the bottom.
Hood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Potter's head.
Hood is just content to waste time from the top position. Potter takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Potter trying to keep a closed guard but Hood is proving a slippery customer.
Hood is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Potter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Potter has escaped and now he's on top!
Hood uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter lands with an uppercut that bounces Hood off the cage and back into rage.
Hood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Potter sprawls well. Potter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hood gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Potter misses its intended target.
Hood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Potter to score with a decent uppercut.
Potter scores with a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hood.
Hood moves out of range as Potter strikes.
Hood shoots in looking for a takedown. Potter tries to sprawl out of it but Hood keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Potter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carter Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Hood.
Potter looks to land a combination. Hood sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hood looks gassed!
Hood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potter slips under a jab from Hood.
Potter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hood tries to close the distance and clinch but Potter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Potter moves away from the strike by Hood.
Hood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hood fails with a takedown attempt.
Hood loads up on a big right hand but Potter slips the punch.
Hood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Potter avoids it really well and circles away.
Potter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Potter's corner calls for a 1-2. Potter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Potter throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Hood stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Potter follows into mount!
Hood is rocked!
It looks like Gordon Hood has been cut.
Potter drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hood! More shots from Potter and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carter Potter!
Carter Potter retains his heavyweight title!
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